Faculty of Education and Psychology
 

Ali Akbari, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor
Department of Library and Information Science
EMAIL
a.akbari[at]edu.ui.ac.ir
PHONE
031-3793 5571
ADDRESS
University of Isfahan
Hezar-jerib Street
Isfahan, Iran
Zip Code: 8174673441



 
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Overview


Education

University of Mashhad [Mashhad, Iran]
Ph.D; Library and Information Science, Information Retrieval

University of Isfahan [Isfahan, Iran]
M.A.; Library and Information Science, Management of Academic Library

University of Isfahan [Isfahan, Iran]
B.A.; Library and Information Science






Jobs

Since 2021: Faculty Member of University of Isfahan (Full Time)

2023 Onward: CEO’s of Helpsy (Part Time)

2018-2021: Vice President of Communication, Atieh Derakhshan Zehn Clinic

2016-2018: Director of Education, Atieh Derakhshan Zehn Clinic

2009-2014: Head of the Reference Department of the Central Library, Isfahan University of Arts

2007-2013: Director of Public Relations for Substance Abuse Treatment Centers of Tehran Municipality, Atieh Derakhshan Zehn Clinic.




 

Research Area

My Research lies at the Neuro-Information Science, Information Retrieval, Information Behavior, UI and UX.








 

Articles (In English)

1. Akbari, A.; Nowkarizi, M.; Rostami, R.; & Moghimi, A. (2022). The Role of Psychological, Skill Level and Demographic Variables in Information-Seeking Behaviors in Mental Health Professionals. Journal of Information Science.

2. Asemi, A.; Akbari, A.; Kheradmandnia, M.; & Farazi, A. (2012). Investigating the Level of Desirability of Information of "Management Information System (MIS)" in Iran. The Electronic Library, 30 (6), 833-843.

 

Articles (In Persian)

4. Akbari, A.; Sharifi, A. (2024). Analyzing the users' information behavior from the perspective of selective information based on information processing theory. Iranian Journal of Information Processing and Management, Available Online from 24 July 2024

3. Mohammadi-Ostani, M.; & Akbari, A.; & Azargoon, M. (2023). Performance Evaluation of Public Library Managers in Qom by 360- Degree Feedback Method. Research Information Science & Public Libraries, 29(2), 184-198.

4. Akbari, A.; Nowkarizi, M.; & Moghimi, A. (2020). Investigating the Stress Levels of Mental Health Professionals in the Process Diagnosis and Treatment of Mental Disorders based on the Kulthau’s Model. Applied Psychological Research Quarterly, 11(2), 43-60.

5. Akbari, A.; Nowkarizi, M.; Rostami, R.; & Moghimi, A. (2019). Cognitive Components Analysis in Therapist’s Information Seeking Behavior Using Neuroscience Research Tools. Iranian Research Institute for Information Science and Technology (IranDoc), 35(2), 323-248.

6. Akbari, A.; Nowkarizi, M.; Rostami, R.; & Moghimi, A. (2018). Analysis of the Therapist’s Information Behavior in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Mental Health Disorders based on Kuhlthau’s Information Retrieval Process Model. Human Information Interaction,, 5(4), 1-13.

7. Akbari, A.; Rigi, T.; & Fattahi, R. (2017). From Information Seeking Behavior to Knowledge Seeking Behavior: Analysis of Conceptual and Theoretical Evolution. Iranian Research Institute for Information Science and Technology (IranDoc), 33(4), 1939-1966.

8. Akbari, A.; & Davarpanah, M. R. (2016). Analysis of Cybernetic Principles in Old and New Physics. Library & Information Science Research, 14.

9. Akbari, A. (2017). Two Meeting. Shenaseh Electronic Publication (Memorandum of Dr. Hari and Dr. Azad), 7.

10. Akbari, A. (2017). A Memory of those Days (One Step after Criticism). Shenaseh Electronic Publication, 6.

11. Akbari, A.; & Asemi, A. (2011). Investigating the Condition of "Management Information System (MIS)" in Central Libraries of Tehran Universities from Managers Viewpoint. New Educational Approaches, 6(2), 99-116.

12. Akbari, A.; Asemi, A.; & Riyahi-nia, N. (2011). The Ability of the Software Available in the Central Academic Libraries of Tehran City to Provide the Information Needed by Managers. Library & Information Science, 56.

13. Fadaei, GH.; Fahimnia, F.; Hosseini, S. M.; &Akbari, A. (2011). Project for Establishing a Selected Dissemination of Information Service for the Faculty Members at Education and Psychology Faculty, University of Tehran. Information Science & Technology, 27(1), 109-126.


 

Books

1. Hori, A.; Akbari, A.; & Mahdian, M. (2009). Proceedings of the Reference and Information Services Conference. Tehran: Ketabdar.

2. Shabani, A.; Movahedian, Gh.; & Akbari, A. Iranian Report of Public Library. Tehran: Chapar Publication (Under Publication).


 

Conference Proceedings (National & International)

1. (2024), A User Experience Study on University of Isfahan's LMS and Exploring Features of AI-Enhanced E-Learning Platforms. 11th International and the 17th National Conference on E-Learning and E-Teaching (ICeLeT).

1. (2022), Comparative Survey on the Ways of Access to Managerial Information. Second International Conference on Distributed Computing and High Performance Computing.

2. (2020), Investigating the Therapists' Information Seeking Behavior during the Diagnosis Process of Mental Disorders. Basic and Clinical Neuroscience Congress (Tehran: Iran University of Medical Sciences).

3. (2010), Management Information Systems in the Field of Medicine and Related Sciences: A Quantitative Review of Related Articles in the PubMed Database. National Conference on Health Information Systems and Knowledge Economy (Isfahan: Medical University of Isfahan).

4. (2010), Investigating the Condition of "Management Information System (MIS)" in Central Libraries of Tehran Medical Universities. National Conference on Health Information Systems and Knowledge Economy (Isfahan: Medical University of Isfahan).


 

Dissertations

Supervision of M.A. Dissertations

1. Sarami, N. Analyzing the Opinions Presented about Iran's Libraries in the Google Knowledge Graph based on Data Mining Techniques, University of Isfahan.

Advisor of M.A. Dissertation

2. Rajabi, E. Determine and Compare the Visual Search Behavior of Master's Students of Isfahan University of Medical Sciences in Ganj Databases and Elmnet Search Engine Using Eye Tracking Tool, University of Isfahan.

3. Salehi, F. Usability Analysis of Mental Health Electronic Records Archive, University of Tehran.


 

Research Project

1. Comprehensive Marketing Plan of Atieh Clinic, Atieh Derakhshan Zehn clinic (2018).

2. To create a selective information dissemination system for faculty members of the Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences of Tehran University, Tehran university, (2006).


 

Excutive Works

  • 2023 Onward:
    • • Communication Interface with the Industry and Society of the Faculty of Educational Sciences and Psychology, University of Isfahan
  • 2023:
    • • Responsible for Developing the Master's Curriculum of Human-Computer Interaction
    • • Responsible for Organizing the Specialized Exhibition of the 11th International Conference on E-Learning and Teaching
    • • Scientific Secretary of Isfahan University Book Exhibition
  • 2022-2023:
    • • Cultural Consultant of the Department of Information Science and Epistemology, University of Isfahan
  • 2015-2017:
    • • Planning, Coordinating, and Holding 12 International Workshops with Prominent Professors in the Field of Neuroscience in Collaboration with the National Brain Mapping Laboratory and the Cognitive Science Headquarters
  • 2014:
    • • Member of the Research and Technology Working Group of the Strategic Document, Faculty of Educational Sciences and Psychology, Ferdowsi University
  • 2011:
    • • Executive Secretary of the Meeting of Directors of Iranian Academic Libraries
  • 2009:
    • • Chief Editor of ‘Nabz Ketab’ Radio Program
  • 2008-2009:
    • • Cooperation in the Project of Indexing Theses of Isfahan University Central Library
  • 2008:
    • • Chief Editor of ‘Avaye Zendegi’ Radio Program
    • • Researcher of the ‘Goftego’ Radio Network
  • 2007-2008:
    • • Cooperation with ‘Tabalvour’ Publication
    • • Cooperation with Mental Health and Society Monthly
  • 2007:
    • • The Secretary of the First National Student Conference of the Iranian Library Students Union, Titled Reference and Information Services
    • • Cooperation with the Research Vice-Chancellor of the Greater Tehran Police
    • • Cooperation in the Information Organization Plan of the Library of the Foreign Languages School of Tehran University
  • 2006-2007:
    • • Secretary of the Meeting and Conferences Committee of the Union of Scientific Student Associations of Library and Information of Iran
    • • Organization of the Specialized Library of the Greater Tehran Police Force Command
  • 2006:
    • • Member of the Founding Board of the Union of Scientific Librarian and Information Student Associations of Iran
  • 2005-2007:
    • • Member of the Central Council of the Librarianship and Information Society of Tehran University

 

Journals Board Member

  • • Editorial Board, Adka Specialized Scientific Journal, (2016 Onward)
  • • Referee Board, Information Processing and Management Research Paper, (2016 Onward)
  • • Chief Editor, Mental Health and Society Quarterly, (2015 Onward)
  • • Referee Board, Library & Information Science Research, (2015 Onward)
  • • Referee Board, Adka Specialized Scientific Journal, (2014 Onward)
  • • Editorial Board, Shenaseh Electronic Publication, (2015-2016)
  • • Editor, Library & Information Science Research, (2014-2015)






 

Courses

  • Bachelor of Library & Information Science:
    • • History of Science
    • • Information Management System
    • • Designing and Managing the Website of Information Centers
    • • Marketing of Informational Products & Services
    • • Social Media
    • • Periodicals Management
    • • Entrepreneurship and Creativity in Information Science
    • • Social Information Services
    • • Communication Skills
    • • Library Building and Equipment
    • • Organization of Information: Dewey Classification
    • • Introduction to Scientometrics
    • • Latin Typescript
  • Master of Library & Information Science:
    • • Basics of Information Science and Epistemology
    • • Information Behavior in the Digital Environment
  • PhD & Master of Education Management:
    • • Information Management System
    • • Application of Information Systems in Educational Management
  • Bachelor of Political Science:
    • • Application of Computer in Political Science
  • National Iranian Oil Company
    • • Principles of Work in Libraries

Workshops

  • 2023:
    • Library & Information Science: Career Future, University of Isfahan.
    • Level 3 Teaching Method: Entrepreneurship in Class, Center for the Development of Professional Teaching Qualifications, University of Isfahan.
    • Function of AI in Libraries, Isfahan Municipality.
    • Increase Visibility of Research Activity via Social Media (LinkedIn- ResearchGate), University of Mazandaran.
    • Increase Visibility of Research Activity via Social Media (LinkedIn- ResearchGate), University of Isfahan.
  • 2022:
    • Seo Websites for Search Engines, University of Isfahan
  • 2021:
    • Introduction to New Research Tools in Evaluating Users' Information Seeking Behavior, Alameh Tabatabaei University.
    • Content Marketing & Website Optimization, Alameh Tabatabaei University.
  • 2019:
    • Foundation Course of QEEG, Atieh Derakhshan Zehn Clinic
  • 2015:
    • How to be the Editor of our Articles? University of Mashhad.

Speeches

Honor

Obtaining the First Rank and the Highest GPA (18:90) among Doctoral Students Entering Ferdowsi University of Mashhad in 2013.