معرفی
Dr. Jinxuan Ma is an Associate Professor in the School of Library & Information Management at Emporia State University, specializing in Health Informatics and Information-Seeking Behavior. Their research integrates social science methodologies with public health challenges, emphasizing library roles in civic engagement, health advocacy, and digital literacy. They hold a Ph.D. in Information Studies (Florida State University), M.L.S. (University at Buffalo), and additional degrees in International Information Management and Archives Management.
Education:
- Ph.D., Information Studies, Florida State University
- M.L.S., Library Science, University at Buffalo
- M.A., International Information Management, Tianjin Foreign Studies University
- B.S., Archives Management, Tianjin Normal University
Research focuses on health information behavior in vulnerable populations, library advocacy during public health crises, and computational methods in LIS research. Notable work includes analyzing vaccine hesitancy discourses, cluster analysis of data mining studies, and curriculum development for health information professionals. Recent articles highlight libraries as civic agents in pandemic response and digital privacy protections.
Publications reveal a strong focus on LIS methodological innovation (e.g., cluster analysis techniques) and health informatics applications. Grants and professional activities are not explicitly detailed, but their work frequently involves partnerships between academic libraries and health institutions. No formal awards are listed in available materials.
Labs/Teams: Collaboration with interdisciplinary health literacy initiatives and digital humanities projects, though specific lab affiliations remain unspecified.
