Research News

Scholars at the School of Communication and Information take an interdisciplinary approach to research that spans the fields of information science, library studies, communication, journalism and media studies.

Why Leadership Outweighs an Interdisciplinary Mix in the Effectiveness of a Research Team

“Leadership matters,” said Ralph Gigliotti, one of the study's lead authors and an affiliate professor in the Department of Family Medicine and Community Health at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. “Leaders play a critical role in the enthusiasm level of working group members and influence their interest in wanting to continue with a project of this kind.”

In Memoriam: Tefko Saracevic, Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Library and Information Science

A SC&I faculty member for 25 years, Saracevic’s impactful research focused on performance evaluation of information retrieval systems and information systems in general; the study of users and use of library and information services; effective mediation in information systems; the increasing effectiveness of searching the Web and large databases; and the evaluation of digital libraries.

Should We Brace for Another October Surprise?

From the assassination attempt on former President Trump to Joe Biden’s decision to drop out of the race, elevating Kamala Harris to the top of the Democratic ticket, this election season has already been filled with many shocking moments. As the clock ticks toward Election Day, should we brace for another bombshell news story – an October Surprise as it has become known in the election lexicon – that could change the trajectory of the presidential campaign?

Supporting the Psychological Health of Breast Cancer Patients

A new Rutgers study shows that breast cancer patients who experience anxiety prior to oncology appointments communicate differently and may require additional support from their clinical teams to optimize their treatment and post-treatment outcomes.