Abstract There exist many factors affecting topic selection for theses and dissertations in library and information science (LIS). A mixed exploratory method was used as the research methodology. An extensive literature review, semi-structured interviews, and questionnaires were used to collect data. The identified framework was composed of nine components and four main dimensions including personal issues, topic nature, information resources and research operability. A questionnaire derived from the conceptual framework was administrated among 391 postgraduate students across the country. Data analysis using the Partial Least Squares (PLS) method showed high factor loadings related to all indexes, which resulted in a good fit for measurement, structural and overall models. Research operability was identified as the most effective factor in topic selection followed by information resources, personal issues, and topic nature. The final framework and its priorities provide LIS research and education with a list of indicators and considerations for practical and appraisal purposes.

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影响图书情报学论文选题的因素：一项全国性研究

摘要 影响图书情报学(LIS)学位论文选题的因素很多。研究方法采用混合探索法。广泛的文献综述、半结构化访谈和问卷用于收集数据。确定的框架由九个组成部分和四个主要维度组成，包括个人问题、主题性质、信息资源和研究可操作性。对全国 391 名研究生进行了基于概念框架的问卷调查。使用偏最小二乘法 (PLS) 方法进行的数据分析显示与所有指标相关的高因子载荷，这使得测量模型、结构模型和整体模型非常适合。研究可操作性被认为是选题最有效的因素，其次是信息资源、个人问题和选题性质。最终框架及其优先事项为 LIS 研究和教育提供了一系列指标和考虑因素，用于实践和评估目的。