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Some topics deserve further explanation. However, this was beyond the scope of this paper. <\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Practical implications<\/jats:title>\n \u2013 A conceptual framework is provided that indicates the value of the epistemic spectrum for information behaviour studies and provides support for action research and participative design. <\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Social implications<\/jats:title>\n \u2013 Taking a phenomenological approach, and consequently either a first person approach and\/or a highly participative approach to research, challenges the relationship between researcher and respondent. 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