Investigating the individual factors effective on knowledge hiding in science space

The present study, with a mixed approach, has identified individual factors affecting the knowledge hiding in the scientific space, so this article include in the pluralism of information collection methods. Also, using the "Delphi" method, the conceptual model of individual factors effective on knowledge hiding in science space. In quantitative terms, the statistical sample of this research was 314 employees of Islamic Azad University of Khorasan Razavi. They were selected through random sampling method and were surveyed through standard questionnaires of knowledge hiding (Demirkasimoglu, 2016) and researcher-made individual factors. Statistical data during the first 6 months of 2020 was analyzed and using SEM and Amos software. Individual factors included faithful commitment, personality traits, and communication skills. The results indicate that faithful commitment have a significant relationship with knowledge hiding also personality traits have a significant relationship with knowledge hiding and finally communication skills have a significant relationship with knowledge hiding.