Accessibility Of Information On Marketplace Websites For Consumers With Disabilities, Hanny Hafiar, Priyo Subekti, Yanti Setianti, Adzkia Kirana Dipa

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The need for information accessibility for people with disabilities is to access website-based information. However, until now, several websites still do not have an optimal level of accessibility, including marketplace websites in Indonesia. The purpose of this research is producing information about the evaluation results of the marketplace platform website as a consideration to make steps to increase website accessibility more effective. The method of this research is evaluative, it was conducted using the accessibility evaluation of several tools. The results of the evaluation of the accessibility of the most visited marketplace website in Indonesia show that there are still …

The Role Of Information In The Activities Of Non- Academic Staff Unions Of Nigerian Federal Universities. University Of Nigeria In Perspective., Benjamin Uwadum Ugwoke Dr, Fedelia Ngozi Enem Mrs

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This study focused on the role of information in the activities of non- academic staff unions (NASU/SSANU) in the University of Nigeria, Enugu campus. It analyzed the invaluable contribution of appropriate information dissemination to the achievement of the objectives of the labour Unions. The population of the study consisted of all the members of NASU/ SSANU working at the Enugu Campus of the University. However, a random sample involving the use of ninety copies of the questionnaire was conducted. Out of the ninety (90) copies of the questionnaire distributed randomly to NASU/SSANU members, seventy (70) copies (77.7%) were properly filled …

Role Of School Library In Meeting The Educational Information Needs Of Secondary School Students, Vera Victor-Aigbodion

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The present study examined the roles school libraries play in meeting the educational information needs of secondary school students in Nigeria. The research design was a descriptive survey. To realize the four specific purposes of the study, 200 secondary school students were sampled from four secondary schools in Nsukka local government area of Enugu State, Nigeria. Their opinions were sampled using a researcher-developed questionnaire. First, it was found that students' educational information needs were mostly academic and related to future career development. The findings further suggest that the role of school libraries as major sources of educational information for secondary …

Bibliometric Analysis Of The Health Information And Libraries Journal (2005-2021): With Special Reference To Web Of Science Core Collection Database, Jignesh Amin Dr., Yogesh Parekh Dr., Pragnesh Parekh

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The present bibliometric study of the Health Information and Libraries Journal was conducted using Web of Science SCIE. Total 727 documents retrieved including 481 articles, 7 early access articles, 3 proceedings papers, 25 bibliography and related items, 10 book reviews, 8 article corrections, 130 editorial materials, and 63 reviews. The outcome parameters were the number of publications, citations, top countries, authors, organizations/institutions, and citation analysis, impact factor, most frequent author keywords were presented as visualization map, etc.

Extent Of Student-Counsellors' Satisfaction With Library Services Offered At The University Of Nigeria, Nsukka, Joy Onah, Patience Ugwueke, Mkpoikanke S. Otu, Chiedu Eseadi, Kay C.N. Onyechi

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This study was designed to investigate the extent of student-counsellors' satisfaction with library services offered at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka. The study is a descriptive survey comprising all the full-time undergraduate student-counsellors at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, from the first year to final year. A structured questionnaire was used for obtaining data. The findings showed that there was a high extent of student-counsellors’ satisfaction with the registration, lending, shelving, renewal/replacement and reserve services offered by the university library. There is a need to take regular feedback from the students regarding the various services provided by the library.

Awareness And Use Of Drdo E-Journal Consortium By The Scientists Of Bengaluru Based Drdo Labs In India, V Senthil Mr, Margam Madhusudhan

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

To examine and evaluate the use of e-journals covered under DRDO e-journals consortia by the Bengaluru based DRDO lab scientists. This study is beneficial for the administering/implementing body (DESIDOC) of the DRDO e-journal consortium, improving access to e-journal service based on the results and suggestions. Analyses revealed that the majority of the users are well aware of e-journals and consortia and consult them for research and development, finding relevant information for the projects, and update their subject knowledge. The study findings reveal that the lack of free Wi-Fi connectivity slows downloading were reported the barriers linked to access of …

Strategies Adopted By Library Science Research Scholars To Cope With Challenges In Dissertation-Writing, Sana Ul Haq, Khurram Shahzad, Muhammad Naeem

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The objective of this study was to explore the strategies adopted by Library and Information Science (LIS) Postgraduate M. Phil. and Ph.D. Students to cope with challenges in dissertation-writing. Firstly, an in-depth analysis of the relevant literature was done. A quantitative approach followed by a survey research design was followed to meet the set objective of the study. The population of the study was 98 research scholars of which 72 were enrolled in M.Phil. Program and 26 in Ph.D. Program. The findings of the study show that researchers face several problems during dissertation writing and they adopt different strategies to …

Application Of Hadoop As Big Data Infrastructure In Libraries, Gopal Ji, Ranjeet Kumar Singh

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

In the era of data explosion and big data, it is a challenging task for the data managers or data analysts to store and process big data for analysis and visualize it. Big data imposes many challenges and libraries to have big data which can be analyzed to bring new insights which will help in managing the library and its services better. The present study shows the traces of big data in libraries and how library big data can be used as an opportunity to serve the patrons better. The present study advocates the use of the Apache Hadoop framework …

Content Analysis Of University Library Web Pages, Rabia Mumtaz, Khurram Shahzad

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The main purpose of this research study is to explore the web-based content available on HEC recognized public and private sector university library websites. Furthermore, this study aimed to explore the comparison of the content of HEC recognized public and private sector university library websites. A comprehensive review of related literature was made to understand the research problem in the first phase. Contents of library websites and their related literature were reviewed to understand different aspects of the topic. A checklist was developed on different literature reviewed related to the topic. World-leading university library websites were visited to get new …

Assessing The World Research Output On Electronic Information Resources (Eirs): A Scientometric Analysis, Ravi Ranjan Kumar, H N Prasad

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The present study depicts the growth of literature on electronic resources. In this regard, 2274 publications were collected from the Web of Science database from 1989 to 2018. The study attempts to measure year-wise and five-year block-wise distribution of publications using relative growth rate and doubling time, collaborative index, collaborative co-efficiency, and degree of collaboration. The highest number of publications, i.e., 472, was published in the 6^th block 2014-2018. The sole author-produced 56.42% (1283) of the total publications, and double authors posted 19.48% (443). Authors from the USA have contributed the maximum number of publications compared to the other …

Improving Reading Comprehension Achievements Of Pupils In Public Primary Schools: Implications For Teacher Librarians, Adaorah R. Onuorah

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Teacher librarians are individuals with recognized teaching qualification as well as qualification in library science. Teacher librarians are often concerned about how much learners are able to grasp and retain meaning from the materials they read as well as their reading comprehension achievements. The term reading comprehension describes a complex process in which learners are involved in some mental processes like creating meanings and organizing texts. This study aimed to improve the reading comprehension achievements of pupils in public primary schools through the use of reflective instructional technique. Two teacher librarians served as research assistants in the study. The study …

Identifying Knowledge Management (Km) Tools And Techniques Being Adopted & Applied In Teaching Hospitals, Rashid Siddique, Khurram Shahzad, Sobia Sadaf

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Globalization is affecting the management of different types of organizations including healthcare organizations. In the knowledge-based economy, the management of knowledge has become an important mechanism to improve the performance of professionals and organizations. Knowledge management helps in transferring and generating new knowledge among professionals including hospital doctors. The Services Hospital Lahore is a teaching hospital and one of the leading health care organizations in the public sector of Punjab, Pakistan. The main purpose of this study was to explore the tools being adopted by medical officers for Knowledge Management (KM) practices. The nature of this study was quantitative. Simple …

A Call To Action For Librarians: Countering Conspiracy Theories In The Age Of Qanon, Stephanie Beene, Katie Greer

University Libraries & Learning Sciences Faculty and Staff Publications

Librarians empower learners to become discerning citizens through a set of diverse skills and literacies. To cultivate critical thinkers, librarians continue to build innovative practices, even as technology rapidly evolves. However, the pervasiveness of misinformation and disinformation, most recently seen in the conspiratorial worldviews of QAnon, challenges librarians to center critical thinking in their information literacy praxis. In this article, we provide a concise overview of QAnon and the problems that contemporary internet conspiracy theories like it pose. We offer an epistemological shift for information literacy, from heuristics to mindsets and behaviors, drawing on disciplines external to librarianship. Finally, we …

Perception Of And Attitudes Towards Plagiarism Among Graduate Students In Ghana, Aba Amandzewaa Anaman Ms, Francis Agyei Mr

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

ABSTRACT

This study investigated students’ perception of plagiarism, sources of information on plagiarism, attitude towards plagiarism, reasons for acts of plagiarism and knowledge of the consequences of plagiarism. A quantitative approach was used. Data was gathered using survey from a sample size of 319 graduate students of University of Ghana, selected using the stratified sampling technique. The main data collection instrument was the questionnaire and the data were analysed descriptively. Findings showed a universal awareness of plagiarism with lecturers as their major source of information. Students generally had a basic understanding of the concept of plagiarism but have broadened the …

Mapping The Research Productivity Of University Of Jammu During 2010-2019, Sangita Gupta, Diksha Rajput, Sumeer Gul

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This study is aimed at analysing the research productivity of the University of Jammu for a period of ten years during 2010-2019. A total of 1641 papers were retrieved from Incites database during the covered period of 10 years. These papers were analysed using different bibliometric techniques for studying the research productivity in different parameters such as publication growth pattern, mode of publications, citation pattern, prolific authors, preferred journals, authorship pattern, collaboration pattern, etc. The results revealed that there is continuous growth in publication productivity, and most of the output is published in the form of journal articles. The published …

The Challenges Of New Educations For University Students In Covid-19 Outbreak, Alireza Atarodi

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Abstract:

Introduction: Virtual or online education is one of the common methods in different countries of the world, something that can be more used in different and special situations or conditions such as, we are today confronting with, Covid-19 pandemic. It is faced today with different challenges mostly in education for higher education students. We surveyed the challenges of new educations for university students in covid-19 outbreak.

Methods: To conduct the survey research we studied the related text with the subject in the web and asked some students views and thoughts on new education, e-learning, online or virtual …

Identify The Impact Of Different Parameters On National Institutional Ranking Framework (Nirf) Score In The Top 50 Ranking Management Institutes In India, Abhishek Kumar Dr., Santosh Kumar Dr., Ashish Kumar Chauhan Mr.

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The present study identifies the relationship and impact between the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) Score in the top 50 management institutes and their different parameters like the number of student placement; research publication score and the amount used in the library development. Correlation and Simple Regression Analysis techniques are used for the data of analysis. In the year 2018-19, we found that significant positive impact of research publication score and the amount used in the library development on the NIRF Score in the top 50 management institutes. We also found a positive relationship between the NIRF Score and the …

Information Security In Business: A Bibliometric Analysis Of The 100 Top Cited Articles, Shafiq Ur Rehman Dr., Maqsood Mahmud, Atta- Ur- Rahman Dr., Ikram Ul Haq, Muhammad Safdar Dr.

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This study aims a bibliometric analysis of the 100 top-cited articles extracted from the Web of Science database on the topic of information security in the business context. A retrospective method was applied to the dataset extracted from the Web of Science Database. A total of 500 most cited items were downloaded and the authors selected the articles related to information security and business for further analysis. It was found that the top-cited papers were published between the years 1990 and 2018 and had received 3,375 citations. While most of the articles followed the three-author pattern, the single author pattern …

Online Information Retrieval Strategies Adopted By Internet Users In Avoiding Perceived Occupation Maladjustment, Moses Onyemaechi Ede Miss, Elizabeth Nwanneka Nnaji Miss, Gloria Chidimma Obayi Miss, Chinedu Ifedi Okeke Prof., Amanda U. Ugwoezuonu Dr.

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The study investigated the online information retrieval strategies adopted by internet users in avoiding perceived occupation maladjustment in Enugu State Nigeria. Descriptive survey research design was adopted for the study. Sample size for the study was 344 respondents using Yaro Yameni formula. Online Information Retrieval Strategies Occupation Maladjustment Questionnaire (OIRSOMQ) was the major instrument for data. Trial tested method was used to determine the reliability of the instrument and the index obtained was 0.79 using Cronbach Alpha method. Data collected were analyzed using mean statistics and standard deviation. Based on the analysis, the following major findings were made: that secondary …

Information And Communication Technology Tool And Children’S Achievement In Basic Science: Implication For Evaluation Of Library And Information Resources, Christian S. Ugwuanyi Phd, Chinedu I.O. Okeke Phd, Charity C. Okeke

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The mode of teaching shifted from the traditional face-to-face to the remote or online mode of teaching in most countries of the world due to the emergence of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Thus, the new normal demands the use of information and communication tool for instructional delivery across the levels of education. On this premise, the study sought the efficacy of information and communication tool (flipped classroom) on the children’s achievement in Basic Science. Adopting simple repeated measures design, 31 primary three children participated in the treatment session. Basic Science Achievement Test (BSAT) that was properly validated and trial-tested was …

Do They Perform What They Perceive? Examining The Il Skills Of Pakistani Scientists, Zulfiqar Ahmad, Dr. Khalid Mahmood

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This study aimed at assessing the difference between perceived and actual IL skills of scientists [research students]. In this descriptive correlational study, two scales were developed using ACRL standards for IL of science and engineering/ technology. A self-reporting scale for the evaluation of perceived IL skills and an MCQs-based tool for testing actual IL skills was administered concurrently among research students (M.Sc. MS/ M.Phil./ Ph.D.) of science disciplines of the University of Engineering and Technology (UET) Lahore and University of the Punjab (PU) Lahore. The findings revealed that the participants had overstated their perceived IL skills as they had showed …

The Effects Of Social Marketing Techniques On Attitudes And Knowledge Of Health Scholars Of Liaquat University Of Medical And Health Sciences Hospital Hyderabad Sindh, Pakistan, Liaquat Ali Rahoo, Zameer Hussain Baladi

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The Purpose of the study is to examine the effect of Social Marketing Techniques on the Knowledge and Attitude of health scholars at the Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences Hospital Hyderabad Sindh, Pakistan. Quantitative study methods to use for analysis. The study population includes all students and faculty members of the Liaquat University Hospital, and the simple random sampling technique was used. Primary data collected through an adapted questionnaire. SPSS 20 software were used to analyze the tests like; validity and reliability, Cronbach's alpha, descriptive and inferential statistics paired t-test and test. Result of validity and reliability was …

An Analysis Of Knowledge Production And Patterns Of Authorship In Fourteen Law Journals From 2005 – 2019., Sardar Ali Shah, Rehana Anjum, Taimoor Ali, Saleh Ali Alqarni, Zameer Hussain Baladi

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Approach: To identify authors' association in each document published in fourteen law journals from 2005 – 2019. Methodology: Data for research downloaded from Scopus-Elsevier databases. International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) as "Default" use in the menu bar of each journal in CSV file format to tabulate in MS Excel year-wise, and degree of collaboration.

Results: There are 7688 documents under eight domains; articles, conference papers, editorial, erratum, letters to the editor, notes, review articles, and short surveys written by 13823 authors in fourteen journals linked with the subject of law from 2005 - 2019. Articles 5798; 75.4% …

Counselling As A Learner Support Service For Enhancing Quality Learning For Students Of National Open University Of Nigeria, South-East Study Centres Of Nigeria, Ikechukwu Charles Okafor, Charles Chibuike Onwuadi, Charity Onyeodiri Imo, Eberechukwu Charity Eneh, Polycarp Mbagwu Darlington Okeke, Chiedu Eseadi

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This study investigated the extent counselling as a learner support service have enhanced the quality of learning for students of National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) Study centres in South-East of Nigeria. Two research questions and one null hypothesis guided the study. The descriptive design was adopted for the study. Survey research study that was carried out at the four Study Centres of NOUN in the South-East states of Nigeria The population of study was 4,765 students while a sample of 480 respondents were selected using a multi-stage sampling technique. The instrument for data collection was researchers` structured questionnaire titled …

Assessing Undergraduate And Post Graduate Students’ Information Literacy Skills: Scenario And Requirements In Pakistan, Muhammad Safdar, Haroon Idrees Dr.

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This study was conducted to assess information literacy (IL) skills of post graduate (PG) and undergraduate (UG) students, of one of the premier universities at the national level of Pakistan. It was also intended to explore the students’ opinion about the need of information literacy program and related contents. Quantitative research approach was employed to conduct the study and survey method using structured questionnaire was used to collect the data from 400 respondents using convenient sampling technique. Results of the study revealed that majority of the respondents lacked information literacy skills. However, the major part of the respondents considered the …

Research Trends On Law Subject During 2005 – 2019: A Biblio-Profile, Sardar Ali Shah, Rehana Anjum, Taimoor Ali, Saleh Ali Alqarni, Zameer Hussain Baladi

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This study aims to evaluate the research productivity published in fifteen law journals. Data of the survey downloaded from the Scopus-Elsevier database, store, and tabulated in MS Excel to determine the frequency of printed documents, and figure out the number of articles, conference papers, editorials, erratum, letters, notes, review articles, and short surveys yearly. Total 8789 documents published in fifteen law journals from 2005 - 2019, the 6483; 74% of documents published in article format, followed by review 1372; 16%, and note 387; 4%. The Journal of Advanced Research in Law and Economics published 1240; 14.1%, documents as maximum, and …

Indian Contribution In Animal Behaviour Research: A Scientometric Study, Surulinathi .. M Asst.Professor, Rajkumar N Research Scholar, Jayasuriya T Mlis, Rajagopal T Assistant Professor

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The study analysed the characteristics of articles published by the Indian Scientists in the field of Animal Behaviour, a total 10030 Publications retrieved from the Scopus online database were analysed. There were as many as 120 countries actively engaged research with Indian researchers, which produced 10,030 publications during the study period. The most productive and the highest number of Collaboration with the United States of America (844), followed by Next the UK with 253, Germany (184), Australia (114), Japan (111) and Saudi Arabia (107). Among these institutions, Panjab University, Punjab topped in the list with 431 publications (57 H-Index) …

Provision Of Library Services To Students With Physical Impairment In Gc University Lahore, Pakistan, Abid Iqbal, Khurram Shahzad

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Purpose: Major goal of this research was to know the provision of library services to physically disabled students at Government College University Lahore, Pakistan.

Design/methodology/approach: Qualitative method was adopted to meet the objectives of the study. 30 visually impaired students were selected from the GC University Lahore by using random sampling techniques. A list of questions was designed to take an interview from the target population. The required data was gathered by using the interview. Important points were noted by the researcher. Lastly, gathered data was analyzed using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS).

Research limitation (s): This study …

Opportunities And Challenges Of Consumer Health Information On The Internet: Is Cyberchondria An Emerging Challenge?, Amirreza Kalantari, Saeideh Valizadeh-Haghi, Azam Shahbodaghi, Farid Zayeri

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Introduction: With the advent of the Internet, retrieval and searching of information resources have changed compared to the past. These changes have made the Internet network easy enough for users to access specialized and non-specialized knowledge, and consequently, expose users to many challenges and opportunities. Accordingly, this study investigates and categorize these challenges and opportunities.

Methods: To conduct this narrative review, at the first step, the articles addressed health-related information available on the Internet from reputable journals and databases were selected. Then, the selected articles were examined to answer the research questions, and the information obtained was categorized. Finally, the …

Evaluation Of User Interface: A Case Of Iranian Disability Websites, Hadiseh Heidari, Amrollah Shamsi, Yaghoub Norouzi

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Improving the user interface of websites for people with disabilities can increase the use of websites, which helps promote the quality of life of disabled people. The aim of this study was to explore and evaluate user interface design criteria of Iranian websites for those with physical-motor disabilities. Heuristic evaluation was used in the present study. The user interface criteria of websites for the disabled were extracted from previous studies and a self-made log list was then used to assess the criteria. Six out of forty-five websites in the field of the disabled were selected by purposive sampling and surveyed. …