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Highly Cited Works On Human Clinical Trials, Surulinathi Muthuraj, Arputha Sahaya Rani Y Research Scholar, Divya P Final Year Mlisc, Jayasuriya T Final Year Mlisc, Rajkumar N Research Scholar

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The aim of this study was to determine landscapes of the most cited publications on Human Clinical Trials. The top 856 most cited publications on Human Clinical Trials were identified from Web of Science database. The 856 most cited papers on Human Clinical Trials were published between 1989 and 2021 with an average Citation per paper is 1065.46 (Citations range: 400–6319) and are included among the 56 most cited papers in in New England Journal of Medicine with 50851 Citations followed by Journal of Clinical Oncology with 43200 Citations, JAMA Journal of the American Medical Association with 28875 Citations, Nature …

Revealing The Research Landscape Of Master’S Degrees Via Bibliometric Analyses, Nathalia Chaparro, Sergio Rojas-Galeano

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The evolution of a Master’s programme, like many other human institutions, can be viewed as a self-organising system whose underlying structures and dynamics arise primarily from the interaction of its faculty and students. Identifying these hidden properties may not be a trivial task, due to the complex behaviour implicit in such evolution. Nonetheless, we argue that the programme’s body of research production (represented mainly by dissertations) can serve this purpose. Bibliometric analyses of such data can reveal insights about production growth, collaborative networks, and visual mapping of established, niche, and emerging research topics, among other facets. Thus, we propose a …

Mind/Body Research & Exercises #3, Veronica Wells

Research Tuesdays

Research shows taking time out of your day for meditation is beneficial for letting go of stress and boosting your learning. This talk will provide techniques and tips on ways to develop an effective self-care routine.

See more from session 1 (on breathing) and session 2 (on self-acupressure).

Perception Of Academic Librarians To The Use Of Massive Online Open Courses As Professional Development Tools In Selected University Libraries In Osun State, Nigeria., Basheer Abiodun Sanni, Olubukola Oluyemisi Ajiboye, Saheed Abiola Hamzat Ph.D

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Librarians’ professional development is the process of constantly strengthening professional attainment, broadening academic knowledge, enhancing the professional skills, and improving library services. The new Massive Open Online Courses necessitate academic librarians to be lifelong learners who can take advantage of available opportunities to improve their professional competence continuously. However, much research has not been done on perception of academic librarians to the use of MOOC as professional development tools. Therefore, this study examined perception of academic librarians to the use of MOOC as professional development tools in selected university libraries in Osun State, Nigeria. Also, the study adopted the descriptive …

Global Trend In Career Satisfaction, Self-Perception, And Gender Differences Among Library Personnel In The University: An Important Parameters For An Organizational Success, Moyosore Adegboye, Hajarat Oyiza Abubakar, Oladotun Ayowumi Osunkentan

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

It is known that low levels of job satisfaction can have a negative effect on morale, employee relations, employee performance, organizational functioning, organizational efficiency, and productivity. Low job satisfaction or outright dissatisfaction with a job is likely to evoke an array of negative and potentially damaging personal and professional consequences such as frustration, deterioration of mental and physical health, withdrawal, absence, lateness, sickness, accidents, intra–organizational conflict, thinking about quitting and retirement, examining the costs and benefits associated with leaving a job, and labour turnover. Intentions to quit can be very costly to an organization. It is against this background that …

Self-Protection In Cyberspace: Assessing The Processual Relationship Between Thoughtfully Reflective Decision Making, Protection Motivation Theory, Cyber Hygiene, And Victimization, C. Jordan Howell

USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations

The current study, using structural equation modeling, assesses the processual relationship between thoughtfully reflective decision making (TRDM), theoretical constructs derived from protection motivation theory (PMT), cyber hygiene, and online victimization to determine the cognitive decision-making process that leads to the adoption of online self-protective behaviors, which reduces the occurrence of victimization experiences. Findings, derived from a general sample of Internet users in the United States, reveal: (1) engagement in cyber hygiene practices, as a form of target hardening, decreases Internet users’ experiences with online victimization; (2) thoughtfully reflective decision makers, in the face of cyber threats, develop higher threat appraisals …

Digital Literacy Competence Of Indonesian Lecturers On Analysis Hoax In Social Media, Yanti Dwi Astuti

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Hoax in social media is increasingly flooding all types of social media. The ease with which people consume and produce information on social media provides freedom for citizens to express themselves and their attitudes regardless of whether the information is true or a hoax. ironically, this phenomenon is also affecting academics who are highly educated and work as lecturers. This article attempts to explore the digital literacy competencies of lecturers in Indonesia by taking samples of lecturers in two big cities, namely Medan and Bandung. The research was conducted using a digital ethnographic method that allows the author to be …

Mass Media Exposure And Its Influence On Pelvic Inflammatory Disease Prevention Behaviour Among Women Of Child Bearing Age In Three Southeastern Nigerian States, Chioma Njoku, Luke Ifeanyi Anorue Dr

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Abstract

Objective: This study investigated the influence of available media information on Pelvic Inflammatory Disease awareness, knowledge, perception and preventive practices regarding the condition among women of reproductive age in South-Eastern Nigeria.

Methods: A descriptive survey was used to elicit data from selected respondents. The study involved 574 women of child bearing age in three selected states (Anambra, Abia and Enugu) in the region.

Results: awareness of PID information was inadequate regardless of the sources of information (i.e., traditional and or the new media). Crucial predictor factors of exposure to PID information and PID preventive practices are demographically linked. …

Scientometric Analysis Of Public Health Literature: A Study Based On Scopus Database, Dr. Md. Nazmul Islam, Dr. Md. Shariful Islam, Dr. Partha Biplob Roy

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Purpose – The main purpose of this study is to evaluate the progress and development of the global literature on public health and review several components of scientometric study including the patterns of growth of literature, authorship, author collaboration, and productivity.

Design/methodology/approach – The current study is exploratory research in nature reviewing secondary literature extracted from a Scopus database and analytical with the application of suitable statistical and scientometric tools to strengthen the empirical validity. Public health literature was assessed quantitatively using scientometric indicators from 2000 to 2015.

Findings – The year 2003 was the most productive and 2015 was …

Research Productivity Of Indian Institute Of Science (I I Sc), Bangalore During 2000-2019: A Scientometric Study., Hamdiya Sherin P. P., Vasudevan T. M. Dr., Prasanth M

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The excellence of science and technology has been instrumental in making today's world disparate. Science and Technology are generally recognized as important strategic factors determining the future development and welfare of nations. Research organizations/Universities play a vital role in the generation of new knowledge which may have an impact on the prosperity of the nation. Universities and Research Institutes must assess the research performance of the researcher and scientist for promotion, allocation of research grants, awards, planning of human resources, to know the strengths and weaknesses of the institutions and individuals and to use it in policy decisions. The scientometric …

Co-Authorship Pattern And Collaboration In Colorectal Cancer Research, Dr Murugan Chinnaraj, Narzary Richa

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The study focused on authorship pattern and collaboration in colorectal cancer research output as reflected in the web of science database for the period 2010-2017. Using various scientometrics approaches, the study presents co-authorship and collaborative patterns for different countries, institutions, and authors. We find multi and mega-author contributions which are increasing and dominate the CRC research. In the case of collaborative patterns, we found domestic collaboration which dominates the CRC research compared to international collaborations. Institution wise we find mostly domestic inter-institutional collaboration. Country pair-wise collaboration pattern shows that the US is the most preferred country for collaborations and the …

Introduction To Graphic Medicine, Brittany Heer

Scholarship and Professional Work

Materials from a presentation given at the Food for Thought Series at Butler University on March 17, 2021.

The Anchor: March 17, 2021, Hope College

The Anchor: 2021

The Anchor began in 1887 and was first issued weekly in 1914. Covering national and campus news alike, Hope College’s student-run newspaper has grown over the years to encompass over two-dozen editors, reporters, and staff. For much of The Anchor's history, the latest issue was distributed across campus each Wednesday throughout the academic school year (with few exceptions). In recent years The Anchor moved to monthly print issues and a more frequently updated website. The Anchor is now published in print twice per academic semester. Occasionally, the volume and/or issue numbering is irregular.

Leading Change: A Case Study Of A Transparent, Scaffolded Process For Rebalancing Workloads Across Liaisons, Carolyn Schubert

Libraries

Campus and internal position reorganizations changes had created significant imbalances across workloads of liaison librarians. Some people were experiencing burnout, some were feeling unengaged due to underutilization. To build buy-in for the change process and ultimate change decisions, the interim Director developed a multi-step process for scaffolding change and creating transparency across the decision points. Working within the constraints of existing personnel, we had to be creative. The presentation will describe the techniques the interim Director used to identify the problem, facilitate open communication, and engage shared leadership to resolve the imbalances.

Use Of Open Source Software In Indian Institutional Digital Repositories: A Study, Rushmanasab Gurikar, Gururaj S. Hadagali Assistant Professor

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Abstract: The present paper determines the use of Open Source Software (OSS) in building Indian Institutional Repositories. The paper further covers the use of different OSS, use of OSS in different types of institutions, Indian States / UTs and different disciplines. The data were collected from Open DOAR, ROAR, AGRIS and LIS link Kerala. A total of 209 Open Access Repositories were identified. The outcomes of the study reveal that Dspace and Eprints are the most used OSS in Indian Institutional Repositories; the institutions of Karnataka, New Delhi and Maharashtra State / UTs have used a good number of OSS …

A Scientometrics Analysis Of Ovarian Cancer Research During 2010 To 2019: With Special Reference To South Asian Contribution, Kusumita Jamatia, Mithu Anjali Gayan

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

A scientometrics analysis of ovarian cancer research during 2010 to 2019 is performed in this study. It is an attempt to find out the various scientometrics indicators such as: type of document wise distribution, authorship pattern, year wise publication, Co-occurrence of keyword. A total of 927 bibliographic records were collected from web of science database and as a data source it has been analyzed using MS excel and VOS viewer software. Kumar, S from University of Birmingham is found to be the most productive author. Multi - authorship is found to be dominant in this area of research. South Asia …

Visualizing The Knowledge Domain Of Work Engagement Through Bibliometric Analysis, Asif Altaf, Mohamad Noorman Masrek

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The aim of this study is to carry out a bibliometric analysis of literature on work engagement based on the Web of science Core Collection. References to work engagement literature published between 1980 and 2020 have been included. Biblioshiny application was used to analyze the annual scientific productivity, top contributing authors and their impact, top contributing countries and institutions, most relevant sources of publication, most cited documents, and most frequently used keywords and collaboration among countries in work engagement research. The results of study show that Netherlands is the most productive country and that the Erasmus University is the most …

A Review On Classification Of Breast Cancer Using Histopathological Images Using Deep Learning, Jyoti Kundle, Sudhir Dhage

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The review paper provides the perceptible description of Breast Cancer (BC) and its classification and various classification strategies associated with BC. It discusses the related studies pertaining to the analysis and classification of BC through histopathological images and investigates the crucial advancements in the BC classification procedures. Furthermore, it provides the analysis of breast histopathological images using traditional Artificial Neural Networks (ANNs). The paper discusses the distinct Deep Learning (DL) methods involved in enhancing the performance of BC classification. By discussing all major studies this review assists researchers in better classification and analysis of BC thereby providing a concise perspective …

Identifying Gaps And Opportunities To Improve Performance In University Libraries Using Benchmarking And Performance Appraisal System, Wisdom Okereke Anyim

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This research presents a benchmarking and performance appraisal system used to help libraries in identifying gaps and opportunities for improving performance in university libraries. The paper identified various types benchmarking and appraisal system, and also the approaches by which gaps are identified, how to prepare for performance review session and what to do after gaps are identified to improve performance. Findings showed that benchmarking and appraisal system are effective means of discovering performance lapses which necessitate performance improvement of the university library as an organisation and quality job performance of the library staff in meeting diverse information, curriculum, recreational and …

The Use Of Internet For Seeking Health Information Among Narh-Bita College Students: A Cross-Sectional Study. Tema, Ghana., Zakaria Abukari

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The Internet provides information on a variety of subjects including health-related information. Access to Internet health information could potentially promote healthy adolescents' lifestyles. Consequently, this may reduce the number of common illness among the youth and thereby reducing the overall cases at health centers. This study was carried out to examine the use of Internet for seeking health information among Narh-Bita College students, Tema, Ghana. The study was a quantitative cross-sectional survey with a convenience sampling method. The study covered one hundred and sixty-one (161) students. The findings of the study revealed that almost all the students were active users …

Changes In Teaching And Learning In Higher Education During Covid-19 Lockdown: A Study Of Lis Students In India, Sana Aslam, Sharad Kumar Sonkar, Valentine Joseph Owan

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

With the rapid advancement of society, online learning has become more popular in the entire world due to Covid-19 pandemic. The pandemic offered almost a total paradigm shift to online teaching and learning across various educational platforms. This paper was aimed at reviewing the teaching and learning changes in higher education during COVID-19 Lockdown using empirical evidence from central universities in India. The study adopted a survey method utilizing an online questionnaire as the primary tool for data collection. The study covered 19 Central Universities in India that are offering Library and Information Science courses. Major findings showed, amongst others, …

Leveraging The Ir To Support Faculty And Students During (And Beyond) A Pandemic, Wendy Walker

Mansfield Library Faculty Publications

I will describe two IR projects, an undergraduate research conference and a faculty lecture series, that supported students and faculty during the pandemic. I will discuss why I was able to pivot quickly to tackle them and their significance for student success, faculty scholarship, the library, and the IR.

Following this session, participants will be able to:

• Articulate how the IR can support faculty scholarship as well as student success
• Understand the importance of building relationships for long-term IR success
• Describe the multi-faceted value of the IR for various stakeholders and audiences

Adapting To Faculty & Student Needs For Data And Support For Social Justice And Other Projects, Sarah A. Norris, Corinne Bishop, Sandy Avila, Buenaventura (Ven) Basco, Lee Dotson

Faculty Scholarship and Creative Works

Presentation given at RDAP Summit 2021.

During 2020, the need for access and equity has been more important than ever, particularly with data. At the University of Central Florida (UCF), a group of librarians representing various library units, including Research & Information Services, Scholarly Communication, and Technology Solutions & Digital Initiatives has been engaged in data services and outreach forming a working group in 2019. This group undertook several projects in 2020 related to open access data and social justice resources. One such project included creating an interdisciplinary research guide to identify data resources around topics, such as diversity and …

Prostate Cancer Research: A Bibliometric Study Of India And Iran, Rabiya Mushtaq, Fayaz Ahmad Loan

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The study aims to provide an insight into the global research productivity in prostate cancer with an in-depth analysis of the growth & development of India and Iran. The study focuses on the authorship collaborative patterns among Indian and Iranian medical scientists as well. The study was commenced with the selection of terms on “Prostate cancer”. Three terms- Prostate Cancer, Prostate Neoplasm, and Prostatic Neoplasm were selected from the Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) to retrieve the data from the Web of Science (WoS). The Boolean Operator “OR” was executed to retrieve the records. The data related to prostate cancer research …

Librarians’ Perception On The Use Of Social Media As A Tool For Preventing The Spread Of Coronavirus (Covid-19) In Benue State, Kwaghga Beetseh, Mr, Florence Nwanne Olise, Helen Famaren Tor-Akwer Dr

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The paper uses the descriptive survey research design. The targeted population for this study will consist of all 200 level students of University of Agriculture, Makurdi 200 level students of Benue State University and 200 level students of University of Mkar, Mkar and lecturers. Random sampling technique will be used to draw 100 students and 150 lecturers from the population making a total number of 250. The data collected use descriptive statistics analysis to generate frequencies and percentages to answer the research questions. Findings of the paper show that social media in preventing the spread of coronavirus (COVID19) tertiary institutions …

A Quiet Celebration Of Whitman’S 200th Birthday: A Collaborative Opportunity To Discover, Grow, And Share A Collection, Blythe E. Roveland-Brenton, Bern Mulligan

Collaborative Librarianship

Over the past several years, special collections libraries and archives have been more proactive in engaging in educational outreach and promoting forward-facing programs. Additionally, subject and special collections librarians have sought ways to expand their collaboration to maximize their reach and impact. The occasion of the 200th anniversary of Walt Whitman’s birth was the perfect opportunity for two librarians at Binghamton University to collaborate, promote a jewel from the Libraries’ holdings, build a stronger collection, and interact with local audiences through an exhibit and events.

Collaborative Data Literacy Education For Research Labs: A Case Study At A Large Research University, John Watts, Laura Sare, David E. Hubbard

Collaborative Librarianship

Data literacy education for graduate students can take place in many contexts. One-shot instruction sessions and credit-bearing courses are a common mode of instruction for the graduate student audience, but both share limitations regarding best practices for adult learning theory. This case study explores the benefits of data literacy education in a research lab setting and highlights the collaborations among data librarians, a liaison librarian, and research faculty that enable effective learning experiences in labs or other applied settings. The authors share the design of the curriculum, facilitation of the instruction, and the assessment of student learning, as well as …

Clemson Libraries: Discover, Collaborate, Create, Christopher Cox

Presentations

No abstract provided.

Federal Investigation Agency Against The Crime Of Book Piracy In Pakistan, Ghalib Khan Dr., Sobia Bashir, Faisal Shahzad, Saeed Ullah Jan Dr

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) is a counter-intelligence, criminal investigation and security agency of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan which was established in 1975. The Economic Crime Wing (ECW) of the FIA has the mandate to protect the Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) of the people of Pakistan. The main objective of this study is to investigate the role of FIA against the crime of book piracy in Pakistan. To achieve this objective, data was collected from the annual administration reports of FIA. The study found that FIA has been playing a vital role against the crime of book piracy …

When Peril Responds To Plague: Predatory Journal Engagement With Covid-19, Ryan M. Allen

Education Faculty Articles and Research

Purpose

The academic community has warned that predatory journals may attempt to capitalize on the confusion caused by the COVID-19 pandemic to further publish low quality academic work, eroding the credibility of scholarly publishing.

Design/methodology/approach

This article first chronicles the risks of predatory publishing, especially related to misinformation surrounding health research. Next, the author offers an empirical investigation of how predatory publishing has engaged with COVID-19, with an emphasis on journals related to virology, immunology and epidemiology as identified through Cabells' Predatory Reports, through a content analysis of publishers' websites and a comparison to a sample from DOAJ.

Findings

The …