Through The Eyes Of Community Educators: Place-Based Learning, Equitable Access, And Covid-19 Impacts On Outdoor Environmental Education In The San Francisco Bay Area, Alycia Ellington

Master's Theses

Not all children receive adequate education, nor do they have the opportunity to go beyond the four walls of a classroom for learning opportunities. Outdoor environmental education with place-based learning frameworks aims to fully immerse students in nature, while strengthening the connection between schools and communities. This study examines the outdoor environmental education programs of nine agriculture-centered community organizations in the San Francisco Bay Area. Through twenty-one key informant interviews, I assess three essential areas: 1) promotion of environmental literacy and place-based learning, 2) facilitation of equitable access to educational programs, and 3) adaptation of those programs for distance learning …

Options For Low-Cost Manufacturing And Safer Cell Therapies, Melis Keceli

Master's Theses

The proposed work aims to overcome the economical and feasibility-related limitations of the chimeric antigen receptor therapies by developing an artificial cell signaling pathway whose design transforms K562 cells into in vivo living vectors to synthesize therapeutic proteins upon engaging diseased cells in the treatment of ovarian cancer. There are various advantages of using K562 cells throughout this process. First, Food and Drug Administration approves the reinfusion of K562 cells into patients’ bodies. Second, K562 cells are more affordable than T lymphocytes, and finally, these cells can be easily manipulated with any desired genetic material and can keep the expression …

Channel Integration Approach In The Metropolitan University Libraries In India, Srijani Kundu, Parikshit Mondal Dr.

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The medium which carries out telecommunication is referred to as a channel. In India, the subscriber base of the telecommunication channels is huge, dynamic, and ever-changing. To satisfy the changing channel preferences of the learners of diverse demographics virtually, it is important for the university libraries situated in metropolitan cities in India to integrate multiple channels. The channel integration strategy allows coordinating multiple channels to create and connect different paths for the clients to reach the same organization. The study has featured the channel integration status in the libraries of 46 UGC-listed universities of four metropolitan cities- Chennai, Delhi, Kolkata, …

Role Of Librarians’ Information Literacy Skills To Enhance Research Culture: A Case Study Of University Of Agriculture Faisalabad, Muhammad Sakhawat, Muhammad Tariq, Khurram Shahzad

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This study has investigated the role of librarians’ Information Literacy (IL) skills to enhance the research productivity of Faculty Members of the University of Agriculture Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan. The population of the study was the faculty members of the University of Agriculture and five library professionals of the university’s Central Library. A quantitative approach followed by a survey research design was adopted to meet the objectives of the study. Data were gathered through the instrument of the questionnaire. Quantitatively driven data was analyzed by SPSS Software. Results showed that Library professionals played a vital role in the promotion of research …

Assessment Of Teachers’ Level Of Information And Communication Technology Skills And Their Attitude To Virtual Teaching: Implication For Library And Information Science Teaching, Ifeoma Clementina Metu Phd, Ngozi Nwabugo Agu Phd, Lydia Ijeoma Eleje Phd, Mercy Ifunanya Ani Phd, Nneka Chinyere Ezeugo Phd, Christian Sunday Ugwuanyi Phd

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

To ensure effective teaching and learning of Library and information science in schools, adequate information, and communication technology skills of teachers are sacrosanct. Thus, this study assessed the level of information and communication technology abilities among secondary school teachers, as well as their attitudes about virtual teaching. In addition, the investigation was intended to see if there is a link between respondents' attitudes about virtual teaching and their ability to use virtual technologies and whether there is a location gap between the study variables. The study's participants are all secondary school teachers in Nigeria's Anambra state public schools. Multi-stage sampling …

The Integration Of Records, Electronic Communication And Networks In Indonesia, Ike Iswary Lawanda

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Purpose: This paper aims to show how managers/users’ communication and negotiations through electronic communication reflect individual and organizational resilience facing the global changes in ICT. The networked record structure, as the centre of the interactions, symbolizes the internal and external communication process in the organization.

Design/methodology/approach: We analysed the integrated network structures of the record from six government offices and three multinational corporations and one international Non-Government Organization in Indonesia as symbolic interactions between individuals and groups who easily cope with ICT innovation and who find the innovation to be challenging. To validate our findings, we interviewed eleven stakeholders, consists …

Resource Sharing Among Medical Teaching Libraries: A Developing Country Perspective, Muhammad Sadiq, Khurram Shahzad, Abid Iqbal

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Resource sharing is a functional as well as financial need of any library. In this modern era of information technology while information explosion is at extreme, it is impossible for a library to cover the entire surface of available knowledge. Developed countries are actual beneficiaries of this practice where idea of resource sharing has been transformed into a formal practice. Developing South Asian countries are also working on this concept in order to adopt it as a practice. This study identified the resource sharing opportunities for medical teaching libraries in Lahore with reference to perception and willingness. The sample of …

Pre-Reading Activities And Students’ Achievement In French Oracy: Implication For Evaluation In Library And Information Science, Kenneth O. Eze Phd, Grace C. Offorma Phd, Christian S. Ugwuanyi Phd, Chinedu I.O. Okeke Phd

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Library and Information Science is a profession that is full of people who are passionate about making a positive change in the world. In this profession, the workers are known as Librarians whose duty is to bridge the gaps that exist between people, information and technology. Librarians work to create reader’s advisory resources to encourage young students to develop a lifelong love of reading and learning through pre-reading activities. This paper thus, investigated the effect of pre-reading activities on students’ achievement in French oracy. Using quasi-experimental research design, 154 senior secondary one students participated in the study. French Oracy Achievement …

Core Competencies Required By University Librarians For The Adoption Of Information Technology Tools: An Empirical Study, Khurram Shahzad

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Abstract:

Purpose: This study explores core competencies that are needed by library professionals for the implementation of Information Technology (IT) Tools in the university library of Lahore, Pakistan.

Methodology/Approach: A quantitative approach followed by survey research design was opted to complete the study on the competencies which are needed by library professionals for the implementation of Information Technology (IT) in the university library of Lahore, Pakistan. A total of 120 questionnaires were distributed among university librarians of Lahore. All questionnaires were sent through emails. 91 duly filled questionnaires were received by the researchers from the respondents. The response rate was …

Emotional Dissonance And Exhaustion Among Library Professionals During Covid-19, Mubashir Majid Baba

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The COVID-19 pandemic is having a dramatic impact on societies and economies around the world. The virus is affecting millions of lives worldwide, not only physically but also emotionally in the form of panic attacks, obsessional behavior, anxiety, stress and fear. Library professionals are also exposed to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and are facing high levels of stress and anxiety. The aim of this exploratory study was to analyze the association between emotional dissonance and emotional exhaustion among library professionals during COVID-19 and to study the impact of demographics on the variables under study. The data collected were analyzed using …

Open Access Research Trends On Hantavirus: A Scientometric Analysis Based On Scopus Database, Ankita Saloi

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This study was an attempt to analyze the open access global research trends on “Hantavirus” research during 2009-2019 on the base of the Scopus Database. To understand the research trend of scientific publication on Hantavirus for the period 2009 to 2019, this scientometric study was carried out depending on different scientometric indicators such as: Annual Growth of Publication (AGR), Relative Growth of Publication (RGR), Doubling Time, Productive country, author and institution, collaboration among authors, countries and institutions, citation pattern etc. A total of 1023 records were extracted from the Scopus database, after excluding the duplicate records, total 1021 records were …

Bibliometric Analysis Of Research Productivity Of Academic Staff In College Of Animal Science And Livestock Production, Federal University Of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun State. Nigeria, Hajarat Oyiza Abubakar Mrs, Anne Sam Etuk, Jemilat Iyabo Arilesere, Oluwasogo Joshua Busayo Abiodun

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

No abstract provided.

Developing Entrepreneurial Potential In Information Science Students: A Critical Review Of Lis Training Programs In Kenya, Arnold Mwanzu, Dickens Rodriguez Wendo

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the state of entrepreneurial education in library and information science programs and the influence that entrepreneurial education has on LIS students. The study adopted a descriptive research design approach. Both primary and secondary data was collected through questionnaires, observation and data review. The study population comprised of diploma and undergraduate students as well as alumni of LIS. The research data was analyzed through descriptive statistics and the results presented in tables. The findings showed that only basic entrepreneurship education was offered in LIS programs and not incorporated across all the years of …

Optimising Research Support Services Through Libraries: A Review Of Practices, Aditi Das, Swapna Banerjee Dr.

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

No abstract provided.

Scientometric Analysis Of Global Publication Output On “Ladakh” In Web Of Science (1989-2018), Amir Amanullah, S Rajeswari

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The present study is aimed to explore the research trend on Ladakh for the past 30 years using the popular Indexing database “Web of Science”. A total of 561 research publications were found indexed by the Web of Science contributed by as many as 1106 authors, 462 institutions/organizations, 30 nations which appear in 261 journals in three languages and in 15 different document types. This research paper analyses the research productivity chronologically, nation wise, author wise, language wise, preferred journals and organization/institution wise for the period of 30 year (1989-2018).

The Use Of Print Journals In Kashim Ibrahim Library For Research By Postgraduate Students In Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Ayuba Ubale Sa'ad

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Abstract

This study is on the use of print journals in Kashim Ibrahim Library for research by postgraduate students of Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. To achieve the objectives of the study, five research questions were formulated and were answered. It examined among others; level of awareness of the available print journals in Kashim Ibrahim Library to the Postgraduate students, accessible of the print journals in Kashim Ibrahim Library to the Postgraduate students, relevancy of the print journals in Kashim Ibrahim Library to the Postgraduate Students, level of use of the print journals in Kashim Ibrahim Library by the Postgraduate students …

Availability And Use Of Audio-Visual Materials For Teaching Mathematics At The Senior Secondary School In Ibadan, South-West Local Government, Oyo State, Hajarat Oyiza Abubakar, Jemilat Iyabo Arilesere, Shadrack Adejare Oluranti

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

No abstract provided.

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. …

Youtube: The New Age Marketing Strategy For Library Services, Victor Sorna Prabhu A, Dr. M. Tamizhchelvan

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

In the 21st century, people show much interested in audiovisuals than that in printed materials. At the turn of this era, videos became popular as students started spending more time with audiovisuals. Put differently; people most likely prefer YouTube to Google. Although Google appears to be the famous search engine, as of 2015, YouTube has been more popular than Google. To supply videos, YouTube has still been the most used website. The present study explores the impact of YouTube on students, YouTube usage by students at college. It explains the conversion of YouTube features into innovative marketing strategies for the …

Reed Magazine, Issue 154, Rita Bullwinkel, Alex Gulis, Ashley Burnett, Willow Gelphman, Andrew Mcclure, Ralph Robert Moore, Zach Murphy, Justin Noga, Jihoon Park, Linda Wilgus, Annie Zhu, Suzanne Rico, Joseph Sigurdson, Ashlee Beals, Geraldine Birch, Amelia Joy, Kathleen Mcnamara, Marcia Meier, Josue Montiel, Mackenzie Moore, Magda Romanska, Matthea Harvey, Scott Bade, V. Joshua Adams, Sally Ashton, Ellen Bass, Michelle Bitting, Cassandra Caverhill, Wortley Clutterbuck, Emma Depanise, Paul Dresman, Mary Anna Dunn, Jonathan Endurance, David Groff, Skye Jackson, Danusha Lameris, Megan Merchant, John A. Nieves, Ricardo Pau-Llosa, John Sibley Williams, Turner Wilson, Sarah Nolte, Tvisha Gupta, Erin Salazar, Q'Shaundra James, Alden Hughes, Shelle Barron, Janelle Aina S. Baylosis, Erik Beehn, Mason Brown, Jennifer Carrier, Daquane Cherry, Alex Gulis, Shen Chen Hsieh, Safia Ismail, London Ladd, Hector Ledesma, Jung Min, Gray Passey, Tracy Whiteside, Kenneth Zenz, Timothy Cech, Rachel A. Crawford, Matty Heimgartner, Nick Taylor

Reed Magazine

No abstract provided.

Digital Platforms & Online Teaching-Learning: Hobson’S Choice In Times Of Covid-19, Asif Khan Dr, Sumeer Gul

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Covid 19 has forced the entire world into an abyss of vulnerability. Almost every aspect of human life has been extremely affected. Among the important ones is Education. More than 1.57 billion learners across the globe have been affected by the closure of universities and schools, as per UNESCO. This is an unprecedented and precarious situation. Education, all over the world has faced the brunt and governments are grappling with this pandemic. In this situation, the onus of responsibility is on teachers, academicians to try and provide crucial support to help continuation of the teaching-learning process. Although universities, colleges, schools …

Web Content And Performance Evaluation Of Animal Sciences University Library Websites In India : An Analysis, Manoj Kumar Verma Dr., Sur Chandra Singha

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Library Website is considered as one of the most substantial tools to publish and disseminate the information of several activities such as mission vision, library notice, rules and regulations, new arrival, library facilities, e-resources, and services, etc. The present study is based on the information available on the Animal Sciences University Library Websites/Webpage of India. A checklist method was used for content assessment based on an earlier study conducted by several professionals on this particular topic. The findings result of the present study presented that Lala Lajpat Rai University of Veterinary & Animal Sciences, Hisar website has to have highest …

Research Output Of Government College University Lahore, Pakistan: A Bibliometric Study Based On Scopus Database From 1908 To 2020, Khurram Shahzad, Abid Iqbal, Shakeel Ahmad Khan Dr., Irfan Ali, Muhammad Naeem, Yasir Javed, Samreen Lateef

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Abstract

Purpose – The main purpose of the current study was to explore the research output of Government College University, Lahore Pakistan in terms of publications, citation trends, major research areas, co-authorship patterns, preferred journals, keywords used, and funding sponsored.

Design/methodology/approach – Current study used bibliometric analysis methodology for achieving the objectives. Data were extracted from the Scopus database through a query. Query was executed in June 2021 at Prince Sultan University; Saudi Arabia and 6085 publications were retrieved. Inclusion and exclusion criteria were also defined. The results were filtered according to the inclusion/exclusion criteria. Finally, 6008 records were included …

Job Motivation And Personal Characteristics Of Library And Information Professionals In Universities, Dr. Naseer A

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Abstract

The present study attempts to find the relationship between personal characteristics and job motivation among Library and Information Science (LIS) professionals working in university libraries. The factors analyzed for studying job motivation are interest in work, co-workers, promotion and growth, good pay, opportunities for higher studies and training, qualification and advancement. Personal characteristics such as gender, age, qualifications, experience, the scale of pay, and membership in the professional bodies are analyzed with job motivation. The primary data for the study was collected through designing a structured questionnaire. The respondents of the study are two hundred and sixty-six LIS professionals …

Knowledge Sharing Among Veterinary And Medical Health Professionals On Zoonotic Diseases Control: A Social Exchange Theory Perspective, Lydia Endaben Lakan, Sarah Dauda Yani

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Two constructs of social exchange theory explain the perception of veterinary and medical health professionals about knowledge sharing on zoonotic disease control. Two research questions were raised as follows: What is the perception of veterinary and medical health professionals about knowledge sharing in managing zoonotic diseases? How do the constructs of social exchange theory explain the perception of veterinary and medical health professionals about knowledge sharing in managing zoonotic disease? A qualitative method using a case study research design was used for the study. Purposive sampling technique was used to select participants for the study. Data were collected …

Swot Analysis Of The Role Of Open Educational Resources In Future Education With Special Reference To Open University Library And Librarian, Nisha G. Maharaj Ms., Ami U. Upadhyay Prof.(Dr), Mayank J. Trivadi Dr.

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Recent years have seen an immense increase in the digitization of research libraries and institutions especially of higher educational Institutes as well as higher learning. The reason for the same witnessed are E-Learning allows for more efficient learning at a lower cost, as well as expanded worldwide access to learning and explicit accountability for all participants in the learning process. The usage of Open Educational Resources (OER) in modern Indian higher education is playing an increasingly important role in improving the quality of education in both developed and developing nations. The goal of OER is to make this information freely …

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) …

An Appraisal Of E-Health Information Literacy Of Students, Gurpreet Singh, Preeti Sharda Dr., Sanjay Chandwani, Nirmal Singh

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Health Information Literacy (HIL) is the competence to make sound health decisions in context of everyday life, which is pivotal in abridging illness and wellness. While the emergent Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) have facilitated access to information to users’ palms, the bewildering nature of abundance of information available makes it difficult for users’ to decide which information is to be trusted and which is to be ignored. Thus, HIL in contemporary electronic era assumes more significance to have a healthy global society. The present study was conducted for desideratum of e-Health Information Literacy skills of college students, to …

Information Needs And Seeking Behavior Of Pakistani Physicians, Muhammad Imran Shahid Mr., Shafiq Ur Rehman Dr., Muhammad Safdar, Asad Khan Dr.

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This paper aims to investigate the information need and seeking behaviour of physicians working in a well-reputed Lahore based hospital. Identification of medical professionals’ existing problems related to information searching and retrieval from the hospital library was another main objective of this study. A quantitative research approach is utilized to conduct this study and a cross-sectional survey research method is used to collect data on a self-reporting questionnaire. A total 226 medical doctors working in a Lahore based hospital participated in the survey. The findings of the study revealed that majority of the participants accessed the library information resources to …

Demystifying Artificial Intelligence Based Behavior Prediction Of Traffic Actors For Autonomous Vehicle- A Bibliometric Analysis Of Trends And Techniques, Suresh Sudam Kolekar, Shilpa Shailesh Gite, Biswajeet Pradhan

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Background: The purpose of this study is to examine, using bibliometric methods, the work done on behavior prediction of traffic actors for autonomous vehicles using various artificial intelligence algorithms from 2011 to 2020.

Methods: Using one of the most common databases, Scopus, numerous papers on behavior prediction of traffic actors for autonomous vehicles were retrieved. The research papers are being considered for the period from 2011 to 2020. The Scopus analyzer is used to obtain some results of the study, such as documents by year, source, and country and so on. VOSviewer Version 1.6.16 is used for the analysis of …