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The Impact Of Culture On Health Perceptions And Help-Seeking Behaviors Among Older Latinos With Co-Occurring Diabetes And Depression: A Literature Review, Alejandra M. Aguirre

McNair Research Journal SJSU

Diabetes is one of the most common health disparities in the United States today and disproportionately affects older Latino populations. Increased recognition of the bidirectional relationship between diabetes and mental health has led to more awareness and treatments for diabetes and depression. Despite high prevalence rates, diabetes and depression are commonly undiagnosed and untreated in older Latinos. Existing literature reports that factors including genetic and behavioral factors, low socioeconomic status (SES), limited healthcare access, and language barriers may prevent this population from seeking professional treatment. Prior research also suggests that culturally based stigma toward these conditions can negatively impact health …

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Knowledge Culture And Librarian's Productivity In University Libraries In South-South, Nigeria, Eniekebi Ejiroghene

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This work is set to ascertain Knowledge Culture and Librarians’ Productivity in University Libraries in South-South, Nigeria. A descriptive survey design was adopted for the study. The study population was 132 Librarians working in the Federal, State and Privately-owned University libraries in South-South Nigeria. The entire population was used for the study as it was manageable. A self-designed questionnaire was used to collect data on knowledge culture and Librarians productivity. Means were used to answer the Research questions while the Pearson Product Moment Correlation coefficient was used to test the hypotheses. Results from the study show that University Librarians adopted …

Research Data Management Practices And Challenges In Academic Libraries: A Comprehensive Review, Subaveerapandiyan A

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This comprehensive review article delves into the current landscape of research data management (RDM) practices and challenges faced by academic libraries across various regions. Utilizing a wide range of studies and data collected from different countries, this article aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the state of RDM services, the role of librarians, and the advancements in technology within academic libraries. The review explores the importance of RDM in supporting open science, data sharing, and reproducibility while also shedding light on areas that require further development and improvement.

Expressing Information Needs And Information Literacy Skills Amongst Final Year Undergraduate Students In Northern Nigeria, Zikrat Abdulsalam, Imoisili Ojeime Odigie

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Information literacy is the ability of an individual to locate, evaluate, and use information. This study expresses the conscious information needs and information literacy skills amongst final year undergraduate students of three Universities in Nigeria; being the Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Federal University Lokoja (FUL), and Baze University. A survey research design alongside a questionnaire for the instrument were utilised on a sample size of 307 final year undergraduate students from select faculties within the above-mentioned universities. The findings of the study amongst other show that undergraduate students at the final year level had a conscious knowledge of their information …

Observation Method: A Review Study, Ankit Kumar, Astha Sharma

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Observation method is described as a method to observe and describe the behavior of a subject and it involves the basic technique of simply watching the phenomena until some hunch or insight is gained. We are almost constantly engaged in observation. "It is our basic method of obtaining information about the world around us”. Man’s eye has been a basic tool for observation for a long time. Now-a-days, a number of tools like camera, video-camera, tape-recorder etc. Are also being employed by researchers. They are also utilizing ‘laboratory conditions’ to study certain aspects. The term includes several types, techniques, and …

Library Building Aesthetics And Functionality: A Panacea To Low Patronage Of University Library, A Case Study Of Emily Aig-Imoukhuede Library, Benin-City, Adedoyin Esan, Blessing Ajelomohie Ifijeh Miss

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Libraries in Nigeria and other developing countries have constantly decried low patronage of library services due to several reasons. Wellspring University library is not an exception but the story seem to have changed as the library started experiencing increased patronage when the library was rebuilt after the old library building was engulfed in fire. This calls for an inquiry to determine the reasons for the sudden change in users’ attitude, thus, this study set out to find out whether library building aesthetics and functionality will help solve the problem of low patronage. The authors adopted a descriptive survey method using …

Case Study Of Usage And User Satisfaction Of Electronic Resources Among The Academic Staff Members: Special Reference To Subscribed Electronic Resources, Thayananthy Sritharan

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Study evaluated the usage and user satisfaction of electronic resources specially the subscribed electronic information resources among the professional staff members of the Faculty of Education, University of Colombo. All professional staff members of (31) the Faculty of Education, university of Colombo were the study population. The survey research design was conducted by sending Google forms. Total number of 31 questionnaires were circulated and 28 were resumed at the rate of 90%. Data was analysed by using descriptive statistics of frequency percentage and findings were presented in Tables and Charts.

Study revealed that the majority of the academic staff members …

Covid-19 Pandemic And Library And Information Professionals In Cameroon: Challenges And Opportunities, Roseline Bawack

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Libraries and Information professionals in Cameroon are in crisis, undergoing a somewhat paradigmatic paralysis in information and knowledge dissemination. The emergence of Information technology and Artificial Intelligence have worsened the situation by transforming the way information is captured, organized, packaged, stored, and disseminated for utilization. As if that is not enough, the covid-19 came unexpectedly which took everyone, including libraries and information professionals by surprise bringing along several challenges. Library and information professionals have no other option but to face these challenges, transform some of these challenges into opportunities, and design strategies to enable them remain resilient during the covid-19 …

Assessment Of Implementation Of Library School Curriculum Benchmark On Library And Information Services To People With Special Needs In South-South And South-East Universities In Nigeria, Pauline C. Iroeze, Genevieve Opara, Comfort N. Owate, Francisca C. Mbagwu

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

ABSTRACT

This study researched on assessment of implementation of library school curriculum benchmark on library and information services to people with special needs in South-South and South-East universities in Nigeria. 3 research questions and 2 hypotheses guided the study. The study population covered 258 lecturers in the selected 25 universities in South-South and South-East, Nigeria. 181 lecturers in the universities representing 70% of the population served as sample respondents. Convenience sampling technique was used for the study. A 15-item questionnaire titled: AILSCBLISPSNQ and a checklist indicating universities that have or have not implemented LISPSN was used for data collection. Cronbach …

An Assessment Of The Implication And Adoption Of Current Global Paradigm In Cataloguing In Nigerian University Libraries, Samson Adesina Akinola

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This paper looked at the current global paradigms in cataloguing and the significance and difficulties for library adoption in developing countries like Nigeria. The paper employed a four-sturdy approach to explore the subject. The first approach to the paper put forward the concept of library in the 21st century. The second approach focused on the dimension of information and communication technology in cataloging and the latest modern cataloging practices. The third approach compared cataloging practices in advanced countries with Nigeria, while the last approach expatiated the significances, problems, and methods for libraries in Nigeria to espouse. The paper enumerated some …

Optimizing The Management Of The Records Center In The Archive Rescue Program In The Eka Karya Bali Botanical Garden Scientific Conservation Area, Dhatu Kamajati, Ken Fitria Indrawardani Kfi, Suyatmi -. -, I Luh Ayu Sulistyawati, Dwi Ridho Aulianto

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The Eka Karya Botanical Garden Scientific Conservation Area is one of the Archival Units II which is included in the Archive Area Service of the National Research and Innovation Agency with the duties and responsibilities of managing inactive archives that have a retention of under 10 years. In archive rescue activities as a result of the merger of several institutions within BRIN, the existence of the Records Center really needs to be optimized as one of the strategic steps in the stages of archive rescue activities, especially those that have status as inactive archives. This paper aims to describe how …

User Feedback On The Elements Influencing The Efficiency Of Resources, Services, And Facilities Offered By Higher Education Institutions' Libraries, Ramakrishna Kona

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The study examined User feedback on the elements influencing the efficiency of resources, services, and facilities offered by higher education institutions' libraries. This study distributed 1164 questionnaires and received responses of 1030, the overall response percentage is 88. The survey found that the response rate varied between 71 and 100 among teachers, 68 and 91 percent among research scholars, and 84 and 95 percent among postgraduate students. The study found that the majority of students visit the library once a week. The study reveals that the majority of the users (nearly 96%) responded positively and expressed their view that the …

Book Review On Methods, Methodologies, And Perspectives In The Humanities And Social Sciences: With Particular Reference To Islamic Studies - A Critical Rationalist Interpretation (By Ali Paya), Nevad Kahteran

Comparative Philosophy

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Book Review On Creating A Shared Morality: The Feasibility Of Ethical Constructivism (By Heather Salazar), Karin Brown

Comparative Philosophy

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Analyzing Nietzsche And Darwin In Search Of Origin Of Morality: The Evolving Perspective, Anirban Ghosh, Malabika Chakrabarti

Comparative Philosophy

It is generally believed that the greatest asset of human being is the moral values and according to theist such values have been infused in human by the creator. By accepting such view we simply get rid of any effort of searching the origin of morality or ethics and also transfer the responsibility of being ethical on the almighty. But when atheist denied God, the liability of being moral comes to human and also the significant question arose why we should be moral. Probably more important is the hunt for the origin of our morality. In this article we have …

Promoting National Unity In Nigeria: The Roles Of Library And Information Professionals., Marcus Oladotun Aragbaye, Blessing Oyemah John, Emmanuel Akande

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This study explores the importance of national unity in Nigeria and how it can lead to progress. Library professionals can play a key role in promoting diversity and inclusivity, which are essential for peaceful coexistence. National unity can be achieved through common goals, open communication, and collaboration. Access to timely and accurate information is also crucial in achieving social cohesion. The study highlights the responsibilities of LIS professionals in promoting national unity, such as ethical standards, financial information and vocational training, providing authorized sources of information, incorporating Indigenous knowledge into the curriculum, among other things. Collaboration between government agencies and …

Determining Students’ Attributes And Utilization Of Information Resources In Academic Libraries In Imo State, Nigeria., Felix Mmanuoma Eke Phd, Alphonsus , Onyekach I Okechukwu, Emmanuel Godwin Umana, Anne Anthony Edem, Ijeoma Irene Bernard, Peter Obiora Moneke Phd

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

In this paper, we carry out a research on determining students’ attributes and utilization of information resources in academic libraries in Imo State. The study focused on four (4) Universities in Imo State with a sample of one hundred and twenty (120) respondents. The sample was drawn using a simple random sampling technique through questionnaires. The answer to the research questions were arrived at using the descriptive analysis while the hypotheses were tested using t-test. Our findings showed thus: That students ‘study in the library and balance their study time with recreation to avoid conflicts, these determine the students’ utilization …

The Impact Of Job Discipline To Improve Job Performance For Office Administration And Records Activities In Indonesia: A Meta-Analysis, Muhamad Ferdy Firmansyah, Nanang Rusliana, Ade Komaludin, Muhamad Ridho

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Human resources are a very important factor in the office administration and records management in company or government office. Performance in the archives and administration section is a unique function that requires high motivation to function as a managerial support in terms of providing archives, documents, and the production of manuscripts both in companies and in government. One important factor in human resources in the archives and music section is the influence of job discipline on performance. This study uses articles that identify the performance of administrative and archive employees in private and government companies. The results of the meta-analysis …

Reskilling Librarians: A Panacea For Bringing Students Back To The Academic Library, Francisca Chinyeaka Mbagwu, Chioma E. Osuji, Anthony Opara, Ijeoma Irenne Bernard, Patrick C. Iheme

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

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The academic library that failed to reskill members of its workforce might face consequences of automatic loss of patrons. Based on this, the study examined reskilling librarians as a panacea for bringing students back to the library. 191 academic and research librarians (ARL) on the telegram group platform as of February 14, 2023, formed the population. An Online questionnaire was prepared and sent to the ARLs’ on their group chat. 122 ARLs filled the questionnaire out of the 191 thus having a response rate of 63.9%. Descriptive statistics were used to analyse the data. The study revealed the need …

Oral Information Documentation In The 21st Century Information And Services, Ugonna Vivian Ailakhu

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

History is a body of knowledge derived from the past lives of a society or an individual. The documentation of oral information in the 21^st century without doubt is essential. Oral information is transferred from one individual to another verbally and as such there is need to document these information based on their importance. There are different types of oral information passed within a society and this information contains various values such as religious, social, historical, indigenous knowledge and culture of a community as well as genealogy of a community or family.

Oral information are received, developed, and shared …

Availability And Utilisation Of School Library Resources For Learning Activeness By Students In Selected Secondary Schools In Isokan Local Government, Osun State, Nigeria, Sunday Fakunle

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This study investigates the availability and utili sation of school library resources by secondary school students in five selected secondary schools in Isokan local government area of Osun state, Nigeria. The main objective of this study was to assess availability, purpose and frequency of, as well as constraints and strategies to improve use of school library resources by students of secondary schools in Isokan. Local Government, Osun State, Nigeria.

Simple random sampling with proportionate to sample was used to select 2.5% respondents from each selected school to make a sample size of 228 respondents. The study employed descriptive survey research …

Marketing Of Library And Information Services In Medical College Libraries In The Punjab Pakistan, Amir Latif, Ikram Ul Haq

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Aim: This study was intended to investigate the marketing of library and information services in medical college libraries in the province of Punjab, Pakistan.

Research Methodology: The study employed a descriptive survey research design. The population consisted of 55 medical library in-charges, irrespective of their administrative set-up (public and private). A self-administrated questionnaire comprising five-point Likert scale was prepared. Which was pilot-tested and revised. The questionnaire was used as an instrument for data collection consisted of seven main research questions with 72 items. The descriptive statistics, frequency, percentage, mean, and standard deviation of the data were analyzed by using …

Responsiveness Of The Electrically Stimulated Cochlear Nerve In Patients With A Missense Variant In Actg1: Preliminary Results, Yi Yuan, Denise Yan, Jeffrey Skidmore, Prem Chapagain, Xuezhong Liu, Shuman He

Faculty Research, Scholarly, and Creative Activity

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Exploring The Vital Role Of Quality Assurance In Ensuring Accessible Services And Resources In Academic Libraries In Nigeria, Abass A. Bello Cln

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This paper explores the role of quality assurance in ensuring accessible services and resources in academic libraries in Nigeria. Accessible services and resources are essential for creating learning environments that cater to the diverse needs of all users. However, Nigerian academic libraries face several challenges in achieving this goal. This paper identifies common challenges, such as limited resources, lack of awareness, and technological barriers, which hinder the provision of accessible services. It also examines the consequences of inadequate accessibility measures, including limited access to information and exclusion of certain user groups. The research will also focus on quality assurance measures …

Global Assessment Of Marine Plastic Exposure Risk For Oceanic Birds, Bethany L. Clark, Ana P.B. Carneiro, Elizabeth J. Pearmain, Marie Morgane Rouyer, Thomas A. Clay, Win Cowger, Richard A. Phillips, Andrea Manica, Carolina Hazin, Marcus Eriksen, Jacob González-Solís, Josh Adams, Yuri V. Albores-Barajas, Joanna Alfaro-Shigueto, Maria Saldanha Alho, Deusa Teixeira Araujo, José Manuel Arcos, Fiona Mcduie, For Full Author List, See Comments Below

Faculty Research, Scholarly, and Creative Activity

Plastic pollution is distributed patchily around the world's oceans. Likewise, marine organisms that are vulnerable to plastic ingestion or entanglement have uneven distributions. Understanding where wildlife encounters plastic is crucial for targeting research and mitigation. Oceanic seabirds, particularly petrels, frequently ingest plastic, are highly threatened, and cover vast distances during foraging and migration. However, the spatial overlap between petrels and plastics is poorly understood. Here we combine marine plastic density estimates with individual movement data for 7137 birds of 77 petrel species to estimate relative exposure risk. We identify high exposure risk areas in the Mediterranean and Black seas, and …

Users’ Assessment Of Digital Reference Service Delivery In Private University Libraries In Enugu State., Innocent O. Adayi Dr, Rachael Ify Neboh Mrs, Gloria Oluchi Edeh Mrs

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The study examined users’ assessment of digital reference service delivery in private university libraries in Enugu State. The study is guided by four research questions. Descriptive survey research design was adopted for the study. The population of the study comprised of the entire undergraduates of private universities in Enugu State, Nigeria. Multistage sampling technique was used to select 500 undergraduates to assess the delivery of digital reference services in their university. Structured questionnaire was used for data collected, while mean and standard deviation was used for analyzing the data collected for the study. The finding revealed that, digital reference service …

Industrial Training And Academic Achievement Of Library And Information Science Students At The Delta State University Abraka, Sarah Okpa Josiah, Ngozi Gloria Mordi, Unwana Isaac Udoh

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The study investigated industrial training and academic achievement of library and information science students at the Delta State University Abraka. The study adopted a descriptive survey research design using questionnaire as instrument for data collection. The population of the study consists of 223 undergraduates and Masters Students who just concluded their industrial training six months ago. A total of 223 questionnaires were distributed only 174 were retrieved. Data collected were analyzed using descriptive statistics mean and percentage mean score of 2.5 and above and percentage score of 50% were considered. The study revealed that the effects of industrial training on …

Archeota, Spring/Summer 2023, Sabrina Gunn, Taliyah Shaver, Beth Gonzalez, Laura Dowell, Katie Burns, Cybele Garcia Kohel

Archeota

Archeota is a platform for SJSU iSchool students to contribute to the archival conversation. It is written BY students, FOR students. It provides substantive content on archival concerns and issues and promotes professional development in the field of archival studies. Archeota upholds the core values of the archival profession.

Contents:

The Center for Sacramento History: A Reflection on the Importance of Internships By Sabrina Gunn

Preservation Through Computer Games: Fighting Censorship by Using Minecraft By Taliyah Shaver

Meet the New 2023-2024 Archeota and SAASC Team

Farewell to Our Spring 2023 Graduates: Interviews With SAA Student Chapter Leaders

The Sidedoor Podcast: …

Sjsu Erfa News, Summer 2023, San Jose State University, Emeritus And Retired Faculty Association

Emeritus and Retired Faculty Association (ERFA) Newsletter

Volume 36, No 4