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Spartan Daily, February 28, 2023, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications Feb 2023

Spartan Daily, February 28, 2023, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily, 2023

Volume 160, Issue 14

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Exploring Facilitators, Barriers And Concerns Of Police Using Social Media When Investigating Missing Children, Eleanor Howlings, Reka Solymosi Feb 2023

Exploring Facilitators, Barriers And Concerns Of Police Using Social Media When Investigating Missing Children, Eleanor Howlings, Reka Solymosi

International Journal of Missing Persons

Missing person investigations involve the collection of information to ensure the person is located as fast as possible, minimising their exposure to harms. Social media is a valuable source of information in police investigations both to learn about the missing person, and to appeal for information to the public. To ensure social media is used safely and effectively, we must understand the concerns and experiences of investigating officers. In this pilot study, we analysed interviews from 8 experts who investigate missing children to identify the facilitators and barriers of using social media. We also identified concerns raised by officers around …

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Spartan Daily, February 23, 2023, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications Feb 2023

Spartan Daily, February 23, 2023, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily, 2023

Volume 160, Issue 13

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Spartan Daily, February 22, 2023, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications Feb 2023

Spartan Daily, February 22, 2023, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily, 2023

Volume 160, Issue 12

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Using Of Open Access Institutional Repository Policy For Collecting Content In Oairs, Anna Mbughuni Feb 2023

Using Of Open Access Institutional Repository Policy For Collecting Content In Oairs, Anna Mbughuni

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The main objective of this study is to investigate how OAIRs policy can be used to collect the content in OAIRs. Systematic random and purposive sampling procedures were used to obtain a total of 292 respondents and 8 key informants. A structured questionnaire, in depth interview and secondary data were used to collect quantitative data and qualitative data. Quantitative data were analyzed by using SPSS version 22 and qualitative data were analyzed by using content analysis. Key findings revealed that 46.2% of respondents were aware of the OAIR policies and more than half (54.8%) were not aware of the OAIR …

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Spartan Daily, February 21, 2023, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications Feb 2023

Spartan Daily, February 21, 2023, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily, 2023

Volume 160, Issue 11

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Management Of Local Contents In Institutional Repositories In Libraries In Tertiary Institutions In Nigeria: A Survey., Doris Aghoghovwia, Chinwe Augustina Ekereuche Mrs Feb 2023

Management Of Local Contents In Institutional Repositories In Libraries In Tertiary Institutions In Nigeria: A Survey., Doris Aghoghovwia, Chinwe Augustina Ekereuche Mrs

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The purpose of this study is to investigate the development and management of local contents in institutional repositories (IR) in tertiary institution libraries in Nigeria. The study adopted a survey research method. Online questionnaire and IR site investigation methods were used to collect data from 20 university libraries in Nigeria. The study revealed that no single College of Education, or Polytechnic library in Nigeria have embraced development of IR. Only 20 university libraries have successfully developed IRs to manage local contents emanating from the universities. The majority of the institutional repositories contain primarily theses and dissertations, journal articles and conference …

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Spartan Daily, February 16, 2023, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications Feb 2023

Spartan Daily, February 16, 2023, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily, 2023

Volume 160, Issue 10

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Pilot Testing For Feasibility Of Role Of Public Libraries In Citizenship Information, Vanita Khanchandani Feb 2023

Pilot Testing For Feasibility Of Role Of Public Libraries In Citizenship Information, Vanita Khanchandani

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This paper outlines the significance of the pilot study in determining the feasibility of the main study, i.e., the role of the public libraries in citizenship information, and entails pre-testing the measuring tool (questionnaire). In the pilot study, 25 items were assessed on 27 subjects, and internal reliability was determined using Cronbach’s Alpha. The Alpha was found to be 0.78, indicating acceptable consistency of the measuring tool. (questionnaire). This pilot study will be beneficial in determining how to administer the measuring instrument for conducting the actual study and will bring transparency to the research process. The study will embark …

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Knowledge Sharing Practices In Academic Libraries In Imo State, Nigeria., Ngozi Ike Feb 2023

Knowledge Sharing Practices In Academic Libraries In Imo State, Nigeria., Ngozi Ike

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The study investigated knowledge sharing practices in academic libraries in Imo State, Nigeria. The research adopted descriptive survey design. Two research questions were posed for the study. The population of the study was 89 professional librarians selected from four tertiary institutions in Owerri Municipal Council which are Federal University of Technology Owerri (48), Imo State University, Owerri (15), Federal Polytechnic Nekede (11) and Alvan Ikoku Federal College of Education Owerri (15). The instrument for data collection was rating scale titled Rating Scale on Knowledge Sharing Practices in Academic Libraries in Imo State (RSKSPAL). The data collected was analyzed using simple …

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Spartan Daily, February 15, 2023, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications Feb 2023

Spartan Daily, February 15, 2023, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily, 2023

Volume 160, Issue 9

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Spartan Daily, February 14, 2023, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications Feb 2023

Spartan Daily, February 14, 2023, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily, 2023

Volume 160, Issue 8

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Ict Tools As Provision For Information To The Visually Impaired Persons In Lagos State Special Libraries, Adeola Atolani Idowu Miss, Mausi Ajoviyon Bokoh Mr., Morenikeji Modinat Bello Miss Feb 2023

Ict Tools As Provision For Information To The Visually Impaired Persons In Lagos State Special Libraries, Adeola Atolani Idowu Miss, Mausi Ajoviyon Bokoh Mr., Morenikeji Modinat Bello Miss

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The rapid development in technology has transformed all spheres of life. Information Communication Technology has revolutionaries the accessibility and use of information resources in the contemporary world. However, people who are visually impaired encounter challenges in accessing information resources and services in the libraries especially ICT and it is as a result of their customised library collections being mostly in Braille formats. Provision of ICT tools for the visually impaired has received tremendous attention all over the world. Information resources for the visually impaired are converted into formats that are usable to them; these formats include Braille, talking books/audio recordings …

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Spartan Daily, February 9, 2023, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications Feb 2023

Spartan Daily, February 9, 2023, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily, 2023

Volume 160, Issue 7

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Spartan Daily, February 8, 2023, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications Feb 2023

Spartan Daily, February 8, 2023, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily, 2023

Volume 160, Issue 6

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Study On The Effects Of Ict On Isb Of Users In Academic Libraries In Union Territories, Dr. Minesh S. Chunara Feb 2023

Study On The Effects Of Ict On Isb Of Users In Academic Libraries In Union Territories, Dr. Minesh S. Chunara

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

To ascertain the degree to which Internet users are aware of and utilize Internet resources and services, a survey was performed in Union Territories, the results of which are reported in this study. The study looks at how Internet users utilize search engines to find information. Data collection methods included a survey and follow-up interviews with postgraduate students, faculties, and librarians. The chosen sample of 12 Colleges received a total of 300 questionnaires; 271 valid samples were obtained. The information was examined based on the demographics of Internet users, how they search for information online, how they utilize online tools …

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Library Services, Information Resources Availability And Perceived Academic Achievement Of Physically Challenged Students In Ibadan Oyo State, Adedoyin Johnson, Sophia Vivian Adeyeye Phd Feb 2023

Library Services, Information Resources Availability And Perceived Academic Achievement Of Physically Challenged Students In Ibadan Oyo State, Adedoyin Johnson, Sophia Vivian Adeyeye Phd

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Physically challenged students are entitled to all the support necessary to succeed in their academic pursuits. However, the reality in developing countries, particularly Nigeria, is that little attention is often paid to physically challenged students. This study examined the influence of information resources and library services provision on the perceived academic achievement of physically challenged students in Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria. The study adopted a quantitative survey research method. A structured questionnaire was adopted as the instrument for data collection. The study population comprises of 348 physically challenged students from Cheshire Special School Ijokodo, Ibadan, Oyo State. Total enumeration was …

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Spartan Daily, February 7, 2023, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications Feb 2023

Spartan Daily, February 7, 2023, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily, 2023

Volume 160, Issue 5

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Emerging Technologies For Indigenous Knowledge Management By Public Libraries Of Akwa Ibom State, Daniel Aloysius, Mercy Daniel Ebong Ph.D Feb 2023

Emerging Technologies For Indigenous Knowledge Management By Public Libraries Of Akwa Ibom State, Daniel Aloysius, Mercy Daniel Ebong Ph.D

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This paper examines emerging technologies for indigenous knowledge management by public libraries of Akwa Ibom State. It conceptualise indigenous knowledge, indigenous knowledge management and emerging technologies. The different Indigenous knowledge of Akwa Ibom State were explored. The emerging technologies for management of indigenous knowledge were evaluated. The paper concluded that indigenous knowledge is the identity and prestige of the local people as their cultural heritage over centuries are embedded in it. Hence, it should be adequately managed by public libraries for posterity of the local people and indeed the world over. The paper recommends among others that government should adequately …

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Levels Of Job Satisfaction Among Para-Professionals In Academic Libraries In Bauchi State., Abdullahi Abdulrahman, Muhammad Zaharadeen Abubakar, Mohammed Ali Ahmed Feb 2023

Levels Of Job Satisfaction Among Para-Professionals In Academic Libraries In Bauchi State., Abdullahi Abdulrahman, Muhammad Zaharadeen Abubakar, Mohammed Ali Ahmed

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This study investigated the levels of job satisfaction among para-professionals in academic libraries in Bauchi State. A descriptive survey research design was adopted. The population of the study consist all the 250 paraprofessionals in the six academic libraries in Bauchi State. The entire population was used without sampling. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire titled “Levels of Job Satisfaction among Para-Professionals in Academic Libraries Questionnaire” (LOJSPALQ). This instrument was validated by three experts. The reliability of the instrument was determined using Cronbach Alpha which yielded an overall co-efficient value of 0.78. Mean score and standard deviation were …

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Re-Structuring For Relevance In Digital Era: A Paradigm Shift Of Public Library Services In Bodoland Territorial Region (Btr), Manendra Kumar Singh, Bhabnanda Das Feb 2023

Re-Structuring For Relevance In Digital Era: A Paradigm Shift Of Public Library Services In Bodoland Territorial Region (Btr), Manendra Kumar Singh, Bhabnanda Das

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Public libraries are a reliable platform for people to exchange information and understand culture, language, literature, customs, and traditions. However, the success rate of public library services in BTR is not satisfactory due to inadequate infrastructure, less use of ICT, unskilled staff, poor funding, and improper policy. This study analyses the present status of public library services to identify the problems, possibilities, and prospects of Bodoland public library services for re-structuring by taking relevant elements of the digital age. The study's main objective is to suggest re-structure the public library services to minimize the gap between public libraries and the …

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Spartan Daily, February 2, 2023, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications Feb 2023

Spartan Daily, February 2, 2023, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily, 2023

Volume 160, Issue 4

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Considering Community Partnerships And New Projects: Advice From The Field, Morgan Rose Pershing Feb 2023

Considering Community Partnerships And New Projects: Advice From The Field, Morgan Rose Pershing

Faculty Research, Scholarly, and Creative Activity

There are many considerations to take before embarking on a new project or creating a new community partnership. Many such considerations are undocumented and not widely taught in Master of Library and Information Science programs. This article fills in the gap with suggested steps to take before implementing a new service or partnership. Recommendations stem from the author’s own experiences and aim to help public library workers—from staff to administration—avoid possible pitfalls and become effective advocates for focus and intentionality.

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Information Ethics, Publishing And Plagiarism Among Academics, Philip Chike Aghadiuno, Simon Shachia Oryila Feb 2023

Information Ethics, Publishing And Plagiarism Among Academics, Philip Chike Aghadiuno, Simon Shachia Oryila

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The need for academics to be authority in their fields of specialisation is a fundamental requirement of the academic life. Yet, some academics do not wish to undergo the rigorous career path to excellence in teaching and research. Other younger academics wish to but do not know how to go about it. It is in the light of this that this article examines the inter-relationship between information ethics, publishing and plagiarism in the life of an academic. It also examines the gains of a productive academic life and how failure to publish or uphold ethical conduct in research or publishing …

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Spartan Daily, February 1, 2023, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications Feb 2023

Spartan Daily, February 1, 2023, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily, 2023

Volume 160, Issue 3

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Evaluation, Comparison, And Improvement Recommendations For Caltrans Financial Programming Processes And Tools, Wenbin Wei, Nigel Blampied, Raajmaathangi Sreevijay Feb 2023

Evaluation, Comparison, And Improvement Recommendations For Caltrans Financial Programming Processes And Tools, Wenbin Wei, Nigel Blampied, Raajmaathangi Sreevijay

Mineta Transportation Institute

The California Transportation Improvement Program System (CTIPS) is the main tool used by Caltrans’ Division of Financial Programming to support the business of transportation programming. It is a multi-agency joint-use project programming database system applied to develop and manage various state and federal transportation programming documents. The goal of this project is to evaluate CTIPS and explore various new options that will maintain the current functionality of CTIPS, meet legislative guidelines for ADA compliance, ensure security of the system, and have sufficient scalability and capabilities for integration with other systems in the future. The research is based on the review …

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Student Awareness Of Models In First-Year Engineering Courses, Farshid Marbouti, Kelsey J. Rodgers, Angela K. Thompson, Matthew Verleger, Nicholas Hawkins Feb 2023

Student Awareness Of Models In First-Year Engineering Courses, Farshid Marbouti, Kelsey J. Rodgers, Angela K. Thompson, Matthew Verleger, Nicholas Hawkins

Faculty Research, Scholarly, and Creative Activity

Contribution: This study assesses more than 800 students' awareness of engineering model types before and after taking two first-year engineering courses across two semesters and evaluates the effect of each course. Background: All engineers must be able to apply and create models to be effective problem solvers, critical thinkers, and innovative designers. To help them develop these skills, as a first step, it is essential to assess how to increase students' awareness of engineering models. According to Bloom's taxonomy, the lower remember and understand levels, which encompass awareness, are necessary for achieving the higher levels, such as apply, analyze, evaluate, …

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Design And Characterization Of A Single Lever Bicycle Brake With Hydraulic Pressure Proportioning, Michael D. Machado, Vimal K. Viswanathan Feb 2023

Design And Characterization Of A Single Lever Bicycle Brake With Hydraulic Pressure Proportioning, Michael D. Machado, Vimal K. Viswanathan

Faculty Research, Scholarly, and Creative Activity

Featured Application: The work described here aims to design and characterize a more efficient bicycle braking system. In 2019, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimated that 329,000 Americans were injured in cycling-related incidents. Since the first bicycle brake in 1817, there has been an individual brake lever for decelerating each wheel, while on cars, there has been a single control lever for decelerating multiple wheels since 1921. To perform an emergency stop on a bicycle, the rider must proportion hand pressure on each brake lever and simultaneously vary hand pressure throughout the duration of the maneuver to match …

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Rabbit Meat—Production, Consumption And Consumers’ Attitudes And Behavior, Shahida Anusha Siddiqui, Francesca Gerini, Ali Ikram, Farhan Saeed, Xi Feng, Yanping Chen Feb 2023

Rabbit Meat—Production, Consumption And Consumers’ Attitudes And Behavior, Shahida Anusha Siddiqui, Francesca Gerini, Ali Ikram, Farhan Saeed, Xi Feng, Yanping Chen

Faculty Research, Scholarly, and Creative Activity

Rabbit meat could play an important role in health, the rural economy, and sustainable development. Rabbit meat has excellent nutritional features, such as high protein content, low-fat content, and a high percentage of unsaturated fatty acids, low cholesterol and sodium levels. In addition, rabbit meat production contributes to maintaining economic activities in rural marginal areas. However, the consumption of rabbit meat is still limited due to several factors such as the higher cost of commercial food that is slowing down rabbits’ breeding. Socio-demographic characteristics, attitudes, and nationality of consumers influence the demand and consumption of rabbit meat. The social and …

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Reflections On The Physics And Astronomy Student Reading Society (Phasrs) At San José State University, Sidney L. Johnson, Athanasios Hatzikoutelis, Christopher L. Smallwood Feb 2023

Reflections On The Physics And Astronomy Student Reading Society (Phasrs) At San José State University, Sidney L. Johnson, Athanasios Hatzikoutelis, Christopher L. Smallwood

Faculty Research, Scholarly, and Creative Activity

The COVID-19 pandemic imposed profound changes on the way we think about undergraduate physics education. Online courses became mainstream. Exam formats were reimagined. Digital whiteboards replaced face-to-face discussions. Laboratory classes were outfitted with home-delivered supply kits. And all of us developed a more intimate knowledge of Greek letters and symbols (delta, omicron, etc.) than we might have comfortably liked to admit.

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