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Mapping Of Global Natural Hazards Research Productivity During 2006-2015, Dr. K. Kaliyaperumal, Dr. R. Santha Kumar, Dr. P. Balasubramanian

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This paper examines with scientometric tools a total of 7659 publications on natural hazards indexed in web of science database during the period 2006-2015. The average number of publications published per year was 765.9. The highest number of publications (1264) was recorded in the year 2015. The relative growth rates (RGR) has decreased from 2007 (0.72) to 2015 (0.18) in the span of 10 years. The doubling time (DT) has gradually increased from 0.96 in 2007 to 3.85 in 2015. The exponential growth of publications was observed during the study period. Majority of publications were found in English language. …

Mapping The Contribution In Research Productivity Of Colleges Of Applied Medical Sciences Affiliated With Universities Of Saudi Arabia Published In Pubmed Indexed Journals During The Period 2009 - 2018., Zameer Hussain Baladi, Dr. Mohammad Khalaf Al Mutairi, Dr. Nesrin Al Harthy, Dr. Farhan Alenazi, Ramy Fodh

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Aim: The aim of this study is, to calculate the publications published in PubMed Indexed journals by authors participated as the first or as a participatory author associated with Colleges of Applied Medical Sciences, affiliated with universities of Saudi Arabia.

Methods: The data was retrieved and collected from the PubMed/Medline database to tabulate in Microsoft Excel 2010 year and subject wise, annual growth of publications, a pattern of authorship and frequency of journals from the period 2009 - 2018.

Results: This study showed that n=1652; 165.2 per annum and 75 articles per university were published during the …

Demographic Factors As Correlate Of Use Of Library Information Resources By Undergraduates In Nigeria, Omorodion Okuonghae Mr., Chinonso Gerald Osedumme

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The study examined demographic factors as correlate of use of library information resources by undergraduates in Nigeria. One hypothesis was tested for the study and the descriptive research design was adopted for the study. The population of the study is 24,545 and 4284 undergraduate students in Delta State university, Abraka and Novena university, Ogume. The multistage sampling technique was used and a sample size of 367 (10%) was adopted. The instrument for data collection was a structured questionnaire. The study revealed that among all the demographic factors that were considered (gender, age, level, income, marital status, residence and religion) only …

Classic Papers In Critical Care: A Bibliometric Analysis, Seyed Ali Mahdiyoun, Heidar Mokhtari, Maryam Esmaeilzadeh

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Purpose- This study aimed to identify and analyze the bibliometric characteristics of the classic papers in the field of critical care.

Design/methodology/approach- In this bibliometric overview, Google Scholar, Scopus and Web of Science were used for data collection. Study sample consisted of the classic papers in the field of critical care, introduced in Google scholar. SPSS were used for data analyses.

Findings- Critical Care ranked the first journal in having critical care classic papers. All critical care classic papers were multi-authored. The most highly-cited paper was a paper titled "Intensive insulin therapy in the medical ICU", with 3796 received citations …

Information Resources Availability, Staff Quality And Information Services Delivery By Libraries In French-Based Institutions In Lagos And Oyo States, Nigeria, Whenayon Daniel Hundo

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

A special library is established to provide information resources and services which are of direct relevance to the interest and activities of the parent institution. Information services delivery in special libraries assists in providing, storing, retrieving and disseminating information to the clientele of such libraries. However, poor information service delivery appears to be rampant in special libraries especially in Nigeria nowadays. This study, therefore, investigated the influence of information resources availability and staff quality on information service delivery in libraries of French-based institutions in Lagos and Oyo States, Nigeria. In order to achieve the objectives of the study, six (6) …

Webometrics Of Payame Noor University Of Iran With Emphasis On Provincial Capital Branches’ Websites, Meisam Dastani, Mohammad Mohsen Sadr

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The science of webometrics is the study of the quantitative aspects of the construction and use of information resources, structures and technologies on the Web. One of the most important applications of this field is university websites’ and scientific centers’ rankings which is considered as one of the most famous university ranking systems in the world. The purpose of this study is to evaluate and rank websites of Payame Noor Universities of Iran and provincial capitals. This research had employed a surveying and descriptive method, which was performed on 31 websites of provincial capitals’ Payame Noor Universities and Payame Noor’s …

A Bibliometric Analysis Of International Journal Of Nursing Studies (1963 – 2018), Behzad Imani, Seyedeh Zahra Mirezati, Mohammad Karim Saberi

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Purpose- This study set to present a general overview of the International Journal of Nursing Studies (IJNS) from 1963 to 2018 using bibliometric indicators to assess its performance.

Design/methodology/approach- This study is a bibliometric analysis. The articles of the IJNS were analyzed. Scopus database was used for collecting articles. Excel software was used to analyze the process of publishing journal articles, identify top countries, institutes, and authors and extract highly cited articles in the journal. The visualization of the keywords in the articles published in the journal was done using the VOSviewer software.

Findings- The results of the bibliometric analysis …

Scopus Citation Analysis Of Publications From Saudi Dental Colleges, Kamran Habib Awan, Hosam Ali Baeshen, Sachin C. Sarode, Nilookumari Choudhary, A. Thirumal Raj, Amit Mahuli

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Purpose: Citation analysis is frequently employed to assess the research output of individuals, departments, and institutions. Intra-country institutional analysis of bibliometric analysis is needed to formulate appropriate research policies. To assess the research output of dental colleges in Saudi Arabia

Research design: An observational study was conducted for publications from Dental Colleges in Saudi Arabia using the SCOPUS database. The data for the years 2016-18 were retrieved for 18 dental colleges of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA).

Key findings: The highest publication productivity was reported for King Abdulaziz University- Faculty of Dentistry (Jeddah). The highest number of publications in …

A Look Inside The Black Box: Understanding Communicative Exchanges In Online Learning Environments, Sara Douglas

Dissertations

Participation in academic discussions and peer collaboration activities is instrumental to student engagement, motivation, and mastery of course content. These activities also improve 21st century skills, such as listening, managing diverse viewpoints, and communicating effectively. Although online learning options in the United States have dramatically increased in the past decade, there is limited evidence that online high school courses offer sufficient opportunities for students to communicate and collaborate with teachers and peers. The purpose of this mixed-methods study seeks to find out if, how, and why students interact with others in online courses. Findings from observations of five high school …

Expressions, Winter 2019, San Jose State University, College Of The Humanities And The Arts

Expressions (College of Humanities and the Arts)

College of Humanities and the Arts Newsletter

Reed Magazine, Issue 152, Megan R.F. Alfaro, Shawn Anto, Garrett Ashely, Darius Atefat-Peckham, Lino Azevedo, Rachel Blakley Ball, Rebecca Bangs, Lane Berger, Eric Berlin, Meredith Birdsong, Michael Butcher, Claudia Caranfa, Leslie Carlin, Anne Cheilek, J. David, Claudia Di Marco, M.H. Dodson, David Dumo, Tess Falotico, Robert Morgan Fisher, Kenny Fries, Carmen Garcia Gordillo, Beatrix Gates, Tidnek Haileselassie, Andrew Jackson, Jad Josey, Michele Kilmer, Andrea Kowch, Andrew Lam, Catharine Lucas, Larry Malchow, Peter Nathaniel Malae, Ajuan Mance, Ryan Mcfadden, Mighty Mike Mcgee, Kathleen Mcguire, Bhavna Misra, Nayomi Munaweera, Martha Nance, Michella Nguyen, Beverly J. Orth, Sophia Pomponio, Buku Sakar, Shanthi Sekaran, Jesse Sensibar, Taylor Sezen, Joseph Sigurdson, Janet Spicer, Arthur Sze, Victoria Toney-Robinson, Annie Vitalsey, Mark Lee Webb, Arisa White, Michelle Wright, Sheri Wright

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Confucius In The Catalog: Enhancing The Discoverability Of A Campus Collection, Ramirose Ilene Attebury

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This article details the multi-year process of adding a 3,200 item campus collection to a university library’s catalog. The collection, housed outside of the library itself, belongs to the university’s Confucius Institute (CI). While acknowledging increasing political discomfort nationwide about Confucius Institutes, the university library nevertheless sought to increase discoverability and access to the unique set of materials by cataloging the entire collection. In addition to discussing lessons learned from undertaking the project, this article also includes results from a survey of additional university libraries on campuses with Confucius Institutes. Specifically examined in the article are: reasons for or against …

Problem Based Learning Resources And Exposure In Higher Education: Evidence From The Kwame Nkrumah University Of Science And Technology, Kumasi - Ghana., Richard Bruce Lamptey, Gaberial Okyere, Richard Tawiah, William Oduro

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The limited literature on problem based learning (PBL) in the context of Ghana instigates the doubt as to whether universities in the country apply this educational strategy. To clear this doubt, the present study is conducted to outline the experiences and review the resources that are inclined to the environments of PBL, using survey data from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST). Survey participants were educational managers, teachers and students of the university. In our results, we identified experiences among teachers and students that agree with the principles of PBL. The participants largely admitted that the university …

Scientific Publications Of Goa University As Reflected In Web Of Science Database During 2008 – 2017, Dr. Jayaprakash G. Hugar

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Web of Science is a major citation database which provides access to the world’s leading scholarly literature. The University of Goa is the only premier higher education institutes which cater to the educational needs of the Goa. The present study evaluates the research productivity of University of Goa-based on the data collected from Web of Science over a period of ten years from 2008 to 2017. This article studied the publication pattern, trend, collaboration with different organizations, institutions, R&D Centres and different nations. Top funding agencies in Science and Technology field research performance of faculty members of Goa University in …

“Satisfaction Of Users With The Services Of Allama Iqbal Library”, Javaid Wani, Irfan Shafi, Hilal Ahmad Sheikh

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Abstract

The main purpose of the study was to evaluate various services of Allama Iqbal Library in terms of awareness of library users regarding different services, expectations and perceptions on different services. Further to know about the usage of services of the library. These services were Circulation Service Awareness, CAS Awareness, Xerox Facility Awareness, Reading Room Service Awareness, Interlibrary Loan Service Awareness, OPAC Service Awareness, Internet Service Awareness, and EZ-Proxy Service Awareness. To achieve the objectives of the study survey method was opted to conduct the study. Moreover, the questionnaire was framed and used as a tool for data collection. …

The Resources Of Allama Iqbal Library: An Evaluative Study, Javaid Ahmad Wani, Hilal Ahmad Shiekh, Salma Jan

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Abstract

The main purpose of the study was to evaluate resources of Allama Iqbal Library in terms of familiarity of library patrons regarding different sources of information, expectations and perceptions on different sources of information. Further to know about the usage of resources of library. In order to achieve the objectives of study survey method was opted as a approach to conduct the research. Moreover questionnaire was framed and used as a tool for data collection. Questionnaire was based on the set parameters related to the study. The study highlighted the various dimensions of library (detailed account mentioned on below …

Library Science Videos On You Tube: A Comparative Study, Medha Rajesh Mangurkar Mrs., Archana Ramkumar Kori Ms.

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The aim of this paper is to make a comparative study of Library Science videos uploaded by IGNOU and E-PG Pathshala on You Tube. The data was collected by the researcher using observation technique. The findings show that the number of videos uploaded by e-PG Pathshala is four times more than videos uploaded by IGNOU. The language used in these videos is English. Maximum videos are of half an hour duration. Most of the videos of IGNOU are launched in 2008 whereas e-PG Pathshala has launched their videos in 2015. The researcher has identified some subjects on which not a …

Right To Privacy, A Complicated Concept To Review, Ali Alibeigi, Abu Bakar Munir, Md Ershadul Karim

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The Concept and definition of the privacy has been changed during the time affecting by different factors. At the same time, the boundaries of privacy may differ from one place to another affecting by the culture, religion, etc. Nonetheless, there is not a unique general accepted definition for the privacy. Privacy has been considered from different disciplines like sociology, psychology, law and philosophy. It is a multidisciplinary domain, having an easy concept but difficult to define. However, by reviewing all different viewpoints, it can be concluded that privacy is an individual tendency, wish and natural need to be away from …

Reading Culture And Use Of Library Information Resources Among The Undergradaute Students In University Of Ilorin, Mojisola Odewole

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This study examined reading culture and use of library information resources among the undergraduate students in University of Ilorin. Five research questions were developed and two null hypotheses were formulated which were tested at 0.05 level of significant. The study adopted descriptive survey research design and the population of the study consists of all the undergraduate students in University of Ilorin while stratified random sampling technique was used to select 382 respondents. A questionnaire titled “Questionnaire on Reading Culture and Use of Library Information Resources among Undergraduate Student” (QRCULIRUS)” was used to collect data from the respondents. The instrument was …

Transforming Knowledge Into Wisdom: A Grounded Theory Approach, Alireza Atarodi, Nadjla Hariri Dr., Fahimeh Babalhavaeji

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Introduction:

The aim of this qualitative study was to analyze the process of transforming knowledge into wisdom. We aimed to understand the meaning of knowledge and wisdom, the ways how to transform knowledge into wisdom, obstacles and strategies to facilitate and accelerate access to wisdom and its useful role on the life and the role of books, libraries and librarians in transformation of knowledge into wisdom.

Research Method:

This is a qualitative study with grounded theory based on Strauss & Corbin model (1998). To collect data we used deep interview with 22 participants that were selected through specific criteria including …

Information Seeking Behaviour Of Women Library Users In The University Libraries Of South Tamil Nadu - A Study, S. Bindhu, Dr. P. Balasubramanian

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Today, information has become a least necessity of everyday life. For anything and everything information is required. Information can be gathered from a variety of sources. Libraries serve as a center for providing the right information to the right people at all times. User studies are to be recognized as an important part of the information packages. Information providers such as libraries need to be aware of their information seeking methods in order that they might be able to provide better services. This paper intents to study the Information Seeking Behaviour of Women Library users in the university libraries Southern …

Accessibility And Decay Of Web Citations In Computer Science Journals, Mohsen Jalali

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The aim of this research is to scrutiny the accessibility and decay of web citations (URLs) used in refereed articles published by 27 Computer Science open access journals as indexed by Scopus. To do this, at first, we downloaded 1000 articles of Computer Science open access journals from 2009 to 2018. After acquiring articles, their web citations are extracted and analyzed from the accessibility and decay point of view. Moreover, for initially missed web citations complementary pathways such as using Google search engine are employed. Then, data collected are analyzed using descriptive statistical methods. Research findings indicated that 80.7% of …

Scientometric Analysis Of Graphene, Raashida Amin, Arshia Ayoub, Zahid Ashraf Wani

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Purpose

The unique properties of graphene and its extensive applications has turned it an emerging area of research. Therefore, this study is an attempt to analyse the research output trends in graphene during the period 2010 – 2012 for the publications indexed by Web of Science.

Methodology

The study maps the parameters of output, journal productivity and the impact strength of publications. The Institute for Scientific Information Web of Science database core collection was used to retrieve the data. Quantitative analysis of quantity and quality of research out-put was undertaken to attain the objectives.

Findings

The analysis revealed a steep …

Knowledge Resources For Visually Impaired Persons: An Indian Perspective, Sufia Khowaja, Nishat Fatima Dr.

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The purpose of the study is to identify the sources provided by the universities of India to visually impaired persons to cater their educational requirements. There are 49 Central Universities in India, out of which 15 were selected for the study. The data from selected university libraries was collected using bilateral approach i.e. questionnaire and telephonic interview. It was found that central universities of India are not providing appropriate sources to their visually impaired users to fulfill their educational requirements. Though some universities had taken initiatives in providing the information resources and services, but still there are many aspects which …

A Role For Jamaica Libraries In Conflict Resolution, Cherry-Ann M. Smart, Noel M. Cowell Dr

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

In Jamaica, violence is an all too common approach to the settlement of disputes. Scholars and informed observers have pointed to the genesis of this practice in a history of violence, oppression and inequity rooted in slavery and the colonial system. Policy-makers and crime fighting strategists have advanced a range of recommendations for its abatement. The intervention of civic institutions, such as schools and churches, is acknowledged as beneficial for informing, training and healing persons afflicted by violence, particularly within inner city communities. The library as a central civic organization to provide social and cultural good for peace education and …

Health Information Literacy In Everyday Life: A Study Of Pregnant Women’S In Ekiti State, Nigeria., Mayowa Akomolafe, Rosaline Oluremi Opeke Phd

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Pregnancy is a sensitive period in a woman’s life that exposes her and her unborn child to lot of risks which may affect her health. These risks are as a result of altered physiological function of the body that affects the biochemistry and anatomy of the woman’s body, which eventually affects their Quality of Life. Pregnant women need health information literacy to search for health information to manage their health to compliment the ones provided during antenatal. Information needs of pregnant women are not often met during antenatal clinic. Studies have shown inadequate communication by health care professionals during antenatal …

Bibliometric Analysis Of Literature Growth And Development In Yoga, Dr.A. Thirumagal, M. Mani

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This article presents a bibliometric analysis of the literature growth and development of “yoga”. Yoga was a traditional system of about 5000 years of history and culture. Yoga is rooted in Indian philosophy and has been a part of traditional Indian spiritual practice for millennia. The Indian sage Patanjali prescribed adherence to eight limbs of yoga. It aimed at “quieting one’s mind to achieve the union of mind, body and spirit” is called as traditional yoga. Worldwide, it is estimated that yoga is regularly practiced by about 30 million people. Yoga is most often associated with physical postures (asana), breath …

The Use Of Ict Applications In Research By Postgraduate Students In Ghana, Samuel Ankamah

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

ICT has influenced the conduct of research with the emergence of advanced technologies that have enabled researchers to work with larger datasets and to improve the outcome of their research. Despite these benefits, it was revealed that some postgraduate students were not computer literate hence their inability to use the ICT applications in their research activities. This problem has led to huge financial losses to the universities since they have invested in ICT facilities, yet little use is being made. The study sought to examine the use of ICT in research by postgraduate students in public universities. The survey design …

Mapping Of Publications Productivity On Journal Of Documentation 1989-2018: A Study Based On Clarivate Analytics – Web Of Science Database, Muneer Ahmad, Sadik Batcha M

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The Present Study analyzed research productivity in Journal of Documentation (JDoc) for a period of 30 years between 1989 and 2018. Web of Science database a service from Clarivate Analytics has been used to download citation and source data. Bibexcel and Histcite application software have been used to present the datasets. Analysis part focuses on the parameters like citation impact at local and global level, influential authors and their total output, ranking of contributing institutions and countries. In addition to this scientographical mapping of data is presented through graphs using VOSviewer software mapping technique.

An Analysis Of The Quality Of Ph.D Theses: A Peep Through In-Text Citations And Bibliography, Unnikrishnan S

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This study attempts to analyze the quality of Ph.D theses awarded by Mahatma Gandhi University, South India in the field of Social Sciences through their in-text citations and bibliography. This is done by foregrounding the mistakes made by the scholars in their theses. In between 2017-18, the university had awarded 69 Ph.Ds under Social Sciences of which 25 theses were selected for this study. The major finding of the study is that even though American Psychological Association (APA) style of citation is generally accepted across the academic community, none follow it strictly. This is because research guides are often permitted …