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Science Mapping Analysis Of Digital Humanities Research: A Scientometric Study, Nidhi Gupta, Prof. Rupak Chakravarty

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Purpose– The purpose of this paper is to use scientometric analysis to identify the current state of the academic literature regarding Digital humanities(DH) and analyze its knowledge base such as highly contributing researchers, countries, organizations, sources, keyword analysis and subject areas.

Design/methodology/approach– This study carried out a scientometric study on DH literature, 2909 records were retrieved from Scopus database, time span chosen as 2005-2020 as 15 years of study in DH research area. Retrieved data can be analyzed by using VOSviewer,Bibliometrix R package scientometric tools.

Findings – The findings suggested the enormous proliferation of DH research during last …

Spartan Daily, September 16, 2021, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily, 2021

Volume 157, Issue 13

Examining Perceived Effects Of Same-Sex Marriage Legalization Among Sexual Minority Women: Identifying Demographic Differences And Factors Related To Alcohol Use Disorder, Depression, And Self-Perceived Health, Laurie A. Drabble, Amy A. Mericle, Cat Munroe, Angie R. Wootton, Karen F. Trocki, Tonda L. Hughes

Faculty Research, Scholarly, and Creative Activity

Introduction

Reductions in structural stigmas, such as gaining access to legalized same-sex marriage, are associated with positive psychological and physical health outcomes among sexual minorities. However, these positive outcomes may be less robust among sexual minority women (SMW).

Methods

This study examined how perceptions of the impact of legalized same-sex marriage among SMW may (1) differ by demographic characteristics and (2) predict alcohol use disorder, depression, and self-perceived health. A diverse sample of SMW (N=446) completed an online survey in 2020 assessing the perceived impact of legalized same-sex marriage across six social-ecological domains: (1) personal impact, (2) stigma-related …

Information Literacy Skills Acquisition By Postgraduate Students Of National Open University Of Nigeria: Makurdi Study Center., Tor-Akwer Helen Famaren, Akpe Precious Doo

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The study investigated information literacy skills acquired by postgraduate students of National open University of Nigeria (NOUN), Makurdi study center. The study adopted a descriptive survey design. The sample size used for the survey was 842 postgraduate students from the eight faculties in NOUN, Makurdi study center. The instrument for data collection was the questionnaire .standard deviation and mean scores were used in analyzing the data collected and hypotheses was tested using the pearson correlation test analysis at 0.05 level of significance. The result of the findings shows that NOUN postgraduate students in Makurdi study Center can actually tell when …

Spartan Daily, September 15, 2021, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily, 2021

Volume 157, Issue 12

Need Of Facet Analysis Of Moocs: A Review And Feasibility Study, Abhinandan Kumar, Dr. Pawan Kumar Saini

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Abstract

Purpose –The motive of this study is to examine the aptness and approachability of existing recommender system and search engines of Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs). Furthermore, the paper presents a pilot study to expose the appropriateness of faceto-analytical approach to search and retrieve.

Design/methodology/approach – Features and model of recommender systems and search engines of MOOCs is explored by review. Concurrently, relevance of faceted classification model for information retrieval is also analysed. After due consideration, a tentative faceted classification model of MOOCs is developed. Data are collected from various sources like- MOOCs platforms, handbooks and glossary of online …

Spartan Daily, September 14, 2021, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily, 2021

Volume 157, Issue 11

Spartan Daily, September 13, 2021, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily, 2021

Volume 157, Issue 10

Spartan Daily, September 9, 2021, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily, 2021

Volume 157, Issue 9

Spartan Daily, September 8, 2021, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily, 2021

Volume 157, Issue 8

Public Protests And The Risk Of Novel Coronavirus Disease Hospitalizations: A County-Level Analysis From California, Linh N. Bui, Rachel L. Berkowitz, Wendy Jilek, Andrew J. Bordner, Kristen M. J. Azar, Alice Pressman, Robert J. Romanelli

Faculty Research, Scholarly, and Creative Activity

The objective of this study was to assess the relationship between public protests and county-level, novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) hospitalization rates across California. Publicly available data were included in the analysis from 55 of 58 California state counties (29 March–14 October 2020). Mixed-effects negative binomial regression models were used to examine the relationship between daily county-level COVID-19 hospitalizations and two main exposure variables: any vs. no protests and 1 or >1 protest vs. no protests on a given county-day. COVID-19 hospitalizations were used as a proxy for viral transmission since such rates are less sensitive to temporal changes in testing …

Role Of Ict In Promoting Adolescent Menstrual Health, Shazia Manzoor Dr, Shabana Khurshid Dr

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Adolescent is an important phase in the life of both females and males. Menstruation is a critical phase in adolescent girl’s life which needs special care and attention. However, one of the important challenges for adolescent girls in this phase seems to be the lack of information and awareness concerning the menstruation. Since the last two decades, the embedment of ICT’s in our lives has been increasing including our health care. Adolescents are more attracted to the ICT’s and their applications in different forms. Thus, over the past many years, many attempts have been made by different stakeholders like government, …

Naac Accreditation And Responsibility Of College Libraries In India, Shantashree Sengupta

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC), Bangalore was established by University Grants Commission in 1994 for evaluating the academic, administrative, co-curricular, extra-curricular activities of Universities, Colleges, and Recognized Institutes in India. Since 1994, all the State Governments have taken stringent steps to accredit the Colleges and Universities in their state. The present paper attempts to be a helpful, suggestive guide for the College Library and Information Centres preparing for assessment and accreditation by NAAC, Bangalore. Instead of restricting only to Library, the paper also aims to be fruitful for librarians by mentioning the possible ways through which librarian can …

Determining The Factors Influencing Cloud Computing Implementation In Library Management System (Lms): A High Order Pls-Ann Approach, Manish Dadhich, Shalendra Singh Rao, Surendra Sethy, Renu Sharma

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The principal component of this paper is to ascertain the prominent variables of technological, organizational, environmental, and financial constructs that influence library cloud computing (LCC) among the library users and professionals in the selected universities of India. This paper discusses the advantages, opportunities, challenges, and Models of Smart Library in the ICT age library management system. The study also commissioned tools viz. EFA, CFA, and structural equation assess the degree to which selected factors were associated with LCC adoption. Empirical research proposed four hypotheses by selecting the technological, organizational, environmental, and financial constructs and 16 manifests in the specified model. …

Level Of Awareness Of Mentoring Practices For Professional Development By Librarians In University Libraries In North Central Nigeria, Tor-Akwer Helen Famaren, Terwase Victoria Member

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This study examined level of awareness adoption of mentoring practices for professional development by librarians in university libraries in North Central Nigeria. The study utilized seven research questions and three hypotheses. It adopted the descriptive research design. The area of study was North-Central geopolitical zone of Nigeria. The entire population of 257 librarians was studied because they were accessible and manageable, made up of both federal, state and private universities. The number of respondents was determined as follows; federal universities = 81 librarians, state universities = 64 and private universities = 55. A self-developed structured questionnaire titled “Awareness and Adoption …

Science Mapping And Visualization Of Research Data Management (Rdm): Bibliometric And Scientometric Study, Nidhi Gupta Research Scholar, Surbhi Arora, Prof. Rupak Chakravarty

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Research Data Management (RDM) is an ever-evolving phenomenon focused to augment and manage the research capital of an organization, especially in context with developing countries. This study aims at to understand and highlight the state of art of RDM literature between 1989 and 2021 using Web of Science Core Collection (WoSCC) database and VOSviewer software with a bibliometric or scientometric approach thereby highlighting the most influential authors, countries, journals, institutions, and to their co-authorship pattern, co- citation pattern, bibliographic coupling pattern, the co-occurrence of keywords pattern in the field of RDM.The data comprises of a total of 797 documents ,further …

A Model Approach To Cloud Implementation On Public Libraries With A Focus On West Bengal, India, Tanmay De Sarkar , Corresponding Author, Jitendra Nath Shaw , Main Author

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The purpose of this paper is to explore the possibility of introducing cloud architecture for public library system in areas where library automation is operational on a standalone server. It also proposes a cloud based model library management system to function on an affordable, robust architecture. The paper made an attempt to highlight the present status of library automation and networking among public libraries in West Bengal. It presents functional requirements for a SaaS based (Software as a Service) model. The simulation approach for the model architecture supports the possibility to connect all public libraries across different hierarchical tiers under …

Users Satisfaction With Academic Library Services By Faculty And Students At The University Of Health And Allied Sciences, Ho., Elias Kormla Komla Tseh Mr.

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Academic libraries today are facing their greatest challenge since the explosion in tertiary education and academic publishing all over the world. In every institution, there is an existence of academic libraries to support teaching, learning and research work. Academic libraries were mostly established to support higher learning institutions in order to promote research teaching and learning in the universities. Faculty and students mostly make use of the library for information they may need to satisfy their needs in their academic discourse. This paper examines the relationship between service quality and users satisfaction at UHAS and also examines how user surveys …

The Place Of Assistive Technologies In The Service Delivery Of Special Need Users In Academic Libraries Of Kogi State, Imoisili O. Odigie, Nwakaego Okube

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

In many universities today, certain students cannot benefit fully from their educational programs due to learning disabilities. The research sought to understand the availability and roles of assistive technologies in libraries of Kogi State. Quantitative research methodology and survey design were adopted, an online questionnaire was structured with Google forms and administered to the Kogi State Library WhatsApp group and individual mails. The total of twenty-one questionnaire from a population size of seventy-eight (78) was returned fully completed. The study found emphasis was placed on certain assistive technologies like Computers and LCD projectors, while the majority of the assistive technologies …

Spartan Daily, September 1, 2021, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily, 2021

Volume 157, Issue 6

Strategies For Incorporating Graphene Oxides And Quantum Dots Into Photoresponsive Azobenzenes For Photonics And Thermal Applications, Anuja Bokare, Jehanzeb Arif, Folarin Erogbogbo

Faculty Research, Scholarly, and Creative Activity

Graphene represents a new generation of materials which exhibit unique physicochemical properties such as high electron mobility, tunable optics, a large surface to volume ratio, and robust mechanical strength. These properties make graphene an ideal candidate for various optoelec-tronic, photonics, and sensing applications. In recent years, numerous efforts have been focused on azobenzene polymers (AZO-polymers) as photochromic molecular switches and thermal sensors because of their light-induced conformations and surface-relief structures. However, these polymers often exhibit drawbacks such as low photon storage lifetime and energy density. Additionally, AZO-polymers tend to aggregate even at moderate doping levels, which is detrimental to their …

Repeated Stimulation Of The Hpa Axis Alters White Blood Cell Count Without Increasing Oxidative Stress Or Inflammatory Cytokines In Fasting Elephant Seal Pups, David C. Ensminger, Daniel E. Crocker, Emily K. Lam, Kaitlin N. Allen, José Pablo Vázquez-Medina

Faculty Research, Scholarly, and Creative Activity

The hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis controls the release of glucocorticoids, which regulate immune and inflammatory function by modulating cytokines, white blood cells and oxidative stress via glucocorticoid receptor (GR) signaling. Although the response to HPA activation is well characterized in many species, little is known about the impacts of HPA activation during extreme physiological conditions. Hence, we challenged 18 simultaneously fasting and developing elephant seal pups with daily intramuscular injections of adrenocorticotropin (ACTH), a GR antagonist (RU486), or a combination of the two (ACTH+RU486) for 4 days. We collected blood at baseline, 2 h and 4 days after the beginning of …

Vaccine Willingness: Findings From The Covid-19 Effects On The Mental And Physical Health Of Asian Americans & Pacific Islanders Survey Study (Compass), Van M. Ta Park, Marcelle Dougan, Oanh L. Meyer, Bora Nam, Marian Tzuang, Linda G. Park, Quyen Vuong, Janice Y. Tsoh

Faculty Research, Scholarly, and Creative Activity

Willingness to get the COVID-19 vaccine is crucial to reduce the current strain on healthcare systems and increase herd immunity, but only 71% of the U.S. public said they would get the vaccine. It remains unclear whether Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI), a population with existing inequalities in COVID-19 infection and mortality, are willing to get the vaccine, and the factors associated with vaccine willingness. Given this imperative, we used data from a national, cross-sectional, community-based survey called COVID-19 Effects on the Mental and Physical Health of AAPI Survey Study (COMPASS), an ongoing survey study that is available in …

The Copyright Trends In India, And The Level Of Copyright Awareness Among Academic Librarians, Anjaneya Reddy N M

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Academic librarians often need to deal with copyright issues at their institutions while handling information resources, and they must have a clear understanding of copyright laws, practices, and its implications. This paper examines the copyright trends in India, and librarian’s familiarity with copyright laws and sources consulted to acquire copyright education. Copyright registrations in India are constantly increasing and copyright infringement cases are gradually decreasing. The study has shown impressive results that the majority of academic librarians (90.70%) are aware of copyright laws and their practice. Further, the study illustrates that the majority of librarians (63.27%) have only a basic …

Library Management With Fayol's 14 Principles: Practical Insights, Parbat Chhetri

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This study explores the practical application of Henri Fayol's 14 Principles of Management in the context of library management. Amid the evolving landscape of libraries, these principles offer a potential framework for optimizing operations and enhancing services. Through a document analysis of web resources, the researcher thoroughly examines each principle's adaptability to libraries. The study's purpose is to discern how these principles can effectively guide decision-making, workflow, and staff engagement within diverse library settings. While the findings shed light on the positive impacts of principle integration, it's important to note that the application may vary due to library-specific nuances. This …

By Utilizing Technology Can Nursing Students Gain More Confidence And Decrease Anxiety When Communicating With Chronically Ill Patients About Their Sexual Relationship?, Sheri Rickman Patrick, Alice Butzlaff

Faculty Research, Scholarly, and Creative Activity

Introduction
Effective communication is an essential part of nursing care. Nurses need to effectively communicate with patients, families, providers and staff. The purpose of this study was to show how the use of technology (i.e., video conferencing on an electronic device) could assist nursing students to gain more confidence and reduce anxiety when discussing difficult topics such as sexual intimacy.
Methods
Pre-licensure nursing students were recruited to participate as part of regular class activities. A pre- and post-survey asking about their confidence and anxiety in communicating with patients was completed; then subjects were randomly placed into groups of 4 to …

Blockchain-Based Network Concept Model For Reliable And Accessible Fine Dust Management System At Construction Sites, Seungwon Cho, Muhammad Khan, Jaeho Pyeon, Chansik Park

Faculty Research, Scholarly, and Creative Activity

In total, 44.3% of particle matter 10 (PM10) is fugitive dust, and one of the main sources of fugitive dust generation in Korea is construction work (22%). Construction sites account for 84% of the total business places that have reported fugitive dust generation. Currently, the concentration of fine dust at construction sites is being remotely monitored by government inspection agencies through IoT sensors, but it is difficult to trust that appropriate fine dust reduction measures are being taken, because contractors can avoid taking these measures by submitting false reports or photos. In addition, since the fine dust monitoring system under …

Hyperglycemia Identification Using Ecg In Deep Learning Era, Renato Cordeiro, Nima Karimian, Younghee Park

Faculty Research, Scholarly, and Creative Activity

A growing number of smart wearable biosensors are operating in the medical IoT environment and those that capture physiological signals have received special attention. Electrocardiogram (ECG) is one of the physiological signals used in the cardiovascular and medical fields that has encouraged researchers to discover new non-invasive methods to diagnose hyperglycemia as a personal variable. Over the years, researchers have proposed different techniques to detect hyperglycemia using ECG. In this paper, we propose a novel deep learning architecture that can identify hyperglycemia using heartbeats from ECG signals. In addition, we introduce a new fiducial feature extraction technique that improves the …

Leveraging A Community Of Practice To Build Faculty Resilience And Support Innovations In Teaching During A Time Of Crisis, Taryn Mead, Carlie Pietsch, Victoria Matthew, Surbhi Lipkin-Moore, Ellen Metzger, Ilya V. Avdeev, Nancy J. Ruzycki

Faculty Research, Scholarly, and Creative Activity

Amidst the COVID-19 upheaval to higher education, a grantor-led community of practice (CoP) supported faculty members to deliver an innovative, sustainability-oriented entrepreneurship curriculum and maintain resiliency as teaching professionals. This paper discusses how through engagement in the CoP, this group of faculty from across engineering, material science, business, and geosciences demonstrated resilience, adaptability, and pivoted to create curriculum for students in real time, as the events of the COVID-19 pandemic unfolded throughout 2020 and impacted face-to-face learning. The role the community of practice played in sustaining and supporting the faculty will be discussed. Case studies from faculty members will demonstrate …

Reconsidering Big Data Security And Privacy In Cloud And Mobile Cloud Systems, Lo'ai A. Tawalbeh, Gokay Saldamli

Faculty Research, Scholarly, and Creative Activity

Large scale distributed systems in particular cloud and mobile cloud deployments provide great services improving people's quality of life and organizational efficiency. In order to match the performance needs, cloud computing engages with the perils of peer-to-peer (P2P) computing and brings up the P2P cloud systems as an extension for federated cloud. Having a decentralized architecture built on independent nodes and resources without any specific central control and monitoring, these cloud deployments are able to handle resource provisioning at a very low cost. Hence, we see a vast amount of mobile applications and services that are ready to scale to …