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The Effect Of Stress On Professional Librarians Job Performance In Nigerian University Libraries, Toyin Dina

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Abstract:

This study was carried out to investigate the effect of stress on professional librarian’s job performance in University of Lagos, Akoka and Lagos State University, Ojo, Lagos.

The descriptive survey design was employed in this study. The sample size of this research study comprised of fifty (50), Lagos State University, Ojo and University of Lagos, Akoka both in Lagos, Simple random sampling technical was adopted. A well-structured questionnaire with up to fifteen items based on 5 – point likert scale.

The findings showed that Professional librarian’s quality in terms of job performance in relation to their job demand and …

Digital Resources Utilization By Social Science Researchers In Nigerian Universities, Halima Sadia Egberongbe Phd

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This study was conducted to assess the use of digital/electronic information sources and services by faculty members of social sciences of three Universities in Nigeria. The purpose of investigation was to inquire about the respondents’ appreciation of the resources, level of utilization based on availability and access, benefits derived from usage as well as challenges encountered, as a result of usage. The study adopted a quantitative research method, using questionnaire survey to collect data on 50 social scientists from each of the faculties. The study revealed non-availability of major sources of electronic information in the social sciences in both the …

Spartan Daily, November 2, 2016, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily, 2016

Volume 147, Issue 27

Towards Sustaniable Information For Households’ Food Security In Kaduna State, Nigeria, Michael Esew

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Food security is one of the targets of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and is widely considered a useful measure for evaluating the progress of a country in terms of wellbeing. Despite, various concern by governments all over the world on ensuring that every household can at least provide three square meals per day, food insecurity continues to be a major development problem across the globe, undermining people’s health, productivity, and often their very survival. Evidence suggests that Nigerians food production is increasing at less than 2.0% while population growth rate is estimated to be 2.5% per annum. The suggested …

Spartan Daily, November 1, 2016, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily, 2016

Volume 147, Issue 26

A Survey Of Viva Callesj Participants: San Jose, California 2016, Asha Weinstein Agrawal, Hilary Nixon

Mineta Transportation Institute

This report presents the findings from a self-complete paper survey of participants at the Viva CalleSJ open streets event held on September 18, 2016. The survey was designed to provide information that would help the City of San Jose assess the success of the event, guide the planning for future Viva CalleSJ events, and inform potential funders and community partners about the benefits of Viva CalleSJ. A total of 318 people completed the one-page paper survey while at the event. Survey findings provide detail about how people learned about the event, how they traveled to the event, what they did …

A Visualization Model Used For Determining The Effectiveness Of Information Retrieval In A Scientific Database, Nestor L. Osorio, Samantha Johnson

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

In this study, we demonstrate that a visualization model can determine the effectiveness of searching a bibliographic database, when three descriptive metadata fields are compared. The Inspec database was searched to create a bibliography of articles about a broad scientific topic, interplanetary travel. We collected metadata from 823 Inspec articles and used the Sci2 Tool to create co-occurrence networks based on subject terms, title keywords, and classification codes from each of the articles. The Watts-Strogatz clustering coefficient model was used to create molecular organization of the networks. This method identified subject domain clusters for each of the three selected metadata …

Spartan Daily, October 27, 2016, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily, 2016

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Spartan Daily, October 26, 2016, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily, 2016

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Spartan Daily, October 25, 2016, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily, 2016

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Slis Student Research Journal, Vol. 6, Iss. 1

School of Information Student Research Journal

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Slis Student Research Journal, Vol. 5, Iss. 2

School of Information Student Research Journal

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Slis Student Research Journal, Vol. 5, Iss. 1

School of Information Student Research Journal

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Slis Student Research Journal, Vol. 4, Iss. 2

School of Information Student Research Journal

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Slis Student Research Journal, Vol. 4, Iss. 1

School of Information Student Research Journal

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Slis Student Research Journal, Vol.2, Iss.2

School of Information Student Research Journal

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Slis Student Research Journal, Vol.2, Iss.1

School of Information Student Research Journal

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Slis Student Research Journal, Vol.1, Iss.2

School of Information Student Research Journal

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Slis Student Research Journal, Vol. 1, Iss. 1

School of Information Student Research Journal

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Information Providers: Context And Related Factors In The Information Behaviour Of Pharmaceuticals And Nice, Aondoana Daniel Orlu, Victor Ozowa, Agbenyi J. Idikwu

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The study underpin two information providers seeking behaviour, while paying more attention to NICE, since the part two of this research has done justice to pharmaceuticals. However, pharmaceutical is used here to show how they compliment the other. The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) is the independent organisation responsible for developing national guidance, standards and information on providing high-quality health and social care In order to gain in-depth insights into information providers’ views of their roles and activities, qualitative interviews were carried out with employees of a selection of pharmaceutical companies in the UK and with staff …

Spartan Daily, October 18, 2016, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily, 2016

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Spartan Daily, October 12, 2016, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily, 2016

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Spartan Daily, October 11, 2016, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily, 2016

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Spartan Daily, October 6, 2016, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily, 2016

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Spartan Daily, October 5, 2016, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily, 2016

Volume 147, Issue 15

Academic Gateway, Fall 2016, San Jose State University Library

Library Gateway

No abstract provided.

Impact, Fall 2016, San Jose State University, Connie L. Lurie College Of Education

Impact (College of Education)

No abstract provided.

Silicon Revolution: Sustainability Disclosures And Performance In The Semiconductor Manufacturing Industry (2010-2014), Swarali Bhat

Master's Theses

This exploratory work investigates the sustainability performance and reporting practices in 20 semiconductor companies from 2010-2014 using content analysis, survey, and interview methods. The sample consists of companies that are either integrated chip manufacturers (ICMs) or semiconductor foundries with annual net revenue of $0.2 billion to $55.9 billion. A sustainability matrix based on the Global Reporting Initiative guidelines assesses the reporting completeness. Sustainability performance is measured based on two factors, identification of trends in social and environmental data and adoption of 28 sustainability best practices specific to this manufacturing sector. The majority of the resource use and emissions data followed …

Psychopathology And Creativity Among Creative And Non-Creative Professions, Victor Kwan

Master's Theses

The mad genius debate has been a topic that has been discussed in both popular culture and academic discourse. The current study sought to replicate previous findings that linked psychopathology to creativity. A total of 165 biographies of eminent professionals (artists, scientists, athletes) were rated on 19 mental disorders using a three point scale of not present (0), probable (1), and present (2) for potential symptoms. Athletes served as an eminent but not creative comparison group in order to discern whether fame, independent of creativity, was associated with psychopathology. Comparison of proportion analyses were conducted to identify differences of proportion …

Living Between Borders: Transnational Marriage And Us Resettlement Patterns In Sudanese Refugee Populations, Deirdre Patterson

Master's Theses

Many South Sudanese refugees who have resettled in the USA have actively sought to maintain their unique cultural identity while simultaneously working to integrate into American society through the pursuit of formal higher education and successful careers. One of the most interesting developments within this population is the establishment and maintenance of transna- tional families. The process for marriage is economically tiresome and, due to strict immigration policies, often compels family members to live transnational lives. Systems of transnational mar- riage—often arranged by families—and married life allow Sudanese refugees living in the USA to continue important cultural practices, speak their …