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Children’S Behavior At Metaverses: Interactions, Digital Identities, And Parent’S Perceptions, Gema Bonales-Daimiel, Belén Moreno-Albarracín, Ainhoa García-Rivero

Faculty Research, Scholarly, and Creative Activity

Children are considered one of the main user profiles of metaverses, since they get into those digital universes by playing sandbox video games as Fortnite, Minecraft, or Roblox. However, a lack of research focused on the how, why and outcomes of this vulnerable target in metaverses has been noted. This study aims to investigate the behavior of children in the metaverses through their use of video games and the perceptions of their parents, considering them an indirect target. A total of 31 semi-structured interviews were conducted with children aged between six and 12 years old and their parents. Also, a …

Finding Identities: Identities In Video Games From A Gender, Race, And Identity Representation, Osayame Erinmwingbovo

ART 108: Introduction to Games Studies

In this paper I will bring light to the exploration of gender, race, and identity in video games. While also having a focus on how the representation crosses with social and cultural contexts. I will be researching different games from many different genres, which will show light to the way video games reflect and shape societal attitudes towards gender, race, and identity. When using close textual analysis and theoretical framework from topics that include critical race theory, media, and feminist theory. This research will help to seek to explore the nuances and complexities of representation in gaming which implicates video …

Intersectionality Of Social Identity, Trauma, And Education: A First-Generation College Student's Reflective Journey, Richard De La Garza

Student RSCA

This reflective paper explores the intersectionality of social identity, trauma, and education through the lens of a first-generation college student (FGCS) who is a neurodivergent Army veteran. I share my personal journey and experiences, highlighting marginalized communities’ challenges in the edu- cation system. I delve into the impact of cultural invasion, the transmission of trauma across generations, and the importance of critical consciousness in addressing educational inequality. I also discuss the role of spatial thinking and language in shaping learning experiences. I emphasize the need for cultural awareness, inclusivity, and equity in educational spaces and high- light the transformative power …

Relational Resources: Moving From Plural To Entangled Extractivisms, James Alejandro Artiga-Purcell

Faculty Research, Scholarly, and Creative Activity

Increasing studies of extractivisms, in the plural, examine the diverse politics that permeate extractive activities. However useful, this appeal to plurality is problematic. Plurality without relationality risks justifying some extractive activities over others, without addressing how they relate. Drawing on anti-essentialist, decolonial, and political ecological scholarship, this article proposes an ontological reframing of extractivisms that troubles the division and comparison that pervade notions of taxonomic plurality, and emphasizes the mutual constitution articulated within the concept of relationality. Analyses of relational resources are better equipped to illuminate the power-laden associations through which supposedly distinct commodity values, extractive geographies, sectors, and governance …

Techstreet Enterprise, Yuqi He

Faculty Research, Scholarly, and Creative Activity

Techstreet Enterprise is a subscription-based platform dedicated to industry codes and standards, offering users online access to complete standards documents in PDF format. Delving into its features and functionality, this review highlights Techstreet Enterprise’s content customization options, including the innovative Building Blocks feature. It also examines the platform’s variable pricing structure, interface, and competitive products and discusses the platform’s strengths and considerations. This review is intended to guide academic libraries in deciding whether to adopt Techstreet Enterprise as their standards resources. Overall, Techstreet Enterprise is an excellent resource for engineering standards access, and academic libraries are strongly encouraged to consider …

Comorbidities And Their Association With Covid-19 Mortality In Mexico Between January 2020 And August 2021, Ryan J. Lowhorn, Mohammed Chowdhury, Symon Kimitei, Sammie Haskin, Mohammad Masum, A. K.M.Fazlur Rahman

Faculty Research, Scholarly, and Creative Activity

By August 17, 2021, 4.3 million people had died globally as a result of SARS-CoV-2 infection. While data collection is ongoing, it is abundantly obvious that this is one of the most significant public health crises in modern history. Consequently, global efforts are being made to attain a greater understanding of this disease and to identify risk factors associated with more severe outcomes. The goal of this study is to identify clinical characteristics and risk factors associated with COVID-19 mortality in Mexico. The dataset used in this study was released by Sistema Nacional de Vigilancia Epidemiologica de Enfermedades Respiratorias (SISVER) …

Analysis Of Various Machine Learning Algorithms For Using Drone Images In Livestock Farms, Jerry Gao, Charanjit Kaur Bambrah, Nidhi Parihar, Sharvaree Kshirsagar, Sruthi Mallarapu, Hailong Yu, Jane Wu, Yunyun Yang

Faculty Research, Scholarly, and Creative Activity

With the development of artificial intelligence, the intelligence of agriculture has become a trend. Intelligent monitoring of agricultural activities is an important part of it. However, due to difficulties in achieving a balance between quality and cost, the goal of improving the economic benefits of agricultural activities has not reached the expected level. Farm supervision requires intensive human effort and may not produce satisfactory results. In order to achieve intelligent monitoring of agricultural activities and improve economic benefits, this paper proposes a solution that combines unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) with deep learning models. The proposed solution aims to detect and …

Origin Of The Correlation Between Stellar Kinematics And Globular Cluster System Richness In Ultradiffuse Galaxies, Joel Pfeffer, Steven R. Janssens, Maria Luisa Buzzo, Jonah S. Gannon, Nate Bastian, Kenji Bekki, Jean P. Brodie, Warrick J. Couch, Robert A. Crain, Duncan A. Forbes, J. M.Diederik Kruijssen, Aaron J. Romanowsky

Faculty Research, Scholarly, and Creative Activity

Observational surveys have found that the dynamical masses of ultradiffuse galaxies (UDGs) correlate with the richness of their globular cluster (GC) system. This could be explained if GC-rich galaxies formed in more massive dark matter haloes. We use simulations of galaxies and their GC systems from the E-MOSAICS project to test whether the simulations reproduce such a trend. We find that GC-rich simulated galaxies in galaxy groups have enclosed masses that are consistent with the dynamical masses of observed GC-rich UDGs. However, simulated GC-poor galaxies in galaxy groups have higher enclosed masses than those observed. We argue that GC-poor UDGs …

Bikeability Disparities In Orange County, California: Intersection Of Place And Demographics, Jeanette Gritton, Maria Cristina Martinez, Georgiana Bostean, Megan Thiele Strong

Faculty Research, Scholarly, and Creative Activity

Active transportation modes such as walking and biking are gaining popularity for their extensive health and environmental benefits, yet scholars know little about how place-based accessibility varies by area sociodemographic composition. This study is among the first to examine sociodemographic disparities (by both race and socioeconomic status) in bikeability while allowing for heterogeneity in disparities. Consideration of bikeability disparities is particularly critical within the framework of urban planning concepts that promote equitable accessibility and reduced dependency on automobiles, such as the 15-minute city. Geographically Weighted Regressions examined associations between census tract-level bikeability (using an index that combines five components), socioeconomic …

Unleashing The Potential Of Metric Terminologies In Library And Information Science Research, Niranjan Mohapatra, Satyajit Nayak

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Metric terminologies hold immense potential for enhancing the rigor, precision, and replicability of library and information science (LIS) research. This article explores the untapped potential of metric terminologies in the realm of library and information science research. By delving into the significance of metrics, the study elucidates their role in enhancing the effectiveness and precision of scholarly communication. Investigating the diverse applications of metrics, from bibliometrics to altmetrics, the article underscores their utility in gauging research impact and shaping information dissemination strategies. Through a comprehensive examination, it unveils the myriad opportunities for leveraging metric terminologies to propel advancements in library …

Influence Of Library Environment On The Use Of Library Information Resources By Undergraduates In Federal Universities In South-West, Nigeria, Naomi Iziegbe Eyaguobor

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

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Assessment Of Information Literacy Skills And Opac Usage By Students: A Study Of Law Undergraduates In Osun State, Nigeria, Faith Modupe Akinola

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

In Nigeria, many public and private university libraries have deployed the Online Public Access Catalogue (OPAC) as a retrieval tool to improve services for user satisfaction. The study, therefore, investigated the assessment of students' information literacy skills and OPAC usage: a study of law undergraduates in Osun state, Nigeria.

The population comprised 1,374 law undergraduate students from one public university and four private universities in Osun State in Nigeria, and a two-stage sampling technique was used to select a sample of 326 for the study. A validated structured questionnaire was used for data collection. Data were analysed using frequency, percentage, …

Digital Preservation Practices In Federal University Libraries In Southwestern Nigeria, Oladapo James Omoju Mr, Funmilola Olubunmi Omotayo Dr

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Modern libraries are increasingly being redefined as places to get unrestricted access to information in many formats and from many sources by providing a tremendous amount of information with a variety of digital tools. The study focused on digital preservation practices in federal university libraries in Southwestern Nigeria. A survey design of the qualitative type was adopted. All federal university libraries in the region were sampled. Data was collected through interviews conducted with the heads of the Digital Preservation Units or their representatives. Data were analysed thematically. All the universities have adopted digital preservation. The libraries preserve born-digital resources, research …

Chapter 17. Spoken Discourse And Second Language Research, Midori Ishida

Faculty Research, Scholarly, and Creative Activity

Spoken discourse is the primordial means by which humans engage in social life and it has been studied from an array of approaches with their own ontological and epistemological orientations to language and communication. The present chapter surveys two primary strands of research on spoken discourse involving second language speakers: (1) studies that approach discourse as a means of revealing second language speakers’ competences and their developmental trajectories, and (2) those that approach discourse as a site for second language learning. The views of competences have gone through diversification, from a focus on discourse competence for creating cohesive monologic text …

Utilization Of Social Media Platforms For Research Productivity By Postgraduate Students In Universities In Benue State, Nigeria, Theresa Elaine Adeyi Mrs, Ashiver Elizabeth Annune Dr, Jacob Faga Tsegba Dr

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The study investigated the utilization of social media platforms for research productivity by postgraduate students in universities in Benue State, Nigeria. Four specific objectives with corresponding research questions guided the study. The study adopted a descriptive survey research design. The population of the study comprises 2035 postgraduate students in three Universities in Benue State. The sample size consisted of 334 postgraduate students from the three universities under the study. The instrument for data collection is a self developed questionnaire titled “Utilization of Social Media for Research Productivity by Postgraduates in Universities Questionnaire” (USMRPPUQ)”. The questionnaire was validated by three experts. …

Spartan Daily, March 27, 2024, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily, 2024

Volume 162, Issue 27

Spartan Daily, March 26, 2024, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily, 2024

Volume 162, Issue 26

Promoting Faculty Research Excellence And Visibility In Nigerian Universities Through The Open Access Paradigm Shift, Colette Ogugua Onyebinama Dr., Ngozi Chima-James Dr.

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The primary objective of this article is to promote faculty research excellence and visibility in Nigerian universities through open access publishing. The article begins by briefly discussing the vital role that universities play in research, which is a fundamental duty of faculty members. The study provides a succinct definition of research excellence and visibility, as well as the methods for assessing research excellence. This leads to a brief discussion on promoting faculty research visibility through publication on open access platforms such as open access journals and open access institutional repositories to increase citations rates and enhance visibility. The paper further …

Branz, Stephen, San Jose State University

Emeritus and Retired Faculty Biographies

Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Organic Chemistry, 1978 Ph.D.

Brandeis University, Chemistry, 1973 B.A

Syntex Corporation, Postdoctoral Research, 1980-1981

University College (London), Postdoctoral Research / Temporary Lecturer, 1978-80

Patrons Of D.V.G Public Library, Kolar Are Aware Of And Using The Information Sources & Services: A Survey, Geetha C S, M S Akshay Kumar

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The most important aspect of any library is its patrons. Any library’s goal is to determine what its users need, meet those needs, and satisfy them to the best of its ability. When it comes to public libraries, they face greater challenges in meeting the requirements of their increasingly diverse readership. The present study is an attempt to analyze the awareness and usage of the information sources and services offered by the D.V.G. public library, Kolar. A well-structured questionnaire was distributed to draw the data from the users. Responses from the users show that 95% of respondents are aware of …

Spartan Daily, March 21, 2024, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily, 2024

Volume 162, Issue 25

Public Library Service To Children In Selected State Library Boards In Nigeria, Samuel Oke Ogunniyi, Johnson Ayodeji Akerele Dr, Dare Samuel Adeleke Mr, Jesubukade Emmanuel Ajakaye Mr

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Abstract

The paper focused on public library service to children in selected State Library Boards in Nigeria. Public library service is expected to be enjoyed by all the people living in the community where it is located. Adults, young adults, children, literates, and illiterates are being served by public libraries in all parts of the world. These categories of users have specific spaces where they are to be served in the public library. The children’s section is one of the sections to be provided for in every public library in every part of the world. This section provides resources and …

Stereo-Video Landers Can Rapidly Assess Marine Fish Diversity And Community Assemblages, Kinsey E. Matthews, Ryan T. Fields, Kathleen P. Cieri, Jacklyn L. Mohay, Mary G. Gleason, Richard M. Starr

Faculty Research, Scholarly, and Creative Activity

Climate change and anthropogenic stressors affect the distribution, abundance, and diversity of fish communities across the world. To understand rapidly changing biotic communities, resource managers need a method to quickly and efficiently document temporal and spatial changes in community assemblages across various spatial scales. In this study, we describe the use of new video lander tools to survey fish communities in rocky marine habitats on the continental shelf and slope in California, USA. We evaluate how fish diversity metrics determined by video surveys vary among geographically distinct areas. Our results demonstrate that species diversity, evenness, and richness vary spatially across …

Influence Of Social Media Marketing On The Utilization Of Library Resources And Services By Undergraduate Students In Universities In Kwara State, Saliu Abdulfatai

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The study was conducted on the influence of social media marketing on the utilization of library resources and services by undergraduate students in universities in Kwara State. the study formulated used four research questions and adopted simple random sampling method to select the sample population for this study out of two thousand eight hundred and ten (2810) of the entire population. A survey method was used in undertaking the study, in which answers were sought on the determine the library resources and services marketed to undergraduate students using social media in university libraries, social media used by undergraduate students for …

Environmental Sustainability And Green Information Literacy In The Public Libraries Of Balochistan, Shahzadi Humbhi, Shabbir Tareen, Alia Humbhi, Abdul Raheem

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The issues like natural resource scarcity, climate change, pollution, emission of greenhouse gases, global warming and reduction of the ozone layer have made people compelled for demanding to live in green environment. Librarians, especially rendering their services in public libraries are known as a bridge between information and its seekers. They have great influencer in the society to bring awareness among the people about the importance of green living and making the environment human friendly. In the light of the same the current study has been conducted to investigate current green practices of libraries in the Balochistan province and also …

The Role Of Content Management Systems In Developing Library Websites, N Selvi, P Vinayagamoorthy, J Shanthi

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Library websites are essential in disseminating information and encouraging community participation in the digital era. Content Management Systems (CMS) have evolved as critical tools for developing and managing these websites, enabling content generation, organization, and distribution. This paper discusses the role of CMS in library website creation, focusing on its functionality, appropriateness for library purposes, and best practices for implementation. It looks at the specific needs of library websites, gives an overview of standard CMS solutions, analyses CMS selection criteria, shows case studies, and offers advice for effective implementation. Future trends and problems in CMS technology and library website creation …

Records Management Practices And Service Delivery In Private Universities: A Case Of Academic Registrar’S Department At The All-Saints University Lango, Abong Kenneth, Luyombya David

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The delivery of services in an academic department relies on its ability to manage records through good records management practices. This study was carried out to examine the records management practices in the Academic Registrar’s Department (ARD) of All Saints University Lango (ASUL), and how they impact service delivery. The objectives were to examine the types of records kept, records management practices, and the associated challenges, and recommend strategies for improvement. The study used a case study design with a qualitative approach that was employed in the study. Purposive and convenient sampling was carried out on the study participants. Data …

Spartan Daily, March 13, 2024, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily, 2024

Volume 162, Issue 21

Spartan Daily, March 12, 2024, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily, 2024

Volume 162, Issue 20

Judicial Libraries As Predictors For Effective Administration Of Justice In Nigeria, Emmanuel Owushi

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The study examined judicial libraries as predictors for effective administration of justice in Nigeria. The population involved all legal practitioners and legal educators in Nigeria. 4000 respondents were sampled. Due to unavailability of the population at the time of the study, the adopted convenience sampling technique to sample 4000 respondents across legal professional bodies in Nigeria. A structured questionnaire titled ‘Use of Judicial Library and Administration of Justice Scale’ was used for data collection. The questionnaire was structured with the 4-point Likert scale response style, designed on Google form and distributed to the respondents via various social media platforms. A …