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Vox Populi Or News From Spain, Translated According To The Spanish Copy Which May Serve To Forewarn Both England And The United Provinces How Far To Trust To Spanish Pretenses, Imprinted In The Year 1620, Thomas Scott

English 144 Class Projects

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Exploring The Effects Of Meaningful Tactile Display On Perception And Preference In Automated Vehicles, Kimberly D. Martinez, Gaojian Huang

Mineta Transportation Institute

There is an existing issue in human-machine interaction, such that drivers of semi-autonomous vehicles are still required to take over control of the vehicle during system limitations. A possible solution may lie in tactile displays, which can present status, direction, and position information while avoiding sensory (e.g., visual and auditory) channels overload to reliably help drivers make timely decisions and execute actions to successfully take over. However, limited work has investigated the effects of meaningful tactile signals on takeover performance. This study synthesizes literature investigating the effects of tactile displays on takeover performance in automated vehicles and conducts a human-subject …

Understanding The Safety And Usability Of Personal Vehicles For Non-Driving Individuals With Disabilities And Their Families/Care Providers, Anil R. Kumar, Hannah Bowman

Mineta Transportation Institute

The connections between shared personal vehicles of individuals with disabilities (IWDs) and their household family members play an important role in the mobility, overall health, and well-being of all involved actors, yet this topic remains mostly overlooked within publicly available research. Families that include a non-driving IWD are more likely to be low-income, and often struggle with the costs of operating a family car but, due to insufficient public transportation options, they own vehicles despite their prohibitive cost. This exploratory study utilized the Systems Engineering Initiative for Patient Safety (SEIPS) model, a framework focused on assessing the interplaying sociotechnical factors …

Detecting Female Students Transforming Entrepreneurial Competency, Mindset, And Intention Into Sustainable Entrepreneurship, Angel Chang, Dian Fu Chang, Tien Li Chen

Faculty Research, Scholarly, and Creative Activity

Entrepreneurship has been viewed as an opportunity for economic development and changing economic scenario in global markets. Women are viewed as a reservoir of entrepreneurial talents, so they can be growth engines in novel markets. Previous studies have considered entrepreneurship as the most effective way towards the economic empowerment of women. Female students engaged in entrepreneurial education have been addressed persistently, while what transforms them in an education process is still unclear. Considering the transforming global economy and its influence on higher education, this study aims to detect female students transforming entrepreneurial competency, mindset, and intention into sustainable entrepreneurship. Using …

Investigating Perceived Digital Literacy Skills Of Master Students: A Case Study At The University Of Social Welfare And Rehabilitation Sciences, Fahimeh Baghernejad-Javid, Saeideh Valizadeh-Haghi

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Introduction: Researchers and students, who play an essential role in promoting education and research, must inevitably use various information sources to obtain information in order to meet their information needs. However, to use digital resources, they need the ability to use digital technology, referred to as "digital literacy".

Objectives: This research aimed to examine the digital information behaviour and digital literacy of master's students at the University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences. On this basis, it will be possible to determine web users' level of expertise and knowledge in utilizing the information available on the web. By determining …

The Role Of Law Librarians In Knowledge Based Society; Nigerian Perspective, Ayomide Joy Lala, Okuonghae Nosakhare

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Abstract

The term knowledge society depicts societies having a strong reliance on the use of knowledge in varied forms, discovered through technological or scientific research. The explosion of information resources characterized by the information age has contributed significantly to the competitive advantage among nations, companies and societies through the skillful application of knowledge. A major attribute of the knowledge society is the prominent attention given to education, research and development(R&D) for the purpose of scaling up the human capital resources needed to proffer effective solutions to problems. In this regard, the focus of stakeholders is to ensure continuous networking between …

An Examination Of Peer Group Influence And Gender As Correlates Of Library And Information Science Students’ Attitude Towards Examination Malpractice: Implication For The Development Of Students, Emmanuel Chidiadi Onwubiko

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Examination malpractice has become a global cankerworm that has eaten so deep into our educational system and posing a serious threat to total development of students in our educational system. In search of solution to this anti-educational behavior, experts have attributed it to many factors including peer influence on the assumption that birds of a feather flock together and on the axiom; ‘show me your friends and I will tell you who you are’. This study therefore examined the peer group influence and gender as correlates of Library and Information Science students’ attitude towards examination malpractice and it implication for …

Community Library Services Delivery And Adult Library Education For The Aged In Rural Communities In Nigeria, Adizetu A. Ali Dr, Emmanuel Chukwudi Ihekwoaba Phd, Chioma C. Onoh

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This study investigated the provision of community library services and adult literacy education for aged people living in rural communities in Nigeria. Public services librarians are in charge of overseeing the library's programs and services geared toward the aged. The researchers adopted a conceptual framework for the study to determine the literacy objectives and the significance of the topic for people of advanced age who live in rural communities. The challenges encountered by librarians in providing library services to the aged were discussed. The paper discussed how to help aged people in Nigeria who live in rural areas learn to …

Selective And Effective Strategic Collection Development Approach In Universities Libraries, Dr. Muhammad Tufail Khan, Sadaf Rafiq, Awais Rafiq

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Purpose: University libraries playing pivotal role in developing and delivering education among university community by providing authentic information resources in terms of books, magazines, academic research journals etc. Collection development policies adopted to select and purchase the library print and electronic resources which worked as a guide for decision making. The purpose of this study is to propose the collection development policy which will help the acquisition librarians in selecting, evaluating and purchasing the materials for academic/universities libraries.

Methodology: The trends of collection development practices were identified through the intensive literature review. Then, the university libraries of Lahore were personally …

The Culture Of Reading: The Benefits, The Role Of Libraries, And The Challenges In The 21st Century, Usman Abdulsalam

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

In Nigerian society, the serious drawback of reading culture is becoming more and more common. This paper discusses the culture of reading: the benefits, the role of libraries, and the challenges in the twenty-first century. World Book Day is a day to celebrate reading around the world. One searches for solutions to problems. The role of the library when it comes to this cannot be overemphasized. Promote the culture of reading as it provides various services to information users. Libraries' roles in promoting a reading culture have included offering a favorable setting and resources that deliver information that is more …

Spartan Daily, September 28, 2022, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily, 2022

Volume 159, Issue 16

Spartan Daily, September 27, 2022, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily, 2022

Volume 159, Issue 15

Digital Repository For Public Archives: The Public Records And Archives Administration Department Of Ghana In Focus, Angela Berkoh Angela Berkoh, Harry Akussah Akussah, Noah Darko-Adjei

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

There is increased growth of digital repositories the world over. Many libraries, academic institutions, governmental and archival institutions are establishing and implementing institutional repositories. In Ghana, despite the growth of institutional repositories in some of the universities, the Public Records and Archives Administration Department (PRAAD), which holds the country’s cultural heritage and history still, manages manual records. Day in and day out archives in their custody deteriorate due to frequent handling and the bad state in which the repositories are. There are no backups for the documents, thus, the archives that deteriorate beyond repairs are completely lost to future generations. …

Lam-Related Research Funded Under Spain’S National Research Agenda (2010 – 2020), Ana R. Pacios, Sara Martínez Cardama

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This study analysed and contextualised research on LAMs (acronym for libraries, archives and museums) funded by the Spanish Ministry of Science and Innovation under competitive calls for projects from 2010 to 2020. The ultimate intention was to verify the existence or otherwise of a national research agenda on these cultural institutions. The initial search and location of Spanish Ministry-funded projects in official sources was followed by data processing and grouping by subject category. A total of 145 projects were analysed. The results showed LAM projects to be scant in number, highly varied in terms of subject matter, poorly funded, widely …

Availability And Influence Of Electronic Resources Usage On Job Satisfaction Among Publishing Staff In South-West Nigeria., Babafemi Richard Adebayo

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This study established the extent to which first generation publishing houses in South-west Nigeria have integrated modern electronic resources into the industry. Further, it investigated the degree of usage of electronic resources among the two major production staff in publishing houses. It also correlated the availability of electronic resources with job satisfaction among the staff. The outcome of the study revealed that the level of electronic resources availability was rated high at 130(86.7%) and 118(78.7%) through internet access and search engines respectively. It also revealed that the level of e-information use by staff in publishing firms is rated high at …

The Existence And Innovation Of Library In Supporting Online Learning At New Normal Covid-19, Lolytasari Lolytasari, Fadhilatul Hamdani

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This research discusses the existence and innovation of libraries in online learning during the Covid-19 pandemic. Online learning is carried out by utilizing technology as a means of connecting educators and students. Libraries as a place to provide sources of information to support the learning process must always improve themselves to show the best and be prepared to keep up with the times. The transformation of library management to digital must be given priority, so that libraries can exist in the midst of a pandemic. Library support in teaching and learning activities is very important, especially in fulfilling the information …

Organizational Knowledge Management Practices For Better Library And Information Services, P K Tripathy

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Abstract

Library and Information unit of any organization, as profession within profession, runs independently, is managed separately, and serves information universally. Its management is unique and universal, which forms its identity although attached to any organization. The entire process of management of library goes parallel to the management of the parent organization, but not conflicting with it. Library receives information from the organization and contributes knowledge to the organization for its better services and products. The library management unit has to act independently, think separately, show effectiveness, and manage the unit as a small organization within a large organization.

Organizational …

Advances In Non-Invasive Biosensing Measures To Monitor Wound Healing Progression, Walker D. Short, Oluyinka O. Olutoye, Benjamin W. Padon, Umang M. Parikh, Daniel Colchado, Hima Vangapandu, Shayan Shams, Taiyun Chi, Jangwook P. Jung, Swathi Balaji

Faculty Research, Scholarly, and Creative Activity

Impaired wound healing is a significant financial and medical burden. The synthesis and deposition of extracellular matrix (ECM) in a new wound is a dynamic process that is constantly changing and adapting to the biochemical and biomechanical signaling from the extracellular microenvironments of the wound. This drives either a regenerative or fibrotic and scar-forming healing outcome. Disruptions in ECM deposition, structure, and composition lead to impaired healing in diseased states, such as in diabetes. Valid measures of the principal determinants of successful ECM deposition and wound healing include lack of bacterial contamination, good tissue perfusion, and reduced mechanical injury and …

Use Of Electronic Information Resources By Postgraduate Students Of Faculty Of Education In Imo State University, Owerri Library, Linda Ijeoma Uwandu

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The study examined the use of electronic information resources by postgraduate students of Faculty of Education in Imo State University, Owerri Library. Four research questions guided the study. Survey research design was adopted in carrying out this study. The population of the study is 181 postgraduate students of Faculty of Education in Imo State University, Owerri. The sample for the study was 181 postgraduate students. Using census sampling technique, the entire population was adopted as sample for the study. Online questionnaire was used to collect data for this study and was rated using the four-point scale. A total of 135 …

Aliteracy As A Threat To Undergraduate Students Patronage To University Library Services In Sokoto State, Nigeria, Jamilu Isah, Jamilu Isah

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The aim of the study was to determine Aliteracy as a threat to undergraduate students’ patronage of university library services in Sokoto state, Nigeria. Three research questions were formulated to guide the study. The researcher used a descriptive survey research design was used for the study. The population of the study comprises Three thousand (3000) Undergraduate students of the two universities, three hundred and forty-one (341) were sampled using a proportionate sampling technique. The questionnaire was titled (ATUSPQ). The instrument was face validated by three experts one from the Measurement and Evaluation unit and two experts from the department of …

Impact Of Library Consortia On Resource Sharing In Academic Libraries: Evidence From The University Of Nairobi Library, Eugene Nche Che, Dorothy Njiraine Dr., Elisha O. Makori Dr.

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The purpose of the study was to determine the impact of library consortia on resource sharing in academic libraries in Kenya with reference to the University of Nairobi library. The study also sought to propose a framework to enhance resource sharing in academic libraries and employed a descriptive case study design using both qualitative and quantitative approaches to collect and analyse data. The study found out that library consortium model was the dominant method of resource sharing which greatly influenced resource sharing activities. The consortium (KLISC) was shown to be very significant in ensuring wider access to shared information resources, …

Spartan Daily, September 22, 2022, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily, 2022

Volume 159, Issue 14

Spartan Daily, September 21, 2022, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily, 2022

Volume 159, Issue 13

Entrepreneurship Education In Lis For Job Creation, Self Reliance And Sustainable Economic Development, Ogwo Okechukwu Kalu

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This discourse is on the evolution and application of the dynamics of entrepreneurship education and skills in Library and Information Science programme in tertiary institutions. Entrepreneurship education provides a framework for Library and Information Science graduates for the development of knowledge, skills and attitude for success in business librarianship and at the same time a key to job creation, self employment, self empowerment, self reliance and sustainable economic development. It is a clarion call to public private partnership in the area of job creation and employment to reduce the army of unemployed youths in the labour market which the government …

Spartan Daily, September 20, 2022, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily, 2022

Volume 159, Issue 12

Real-Time Recommendations For Energy-Efficient Appliance Usage In Households, Magdalini Eirinaki, Iraklis Varlamis, Janhavi Dahihande, Akshay Jaiswal, Akshay Anil Pagar, Ajinkya Thakare

Faculty Research, Scholarly, and Creative Activity

According to several studies, the most influencing factor in a household's energy consumption is user behavior. Changing user behavior to improve energy usage leads to efficient energy consumption, saving money for the consumer and being more friendly for the environment. In this work we propose a framework that aims at assisting households in improving their energy usage by providing real-time recommendations for efficient appliance use. The framework allows for the creation of household-specific and appliance-specific energy consumption profiles by analyzing appliance usage patterns. Based on the household profile and the actual electricity use, real-time recommendations notify users on the appliances …

Reading Habits Of Students From Secondary And Higher Secondary Schools In Patrasayer Block Of Bankura District, West Bengal, India, Mithun Das, Rajesh Das

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This paper has focused on reading habits of school students in Patrasayer block of Bankura district in the state of West Bengal of India. This reading habits include the time spent by the students in school library. We are taken 380 students as sample from nineteen secondary and higher secondary schools at the Patrasayer block. The methodology includes data collection and data analysis. A structured questionnaire has been provided to all 380 students of those nineteen schools. There, lots of parameters have been study and criticized for the purpose of knowing reading habits of the students.

Usage Of Electronic Academic Database Resources Among Lecturers And Postgraduate Students In Western Delta Universities, Oghara, Delta State, Nigeria, Dr. Ivwighreghweta (Cln) Oghenetega, Saadatu Eireyi-Fidelis

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Abstract

The study investigated the usage electronic academic databases resources by lecturers and postgraduate students in Western Delta University, Oghara, Delta State, Nigeria. Specifically, the study identified the types of electronic academic databases that lecturers and postgraduate students are aware of, the electronic academic databases that are available and used, purpose of usage of electronic academic database and the problems militating against the effective use of electronic academic databases resources. Four specific objectives with corresponding research questions guided the study. The study adopted a descriptive research design. The population of the study is 134 lecturers and postgraduate students in WDU. …

Reading Habits Of Undergraduates In Universities In Delta State, Nigeria, Dr. Ivwighreghweta (Cln) Oghenetega, Dr. Ekhorutomwen Maria-Gorretti

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Abstract

The study investigated the reading habits of undergraduates in universities in Delta State, Nigeria. The specific objectives of the research were to find out the reading habits of undergraduates and the problems militating against effective reading among them. In carrying out this study, two research questions were raised. Descriptive survey design was utilized for the study. The population of the study was forty-three thousand, five hundred (43,500) undergraduates in three universities in Delta State. The sample size for this study was 500. These universities include: Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun, Delta State University, Abraka and Western Delta University, …

Spartan Daily, September 15, 2022, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily, 2022

Volume 159, Issue 11