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Role Of Technology In Detecting And Preventing Plagiarism: A Case Study Arya Mahila Post Graduate College, Varanasi (Up), Shobhita Mishra

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Plagiarism is a serious issue in academic and professional settings that can lead to negative consequences, including academic penalties and damage to professional reputation. The advent of technology has provided educators and professionals with a variety of tools and software to detect and prevent plagiarism. This paper explores the role of technology in detecting and preventing plagiarism, with a focus on the various software and tools available to educators and professionals. The paper examines the effectiveness of these tools and the challenges that can arise when using them. Additionally, the paper discusses strategies for preventing plagiarism before it occurs and …

Analysis Of Serials Citations In Graduate-Students’ Thesis As A Practical Instrument For Effective Serials Management In Academic Libraries, Emmanuel Chidiadi Onwubiko

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Serials being important to students and researchers as they contain the most current and relevant information that can be used for academic and research purposes needs to be assessed periodically to determine if they are still relevant to the users. This study therefore examines the analysis of serials citations in graduate-students’ theses as a practical instrument for effective management of serials in academic libraries using theses submitted from 2013 to 2021 in Library and information Science of four government owned universities in eastern region of Nigeria as case in point. The study was meant to provide answers to three research …

Knowledge Sharing In Social Media: A Systematic Literature Review, Md. Armanul Haque, Xiaojuan Zhang, Zihadur Rahman, Amitav Saha

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Emerging new technologies, especially the way information technology is changing, have a big impact on many parts of people's lives. For example, modern social media platforms have changed how people interact, share information and talk to each other. Social media (SM) is becoming more and more useful as a way to improve communication and knowledge sharing (KS), not just between people but also between businesses. This trend has been closely watched by both professionals and academics. Even though research in this area is growing quickly and in a big way, there haven't been many attempts to look at the results …

Makerspaces Realities In Nigerian Academic Libraries, Ayodele Olabode Fagbemiro, Ayodele O. Akinola, Anna Nkechi Ogunkeyede Mrs

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Makerspaces and varying new technologies are exciting services now being offered in libraries, particularly academic libraries. The paper focuses on the reality of maker space in academic libraries in Nigeria. Creativity and innovation are the biggest parts of makerspace thus; implementing makerspaces programs into academic libraries also allows students to engage in critical thinking and active learning outside of the classroom. The paper examined the concept of makerspaces as a learning space as well as the value of maker space in academic libraries. The paper itemized steps to developing a successful makerspaces in academic libraries in Nigeria. Also, the paper …

Computer Self- Efficacy, Computer Attitude And Internet Identification As Determinants Of Internet Use Among Librarians In Public Universities In Western Nigeria, Bruno I. Igbeneghu. Dr

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Abstract

The study examined the extent to which computer self-efficacy, computer attitude and Internet identification determined the use of Internet among librarians in public universities in Western Nigeria. The study adopted the descriptive research design of the ex-post facto type. The target population for the study were librarians in public universities in Western Nigeria. One hundred and seventeen librarians participated in the study. Computer self-efficacy inventory, Computer attitude inventory, Internet identification inventory and Internet use inventory were used to obtain data. Four hypotheses were tested at 0.05 level of significance. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics, Pearson product moment correlation …

Exploring Knowledge Management Practices Among Health Professionals In Low- And Middle-Income Countries; A Systematic Review, Jemilat Yusuf, Abubakar Yusuf Ph.D, Julius Kayode Apotiade Ph.D

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

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Knowledge management is described as a systematic act of identifying, capturing, and disseminating information and knowledge so that individuals can utilize it to develop, complete, and improve knowledge. As such, knowledge management is viewed as both a concept and a practice and concept. Most firms are finding that knowledge management is a crucial instrument for preserving their reputation and standing in the global marketplace. This paper therefore aims to explore knowledge management among health professionals. Using the PRISMA approach, a systematic search was conducted on PUBMED and Google Scholar databases. The eligibility criteria include both qualitative and quantitative studies …

Perception Of External Control, Effort Expectancy And Use Of Electronic Information Resources By Undergraduates In Selected Universities In Nigeria, Bayor Odelami, Oluyomi Folorunso, Magnus Osahon Igbinovia

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The study examined the relationship between external control, effort expectancy and use of EIRs among undergraduates in two selected universities in Oyo State, Nigeria. The survey research design of correlational type was adopted for this study across undergraduates in Ajayi Crowther University (N=1,619) and Lead City University (N=2,046), with a total population of 3,665. The study found that both independent variables of external control and effort expectancy had individual significant relationship with undergraduates’ use of EIRs. Also, there was a significant positive relationship between perception of external control and effort expectancy in the use of EIRs. Both independent variables when …

Spectral Analysis Perspective Of Why Misinformation Containment Is Still An Unsolved Problem, Vishnu S. Pendyala, Foroozan Sadat Akhavan Tabatabaii

Faculty Research, Scholarly, and Creative Activity

Misinformation is still a major societal problem. The arrival of ChatGPT only added to the problem. This paper analyzes misinformation in the form of text from a spectral analysis perspective to find the answer to why the problem is still unsolved despite multiple years of research and a plethora of solutions in the literature. A variety of embedding techniques are used to represent information for the purpose. The diverse spectral methods used on these embeddings include t-distributed Stochastic Neighbor Embedding (t-SNE) and Principal Component Analysis (PCA). The analysis shows that misinformation is quite closely intertwined with genuine information and the …

Indices Of Research Visibility Of Library And Information Science Professionals In Imo State., Adaora Udo-Anyanwu, Kelechi Ibegbulem Ph.D, Patience Asuzu Ph.D

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

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This study investigated relationship issues in research visibility of Library and Information Science professionals in Imo State. It examined the indices for measuring research visibility of library and information science professionals; and established the relationships between use of research databases, academic networking sites, institutional repository, social media and research visibility of library and information science professionals. The study adopted correlational research design. The population of the study was 228 Library and Information Science professionals in Imo State which was also used as the sample. However, 152 copies of submitted instrument were used for the study. The instrument for data …

Slowly Changing Dimensions And Fast Changing Facts - The Story Of The Traditional Data Warehouse, Vishnu Pendyala

Open Educational Resources

This presentation, "Slowly Changing Dimensions and Fast Changing Facts - The Story of the Traditional Data Warehouse," explores how to generate actionable insights from organizational performance data. It begins by discussing the challenges of generating insights directly from existing databases and introduces the concept of data cubes for efficient aggregate storage. The core of the presentation focuses on dimensional modeling, particularly the Star Schema, as a solution for analytical processing needs that cannot be met by transactional systems. It details the characteristics of fast-changing fact tables (long, lean, numeric) and slowly changing dimension tables (descriptive, wide, containing strings and numbers). …

Knowledge Management Practice And Use Of Information And Communication Technology: A Case Study Of Northwest University, Kano, Karimatu Isa Maisango Dr, Farida Sani Stores Dr

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Knowledge management has become a key factor for the success of all organizations. Information and communication technology (ICT) remains the only technology that facilitates information and knowledge sharing in any organization. Therefore, its use is prominent in any form of knowledge management initiative. The value of knowledge management is more when made available to the right people at the right time. Thus, knowledge sharing is facilitated through information and communication technology including computers, telephones, e-mail, databases, data mining systems, search engines, video conference and many more. The chapter investigates the practice of knowledge capture, sharing, storage and utilization among the …

Pavement Condition Survey Using Drone Technology, Lerose Lane, Dingxin Cheng

Mineta Transportation Institute

Timely repairs of pavement defects are essential in protecting both public road and highway systems. Identification of pavement distresses is necessary for planning pavement repairs. This has previously been performed by engineers surveying the roadways visually in the field. As drone usage has progressed, it has become clear that drones are a valuable tool to enhance visual documentation, improve project communication, and provide various data for processing. The use of drone technology has improved both the speed and accuracy of capturing data. Available software has allowed the data to be processed and analyzed in an office environment. This report summarizes …

Enhancing Older Adults’ Mobility In Active Living And Tiered Living Communities, Yongping Zhang, Carol Kachadoorian, Wen Cheng, Edward Clay

Mineta Transportation Institute

The U.S. population is aging rapidly. As people get older, they increasingly face issues such as increased susceptibility to injuries and the need to be assisted with many day-to-day activities. Older adults have the opportunity to opt-in to live in an older adult community (OAC) based on their needs and capabilities. This study comprehensively reviews existing governing development regulations and design criteria related to the older adults’ communities, conducts surveys among people involved with some of these communities in California, and recommends improvements to community design for active living and tiered living communities. This study proposes a new scoring system …

Curriculum Evaluation Of The Academy Of Global Logistics Program: Connections To Stem Education, Ann Y. Kim, Tyler Reeb, Jaylee Jordan, Youngjin Song

Mineta Transportation Institute

The Academy of Global Logistics (AGL) is a career technical education program developed in collaboration with the Port of Long Beach and the Long Beach Unified School District and with support from the Center for International Trade and Transportation. Students enrolled in the program, implemented at a high school in Long Beach, CA, learn global logistics and supply chain management over the course of their high school career. The program culminates in a capstone project that is evaluated by industry leaders. This research project applies qualitative coding methods to find connections between the AGL curriculum and CA mathematics and science …

Smartlact8: A Bio-Inspired Robotic Breast Pump For Customized And Comfort Milk Expression, Yuying Li, Marlenne Valadez Lozano, David Peña, Ish Kumar Gulati, Lin Jiang

Faculty Research, Scholarly, and Creative Activity

According to the 2018 National Immunization Survey conducted by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 83.9% of the breastfeeding mothers in the United States have used a breast pump at least once. However, the majority of existing products use a vacuum-only mechanism to extract milk. This causes common breast injuries such as nipple soreness, breast-tissue damage, and lactation complications after pumping. The objective of this work was to develop a bio-inspired breast pump prototype, named as SmartLac8, that can mimic infant suckling patterns. The input vacuum pressure pattern and compression forces are inspired from term infants’ natural oral …

Economic Evaluation Of Route Choice Characteristics For Company Truck Drivers And Owner-Operator Truck Drivers In Southern California Freeways, Joseph J. Kim, Jose Alejandro Arroyo Turcios

Mineta Transportation Institute

To contribute to the understanding of freeway capacity and financing options, this study evaluates the demand for truck-only toll lanes on Southern California freeways. The study implemented surveys to both company truck drivers and owner-operator truck drivers to estimate the value they place on time, reliability, and safety measures. The research team met face-to-face with both types of truck drivers near the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach to understand the drivers’ perspectives regarding truck-only toll lanes on Southern California freeways. A data set containing 45 surveys out of 62 survey responses were used for statistical analysis. The results …

Reading On Paper: Exploring Trends Of Using Printed Books Among University Students And Shaping Reading Culture, Md. Nazim Department Of Information Science And Library Management, Md. Ekbal Hossain Department Of Information Science And Library Management, Shakibul Hsasn Department Of Theatre, Faisal Nomani Department Of Information Science And Library Management

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Reading is a basic learning tool for an individual that begins early and continues throughout life. It would appear that the world is digitally at one's fingertips, with everything connected to the internet with the increasing dominance of digital reading over paper reading. On the other hand, it is fair to assume that books will continue to be printed for a very long time despite the rise in e-book readers. The aim of this paper is to demonstrate the actual trends in using printed books among university students. The study collected data from 233 undergraduate students from different Four (04) …

Provision Of Reference Services And Use Of Information Resources By Undergraduate Students In University Libraries In Bayelsa State, Chinyere Joshua Nduka, Humphrey I. Wiche Dr.

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This study investigated the provision of reference services and use of library information resources by undergraduates in universities in Bayelsa state, Nigeria. The study used a correlational survey research methodology, and the instrument for gathering data was a questionnaire. 17451 undergraduate students from the four universities in Bayelsa State made up the study's population, with a sample size of 349 representing 20% of the total population. 349 copies of the questionnaire were distributed and 346 were retrieved and found usable. Data were analyzed with frequency count, simple percentages, mean, and standard deviation while Pearson's product moment correlation coefficient was used …

Overcoming The Hurdles: Exploring Obstacles Faced By Senior High School Teachers In Implementing Ict Integration For Effective Teaching, Rodrigo Jr Sumuob

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The main purpose of this study was to determine the obstacles encountered by senior high school teachers in integrating Information and Communication Technology (ICT) into teaching at Tabon Maximino Estrella National High School (TMENHS). The use of ICT in the classroom is crucial in providing opportunities for students to learn and adapt in the information age. The researcher employed a non-experimental quantitative research design, utilizing descriptive techniques such as frequency and percentage, as well as mean as statistical tools. The researcher employed adapted questionnaires that were modified to suit the current study. Data was generated through total enumeration sampling, involving …

Benefits Of Mentoring Practices For Professional Development Of Librarians In Federal University Libraries In North Central Nigeria, Helen Famaren Tor-Akwer, Dominic Aondohemba Ihongo

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This study examined the benefits of mentoring practices for professional development by librarians in university libraries in North Central Nigeria. The study utilized four research questions and one hypothesis. It adopted the descriptive research design. The entire population of 257 librarians was studied because they were accessible and manageable, made up of both federal, state and private universities. A structured questionnaire titled “Awareness and Adoption of Mentoring Practices for Professional Development of Librarians in University Libraries in North Central Nigeria (AAMPPDL)” and interview schedule were used to collect the required information from the respondents. The responses were coded in a …

Greenland Subglacial Discharge As A Driver Of Hotspots Of Increasing Coastal Chlorophyll Since The Early 2000s, Hilde Oliver, Donald Slater, Dustin Carroll, Michael Wood, Mathieu Morlighem, Mark J. Hopwood

Faculty Research, Scholarly, and Creative Activity

Subglacial discharge emerging from the base of Greenland's marine-terminating glaciers drives upwelling of nutrient-rich bottom waters to the euphotic zone, which can fuel nitrate-limited phytoplankton growth. Here, we use buoyant plume theory to quantify this subglacial discharge-driven nutrient supply on a pan-Greenland scale. The modeled nitrate fluxes were concentrated in a few critical systems, with half of the total modeled nitrate flux anomaly occurring at just 14% of marine-terminating glaciers. Increasing subglacial discharge fluxes results in elevated nitrate fluxes, with the largest flux occurring at Jakobshavn Isbræ in Disko Bay, where subglacial discharge is largest. Subglacial discharge and nitrate flux …

Websites Of Library And Information Network In India: A Webometric Analysis, Ziaur Rahman Dr, Goutam Dinda

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The websites of the Library and Information Networks are one of the main sources of information in academic, management and other research fields. This type of network creates a cooperative bonding between various types of the subject area in the field of research. As we know library consortia and library resource sharing is one activity that promotes Network connectivity and communication between various areas of the subject field. In terms of research, Library and Information Network websites can give the existence and relevance of the achievements of individuals, research groups, institutions and various departments. This study tries to examine the …

Developing Reading Habits Among Secondary Students In Benue State, Helen Famaren Tor-Akwer, Dominic Aondohemba Ihongo

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

In recent times, lack of cultivating the habit of reading has been the concern of all stakeholders. The lack of enthusiasm of secondary school students for reading has contributed to many failures such as poor writing and limited understanding about what they are taught in class. This growing concern provides motivation for this study. Thus, this study seeks to discover and elucidate the various ways whereby secondary school students in Benue state could develop the habits of reading amidst divergent distractions around them especially in the 21^st century society as well as the roles of stakeholders towards enhancing the …

Digital Paradigm In Medical Libraries Of Bangladesh With Special Reference To Icddr,B Library: Key Observations And Future Directions, Dr. Md. Shafiur Rahman, M Al Mamun

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Medical libraries are facing new challenges and opportunities due to dynamic changes in the digital era for offering excellent services to health scientists and professionals. The usage of information and communication technology (ICT) has become increasingly important in various fields, including the healthcare industry. Medical libraries, in particular, have also witnessed a significant transformation in terms of their functions and services due to the adoption of the digital revolution. This article aims to investigate the usage of ICT in the selected medical libraries in Bangladesh, with a special reference to the icddr,b Library. In this connection, a comparative study is …

Artificial Intelligence: Interactive Effect Of Google Classroom And Learning Analytics On Academic Engagement Of Business Education Students In Universities In Nigeria, Friday Ekahe Abanyam (Ph.D), Nathaniel Ifeanyi Edeh (Ph.D), Victor Attah Abanyam (Ph.D), Jossica Isioma Obimgbo (M.Ed), Felicia Ogonna Nwokike (Ph.D), Promise Emeka Ugwunwoti (Ph.D), Victoria Obiageli Nnamani (M.Ed), Fabian Ugbe Udida (M.Ed), Anthonia Ngozi Ibelegbu (Ph.D), Joseph Tunga Yaro (M.Ed), Ozioma Patience Nwokedi (M.Ed), Joseph Bonglo Kingsley (M.A), Benuh Adama Idris (Ph.D)

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The zeal to determine an interactive digital learning environment that supports students’ academic engagement and improve learning outcome necessitated this study. The study adopted quasi-experimental and non-equivalent control-group research design. We used purposive sampling technique to select the sample for the study. Also, the study draws from longitudinal research survey responses of 422 undergraduate marketing students from four universities in South-South Nigeria to test the study hypotheses. The universities include University of Calabar (UNICAL), Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma (AAU), University of Uyo (UNIUYO), and Delta State University Abaraka, (DSUA). While students of UNICAL and AAU formed the treatment groups, …

Marketing Techniques And Skills Required By Librarians For The Promotion Of Library Services And Resources Utilization In Academic Libraries In Nigeria: The 21st Century Perspective, Enite Anita Urhefe-Okotie

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The library profession is in a period of change. Moving from conventional library practices and services to the modern technology and tools based sources and services, created changes in the roles they play. To provide more and more innovative services and to cope with the changing scenario of the library and its services has forced library professionals to equip themselves with better skills for their survival. This paper discussed three requisite skills, for librarian to function in the 21^st century, in marketing of library services and resources for optimal utilization. And these are categorized as Professional, Technical, & Personal …

Awareness And Use Of Big Data Management Systems By Lecturers In Universities In Rivers State, Nigeria, Vincent Opara, Blessing Esuru Ahiauzu, Roseline Omolola Oladipupo

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

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The study investigated the awareness and use of Big Data management systems by lecturers in universities in Rivers State. The population comprised of lecturers in Three (3) public universities in Rivers State namely; University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State University and Ignatius Ajuru University of education. A structured online questionnaire was used to gather the data. 152 online responses were received, but 144 were useful for the analysis. The data was analysed using frequency of the simple percentages and mean scores. The result shows that lecturers are not aware of big data management system tools; however, they understand the …

Book Club As Collaborative Intervention To Reduce Aliteracy Among In-School Adolescents In Nigeria :The Roles Of Library School Educators, Dr Margret Olusola Abimbola 010, Aramide Akinjide Kolawole Dr

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

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Aliteracy, the lack of interest in reading by capable readers among the in-school adolescents in Nigeria, has raised many concerns among the stakeholders. This study examines the role of Library School educators in reducing aliteracy through the cooperative intervention of Book Clubs establishment and sustenance in secondary schools. This paper presents opinion reports through a literature search and review. The study was carried out to describe aliteracy and its prevalence among in-school adolescents, ascertain the need for cooperative intervention to reduce aliteracy among in-school adolescents and examine the role of Library School Educators. Literature search and review were used …

An Evaluation Of The Benefits And Difficulties Facing Ghanaian Smes In Implementing Cloud Computing, Kwabena Osei Kuffour Adjei Dr., Eric Edwin Owusu Dr., Charles Akomea Bonsu Dr., Edwin Kwadwo Tenagyei Mr.

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

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The advantages and challenges of cloud computing services adoption by Small and Medium Size Enterprises (SMEs) in the Kumasi Metropolis are examined in this paper. SMEs in Ghana lack adequate information technology skills for record keeping and information management, marketing and processing. It will be beneficial for SMEs in Ghana to use cloud conjugating for enable productivity, dependability, cost savings, and corporate cooperation. Although, the benefits of cloud computing are enormous, due to a number of obstacles, the widespread implementation of cloud computing among SMEs is slow and discouraging. The impact of the use of cloud computing on the …

Application Of Social Media In Marketing Library Resources And Services At Kyambogo University Library, Uganda, Eric Keziron Oloo, David Luyombya

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This study examined the application of social media (SM) in marketing library resources and services at Kyambogo University Library (KYUL). The study adopted a mixed method utilizing both quantitative and qualitative research approaches. The study revealed that: KYUL uses WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube to market its resources and services. Other channels were Websites, emails, displays of new information resources, flyers, newsletters, user orientations, posters, and exhibitions. SM is considered a vital library marketing platform. However, the respondents raised various impediments to successful SM at KYUL. Based on the findings the study made conclusions and recommendations.