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The Challenges Of New Educations For University Students In Covid-19 Outbreak, Alireza Atarodi

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

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Introduction: Virtual or online education is one of the common methods in different countries of the world, something that can be more used in different and special situations or conditions such as, we are today confronting with, Covid-19 pandemic. It is faced today with different challenges mostly in education for higher education students. We surveyed the challenges of new educations for university students in covid-19 outbreak.

Methods: To conduct the survey research we studied the related text with the subject in the web and asked some students views and thoughts on new education, e-learning, online or virtual …

Item Relationships Using Dublin Core, Bibo, Foaf, And Frbr For Managing Resources Of Cultural Heritage : Designing A Prototype Integrated Framework, Sukumar Mandal

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Modern information technology has been changed in digital preservation. Metadata is an important component in cultural heritage. This paper has discussed the item relationships of different collections with the help of Dublin Core, BIBO (Bibliographic Ontology), FOAF (Friend of a Friend), and FRBR (Functional Requirement for Bibliographic Records) for management of digital cultural heritage resources. Create a common interface for integration of these four metadata vocabulary standards with Omeka as fulfilling the item relationships from different collections. It also explores some scripts and semantic web scale services using digital object identifiers, uniform resource identifier, and uniform resource locations. However, users …

Identify The Impact Of Different Parameters On National Institutional Ranking Framework (Nirf) Score In The Top 50 Ranking Management Institutes In India, Abhishek Kumar Dr., Santosh Kumar Dr., Ashish Kumar Chauhan Mr.

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The present study identifies the relationship and impact between the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) Score in the top 50 management institutes and their different parameters like the number of student placement; research publication score and the amount used in the library development. Correlation and Simple Regression Analysis techniques are used for the data of analysis. In the year 2018-19, we found that significant positive impact of research publication score and the amount used in the library development on the NIRF Score in the top 50 management institutes. We also found a positive relationship between the NIRF Score and the …

Information Security In Business: A Bibliometric Analysis Of The 100 Top Cited Articles, Shafiq Ur Rehman Dr., Maqsood Mahmud, Atta- Ur- Rahman Dr., Ikram Ul Haq, Muhammad Safdar Dr.

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This study aims a bibliometric analysis of the 100 top-cited articles extracted from the Web of Science database on the topic of information security in the business context. A retrospective method was applied to the dataset extracted from the Web of Science Database. A total of 500 most cited items were downloaded and the authors selected the articles related to information security and business for further analysis. It was found that the top-cited papers were published between the years 1990 and 2018 and had received 3,375 citations. While most of the articles followed the three-author pattern, the single author pattern …

Awareness And Usage Of Ict Tools Among Postgraduate Students’ In The University Of Ghana And The University Of Cape Coast, Samuel Ankamah

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This paper aims to identify the awareness and utilisation of ICT applications to facilitate research of postgraduate students. With the survey design, 346 respondents were selected out of 4907 postgraduate students from the University of Ghana and the University of Cape Coast using the stratified and convenience sampling techniques to participate in this study. Using the TAM3 theory, the study identified that most students were aware that ICT use in research can facilitate their scientific inquiries. Most students were aware of ICT tools. The results further indicated that ICT tools were well publicised. Again, most of the respondents indicated that …

The Interdisciplinary, Multidisciplinary And Transdisciplinary Natures Of Library And Information Science: An Analysis, Sodeeq Abdulakeem Sulyman,, Samson Adebowale Adeyefa, Basirat Omolara Amzat

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The term Library and Information Science (LIS) was borne out of the need to merge two closely related fields – Library Science (LS) and Information Science (IS) – that deal with the management and handling of information. This paper discusses the context of LIS by using the Crossing Path five (5) metrics of identifying interdisciplinary, multidisciplinary and transdisciplinary disciplines. It further argues that LIS is an interdisciplinary, multidisciplinary and transdisciplinary branch of knowledge because its theories and practices required learning from other areas, shares areas of common interest with other fields, have a range of disciplines working together, converges approaches …

The Effects Of Covid-19 On The Spaniards’ Reading Habit, Marta Magadan-Diaz, Jesús I. Rivas-García

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The general objective of this work is to analyze the reading habit of Spaniards during and after COVID-19 confinement in the same period of the following year. The specific goals are: first, study the purpose of reading; second, know the type of book form read; third, assess the time spent reading during and after confinement and fourth, identify the motivating factors of reading during the COVID-19 isolation. This research used the online survey method through the Microsoft Forms tool and applied a simple random sampling to 1,251 Spanish citizens of legal age and residents in the country with social networks …

Effect Of Knowledge Sharing On Nurse’S Job Satisfaction: The Mediating Effect Of Innovation Behavior, Ghulam Murtaza Rafique Dr., Khalid Mahmood Dr.

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Knowledge sharing (KS) plays a vital role in increasing the innovation behavior (IB) of employees which ultimately causes their job satisfaction (JS). The extant literature indicated a lack of studies that determined the effect of KS at work place on JS where the mediating role of IB was also analyzed. As, no study was conducted before on this topic considering professional nurses as a unit of analysis, therefore, this study extends the scant literature by examining the effect of KS on nurses’ JS with the mediating effect of IB. The data were collected from 208 currently working professional nurses at …

Online Information Retrieval Strategies Adopted By Internet Users In Avoiding Perceived Occupation Maladjustment, Moses Onyemaechi Ede Miss, Elizabeth Nwanneka Nnaji Miss, Gloria Chidimma Obayi Miss, Chinedu Ifedi Okeke Prof., Amanda U. Ugwoezuonu Dr.

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The study investigated the online information retrieval strategies adopted by internet users in avoiding perceived occupation maladjustment in Enugu State Nigeria. Descriptive survey research design was adopted for the study. Sample size for the study was 344 respondents using Yaro Yameni formula. Online Information Retrieval Strategies Occupation Maladjustment Questionnaire (OIRSOMQ) was the major instrument for data. Trial tested method was used to determine the reliability of the instrument and the index obtained was 0.79 using Cronbach Alpha method. Data collected were analyzed using mean statistics and standard deviation. Based on the analysis, the following major findings were made: that secondary …

Core Competencies Required By University Librarians For The Adoption Of Information Technology Tools: An Empirical Study, Khurram Shahzad

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Purpose: This study explores core competencies that are needed by library professionals for the implementation of Information Technology (IT) Tools in the university library of Lahore, Pakistan.

Methodology/Approach: A quantitative approach followed by survey research design was opted to complete the study on the competencies which are needed by library professionals for the implementation of Information Technology (IT) in the university library of Lahore, Pakistan. A total of 120 questionnaires were distributed among university librarians of Lahore. All questionnaires were sent through emails. 91 duly filled questionnaires were received by the researchers from the respondents. The response rate was …

Analyzing Digital Literacy (Dl) Of The Lis Students, University Of North Bengal, India, Manash Esh Mr, Saptarshi Ghosh Dr

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The motivation behind this investigation is to look at the three variables of advanced education, digital literacy (DL), for example, level, learning, and aptitudes (or level, knowledge and skills) of the students of library and information science (LIS), University of North Bengal. The examination used the review to explore the philosophy of the survey as an exploration tool. The questionnaire was planned, designed and conveyed to 60 students in the library and Information science; out of 60 understudies, 49 (81.66%) reacted. The finding suggests that the DL level is astute in terms of gender orientation and habitation and distinguishes different …

Growth And Development Of Central Secretariat Library, Ministry Of Culture, Government Of India: A Study, Meera Yadav, Kimi Mahawariya

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The present study shows the trend of collection, services, facilities, staff, information security system and digitization in the Central Secretariat Library (CSL), New Delhi, a library under the purview of Ministry of Culture, Government of India from 2010 to 2020. Data has been collected with the help of questionnaire followed by consultation of annual reports of Ministry of Culture. Findings of research shows that CSL has witnessed a significant growth and development in various horizons of the field of library with the advancement of time. It has been found that a collection of more than 1 lakh which includes books, …

Usage Of Subscribed & Open Access Information Resources By Lis Research Scholars, Noor Hussain, Khurram Shahzad, Sohail Iqbal Awan

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Objectives of this study were to investigate the usage of subscribed and open access resources, preferences, level of awareness, reasons to utilize subscribed & open access information resources, and problems being faced while using the information resources by Library and Information Science (LIS) research scholars. Quantitative method followed by survey research design was used to conduct this study. Self-administered questionnaire validated by field experts was used to gather the data from the participants. The population of this study was postgraduate LIS research scholars from Punjab, who were enrolled in M. Phil. (2015-2017) and Ph. D. (2015-2018) programs. The survey was …

Evaluation Of Web-Based Contents Of 177 University Libraries In Pakistan, Rabia Mumtaz, Khurram Shahzad, Shamshad Ahmad Dr.

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This study aims to investigate the web-based contents of university library websites in Pakistan. The population of the study comprised of 177 HEC recognized public and private sector university library websites in Pakistan. Case study research methodology based on observation was used to evaluate the web-based contents of HEC recognized public and private sector university library websites. A checklist of 138 contents was developed through literature review and by visiting world leading university library websites. Data collection process was completed in month of April 2016. The findings of this study indicate that only 75(42%) universities have their library websites whereas …

Information And Communication Technology Tool And Children’S Achievement In Basic Science: Implication For Evaluation Of Library And Information Resources, Christian S. Ugwuanyi Phd, Chinedu I.O. Okeke Phd, Charity C. Okeke

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The mode of teaching shifted from the traditional face-to-face to the remote or online mode of teaching in most countries of the world due to the emergence of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Thus, the new normal demands the use of information and communication tool for instructional delivery across the levels of education. On this premise, the study sought the efficacy of information and communication tool (flipped classroom) on the children’s achievement in Basic Science. Adopting simple repeated measures design, 31 primary three children participated in the treatment session. Basic Science Achievement Test (BSAT) that was properly validated and trial-tested was …

Do They Perform What They Perceive? Examining The Il Skills Of Pakistani Scientists, Zulfiqar Ahmad, Dr. Khalid Mahmood

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This study aimed at assessing the difference between perceived and actual IL skills of scientists [research students]. In this descriptive correlational study, two scales were developed using ACRL standards for IL of science and engineering/ technology. A self-reporting scale for the evaluation of perceived IL skills and an MCQs-based tool for testing actual IL skills was administered concurrently among research students (M.Sc. MS/ M.Phil./ Ph.D.) of science disciplines of the University of Engineering and Technology (UET) Lahore and University of the Punjab (PU) Lahore. The findings revealed that the participants had overstated their perceived IL skills as they had showed …

Traditional Knowledge Digital Library: A Magic Bullet In The War Against Biopiracy, Dattatraya Trayambak Kalbande, Priya Suradkar

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Traditional Knowledge is not something new or innovative but the distillation of practices or knowledge in the society. India has experienced various initiatives regarding the protection of traditional knowledge under intellectual property rights, including the Traditional Knowledge Digital Library, which is a major step to curb biopiracy and in many of these cases the country had to fight for revocation of the granted patents which involved huge costs and time. India has taken misappropriations of its traditional knowledge by developed countries through patenting system. This paper discusses various aspects of Traditional Knowledge Digital Library of India including its role in …

A Bibliometric Study On World Digital Libraries – An International Journal (2008-2020), Indrakshi Das

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Currently bibliometric study is an ongoing modern trending topic in the field of library and information science. The professionals are also doing bibliometric study in various fields and developing the status of collection development. This paper examines the bibliometric analysis of World Digital Libraries – An International Journal. This analysis has been conducted with 149 contributions published in the journal selected twelve years for a period between 2008-2020. Collected data was analyzed on various parameters such as authorship pattern, degree of collaboration, distribution of articles (issue wise), year-wise authorship patterns, length of the article, ranking of contributors, year wise contribution …

Availability And Use Of Audio-Visual Materials For Teaching Mathematics At The Senior Secondary School In Ibadan, South-West Local Government, Oyo State, Hajarat Oyiza Abubakar, Jemilat Iyabo Arilesere, Shadrack Adejare Oluranti

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

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Archives In An Academic Library: The Case Of A Private University In The Philippines, Sheryll D. Barut, David A. Cabonero

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Records in the university archives are important sources of information for researchers and other stakeholders because these are created to preserve and conserve the institutional memory and the local cultural heritage. The study used the qualitative method of research to determine the status of the University Archives of Saint Mary’s University (Philippines) in terms of: 1) scope, interpretation, and objectives; 2) functions of the University Archives; 3) structure and staffing pattern; 4) management of archival records; 5) transparency of transactions and access to information; (6) standards, inspection, reporting, and audit; 7) administration of University Archives; 8) miscellaneous provisions; 9) permanent …

Unstoppable Study With Moocs During Covid 19 Pandemic: A Study, Nilanjana Purkayastha Librarian A.K Chanda Law College,Silchar, Ph.D Research Scholar, Manoj Kumar Sinha Prof And Hod Department Of Library And Information Science

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Online Learning technology, which is now a fundamental need of modern civilization, is also becoming an affordable, handy information provider and even a provider of professional courses and educational degrees instead of attending physical classes in the traditional institute of learning. Recently this opportunity is offered through MOOCs (Massive Open Online Course), especially in India. MOOCs are gaining popularity worldwide for their benefits and easy access, provided by the best universities worldwide, individually or collaboratively. Some popular MOOC platforms are namely FutureLearn, edx, Coursera, Udacity, etc., have already set their distinctive mark in the field of higher education and …

User Opinion And Satisfaction About Library Information Resources In Engineering College Libraries, Dhanaraju Veeramallu, Ramakrishna Kona, Gowridevi Rudraksha

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The present paper examined user opinion and satisfaction about library information resources in engineering college libraries. The tool employed for collecting data is a questionnaire. The questionnaire is designed in such a way to collect the data from faculty members of engineering college libraries. Questionnaires were circulated among 890 library users and received 705 responses. The response rate is 79%. It is evident from the study majority 63.54% of respondents are male users. 53.75% majority of respondent users are Assistant Professors. The research found that most respondents visit the library daily, feel that the library had convenient working hours, a …

Contribution Of Electronic Theses And Dissertations (Etds) By The Central Universities Of Northeast India To The Shodhganga Project Of Inflibnet: An Evaluative Study, Ankita Saloi

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The present study attempts to evaluate the contributions made by the central universities of Northeast India to the open access repository of Shodhganga by INFLIBNET. Out of total 10 central universities of Northeast India, 9 Universities have already signed with MoU of Shodhganga repository and all are contributing their theses and dissertations to this project. North Eastern Hill University (NEHU) made the first initiative to signed MoU with Shodhganga and it has the highest numbers of 2,093 contributions in the repository and ranked 1st among all the central universities of Northeast India. Department of Education of North Eastern Hill University …

Bibliometric Dimensions Of Research In Social Sciences: An Empirical Analysis Of Indian Central Universities, Namita Mahapatra, Jyotshna Sahoo

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This paper evaluates the performance of the 14 most productive Central Universities in Social Sciences research. The study is based on the Scopus Indexing database for the period from 2009 to 2018 where the total records retrieved were 7278. Results revealed that journal articles were the most preferred form of publication with 4293 (59%) research papers and the mean annual growth rate of publications was 1.01 while the Mean RGR (Relative Growth Rate) and DT (Doubling Time) were 0.314 and 2.751 respectively. The total number of citations received was 38456 with 5.77 mean citations per paper. Out of the total …

Cornelia De Lange Syndrome Research From 1953 To 2020: A Bibliometric Analysis, Dr. Mirza Muhammad Naseer, Dr. Abu Waris

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The present study was conducted to explore various aspects of Cornelia de Lange Syndrome (CdLS) research publications including annual scientific productivity, top contributing authors and their impact, top contributing countries and organizations, most relevant sources of publication, highly cited documents, and most frequently used words. Bibliometric methods were used to investigate these aspects of CdLS research publications. Results of the study disclosed that the annual scientific productivity of CdLS literature is increasing gradually with the passage of time. A. Selicorni contributed the highest number of publications (45) to CdLS literature while I. D. Krantz had the highest impact in the …

The Effects Of Social Marketing Techniques On Attitudes And Knowledge Of Health Scholars Of Liaquat University Of Medical And Health Sciences Hospital Hyderabad Sindh, Pakistan, Liaquat Ali Rahoo, Zameer Hussain Baladi

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The Purpose of the study is to examine the effect of Social Marketing Techniques on the Knowledge and Attitude of health scholars at the Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences Hospital Hyderabad Sindh, Pakistan. Quantitative study methods to use for analysis. The study population includes all students and faculty members of the Liaquat University Hospital, and the simple random sampling technique was used. Primary data collected through an adapted questionnaire. SPSS 20 software were used to analyze the tests like; validity and reliability, Cronbach's alpha, descriptive and inferential statistics paired t-test and test. Result of validity and reliability was …

An Analysis Of Knowledge Production And Patterns Of Authorship In Fourteen Law Journals From 2005 – 2019., Sardar Ali Shah, Rehana Anjum, Taimoor Ali, Saleh Ali Alqarni, Zameer Hussain Baladi

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Approach: To identify authors' association in each document published in fourteen law journals from 2005 – 2019. Methodology: Data for research downloaded from Scopus-Elsevier databases. International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) as "Default" use in the menu bar of each journal in CSV file format to tabulate in MS Excel year-wise, and degree of collaboration.

Results: There are 7688 documents under eight domains; articles, conference papers, editorial, erratum, letters to the editor, notes, review articles, and short surveys written by 13823 authors in fourteen journals linked with the subject of law from 2005 - 2019. Articles 5798; 75.4% …

Source And Management Of Information Related To Television Study, Jimi Narotama Mahameruaji, Rangga Saptya Mohamad Permana, Hanny Hafiar, Detta Rahmawan

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There is a need for information on the mapping of research results that examine specific topics. This is necessary in order to determine the extent to which the need for knowledge on a particular topic has been met.The advancement of the television industry in Indonesia has led to an increase in the number of researches on television. Taking this into account, the purpose of this study is to analyze the research trends associated with the competencies of the graduates of television studies bachelor programs at the university in Indonesia. The method used in this study is descriptive quantitative. By analyzing …

Effort Expectancy And Use Of Social Media For Marketing By Staff Of Selected Publishing Firms In South-West, Nigeria, Osarobu Emmanuel Igudia Dr, Solomon Tosin Ogunsina Mr

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Social media are powerful tools for reaching out to the whole world and so it is good to make it a marketplace for book publishers. Despite the overwhelming advantages and benefits derivable from the use of social media for marketing, observations showed that the use of social media for marketing by book publishers in Nigeria seemed not as high as expected. The descriptive research design of correlational type was adopted for this study. The total population of the study was 212 and total enumeration technique was used to obtained the sample size of 212. The questionnaire was the main research …

The Role Of Opposition In A Democracy: A Bibliometric Analysis, Abhinav Shrivastava Mr., Richa Dwivedi Ms.

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Globally, democracy is under threat with the prevalence of authoritarian regime all over the world and the role of opposition in a democracy is an under studied subject and has not received adequate importance by researchers all over the world. The present study focuses on the bibliometrics analysis of the role of opposition in democratic system in order to understand the research status of the subject globally using SCOPUS and Web of Science databases.

The analysis shows that research has been undertaken by various organisations and researchers however, the present time demands more attention on the role of opposition so …