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Status Of Information Communication Technology (Ict) In Some Selected University Libraries And Special Libraries Of Assam: A Comparative Study, Md. Mukutor Rahman, Tahera Akhtar Choudhury, Dr. Pronab Kr. Barooah

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The aim of this paper is to show the status of information communication technology (ICT) application in some selected University libraries and Special Libraries of Assam. The paper focuses on the application of ICT and the ICT based services to the libraries. This paper discusses about different ICT tools and their use in the library operations, how the library services are developed with the use ICT have discoursed in the study. The present study discusses various library operations using ICT. The purpose of this study is to express the usefulness of the different ICT tools and techniques for making the …

Impact Of E-Resources Among The Research Scholars Of The Faculty Of Social Science And The Department Of Education Of The University Of Jammu, Jammu: A Case Study, Ravi Shukla

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This paper throws light on the utilization of e-resources by the research scholars of social sciences and Education departments. A survey method was applied to collect the data and a structured 130 questionnaires were distributed to the research scholars in the particular departments, out of a total, 87 filled questionnaire were received back with giving an overall response rate of 66.92% which were later studied and analysed each and every questionnaire to fulfill the objectives. The paper examined and analysed various use of e-resources among research scholars such as purpose, frequency, types, troubles, benefits and formats which research scholars prefer …

The Management Of The Internet Connectivity In The South African Public Libraries, Lesiba Steve Ledwaba

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Free public internet access remains an anchor and a critical component of the role public libraries play especially in South Africa. This paper reports on a study that was undertaken to determine how internet access in South African public libraries is managed. The paper was guided by research questions on; the awareness of regulatory policies governing internet access in public libraries; the budget allocation to public libraries to fulfil their mandate; the level of ICT support in public libraries and the accessibility of internet in public libraries. The paper employed a survey design in which an interview was used to …

Investigating The Information Seeking Anxiety And Its Relationship With The Thinking Styles: A Case Study, Sajedeh Akbarzadeh, Maryam Kazerani(Corresponding Author), Maryam Shekofteh, Parisa Naseri

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Objective: The purpose of the present research was to investigate the information seeking anxiety of postgraduate students its relationship with the thinking styles.

Methodology: This applied research was conducted through survey-descriptive method. The research population included 315 postgraduate students at The School of Allied Medial Sciences of Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences. The research samples consisted of 173 postgraduate students studying during 2015-2016 academic years. The research instrument was a questionnaire of information seeking anxiety and the thinking styles.

Findings: The results showed that the extent of information seeking anxiety among most of the students was at the average …

Progress And Pitfalls: Attaining Best Practices In Nigerian School Libraries Through Policy Formulation And Implementation, 1977-2015, Prof. Virginia W. Dike, Margaret N. Ngwuchukwu, Phd., Wisdom O. Anyim, Phd.

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This paper traces school library policy formulation and implementation as factors for attaining best practices in Nigerian school libraries from the inception of the National Policy on Education (NPE) in 1977 to the present. Nigeria’s post-independence educational policy advocates an active, learner-centered and resource-based constructivist approach that demands a central role for school libraries as learning and resource centers. The Policy also makes favorable mention of provision for school libraries. However, putting policy into practice has proved difficult in the almost 40 years that have followed. Since 1977 implementation has been attempted through a number of initiatives aimed at developing …

Web Analytics For The Domain Of Anna Centenary Library, Tamil Nadu. A Study Of Using Ubersuggest Tool, Stephen G

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Web analytics is the procedure of examining the behavior of site visitors to a Web site. Web analytics is a regularly occurring term which means the find out about of the have an impact on of a website on its users. Ecommerce companies and other website publishers often use Web analytics software to measure such concrete details as how many people visited their site, how many of those visitors were unique visitors, how many of these site visitors have been unique visitors, how they came to the website online (i.e., if they accompanied a link to get to the website …

Experience Communication Of Minangkabau Ethnic Boar Hunters In Pekanbaru, Riau, Indonesia., Tantri Puspita Yazid, Asep Suryana, Dadang Sugiana, Neni Yulianita

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Boar hunter for Minangkabau ethnic in Indonesia is a tradition. The goal of boar hunting is to repel boar pests that damage residents’ plantation. However, as time goes by, boar-hunting activities at this time become a media to channel hobbies and are considered as a tradition to increase the existence of men in Minangkabau. Each hunter usually carries two until three hounds. Boar hunters are people who risk exposure to rabies. This research is based on social action theory and phenomenological theory. The tradition of boar hunting by Minangkabau ethnic in PORBI Tuah Saiyo in Pekanbaru contains values of local …

Information Anorexia And Application Of Information Technology: A Correlation Analysis, Ali Sadatmoosavi, Oranus Tajedini, Hamideh Kalantari, Ali Akbar Khasseh

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Information anorexia can be defined as lack of or reduced absorption of information, especially information which necessary for everyday life and work. This research tries to investigate the correlation between application of information technology and information anorexia in a higher education setting. This survey was conducted among higher education students in “Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman” (Iran). Data collected from 343 higher education students through cluster sampling. Findings revealed that there was a direct relationship between expected performance and the expected effort in information technology and information anorexia; and a direct relationship between information technology and information anorexia. Also, there …

An Empirical Study Of Librarians And Libraries As Drivers Of Access To Knowledge In Ebonyi State, Nigeria, Emmanuel Chidiadi Onwubiko

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The library from inception plays a very crucial role in the extension and modification of knowledge. The growing need for knowledge management has influenced every component and operation of a library. This is built on the fact that it is only by transmission of knowledge by each succeeding generation can civilization maintain itself and make advance upon the knowledge of the past. The individual and social meaning of education can only take place on the backdrop of beliefs and values of a particular social setting. In both, the library has a crucial role to play. The library we know is …

Information: A Strategic Resource For Effective Decision Making And Successful Management Of The Open And Distance Learning (Odl) System By National Open University Of Nigeria (Noun), Collins Odili

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This paper was directed towards recognizing information as the most strategic organizational Resource for effective decision-making and successful management of the ODL system provided By NOUN. It identified information as the key asset for goal-oriented managers to plan correctly and accurately to achieve set goals on time. The elements of adequate information processing were enumerated. However, the paper noted some challenges of introducing a holistic adoption of information elements in the management of the ODL by NOUN. Besides, the huge benefits of wholesale utilization of information as the bedrock capital for effective planning were enlisted. The paper concludes by providing …

Awareness And Usage Of Swayam Courses Among Library And Information Science Students: A Survey, A Subaveerapandiyan Mr, Fakrudhin Ali Ahamed H Mr

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The Government of India initiated SWAYAM (Study Webs of Active-learning for Young Aspiring Minds), where the objective of the programme is to take the best teaching and learning resources to all with no costs. To find out the awareness and usage of SWAYAM courses among Library and Information science students, survey method of research used. To collect data from selective Universities students a structured questionnaire was prepared. The results show that most of the responses received from Annamalai University, majority respondents are aware of SWAYAM course. Respondents are aware of these courses through their teachers. 74.73% of respondents replied that …

Improving Clinical Diagnosis In Public Hospitals In Nigeria: Influence Of Health Information Use In Decision-Making, Yacob Haliso Professor, Olayemi Adefunke Nwogbe

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The aim of the study was to determine health information use in the decision-making process in clinical practice by physicians in public hospitals, South West, Nigeria. To achieve the objectives of the study, two research questions raised and answered in the study were; What are the health information sources used by physicians in public secondary hospitals in Lagos State Nigeria? What is the purpose of health information use among physicians in public secondary hospitals in Lagos State Nigeria? This study is a hospital-based survey conducted across 10 public secondary hospitals in a State in South West, Nigeria. A total of …

A Bibliometric Study Of Global Feminism Research Based On Scopus Database, S.B. Patil

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The present study analyzed 11681 global publications on feminism published from 2000 to 2017. The Scopus citation database was used to extract the required data. After analysis of the data it is found that the highest contribution in feminism research takes the form of journal articles. It is observed that the publications are steadily growing. The top 15 countries accounted for as much as 83 % global publications share. The United States topped the list with highest share (37.45%) of publications. The highest Relative Citation Impact (RCI) is contributed by London School of Economics and Political Science. The highly preferred …

Reading Habits Of Filipino Community Working In Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Ikram Ul Haq, Ana Melanie Pacete, Gabriel Camalig, Sahar Almosa

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Aim: The aim of this study is to assess the reading habit practices of Filipino community working in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA).

Method: A cross-sectional survey was conducted through a self-administrated structured questionnaire from September to November 2019 at Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Fifty questionnaires have been distributed to Filipino nationals having a bachelor's degree and at least two years of stay in KSA.

Results: Out of 50 participants, 36 (72%) Filipinos have responded, comprising the age group of 28 to 59 years with mean 41.25 ± 1.46. Most of the respondents like to use mobile-phone, …

Experiences Of Selected Students In The Scientific Olympiad For Medical Students – A Qualitative Study, Hakimeh Hazrati, Leila Vahedi Md, Phd, Naser Ghorbanian Ms, Atefeh Zabihi

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Abstract:

Background: It is of great importance to identify the talented students in the Scientific Olympiad and pay attention to the upgrade of the quality of these competitions.‏

Aims: The purpose of this study was to explain the experiences of students about the Medical Students' Scientific Olympiad.

Methods: This research was a phenomenological qualitative study. Data were collected by open questionnaire (27 students) and semi-structured interview (13 students) who was selected in the Medical Students' Scientific Olympiad. The analyzing of information was performed using the clayze method.

Results: Students' experiences were divided into two main themes, including motivating and restrictive …

Information Communication Technology As A Factor Influencing Adolescent Students’ Behaviour In Three Secondary Schools In Ilorin Metropolis., Stella Amarachukwu Onwukanjo, Mofopefolu Toni Adeola

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This study examined the influence of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) on the behaviour of Adolescent students. It is limited to the adolescent students of three secondary schools namely: Emmanuel Baptist College, Chapel Secondary School and Union Baptist Grammar School. The study was guided by five objectives which are: to examine Information and Communication Technology as a factor influencing Adolescent Students’ Behaviour in three secondary schools in the Ilorin metropolis, to identify some Adolescent Students’ Behaviours exhibited in the schools, to determine the influence of ICT on adolescent Males and adolescent females in the Ilorin Metropolis, to identify the positive …

The Role Of Internet On Undergraduate Student’S Academic Performance In Federal University Of Technology, Minna Library, Stella Amarachukwu Onwukanjo Ph.D, Cln, Halima Onize

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This study provides some perspective on the role of Internet on undergraduate Student’s Academic Performance in Federal University of Technology, Minna library The variables discussed include, internet and academic performance. the objective of this study includes; To find out how the undergraduate student performance academically with the use internet, to identify the information resources that would help them on better academic performance, to find out the availability of wireless network for students to access the internet. The research questions used includes; How do undergraduate students perform academically with the use of internet, what are the information resources to aid academic …

Utilization Of E-Resources By Students In Nigerian University Libraries, Janet Ubogu

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A Scientometric Study On The Indian Journal Of Community Medicine, Regina Chandra W, Jayabal R Dr

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This paper exhibits the Scientometric analysis of the Indian journal of community medicine between the period 2008 and 2018. This study fundamentally covers the creation design, number of articles, references and the quantity of pages. The present investigation has been taken to know the nature and substance of articles in the Indian journal of community medicine the journal has published 411 articles during the examination time frame. This shows the commonness of group look into. The most noteworthy number of pages is recorded as 343 pages. The normal number of pages per article is five.

Financial Literacy Improvement Program For Indonesian Ex-Migrant Workers And Families, Moh Faidol Juddi, Susie Perbawasari, Feliza Zubair

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The purpose of this study aimed to find out how the program to increase financial literacy in Indonesian ex- migrant workers and families by the government through a qualitative case study approach. The consumptive behaviour of migrant workers and families had them fall into poverty again when the overseas employment contract period was over. The financial literacy improvement program through outreach program financial education activities aimed to increase the knowledge, confidence, and skills of the ex-migrant worker and families through constructive learning so that they were able to manage remittance into investments and savings. The government should pay more attention …

Global Trends And Emerging Technologies In Libraries And Information Science, Ayo-Olafare Funmilayo Racheal

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The trending technological advancement has brought a lot of changes to library and information services as well as societal expectations from librarians/information experts. Librarians are expected to also change with the system in order to render user centric service by adapting to the trending web technologies being used globally to provide library services to people. Any librarian who fail to keep abreast of the trending issues and adopt the latest technologies in rendering services to users will be left behind and redundant in the field of information science. Therefore, it is very important Librarian/information professional to change with the system …

Farmers’ Perspective On Agricultural Information Literacy: A Case Study Of Jind District, India, Deepak Kumar, Jyoti Devi

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The primary purpose of the present study is to explore the level of information literacy among the farmers with regards to agriculture at the Jind district of Haryana state in India. Survey method with accidental sampling is used, and data were collected from a total number of 52 farmers who lived in the two selected villages by using a self-structured questionnaire. The demographic profile shows male dominancy on agriculture, and the majority of the farmers found literate. Their primary source of income is agriculture (86.54%), and 84.62% of them own the land of fewer than four acres. Rice, wheat, sorghum, …

Risk Management In The Indonesian Archival Institution, Dyah Srirahayu, Endang Fitriyah Mannan, Ria Triwastuti

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An archival institution is one of the institutions that functions as an organization that does not have a priceless archive rescue organization. Like other organizations, archival institutions also experience risks that will affect their operational processes or important records they manage. The purpose of risk management is to minimize the failure received by the institution due to existing risks. This study is to understand how the conditions of risk management in archival institutions, the risks they face and the impacts that occur. This study also aims to map risks in archival institutions ranging from mild to severe impacts, so that …

Evaluation Of Virtual Reference And Information Services At University Libraries In Indonesia, Nove E. Variant Anna, Dyah Puspitasari Srirahayu

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The purpose of this paper want to evaluate virtual reference and information services at university libraries in Indonesia. Evaluation of reference services can be seen from two aspects: from the aspect of the library that provides virtual reference services and from aspects of users of virtual reference services. This paper focuses on aspects of libraries that provide virtual reference services. The number of sample in this study is all university libraries in Indonesia, which are 629 universities. We limited our samples only the university libraries considering that the university is the spearhead of research for the development of science that …

Decay Of Urls Citation: A Case Study Of Current Science, Sonia Bansal, Seema Parmar

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The present study is conducted to analyze the accessibility, deterioration and half-life of URLs of web documents cited in Current Science Journal published during 2015 -2016. A total of 1724 URLs cited in the 1564 articles were examined. It was found that 56.67 percent of URLs were accessible at the time of testing and the remaining 43.33 per-cent of URLs were not accessible. Out of all HTTP error messages, HTTP 404 – ‘file not found’ was the irresistible error message encountered and represented 59.03 percent of all HTTP error messages. Average half-life of URLs of missing URLs was estimated to …

Attitude Of Librarians’ Towards Social Media Use For Information Dissemination In Universities In South-South, Nigeria., Victor Okeoghene Idiedo

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Abstract

The study investigated attitude of librarians towards social media use for information dissemination in South-South Universities Nigeria.. The population of the study comprised all the 176 librarians working in all the 12 federal and state university libraries in South-South Nigeria. The entire population was used for the study because of its relatively small size). The result indicated that librarians possess positive attitude towards social media use for information in University libraries in South-South Nigeria.

Literacy Library And The Functional Literacy Skills Of The 21st Century Adult Learners, Sunday Olawale Olaniran

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Literacy and library are like Siamese twins that cannot be separated. Society draw literacy skills from the libraries the same way an individual draws from his memory to meet his immediate information needs. Examined in this paper is the relevance of literacy library to the functional literacy need of the 21^st Century adult learners. Literacy library is conceptualised as a special library provision targeted at adult members of the society who have enrolled or willing to enrol in a learning programme. Key features of Literacy library are outlined, followed by brief description of specific materials relevant to the 21 …

The Use Of Social Media By Undergraduates In South-West Nigeria: A Comparative Study, Osebhajimende Esther Ogedengbe Mrs, Ganiyu Oluwaseyi Quadri Mr

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This study investigated the use of social media by undergraduates in South-West Nigeria using Bowen and Olabisi Onabanjo universities as a case study. A descriptive research design method was employed for this study, while the population consisted of undergraduate students from thirteen faculties at OOU and seven faculties at BU who are offering undergraduate programs with total population of 15, 291. A multi stage sampling method was adopted to select 10% of 3465, giving a sample size of 348. A questionnaire was the major instrument used for data gathering and the data obtained was analyzed through SPSS. The study found …

The Zakat, Infaq, And Alms Farmer Economic Empowerment Model, Udin Saripudin, Fathurrahman Djamil, Ahmad Rodoni

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This study departs from the fact that the partial empowerment model of farmers has failed to improve the welfare of farmers. Therefore we need a comprehensive farmer empowerment model that integrates several partial empowerment models using Islamic economic principles. The intended integral empowerment model includes; empowerment in the area of capital access (financial institutions), the field of crop marketing (market access), and the field of capacity building (assistance and training). The purpose of this study is to design a comprehensive model of farmer economic empowerment, which integrates a model of capital assistance (natural capital), assistance, and marketing of agricultural products …

The Role Of Librarians In Health Information Provision For Depression Reduction, Julie Enamen Ilogho, Amos Alao Professor, Olujide Adekeye Professor, Abiodun Gesinde Professor, Susan Adeusi Dr, Ben Agoha Dr, Jerome Idiegbeyan-Ose Dr, Goodluck Ifijeh, Odaro Osayande, Roland Izuagbe

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The paper examined the role of information provision by librarians for the healthcare of depressed and non-depressed people. The objectives examined include: identifying the factors causing depression, examination of various ways in which librarians support healthcare givers and care of the depressed people with useful information. A literature search was carried out using online databases and general google search (Sciencedirect, Scopus, Jstor and Google Scholar, Jstor and general google search). The paper concludes that provision of relevant, accurate and current information promotes greater awareness and understanding among the depressed and delivery of quality healthcare. The paper recommends that government should …