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Understanding Covid-19 Related Health Literacy Skills And Competencies Among The Working Lis Professionals In Dr. Zakir Husain Central Library, Jamia Millia Islamia: A Study, Ms. Nisha Mn, Manir Uddin Ansari Mua

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Health literacy has become an integral component of human life, and it plays a significant role in ensuring safety from a variety of deadly diseases. India's health literacy rate is below average when compared to other countries. Since the Covid-19 pandemic, doctors and volunteers from all over the world have been striving to promote health literacy to raise public awareness through various media. Given the foregoing, the main objective of this study is to identify the level of Covid-19 related health literacy among working LIS professionals at Jamia Millia Islamia's Dr.Zakir Husain Central Library. The survey approach is being used …

Perceptions Of Students Regarding Effectiveness Of Online Digital And Traditional Libraries After Covid-19, Irfan Ullah Khan Dr., Mati Ullah Khan Dr., Mudasir Hussain Khan Dr.

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The purpose of this study was to compare online digital and traditional libraries after covid-19 pandemic at undergraduate level. In this descriptive study, survey design was used. The data were collected from the respondents (undergraduate students) through a self-developed questionnaire of 6-Likert scale. As per John Curry's (1984) Sample size rule of Thumb, (n= 250) out of (N= 4547), respondents were selected from university. Stratified and Sample random techniques were used. Validity and reliability of the instrument were insured. The key findings of this study indicated that online digital library was better than a traditional physical library. The respondents highlighted …

Crowdsourcing In Libraries In The Digital Age, Benil Joseph

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Information has been an intrinsic part of humanity throughout the years. Libraries and information centers have always been considered, as the custodians of information. However, with the overwhelming of information in the digital age, libraries find it difficult to deliver the right information at the right time. Despite various efforts by libraries to deliver information on time, at times the necessity of libraries is questioned. Crowdsourcing gains importance at this juncture. Today since catalogs and other allied information are mostly online, users can perform various activities like refining metadata of records, adding the new subject heading that library staff overlooked, …

Information Literacy Skills And Impact Of Covid-19 On Rural Students Of Tamil Nadu, South India, S. Muthukumar, M. Mani

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Information Literacy is an effective tool to analyze the current knowledge and education quality of students who is pursuing school and college education. Most of the studies on information literacy have been conducted in rural and urban areas students. Although rural students are facing several problems for studying school and higher education levels revealed by information literacy assessment is necessary for rural students due to online education and economic impact with COVID-19 issue. Therefore, the proposed study is aimed to concentrate the present knowledge to the information literacy skill, and impact with COVID-19 student’s education level in the rural students …

Availability And Utilization Of Ict Resources Inmanagement Of Students With Speical Needs In Academic Libraries In Enugu State, Calista Chinyere Aniekwe, Uzoamaka Ogwo Ph.D, Chinedu J. Ayolugbe

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This study examined the utilization of ICT resources in the management of students with special needs in Enugu State, Nigeria. Two research questions and one hypothesis guided the study. Theoretical model of disability was adopted for the study. The study adopted a descriptive survey design. The population comprised of 200 students with special needs in selected universities in Enugu State. Simple random sampling technique was adopted in selecting 103 students with special needs in university libraries. The instrument for data collection was a structured questionnaire titled: Utilization of ICT Resources in the Management of Students with Special Needs Questionnaire (UICTRMSSNQ). …

Application Of Information Technologies In Libraries: A Bibliometric Analysis As Indexed By Scopus Between 2011-2021, Clement Lutaaya

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The intention of the study is to understand the literature available on ICT application in libraries between 2011-2021 as indexed by Scopus. The recovered bibliographic facts and literature distributed were gathered from Scopus database (https://scopus.com). All the essential bibliographical facts were recovered by means of advanced exploration method through keywords such as ‘ICT and library’. The principal emphasis was on ICT in the library giving the investigator a chance to develop a more organized and comprehensive understanding of the ideas and new developments in the area. The outcomes of the study will support related investigators in fostering their investigation in …

Ict Skills Of Library Staff In Nigeria Institutions: A Case Study Of Institution Libraries In Ekiti State, Nigeria., Adedara Judah T, Subair Roseyln E, Omonagbe Caroline O

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The purpose of the study is to know the ICT skills of library staff in Nigerian institutions: A case study of all institutions in Ekiti State, Nigeria. The sample for the study consisted of 150 librarians across institutions in Ekiti State, Nigeria who were randomly selected through simple random sampling. The extent to which library staff can prove their knowledge towards information and communication technology (ICT) skills, the ability of library staff towards information and communication technology (ICT), how library staffs are able to identify or recognize relevant information sources and the effectiveness of information and communication technology (ICT) literacy …

Utilizing The Potentials Of Big Data In Library Environments In Nigerian For Recommender Services, Job Onekutu Sani, Nneka Angela Oseji

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The big data revolution has gained global attention and initiated creative innovations in every field and libraries as engines of access to information have also been affected by this new trend. Libraries in this part of the world have not utilized the amazing potential of big data in library services. In this time, when various terms such as algorithms age, petabytes age, data age, etc. are been used to describe the activities initiated by machine learning, industries and organizations can achieve much by incorporating inspiring and innovative tools to improve services and performance. In this vein libraries in Nigeria are …

Digital Literacy Competency Among Users Of Visva- Bharati Central Library: A Study, Jyotsna Ranjan

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The change of internet from Internet Relay Chat to social media has become core part of continuous evolution and interactions of human beings. In this changing universe to be core part, one should be digitally literate and competent to accept and challenge the tasks easily. Web technologies are trending day by day, which aims to enhance social and economic standards and also to attract and contribute in growth and sustainable development.

This paper aims to investigate about the actual aspect of digital literacy competency, frequently used databases ,use of virtual media application, social media use preference, awareness of plagiarism detection …

Understanding The Usage Of Anti-Plagiarism Software: Lessons From Malaysian Communities, Shipra Awasthi, Muhamad Ikhwan Mohd Zain, Shiva Kanaujia Sukula

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Academic institutions across the world are tackling the issues of plagiarism and also adopting measures to reduce it. The study aims to visualize the perception of faculty, research scholars, and students from Malaysian universities on using anti-plagiarism software (APS). This study utilized the questionnaire method and highlighted the questions on the views and challenges experienced by the respondents while using the APS. The findings revealed that retraction results from academic misconduct in the writings. The data collected through the questionnaire disclosed that most of the respondents are associated with a Social Science background, and 95.2% are aware of the APS …

Challenges And Prospects Of Reference Services In Federal University Libraries In South-West, Nigeria, Rotimi Adesina Egunjobi Dr., Samuel O. Ogunniyi Dr., Jesubukade Emmanuel Ajakaye Mr.

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The importance of the reference section in any library cannot be overemphasised because it reflects the functionality of the library. Global trends in technology have opened doors of opportunity for the reference section to serve its users better through the use of online assistive technologies, expert systems, and other artificial intelligence techniques. To this end, this study focused on the challenges and prospects of reference services in Federal Academic Libraries in the Southwest of Nigeria. Using the descriptive survey design, questionnaire was administered through google forms for data collection on Reference section staff from the University of …

Rural Healthcare Workers` Knowledge, Attitude, And Practice Toward Covid-19 Two Years After The Pandemic Onset: Is Health Literacy Training Still Necessary?, Saeideh Valizadeh-Haghi, Shahabedin Rahmatizadeh, Ali Soleimaninejad, Elaheh Ahmadi, Adel Moqaddas

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This study aimed to assess the level of knowledge, attitude, and practice regarding the coronavirus disease among Iranian rural and urban healthcare workers. The study population consisted of all healthcare experts and staff working in 38 rural health centers in Iran. An online questionnaire was distributed in November 2021. The anonymous questionnaire was comprised of a series of questions about demographic information; knowledge about COVID-19, the attitudes and preventive practices toward COVID-19. The majority of the participants (92.6%) had appropriate knowledge about COVID-19 disease. Most of the participants (77.2%) had a good attitude toward COVID-19 and 60.3% showed good practice. …

Refugees' Digital Equity, Inclusion, And Access In Public Libraries: A Narrative Review, Jessie Stoner, Nicklesh Sagran, Danny Cervantes, Steffanie Baseley, Sarah Borgolini

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

No abstract provided.

Information Needs Assessment And The Usefulness Of Library Electronic Resources As Sources Of Critical Information, Patrick Ajibade Phd, Ndakasharwa Muchaonyerwa Phd

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The ability to provide consistent and authoritative information during an emergency is crucial. Hence the role of libraries to curate online resources that is accessible during the pandemic is very important. This paper conducted an information needs assessment of the library’s electronic resources as sources of critical information. The pandemic was a pivotal moment for the libraries to serve as sources of valid reference sources and provide continued information. The paper conducted a qualitative assessment of 23 university students in order to understand their sources of critical information. Google's online survey platform was used to gather written interviews. The finding …

Contributions To The Field Of Library And Information Sciences In Pakistan: A Bio Bibliometric Study Of Dr. Saeed Ullah Jan, Abid Hussain Mr, Nasir Shakoor

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Abstract

Purpose- This paper presents the bio-bibliometric analysis of Dr. Saeed Ullah Jan's contributions to the Library and Information Science (LIS) field in Pakistan. This study includes the following: the year-wise distribution of research produced; authors' collaboration; publications by type; language; geographical preference for research; and coverage of different subject areas.

Methodology/Design- The data for this retrospective study was requested through email from Dr. Saeed Ullah Jan with advance ethical permission and further verified from Scholar Google, the official university website, and departments where required.

Findings- The results of the study indicate that Dr. Saeed Ullah Jan is a prolific …

Use Of Mobile Social Media For Academic Activities By Undergraduate Students At The Federal University Of Lafia, Nigeria, Alice Olije Odu, Madely Du Preez

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

In this article, we report on a phenomenological study that explored the use of mobile social media by 21 undergraduate students registered at the Federal University of Lafia, Nigeria, to support their academic-related information needs and activities. Furthermore, in the study, we attempted to acquire an understanding of why these students seem to prefer using their mobile devices and the ways in which their use of mobile devices affect their academic-related information seeking. Following an explanation of what social media entails, the discussion focused on the ways in which information-behaviour elements such as context, the user’s inner person and information …

An Assessment Of Students’ Records Management System And Preservation As A Determinant For The Effective Retrieval And Dissemination Of Information In Tertiary Institutions In Kogi State, Nigeria., Emmanuel Adeniyi Oloniruha, Khalimat Oyiza Momohjimoh

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The main purpose of this study is to assess students’ records management system and preservation as a determinant for the effective retrieval and dissemination of information in tertiary institutions in the state under study. The objective of the study is to determine how students’ records are organised, preserved, managed, retrieved, and the challenges encountered. The study sample population comprised of 92selected records management personnel from some randomly selected tertiary institutions in Kogi State, Nigeria. Descriptive survey method using simple random sampling techniques is used for the study; observation and questionnaire are the instrument used for data collection. The major …

Use Of Internet Of Things (Iot) Technologies In Indian Institutes Of Management (I.I.M.) Libraries: A Study, Manoj Kumar Pant Mr., Udita Negi, Surabhi Seth Ms

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Libraries as social institutions have always kept pace with the technological advancements in society to stay relevant. In recent years, the Internet of Things (IoT) is one such area that has opened enormous opportunities in almost all areas which have the intrusion of computers and the internet. IoT has not only helped Libraries to add value to traditional services but has also helped in collecting valuable data to supplement decision-making. This study examined the extent of use of the Indian Institute of Management (I.I.M.) Libraries are one of the premium brands of professional education in India. The study observed that …

Bsl2-Compliant Lethal Mouse Model Of Sars-Cov-2 And Variants Of Concern To Evaluate Therapeutics Targeting The Spike Protein, Mohanraj Manangeeswaran, Derek D C Ireland, Seth G Thacker, Ha-Na Lee, Logan Kelley-Baker, Aaron P Lewkowicz, Paul W Rothlauf, Marjorie Cornejo Pontelli, Louis-Marie Bloyet, Michael A Eckhaus, Mirian I Mendoza, Sean Whelan, Daniela Verthelyi

2020-Current year OA Pubs

Since first reported in 2019, severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is rapidly acquiring mutations, particularly in the spike protein, that can modulate pathogenicity, transmission and antibody evasion leading to successive waves of COVID19 infections despite an unprecedented mass vaccination necessitating continuous adaptation of therapeutics. Small animal models can facilitate understanding host-pathogen interactions, target selection for therapeutic drugs, and vaccine development, but availability and cost of studies in BSL3 facilities hinder progress. To generate a BSL2-compatible

Cdc20 Regulates Sensitivity To Chemotherapy And Radiation In Glioblastoma Stem Cells, Diane D. Mao, Ryan T. Cleary, Amit Gujar, Tatenda Mahlokozera, Albert H. Kim

2020-Current year OA Pubs

Glioblastoma stem cells (GSCs) are an important subpopulation in glioblastoma, implicated in tumor growth, tumor recurrence, and radiation resistance. Understanding the cellular mechanisms for chemo- and radiation resistance could lead to the development of new therapeutic strategies. Here, we demonstrate that CDC20 promotes resistance to chemotherapy and radiation therapy. CDC20 knockdown does not increase TMZ- and radiation-induced DNA damage, or alter DNA damage repair, but rather promotes cell death through accumulation of the pro-apoptotic protein, Bim. Our results identify a CDC20 signaling pathway that regulates chemo- and radiosensitivity in GSCs, with the potential for CDC20-targeted therapeutic strategies in the treatment …

Afrofuturism And The Law, I. Bennett Capers

Faculty Scholarship

Long before the film Black Panther captured the public’s imagination, the cultural critic Mark Dery coined the term “Afrofuturism” to describe “speculative fiction that treats African-American themes and addresses African-American concerns in the context of twentieth-century technoculture.” Since then, the term has been applied to speculative creatives as diverse as the pop artist Janelle Monae, the science fiction writer Octavia Butler, and the visual artist Nick Cave. But only recently have thinkers turned to how Afrofuturism might guide, and shape, law. This special issue, “Afrofuturism and the Law,” features articles that explore the many ways Afrofuturism can inform a range …

Selectively Disciplining Advocates, Bruce A. Green

Faculty Scholarship

After lawsuits challenging the results of the 2020 presidential election failed spectacularly, some wondered whether the plaintiffs’ lawyers would be disciplined for filing frivolous complaints. Time will tell. But, if these lawyers are not disciplined, one should not be surprised. This Article presents an empirical study of the New York disciplinary process, which confirms that advocates who violate disciplinary rules by overzealously pursuing their clients’ interests, such as by making frivolous claims, are rarely punished in the disciplinary process. That is because disciplinary prosecutors, operating in secret, have discretion as to whether to bring formal charges against lawyers who violate …

The Law, Economics, And Governance Of Generation Covid-19 Long-Haul, Julia Puaschunder, Martin Gelter

Faculty Scholarship

The SARS-CoV-2 novel coronavirus is an external shock to all societies with lasting impacts that have changed individual, political, and corporate decisions profoundly. Increasing evidence reveals that an estimated 10-50% of those previously infected with COVID-19 face a longer-term or long-term health impact and/or chronic debilitation that in many cases comes and goes in waves. This phenomenon has already been referred to as a pandemic within the pandemic. The broad-based and long-term impact of COVID Long Haulers have also holds the potential to change our world and modern society, lasting through the following three outlined speculative trends: (1) The coronavirus …

Lawyers And The Lies They Tell, Bruce A. Green, Rebecca Roiphe

Faculty Scholarship

The law holds lawyers to a more demanding standard of conduct than others when it comes to aspects of their fiduciary relationships with courts and clients. For instance, states can sanction lawyers for some speech inside a courtroom that would be protected if uttered by a non-lawyer. This Article explores whether lawyers’ free speech rights should also be different from those of other speakers when lawyers, acting on their own behalf, participate in political discourse. Applying the current First Amendment framework, the authors question the bar’s assumption that, simply because lawyers are subject to rules of professional conduct, courts can …

In The Zone: Work At The Intersection Of Trade And Migration, Jennifer Gordon

Faculty Scholarship

Trade and immigration are generally described as separate dimensions of globalization. This Article challenges that story by focusing on settings where states and private actors are bringing the two together to achieve disparate economic and policy goals. In one set of cases analyzed here, governments in the Global South are seeking to increase trade through the use of migrant labor, attracting transnational firms to export manufacturing zones by importing lower-cost workers from other countries. In the other, policymakers in the Global North are seeking to decrease immigration through the use of trade by investing in export processing zones in migrant …

Nonprofit Board Composition, Atinuke O. Adediran

Faculty Scholarship

This Article addresses a critical gap in the literature and current debates about the composition of nonprofit boards. The law of fiduciary duties and nonprofit governance best practices do not provide sufficient guidance on how to compose boards to empower the communities they serve. And even as the corporate sector is seizing on current important moments to debate the inclusion of employees and racial and ethnic minorities on corporate boards, nonprofit boards are largely left out of these debates. The Article introduces the concept of board capital, which originated from the for-profit management literature, but has gained a stronghold in …

Peter Shane: Looking Back And Looking Forward, James J. Brudney

Faculty Scholarship

No abstract provided.

The Challenge Of Radical Reform In Pluralist Democracies, Aditi Bagchi

Faculty Scholarship

Martijn Hesselink proposes a new European charter of private law that would correct the deficiencies in private law identified by Katharina Pistor. While Hesselink aims to achieve radical reform by way of radical democracy, this article argues that radical democracy is unlikely to realise a radically progressive vision of private law. Citizens of wealthy, post-industrial democracies lack certainty about both the material consequences of reform and the demands of justice. Because their caution renders them averse to far-reaching, bundled reform packages, public discourse in post-industrial societies as we find them is more likely to produce incremental than radical substantive reform.

Bringing Up The Bodies, I. Bennett Capers

Faculty Scholarship

No abstract provided.

Legitimizing Lies, Courtney M. Cox

Faculty Scholarship

Lies are everywhere today. This scourge of misinformation raises difficult questions about how the law can and should respond to falsehoods. Legal discourse has traditionally focused on the law’s choice between penalizing and tolerating lying. But this traditional framing vastly oversimplifies the law’s actual and potential responses. Using trade secrets as a case study, this Article shows that the law sometimes accepts lies as a legitimate option for fulfilling legal requirements and may even require lies in increasingly common circumstances.

Commonly supposed legal and moral commitments against lying do not undermine this reality. To the contrary, the Article reveals that …