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Enhancing Information Access Through Information Literacy Programs: A Case Of Marist International University College., Edgar Owira, Arnold Mwanzu

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Information literacy has been used successfully the world over as a strategy to improve access to information resources that usually cost a lot of money but, due to lack of awareness and skills of utilization, result in low or no usage at all. Most local institutions of higher learning have implemented programs that are either embedded in their curriculum or spontaneous to maximize usage. It is essential to assess or evaluate these programs' efficiency and effectiveness and use the feedback to plan for improvements. This study sought to assess and investigate the role of information literacy programs in enhancing information …

Research Design In Library And Information Science, Olufemi Olubunmi Ilori, Ayotola Olubunmi Onanuga

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Research design is the bedrock or roadmap of any research work which is anticipated to provide suitable framework on how a study is to be conducted. This design should be carefully prepared prior to the commencement of the research. The type of identified research problem will determine the research design and not vice-versa. Also, the questions to be answered by conducting the research constitute the most important element of any research design. In accordance to literature, the most predominant designs used in Library and information Science (LIS) researches are: Case study, Survey and Experimental designs. This study explained in details …

A Survey Of Adoption And Use Of Koha Library Integrated System In Nigeria, Aderonke Olufemi Otunla, Bosede Olutoyin Akintola, Oyejoke Adetayo Omotayo

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The study aimed to find out the adoption and use of Koha ILS in Nigeria by identifying the types of libraries that have adopted Koha in the six geo-political zones in Nigeria, the reasons for the adoption and the level of satisfaction with Koha ILS. The study adopted a survey research design. All the sixty-nine (69) libraries that had adopted Koha ILS in Nigeria as of September 2021 were enumerated. A structured questionnaire was developed using google form, and the link sent via various WhatsApp platforms of the Nigerian Library Association. Fifty-three (53) represented 76.8% responded, and the responses …

Online Resources Utilization Of Visual And Performing Arts Undergraduates, G. F. Yasanthini, S Santharooban

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Abstract

Even though the performance-based academic materials are useful for visual and performing arts studies, their availability is comparatively low in virtual space which makes difficult to find appropriate online resources to enrich their theoretical and practical knowledge. This study investigated the online resource utilisation and its barriers among visual and performing arts students of Swami Vipulananda Institute of Aesthetic Studies, Eastern University, Sri Lanka. A questionnaire survey was conducted among 246 randomly selected undergraduates and focus group discussion was conducted among sixteen students. The results revealed that the students mainly use social media, google applications, mobile applications and websites …

Information And Communication Technology Infrastructure Resources Utilization In Libraries As Correlate Of Postgraduate Students’ Research Output In Nigerian Federal Universities, Fidelia M. Whong Mrs

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The study determined the relationship between Information and Communication Technology (ICT) infrastructure resources utilization in libraries and post-graduate students' research output in Nigerian federal universities. The study adopted a correlational survey research design in six selected Nigerian federal universities with a population of 40,328 postgraduate students as of the 2018/2019 academic session with a sample size of 2,016 (5%). The questionnaire was the instrument used for data collection through online google forms. Linear regression and process macro analysis were used. The result shows the coefficient of determination (R²) associated with the correlation coefficient of 0.351 was 0.123 for …

Staff Motivation, Discipline And Performance Appraisal As Correlates Of Staff Job Performance In University Libraries In Bayelsa And Rivers States., Biokuromoye Fyneman Ph.D

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This study examined staff motivation, discipline and performance appraisal as correlates of staff job performance in university libraries in Bayelsa and Rivers States. Three research objectives and questions were stated to guide the study. Three hypotheses were also articulated. The study adopted survey correlational research design involving a population of 356 staff in six university libraries. The entire population of 356 library staff in the six university libraries in Bayelsa and Rivers States was adopted as sample for the study. Personnel Management Rating Scale (PMRS) and Library Staff Job Performance Rating Scale (LSJPRS) were used to collect data. Mean, standard …

A Philosophy Of Contract Law For Artificial Intelligence: Shared Intentionality, John Linarelli

Scholarly Works

This is a chapter for the forthcoming book, Contracting and Contract Law in the Age of Artificial Intelligence, edited by Martin Ebers, Cristina Poncibò, and Mimi Zou, to be published by Hart Publishing. The aim of this chapter is to offer a general theory of contract law to account for the inclusion of artificial intelligence in contract practices. Artificial intelligence brings out that what makes contract law a distinctive form of legal obligation is shared intentionality. I refer to this insight as the shared intentionality thesis. Shared intentionality is the psychological capacity of one agent to share and pursue a …

The Supreme Court’S Hands-Off Approach To Religious Questions In The Era Of Covid-19 And Beyond, Samuel J. Levine

Scholarly Works

No abstract provided.

Systemic Risk Of Contract, Tal Kastner

Scholarly Works

Complexity and uncertainty define our world, now more than ever. Scholars and practitioners have celebrated modular contract design as an especially effective tool to manage these challenges. Modularity divides complex structures into relatively discrete, independent components with simple connections. The benefits of this fundamental drafting approach are intuitive. Lawyers divide contracts into sections and provisions to make them easier to understand and reduce uncertainty. Dealmakers constructing complex transactions use portable agreements as building blocks to reduce drafting costs and enable innovation. Little attention, however, has been paid to the risks introduced by modularity in contracts. This Article demonstrates how this …

Which Transportation Technologies Do We Want?, Michael Lewyn

Scholarly Works

A review of Todd Litman's book, New Mobilities- Smart Planning for Emerging Transportation Technologies

Global Climate Governance In 3d: Mainstreaming Geoengineering Within A Unified Framework, Gabriel Weil

Scholarly Works

The failure of conventional climate change mitigation to reduce climate-related risks to tolerable levels has spurred interest in more unconventional—and riskier—climate interventions. What currently sounds like science fiction could become a reality in the not-so-distant future: planes blasting particles into the sky to block the sun, vast deserts covered with mirrors, algae sucking carbon into the depths of the ocean. Scholars tend to lump all these unconventional climate measures together in a fuzzy category called “geoengineering,” and set them apart from conventional climate change mitigation. But the characteristics of climate interferences vary across three distinct dimensions, which the mitigation-geoengineering dichotomy …

Intentional Discrimination And Haredi Jews, Michael Lewyn

Scholarly Works

No abstract provided.

Why Arkansas Act 710 Was Upheld, And Will Be Again, Mark Goldfeder

Scholarly Works

The recent Eighth Circuit ruling in Arkansas Times, LP v. Waldrip, a lawsuit revolving around an Arkansas state anti-discrimination bill, has been widely misreported and generally misunderstood. While the decision was actually very narrow, case-specific, and ripe for review, the misleading information presented to the public has led to speculation and fear that similar anti-discrimination legislation in dozens of other states might somehow be constitutionally deficient. This essay will clarify what actually happened in the Arkansas case, and explain why legislators and advocates around the country do not have to worry about this very limited opinion affecting the legality of …

Fertility Care: Essential Or Non-Essential? Lessons From The Covid-19 Pandemic, Rebecca S. Feinberg

Scholarly Works

At the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, in an effort to allocate medical resources towards the anticipated influx of patients infected with the novel virus, many non-essential healthcare services were temporarily paused. The American Society of Reproductive Medicine led the move to halt infertility care in all but the most extreme cases. This cessation of infertility care, compounded by the unknown duration of this recommendation, added to the already high level of stress and anxiety that fertility patients experience and in cases of advanced maternal age or diminished ovarian reserve potentially resulted in suboptimal clinical outcomes. There was vocal disagreement …

Investigation Of The Users’ Access To Health Information For Sustainable Development During The Covid 19 Era In Professor Kenneth Dike E-Central Library, Awka, Anambra State, Eliezer C. Agim, Maureen Azolo

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The research investigated users’ access to health information for sustainable development during the Covid 19 era in Professor Kenneth Dike E-central Library, Awka, Anambra state. A descriptive survey research design was used for the study. The sample population comprised of 100 users of Professor Kenneth Dike E-central Library through the use of accidental sampling technique. A structured questionnaire was used for collection of data. The instrument was subjected to face validation and pilot test using Cronbach Alpha which gave a reliability coefficient value of 0.97. Data collected from the study were analyzed using mean scores. The study found that health …

Rejuvenating Academic Libraries For Effective Service Delivery In The Post Covid-19 Era, Emuejevoke Paul Ogo Mr, Angela Chiwendu Nweke Mrs, Ademola Ferdinand Omosekejimi Mr

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This study focused on rejuvenating academic libraries for effective service delivery in the post COVID 19 era. The offering of online services in academic libraries has received attention as a result of the COVID-19 epidemic, with higher educational institutions all across the world adopting this development as the "new normal." The pandemic has posed several difficulties for most universities and its academic libraries, particularly for those with weaker online presence. It however sparked transformation and a re-evaluation of priorities; providing a new purpose for academic libraries that provide information services 24 hours a day. This mission focuses on access and …

Fourth Industrial Revolution (4ir) Technologies As Catalyst For Partnership And Collaboration Among Libraries In Nigeria: A Review, Amugen Sarah Akpobasah Mrs, Gloria Ngozi Mordi Mrs (Cln), Ochigbihi Prince Owoicho Mr, Ademola Ferdinand Omosekejimi Mr (Cln)

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This study is a review of fourth industrial revolution (4IR) technologies as catalyst for partnership and collaboration among libraries in Nigeria. The study reviewed relevant literature on issues bothering on concept of partnership and collaboration, concept of fourth industrial revolution (4IR), technologies associated with 4IR, 4IR technologies that can be used for partnership and collaboration in libraries, cloud computing applications that are useful for partnership and collaboration in libraries, importance of 4IR technologies to partnership and collaboration in libraries and challenges of using cloud computing technologies for partnership and collaboration in libraries. The study reviewed relevant literature on the topic …

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 …

Documentation Of Nigerian Indigenous Knowledge System: The Role Of The Library, Christopher Agbeniaru Omigie Dr., Theresa Osasu Makinde Mrs., Ademola Victor Adeniran Mr.

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This paper is on documentation of Nigerian indigenous knowledge system (IKS) as a national heritage through the role of the library as catalyst. The paper used literature analysis, recognizance survey and observations to explicitly describe the concept of IKS and its various sustainable ethos; it illustrates the components of the Nigerian IKS including the encompassed spiritual and physical sustainable elements that helps to promote its long time survival. Also treated in the paper are the relevance of IKS to the Nigerian national development; the challenges of IKS development in the country and the role of the library for sustainable collection …

Evaluating The Use Of Electronic Resources At Selected Iims In India, Sanjeev Kumar Jha Mr., Praveen Babel Dr.

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Efficient use of resources is critical for development. Electronic resources and Web-based library services (WBLS) in the era of modernization and technological advancement marks a prominent role. Given such importance to these electronic resources and web-based library services, to understand their efficient use and user’s patterns as well as the purpose of utilization, this paper tries to assess the usability, and perception regarding web-based library services and electronic resources. For this purpose, the paper utilizes the primary field data from 300 students of selected IIMs in India. In the course of imparting quality management education by selected institutions, the libraries …

Analysis Of Digital Information Management Strategies By The Faculties Of Higher Education Institutions, Ashoka R., Pavan N.S., Priya R.

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The present study investigated ‘Digital Information Management practices pertaining to personal and professional digital information by the faculties of ‘Higher Education Institutions’. The study is envisioned to discover the use of Digital Information Management (DIM) and all its multiplicity, degree of usage, form and formats, advantages, and problems encountered while practicing digital preservation and access. This qualitative study used the survey method and questionnaire technique for data accumulation. The study reveals that almost 50% of the faculty members manage their digital content and perceive that they acquired their skills towards DIM from themselves and their colleagues and friends. As the …

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 …

The Creation Of Primary Sources Digital Collections In An Academic Library, Keren Barner

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This article discusses the creation of primary sources digital collections in an academic library, including implementation, work processes, digitization and providing accessibility of visual materials. These reflect the practical application of the approach developed in The Younes and Soraya Nazarian Library at the University of Haifa regarding the library's position in the field of digital collections. The article denotes the work process model created for these collections, from their reception, through classification, cataloging, scanning and digitization, and to the digital publishing which provides access. Special emphasis is given to practical ways to manage the challenges that arise from handing unique …

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 …

Seeking Clarity In Murky Waters: Nuances Of Equity And Social Justice From A Teacher Perspective, Elaine J. Chan

Department of Teaching, Learning, and Teacher Education: Faculty Publications

In this study, I examined interactions between an English teacher and her students to illustrate ways in which issues of equity and social justice may play out in nuanced ways in the implementation of school curriculum in a diverse, Midwestern high school. These stories of classroom teacher and student experiences reveal complexities of how equity and social justice might unfold for students, and be understood by a teacher as she works with her students, to build a body of “teacher knowledge” (Clandinin and Connelly, 1996) that grows as the teacher gains experience. Examining complexities of “teacher knowledge” as a classroom …

Considering The Needs, Challenges, And Assets Of School Systems In Rural Meatpacking Communities During Covid-19: The Roles Of Schools As Vehicles Of Community, Edmund T. Hamann, Amanda R. Morales, Ricardo Martinez

Department of Teaching, Learning, and Teacher Education: Faculty Publications

For more than 40 years, the relocation of meatpacking from urban to rural communities and the related change of who works in these high-risk, modestly compensated positions has brought Spanish-speaking and African and Asian refugee populations to communities like the seven focal Nebraska communities we consider here. These seven, five rural and two part of multi-county metropolitan areas, all have majority Latinx school enrollments and they all have been particularly hard hit by both the first and third waves of the COVID-19 pandemic. They were each also foci of a special new course we co-taught in December 2020 called: “Pandemics, …

Phase I Clinical Trial Evaluating The Safety And Efficacy Of Adp-A2m10 Spear T Cells In Patients With Mage-A10+ Advanced Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, George R Blumenschein, Siddhartha Devarakonda, Ramaswamy Govindan, Et Al

2020-Current year OA Pubs

BACKGROUND: ADP-A2M10 specific peptide enhanced affinity receptor (SPEAR) T cells (ADP-A2M10) are genetically engineered autologous T cells that express a high-affinity melanoma-associated antigen A10 (MAGE-A10)-specific T-cell receptor (TCR) targeting MAGE-A10

METHODS: Eligible patients were HLA-A*02 positive with advanced NSCLC expressing MAGE-A10. Patients underwent apheresis; T cells were isolated, transduced with a lentiviral vector containing the TCR targeting MAGE-A10, and expanded. Patients underwent lymphodepletion with varying doses/schedules of fludarabine and cyclophosphamide prior to receiving ADP-A2M10. ADP-A2M10 were administered at 0.08-0.12×10

RESULTS: Eleven patients (male, n=6; female, n=5) with NSCLC (adenocarcinoma, n=8; squamous cell carcinoma, n=3) were treated. Five, three, and three …

Checkpoint Blockade-Induced Cd8+ T Cell Differentiation In Head And Neck Cancer Responders, Liye Zhou, Paul Zolkind, Obi Griffith, Et Al

2020-Current year OA Pubs

BACKGROUND: Immune checkpoint blockade (ICB) response in recurrent/metastatic head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) is limited to 15%-20% of patients and underpinnings of resistance remain undefined.

METHODS: Starting with an anti-PD1 sensitive murine HNSCC cell line, we generated an isogenic anti-PD1 resistant model. Mass cytometry was used to delineate tumor microenvironments of both sensitive parental murine oral carcinoma (MOC1) and resistant MOC1esc1 tumors. To examine heterogeneity and clonal dynamics of tumor infiltrating lymphocytes (TILs), we applied paired single-cell RNA and TCR sequencing in three HNSCC models.

RESULTS: Anti-PD1 resistant MOC1esc1 line displayed a conserved cell intrinsic immune evasion signature. …

Episodic Memories Among Irritable Bowel Syndrome (Ibs) Patients: An Important Aspect Of The Ibs Symptom Experience, Gregory S Sayuk, Carol S North, David E Pollio, Britt M Gott, David H Alpers

2020-Current year OA Pubs

Objective: Some IBS patients possess detailed memories of the events surrounding their bowel symptom onset ("episodic memories"). In this exploratory study we sought to: (1) examine memory relationship with gastrointestinal (GI) symptom severity, extraintestinal symptoms, and mood; (2) qualitatively explore memory valence and content in IBS patients with or without episodic memories.

Methods: Referral IBS patients

Results: 14/29 (48.3%) of IBS subjects endorsed episodic memories of IBS symptom onset, often GI infections/enteritis (35.7%). Recall of the exact year (69%) and month (60%) of symptom onset were common. Episodic memories were associated with greater IBS symptom severity/bother, higher anxiety/depression, and poorer …