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Analyzing The Sustainability Of Industry Affected In Covid-19 Pandemic Scenario Using Cosine Similarity Measure Under Svpns And Pnn Model, Priyanka Majumder, Florentin Smarandache

Branch Mathematics and Statistics Faculty and Staff Publications

COVID-19 outbreak is a reminder of the fact that the pandemics have happened in the past and will also occur in the future. The COVID-19 not only has affected the economy; but also it has affected the livelihood, which leads to the changes in businesses. This study aims to identify the most significant indicator (or parameter) that impacts the sustainability of industries. The study should also develop a realtime monitoring system for the sustainability of industries affected by COVID 19. In this work, the Polynomial Neural Network (PNN) and cosine similarity measure under SVPNS (Single-Valued Pentapartitioned Neutrosophic Set) environment have …

On Complex Neutrosophic Lie Algebras, M. Parimala, Florentin Smarandache, M. Al Tahan, C. Ozel

Branch Mathematics and Statistics Faculty and Staff Publications

Complex neutrosophic Lie subalgebras and complex neutrosophic ideals of Lie algebras are defined in this paper. Each component in complex neutrosophic Lie algebra has magnitude and phase terms. Some characteristics of complex neutrosophic Lie subalgebras (ideals) and some of their operations like intersection and Cartesian product are also discussed. Moreover, the relationship between complex neutrosophic Lie subalgebras (ideals) and neutrosophic Lie subalgebras (ideals) is investigated. Finally, the image and the inverse image of complex neutrosophic Lie subalgebra under Lie algebra homomorphisms are defined and the properties of complex neutrosophic Lie subalgebras and complex neutrosophic ideals under homomorphisms of Lie algebras …

Generation Of Creative Game Scene Patterns By The Neutrosophic Genetic Cocoso Method, Aurimas Petrovas, Romualdas Bausys, Edmundas Kazimieras Zavadskas, Florentin Smarandache

Branch Mathematics and Statistics Faculty and Staff Publications

Creative procedural generation requires, by its nature, a nondeterministic result. Each set of outputs has to satisfy the required criteria and, at the same time, has to show unique results to be considered creative. One of the keys to increasing nondeterminism is to use fuzzy neutrosophic sets. A combination of a CoCoSo multi-criteria decision algorithm with a genetic algorithm to generate game scenes was proposed. The algorithm satisfies the required game rules and improves the aesthetics value of the visual game scene. The proposed approach seeks to produce a creative solution which satisfies the replayability principle, when the solution is …

Introduction To Plithogenic Sociogram With Preference Representations By Plithogenic Number, Nivetha Martin, Florentin Smarandache, R. Priya

Branch Mathematics and Statistics Faculty and Staff Publications

The theory of Plithogeny is gaining momentum in recent times as it generalizes the concepts of fuzzy, intuitionistic fuzzy, neutrosophy and other extended representations of fuzzy sets. The relativity of the comprehensive and accommodative nature of plithogenic sets in dealing with attributes shall be applied to handle the decision–making problems in the field of sociology. This paper introduces the concepts of Plithogenic Sociogram (PS) and Plithogenic Number (PN) where the former is the integration of plithogeny to the sociometric technique of sociogram and the latter is the generalization of fuzzy, intuitionistic fuzzy and neutrosophic numbers that shall be used in …

A Hybrid If-Fucom-Gra Approach And Its Application To Determine Optimal Bacterial Concentrations On Mortar At Optimal Curing Day, Srila Dey, Florentin Smarandache, Rama Debbarma, Priyanka Majumder

Branch Mathematics and Statistics Faculty and Staff Publications

In this study, Intuitionistic Fuzzy Consistency Method (IF-FUCOM) and Grey Relation Analysis (GRA) were combined to assess the effects of Bacillus subtilis bacteria on concrete properties, as well as to determine the optimal bacteria concentration and curing day. Three different concentrations of bacteria were added to the mortar mixes, like 103, 105, and 107 cells/ml of water. Mortar samples were left to cure for 7 days, 14 days, and 28 days to evaluate compressive strength, water absorption, crack healing. According to the proposed algorithm, 105 bacteria are the optimal concentration, while 28 days is the ideal curing time.

Nidus Idearum. Scilogs, Ix: Neutrosophia Perennis, Florentin Smarandache

Branch Mathematics and Statistics Faculty and Staff Publications

In this ninth book of scilogs collected from my nest of ideas, one may find new and old questions and solutions, – in email messages to research colleagues, or replies, and personal notes, some handwritten on the planes to, and from international conferences, about topics on Neutrosophy and its applications, such as: Neutrosophic Bipolar Set, Linguistic Neutrosophic Set, Neutrosophic Resonance Frequency, n-ary HyperAlgebra, n-ary NeutroHyperAlgebra, n-ary AntiHyperAlgebra, Plithogenic Crisp Graph, Plithogenic Fuzzy Graph, Plithogenic Intuitionistic Fuzzy Graph, Plithogenic Neutrosophic Graph, Plithogenic Real Number Graph, Plithogenic Complex Number Graph, Plithogenic Neutrosophic Number Graph, and many more.

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Arsc1212 Field Experience In Teaching Stem, Kim Mccomas

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Childhood Interview With Sierra Trabosci, Dominic J. Garcia

Making History Oral Histories

A brief interview with Sierra Trabosci-Couger about her experiences in childhood and her memories of growing up.

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 …

Library Services And Challenges In State And Private University Libraries Of Gujarat: A Comparative Study, Somnath Ganeshnath Bava

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The basic goal of all libraries is the satisfaction of patrons. Each and every library is to deliver the appropriate information to the right people at the right time. The user experience and the enhancement of the user's perception of libraries are both greatly influenced by libraries and their information offerings. When offering library services to patrons, librarians face a variety of difficulties. This study is presenting library and information services provided by state and private university libraries of Gujarat, the challenges and problems faced by the librarians during providing the best services to users. A researcher has discussed three …

School Library Resources For Inclusive Online English Language Learning: Teachers’ Perspectives About Differentiating Instruction In The Context Of English As Second Language, Angela Eze, Charity N. Onyishi

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

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In an inclusive education setting, learners with and without disabilities are guided to study in the same classrooms with adaptable facilities and equipments. With this arrangement in place, assistive technology becomes an absolute requirement, and the school library is a medium for providing and using inclusive resources. In the current education system where online learning is speedily overtaking face-to-face learning modalities, school Library resources are indispensable for the effective inclusion of all learners through differentiated instruction. Such is critically essential for English language learning, especially in Nigeria, where English is learned as a Second Language. However, little is known …

Blended Or Differentiated Instruction For Inclusive Education During Post-Covid-19 Era: The Need For Upgrading School Libraries In Nigeria, Charity Onyishi

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

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With the socio-educational challenges posed by COVID-19, teaching-learning is gradually moving from face-to-face to digital and online distance learning across the world. This makes it generally challenging to meet the needs of all learners in the context of inclusive education. Increasing evidence tends to show that for effective inclusive learning, the hybrid blended approaches to learning should be differentiated. Further still is the fact that school libraries need to be upgraded with resources that meet the needs of diverse learners, and speak to the present hybridization in pedagogy and learning. A major impairing problem is the documented lack of …

Use Of Open Access Resources By Undergraduates In Selected Private Universities In Oyo State, Nigeria., Ahmed Abass Oladele, Marcus Oladotun Aragbaye

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This study looks at the use of open access resources in two private universities in Oyo state, Nigeria. The study adopted a descriptive survey design and a self constructed questionnaire was used as a tool for data gathering. The population of study was comprised of the undergraduate students in undergraduates of Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo, and Lead City University, Ibadan. With the total population of 7,160 but in order to determine the sample size, the multi-stage random technique was used and the final sample size was 234. This study was guided by three objectives. Simple descriptive statistical analysis of frequency …

Information Literacy Skills, Teachers’ Self-Efficacy And Use Of Information Resources By Secondary School Teachers In Selected Secondary Schools In Ijebu Ode Local Government, Ogun State., Opeyemi Ebenezer Afolabi, Oluwaseyi Esther Afolabi, Marcus Oladotun Aragbaye

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This study examined the information literacy skills, self-efficacy and use of information resources by secondary school teachers in selected secondary schools in Ijebu ode local government, Ogun state. Descriptive survey research design was adopted for this study. Total enumeration technique was used in selecting the respondents for the research. A validated, self-designed and close-ended questionnaire was used as the instrument in gathering data from the respondents. Descriptive statistics (frequency, percentage, mean) and Pearson Product Moment Correlation (PPMC) were used to analyze the data gathered through questionnaire.

Findings revealed that the major information literacy skills possessed by teachers are using electronic …

Collection Development Policy For E-Resources, Santana Baruah, Dr. Anupam Chanda

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Collection development is a most important process of a library. This process increases the reading materials of the library for the satisfaction of the reader approach. Collection development policy acts as a guide for selecting library materials. It helps to maintain library cooperation and communication between library staff. This process increases the reading materials of the library for the satisfaction of the reader approach. Collection development policies are written statements of goals and evaluative parameters to guide decision-making when adding material to a library collection. A large number of e-resources collection has become a challenge to libraries as a lot …

Awareness And Patronage Of Library Reference Services Among Undergraduate Students In Adeyemi College Of Education, Ondo State, Nigeria, Oresiri Jamogha, Ejiro Jamogha

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Reference services are personal assistance given to library users in their search for information and these services are most likely patronized by those who are aware of them, hence, this study investigated the awareness and patronage of library reference services among undergraduate students in Adeyemi College of Education, Ondo State, Nigeria. The study adopted survey design and a multistage sampling technique was used to select 370 undergraduate for the study. Questionnaire was used for data collection and was administered to 370 respondents out of which, 317 copies were found useful for the study. The research questions were answered using simple …

Relationship Between Entrepreneurial Self-Efficacy And Entrepreneurial Intention In Medical Library And Information Science Students: An Iranian Perspective, Ronak Hamzehei, Mohammad Karim Saberi, Zahra Moradi, Zhaleh Moradveysi, Mahdi Shaghaghi

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Purpose: The main purpose of this study is to investigate the relationship between entrepreneurial self-efficacy and entrepreneurial intention of students in the field of medical library and information science.

Methods: This study quantitatively examined seven hypotheses through Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) techniques. Using the census method, 79 students of medical library and information science of Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Iran, were studied. Data was collected using the Entrepreneurial Self-efficacy Questionnaire proposed by De Noble et al. (1999) and the Entrepreneurial Intention Questionnaire presented by the Linan and Chen (2011). Descriptive and inferential data analysis was performed using SPSS and …

Parent Involvement Towards Children’S Reading Habit: A Focus Group Survey From Nashik, India, Suvarna P. Desale, Rajendra M. Kumbhar Ph.D.

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

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Purpose - This study was carried out to ascertain parents’ attitude about reading related activities of children, to discover parents’ efforts for instilling the reading habit in their children, to understand the challenges faced by parents in inculcating reading habit in their children, and to suggest possible solutions to the parents’ difficulties related to their children’s reading habits.

Design/ Methodology - The research was conducted using the Survey method, with Focus Group Discussion used as the data collection tool. The research sample was 24 parents of pupils who were studying in the primary and secondary Marathi medium schools in …

Evaluating Preschool Librarians’ Information And Communication Technology Competency Level For Online Teaching, Christian S. Ugwuanyi Ph.D, Chinedu I.O. Okeke Prof

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

For adequate teaching and learning, twenty-first-century classrooms, combined with the needs of the new normal in the face of the Covid-19 pandemic, have mandated the effective use of online education platforms. This begs the question of how well-versed in information and communication technologies Nigerian Preschool Librarians are (ICT). Because there is a scarcity of studies on the subject, this is the case. As a result, the researchers were in a good position to determine or measure the level of ICT expertise of Preschool Librarians in order to embrace online education during and after the Covid-19 pandemic. The descriptive survey research …

Computing Technologies And Paperless Classroom In Library Schools In Rivers State, Anthonia Eghieso Omehia, Onyema Nsirim

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Paper has been a convenience medium of communicating information, accessing information, as well as delivering and receiving lecture. However, as time changes, the mode of communication and instructional methodology takes a paradigm shift. This has resulted to the use of paperless classroom. Paperless classroom is the use of computing and communication technologies to replace the traditional method of teaching and learning in the classroom. It offers speed and ease of using electronic means in delivering lecture to a large number of students which is cost effective to students and lecturers. Consequently, schools are using computing technologies to ease the cost …

Assessment Of Job Satisfaction Of Employees’ In Ahmadu Bello University Library Zaria, Muhammad Kabir Sahabi

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The study examined the assessment of job satisfaction of employees’ in Ahmadu Bello University Library Zaria. Survey research design was adopted for the study. Total population was 359 librarians in made up of professionals and para-professionals. Total enumeration was used for the study. The instrument for data collection was a validated questionnaire. Cronbach’s alpha results ranged from 0.86 to 0.90. The response rate was 87.5%. Data were analyzed using Pearson product Moment Correlation and Multiple Regression. The findings revealed that librarians’ level of Normative commitment is high; while their Affective and Continuance employees’ commitment in Ahmadu Bello University Library Zaria, …

A Content Analysis Based Review On The Application Of Document Similarity Measures On E-Resource Retrieval In Agriculture And Allied Fields, Nitumika Gogoi, Uma Kanjilal

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

From observations made by Robson (1993) who states that “the success of data collection should be assessed in relation to the specific research question”, it is felt necessary to study the aim as well as the fact that the most suitable unit of analysis will be sufficiently large to be considered as a whole but small enough to be referred as a relevant meaning unit during the analysis process (Graneheim & Lundman, 2004). Based on these criteria, the researcher tries to investigate that the study is carried out in the right direction which rest upon the credibility and essentiality of …

Professional Activities And Training Needs Of College Librarians In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Saeed Ullah Jan, Rahim Jan

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Purpose of study: The core aim of the study is to identify the level of professional activities and training needs of library practitioners serving in Government colleges of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan.

Research Method and Procedure: This study is quantitative, and the survey method is applied to achieve the desired objectives. The public sector college librarians of seven districts of the southern region of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa were the study population.

Data Collection and analysis: A structured questionnaire was distributed among fifty-nine (59) college librarians. Out of total, fifty-five (55) librarians return the filled questionnaire with a response rate of …

Evaluating Institutional Repositories’ (Ir) Capabilities For Long-Term Preservation With A Focus On Content, File Format And Metadata Practices In Selected Public University Libraries In Kenya, Hellen M. Ndegwa, Emily Bosire Dr., Damaris Odero Dr.

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The type of content and file format influences the success of digital preservation strategies. Institutional repositories are custodians of digital resources that are to be held in perpetuity necessitating the need to consider long term preservation of these resources. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the suitability of digital content and its metadata for long term digital preservation. The study was qualitative in nature utilizing interviews as well as document analysis. websites and IR database investigations were utilized to check on content, format and metadata adequacy. The findings revealed great inadequacies in the IRs’ capabilities to support long …

Information Sources, Trust And World War: Libraries' Role In Preventing Wars, Adebowale Jeremy Adetayo, Abayomi Ebenezer Adesoye, Oluwaseun Odunayo Babalola

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This research sought to investigate the roles of libraries in preventing wars, as well as students' sources of war information, trust and the likelihood of future world war. A descriptive survey design was used in the investigation. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics. Of the 295 survey respondents, Instagram was found as the most preferred source of information on wars while libraries were the least source. When it came to war information, traditional news channels, libraries, and other social media platforms were considered to be trustworthy. A large number of students feel that future world wars are likely and that …

Need-Achievement And Career Preference Of In-School Adolescents In Anambra State, Nigeria: The Need To Reposition School Librarian/Library Roles, Chizoba L. Obikwelu, Augustina Obioma Ede, Olileanya Iyke Iheakaghchi, Victoria Yemi Fagbemi

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The relationship between need achievement and career preference of in-school adolescents were examined in this study. The need for the study was prompted by previous studies’ report that students make wrong career preferences due to poor information among other factors. The negative impact of these wrong preferences on the individual and the work place have become worrisome to all concerned. To achieve the main purpose of the research, a questionnaire was constructed through literature and was face validated by experts in the field of education. The instrument proved to be reliable (with a reliability index of .92.) to answer the …

Attitude Of Faculty Members Towards Open Access Institutional Repositories In Public Universities In North East, Nigeria, Chinyere A. Okezie Dr, Israel Habibu Idris Dr

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This study investigated the attitude of faculty members towards participation in open access institutional repositories in public universities in North East, Nigeria. Two objectives with corresponding research questions guided the study. Two null hypotheses were formulated and tested at 0.05 level of significance. The descriptive survey design was adopted with a study population of 3,612 faculty members drawn from six (6) public universities in the North-East geopolitical zone. A sample of 316 respondents representing 10% of the entire population was used. A multi-stage purposive simple random sampling technique was adopted. Data for the study was collected using a 30-item structured …

Impacts Of User Education On Users’ Awareness, Accessibility And Use Of Information Resources And Services In Federal Polytechnic Ede Library, Osun State, Nigeria, Uwaebuka W. Madu Mr., G. I. Buhari Mr, Mulikat Bola Aliyu Mrs

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This study investigated the impacts of user education on users’ awareness, accessibility and use of information resources and services in Federal Polytechnic Ede Library. The study employed a survey research design. The population of this study consisted of all registered student users of the library totaling 6,000; 10% of the entire population amounting 600 was used for the study. The random sampling technique was adopted. Structured questionnaire was used as instrument for data collection. Out of the 600 copies of questionnaire distributed, 517 (86.2%) were retrieved and found valid for analysis. Data collected were analyzed using mean and standard deviation. …

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 …

Unlocking The Rusty Padlock: The Role Of The Scientific Tradition Of Pesantren Karanggedang On The Literacy Development In The Surrounding Village Community, Amri Mahbub Alfathon, Achmad Riyadi Alberto, Aldila Putri Hakmi

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The scientific and literary construction of pesantren or Islamic boarding schools, especially traditional ones, is highly popular to the community and involves the surrounding villagers. The communication established between village community and pesantren in continuing the scientific tradition ultimately creates new socio-cultural-economic activities. Pondok Pesantren Al-Muwahidin, located in Karanggedang, Salebu Village, Majenang District, Cilacap Regency, Central Java, is one of the pesantren that has a role in developing community literacy as mentioned. This research aims to observe and explain the role of the scientific tradition of Pesantren Karanggedang on literacy development of the local village community. A case study approach …