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Journal Of Information And Communication Technology (Jict): A Bibliometric Analysis, Rajev Mkg Dr., Salah Alkafaji Dr.

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This study focused on the journal productivity by conducting bibliometric analysis on the journal named Journal of Information and Communication Technology during the period from 2011 to 2018. The objectives of this study cover distribution of contribution, length of articles, geographical distribution of articles, number of references per article, institution- wise contribution. The study analyzed and found that 118 articles were published during the period of 2011 to 2018 in JICT. The highest numbers of articles were published in the year 2018 during the period of study with 28 articles in four issues. The result showed that triple authors’ contribution …

Technology Acceptance Models And Theories In Library And Information Science Research, Muhamad Prabu Wibowo

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

There is a growing interest of studying technology implementation, acceptance, and adoption as there are a lot of new innovations regarding potential technologies that can be implemented in information institutions. This study tries to explore the application of theories and models of acceptance models in library and information science research. This study employs a systematic literature review to discuss the historical development of theories and models of technological acceptance and their potential use in the library and information science research. Models and theories of acceptance models have been continuously developed to accommodate reasons explaining users would accept and adopt new …

The Digital Librarian In The Community: Linking The Micro With The Macro, Ajimadeke Majekodunmi Dr., Njeze Eka Miracle, Babafemi Richard Adebayo

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Digital librarianship is no longer an emerging concept as considered some years back; it has grown to become a force to reckon with, since it bridges the gap between traditional and digital library by preserving information in an electronic format for quick access and retrieval by library patrons. Digital librarian ensure regular subscription of electronic content of the library, act as an intermediary manager between resources and patrons, a voyeur of current information, organizer of digital resources such as e-books/journals, library’s repository, e-preservation and social media. The digital librarian in the micro community is prone to challenges such as low …

Pearl: A Journal Of Library And Information Science: A Bibliometric Study, N O Natarajan Nelliyappan Olaganathan "Dr"

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This paper presents a bibliometric analysis of the journal titled “PEARL : A Journal of Library and Information Science” This Journal is recognised one of the most important Journals in the field of Library and Information Science, The study covered from the period between 2010 to 2018. The study exposed 223 research papers in Pearl during 2010-2018 that were published in 36 issues of 9 volumes. The analysis cover mainly the number of articles, authorship pattern, subject wise distribution of articles, average number of references per articles, forms of documents cited, year wise distribution of cited journals etc. All …

Mapping Knowledge Hierarchy On Digital Library From 2007-2017: A Comparative Study Of India, China And United States, Arpita Roy Chowdhury, Ziaur Rahman Dr

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Purpose: This study aims to provide a comparative analysis on knowledge hierarchy taking into account countries such as India, China and United States of America on digital library perspective research from 2007 to 2017.

Methodology: This study covers articles published in the Web of Science database where 242 articles were taken into consideration and further analysis was done for the stipulated time period.

Findings: The research trend of digital library in India consists of 15 core topics and other specific areas, China with 15 core areas as well for the same time period and U.S.A showed 17 core topics …

Bibliometric Analysis Of The E-Journal Of Library Philosophy And Practice During The Period Of 2014-2018, Md. Armanul Haque, Md. Aminul Islam, Md. Nazmul Hasan, A.K.M.Eamin Ali Akanda

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The present study is based on the Bibliometrics analysis of the articles published in Library Philosophy and Practice (E-Journal) for the period 2014–2018. During this period, a total of 1046 scholarly papers have been published by LIS researchers around the world. The study analyzes the documents based on various bibliometric aspects like year wise contribution of articles, year wise growth of publication, average publication per author, subject wise distribution of articles, the geographical distribution of articles, authorship pattern, author productivity, degree of collaboration, reference distribution pattern and length of reference distribution. In all with an average 209.2 articles were published …

Possible Uses Of Web 3.0 In Websites Of Libraries Of Academic Institutions Of Pakistan., Dr. Muhammad Waseem Muhammad Zia, Faiz Ahmed Mr.

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

ABSTRACT

Since the invention of World Wide Web, the technology has got strong developments. The web of documents has emerged into different databases. This development is a result of three phases of web evolution. The first phase is termed as web 1.0 which was a read only or a one-way communication between user and website. The second phase is termed as web 2.0 which initiated in the start of 2003. This generation provides facility to read and write or two-way communication. Now users are enable to participate in websites. The current and third phase of web i.e. web 3.0, is …

E-Lawyering And Virtual Law Practice: A Paradigm Shift For Law Library System, Wisdom Okereke Anyim

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This paper investigated the e-lawyering and virtual law practice as an innovative approach in rendering legal services and how the innovation has influenced a new system of library operation. Specifically, the paper aimed at giving an overview of e-lawyering and virtual law practice, characteristics of e-lawyering and virtual law practice, law library system in the era of virtual advances, overlapping significance of virtual law practice and virtual law library, cloud-based legal technologies in virtual libraries for effective legal practice, advantages of cloud technologies in virtual law library system, features of cloud management software for virtual law practice and challenges of …

Awareness Of Internet Of Things And Its Potential In Enhancing Academic Library Service Delivery In A Developing Country, Felicia Yusuf Dr, Goodluck Ifijeh, Sola Owolabi

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

No abstract provided.

A Scientometric Analysis Of Drone Technology Publications, Lakshminarasimhappa Mc, Kemparaju Td

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This study focus on the growth and development of drone technology research in forms of publications reflected in Web of Science database, during the span of 1998-2017. A total 3433 publications were found and the highest 1040 (30.29%) publications published in 2017. The average number of 343.3 publications were published per year in the study field and there was a variation in Annual Growth, because there is no constant growth of publications every year in the area of study. Out of total publications, 3123 (90.97%) contributed by collaboration of multiple authors and 310 (9.03%) by single authors. Authors from United …

Bibliometric Survey On Incremental Clustering Algorithms, Archana Chaudhari, Rahul Raghvendra Joshi, Preeti Mulay, Ketan Kotecha, Parag Kulkarni

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

For clustering accuracy, on influx of data, the parameter-free incremental clustering research is essential. The sole purpose of this bibliometric analysis is to understand the reach and utility of incremental clustering algorithms. This paper shows incremental clustering for time series dataset was first explored in 2000 and continued thereafter till date. This Bibliometric analysis is done using Scopus, Google Scholar, Research Gate, and the tools like Gephi, Table2Net, and GPS Visualizer etc. The survey revealed that maximum publications of incremental clustering algorithms are from conference and journals, affiliated to Computer Science, Chinese lead publications followed by India then United States. …

Adoption And Usage Of Web-Based Library Resources And Services: An Investigation Of Icddr,B Library In Bangladesh, Md. Nazim Uddin, M. Al Mamun, Md. Shafiur Rahman

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Purpose – The core purpose of this study is to explore the web-based library services available in icddr,b Library. In addition, this research aims to investigate the adoption and utilisation of subscribed, registered and open access e-resources by the scientists and researchers at icddr,b Library. The existing facilities that influenced smooth usage of web-based information services of icddr,b library have been assessed. The study involved scientists and researchers of icddr,b.

Design/methodology/approach – The study used a mixed-method research design using case study approach. Both qualitative and quantitative approaches were used. An online survey was conducted in June 2017 to ascertain …

Perceived Impact Of Information And Communication Technology In Enhancing Entrepreneurship In Sports Among Health And Physical Education Teachers In Anambra State, Nigeria, Ogwo Uzoamaka, Oliver Igwebuike Abbah, Ngozi Justina Igwe

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

ABSTRACT

The growth of information and communication technology (ICT) has given rise to digitization of information. With this, more entrepreneurs are increasingly leveraging the benefits of ICT tools to improve their business. The study investigated the perceived impact of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) in enhancing entrepreneurship in sports among Health and Physical Education (HPE) Teachers in Anambra State, Nigeria. The research design adopted for this study was a descriptive survey. The total population for the study comprised of 1378 Health and Physical Education teachers in Anambra State. The sample size of the study consists of three hundred (300) Health …

Perceived Impact Of Information And Communication Technology In Enhancing Entrepreneurship In Sports Among Health And Physical Education Teachers In Anambra State, Nigeria, Ogwo Uzoamaka, Oliver Igwebuike Abbah, Ngozi Justina Igwe

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

ABSTRACT

The growth of information and communication technology (ICT) has given rise to digitization of information. With this, more entrepreneurs are increasingly leveraging the benefits of ICT tools to improve their business. The study investigated the perceived impact of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) in enhancing entrepreneurship in sports among Health and Physical Education (HPE) Teachers in Anambra State, Nigeria. The research design adopted for this study was a descriptive survey. The total population for the study comprised of 1378 Health and Physical Education teachers in Anambra State. The sample size of the study consists of three hundred (300) Health …

Cloud Computing And Libraries: A Best Choice For Effective Service: A Review Note., Anwar Muhammad Muhammad Mr

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Libraries are always in transition mode and the libraries incapable of doing or adopting new technologies to the libraries. The present global publishing trends are making things easy for libraries to adopt or apply new technology to boost up their services. The current scenario of world library service is totally changed from traditional to technological trends. These trends sometimes called cloud computing that is making library users connected in the virtual environment. Cloud computing is the new technology to the library where its end-user can access the library without any problem at remote locations. However using or application of this …

A Scientometric Analysis Of Drone Technology Publications, Lakshminarasimhappa Mc, Kemparaju Td

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This study focus on the growth and development of drone technology research in forms of publications reflected in Web of Science database, during the span of 1998-2017. A total 3433 publications were found and the highest 1040 (30.29%) publications published in 2017. The average number of 343.3 publications were published per year in the study field and there was a variation in Annual Growth, because there is no constant growth of publications every year in the area of study. Out of total publications, 3123 (90.97%) contributed by collaboration of multiple authors and 310 (9.03%) by single authors. Authors from United …

Site Metrics Study Of Koha Opac Through Open Web Analytics And Piwik Tools, Sukumar Mandal

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The extensive and comprehensive statistics of different users’ characteristics and behaviour on a particular website has perform by using the Web analytics which offer increased visibility of website and greater user satisfaction. Measurement of website usage give a suitable and relevant source of user-centric information about the popularity of a library OPAC. The behavior of library visitors needs more attention so that a website can become a more effective, user satisfaction, library related activities and functions, and library users display statistics and it also provide site administrators a number of web metrics that relate users’ activities on a individual library …

Survey Of Library And Information Science Education In Nigeria: The Case Of Two Lis Schools, John Oluwaseye Adebayo, Cln, Juliet Alex-Nmecha Dr

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This study investigated the state of Library and Information Science Education in Nigeria. The essence of the study was to explore the current LIS educational activities and environments and determine how it fully prepares librarians for the changes that are taking in academic institutions. The descriptive survey research design was used; four research questions were raised. The study population comprised of 264 LIS students at the University of Port-Harcourt and Rivers State University, Nigeria, in which total enumeration sampling technique was used. 245questionnaire were returned and considered suitable for data analysis; this gave 93% response rate. SPSS output format based …

Cloud Computing In Libraries, Ali Akbar Kutty

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

No abstract provided.

The Academic Library In Society’S Knowledge System: A Case Study Of Tshwane University Of Technology, Mahlaga Molepo

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Academic libraries traditionally support the learning, teaching and research activities of universities. However, academic libraries do not operate in vacuum because they are part of the broader society. The purpose of this article is to fill the research gap that exists by focusing on Tshwane University of Technology’s (TUT) libraries’ challenges as a case study, in light of developments in higher education in South Africa and elsewhere in the world.

The article employs a blended method approach that draws on a survey, a focus, interviews, group literature and empirical evidence to build a case study of TUT’s libraries located within …

Research Impact On Drone By Means Of Scientometric Analysis, Pichai Janaarthanan Mr, Stanleay Prabhakar Dr, Kannan Nithayanandham Dr

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The Scientometric analysis done on “Drone” is based on the literatures indexed in SCOPUS from 1999 to 2018. The data reveals that 2902 records were published with a total of 2746 Local Citation Score and 16494 Global Citation Score. The Regression test has been conducted to test the hypothesis in an intention to check the deviation among the research publications. The year wise, language wise growth of literature and the type of documents involved in process of publications were assessed. The Bradford’s Bibliometric law was applied to identify the core journals. Top ten countries, ten journals and top five authors …

Personal Digital Archiving Of Social Media Content Creators: A Preliminary Study, Yeni Budi Rachman

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

In this study, researcher attempt to explore how the activities of the content creators who are also undergraduate students of Library and Information Science (LIS) of a public university in West Java, Indonesia in managing and storing digital content produced. This research is interesting because the LIS students are assessed knowing the steps in preserving digital content. This is a qualitative research with case study method. The phenomenon studied in this study is the experience of the Indonesian LIS students as creators of social media-digital content in creating, managing, and preserving their digital content which they share with their followers. …

Cloud Computing Adoption In Higher Education: A Comparative Study Between Public And Private Universities In Sub Saharan Africa, Valentina Arkorful

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Cloud computing is fast gaining a significant ground as a solution to offer institutions with competitive advantage compared to the old traditional Technology. Despite the potential benefits that is associated with cloud computing which includes reduction of total costs of acquisition or ownership (TCO) of hardware, software and skilled resources, the adoption level of cloud services is still very low in higher institutions of learning due to security issues, especially trust issues which remain a major concern over cloud solutions. The study was carried out in some selected public and private universities in sub Saharan Africa to determine the reason …

Effects Of Economic Recession On Universities Libraries In Nigeria: A Review Approach, Samuel Otsonu Aboh, Isaiah Michael Omame, Abu Umaru Isaac

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This research work is focused on the effects of economic recession on Nigerian university libraries. This position paper explained the roles and importance of university libraries in achieving the mission and vision of its parent institution. Consequently, it is aimed at assessing the impact of the current economic downturn in Nigeria and its effects on the university libraries. It identified the causes of economic recession in Nigeria, including poor government policy plans, corruption by government officials, unscrupulous spending by government agents/agencies, decline in Gross Domestic Product (GDP) etc., and its consequences on the university library operations. Furthermore, the paper outlined …

Right To Privacy And Surveillance In The Library Services, Perumal Ramasamy

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Right to privacy is necessary for the users to inquire, access, read and discuss the information in the library. The information available in the digital format via network. When the users search information from the net, the personal data of the users accessed by the internet provider. Whenever personal data accessed or provided to third parties, the users are surveilled by the third party. The user’s privacy includes freedom of expression. The surveillance acts both, positively and negatively. The student get safety from the unknown person against loss of materials and any problem at the time of using library, at …

Rejuvenating Libraries From The Cloud: A Bibliometric Analysis Of Cloud Computing, Vijay Kumar Bharati, Assistant Librarian, Mahender Pratap Singh, Professor And Head,Dlis,

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Cloud computing is a service through which we access in a remote application server and consume computing services through the internet. This modification of cloud computing has been quite popular since the last decade in enabling computing. Cloud computing plays a key role in the development of Modern Library. Modern libraries are being rejuvenated rapidly through cloud computing. The Bibliometric study of the publication on cloud computing has been done in the research paper presented. Web of Science Core collection database has been used for data collection. Total 11776 articles were retrieved on Cloud Computing through Web of Science database. …

Application Of Green Concepts In The Libraries Of Thiruvananthapuram: An Investigation, Suresh Kumar Pk Dr., Sofiya A

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The present study aims to judge the green concepts in the library buildings of Thiruvananthapuram by the key areas listed by Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design(LEED) such as site location, water conservation, energy efficiency, materials, indoor air quality, and a bonus category for innovation and design. The data for the study was collected from the chief librarian and the users of the major libraries in Thiruvananthapuram such as Kerala University Library (KUL), State Central Library (SCL), Kerala Legislature Library (KLL), Regional Cancer Centre Library (RCCL), VSSC library (VSSCL) and Centre for Development Studies Library (CDSL). The study analyzed the …

Author-Topic Modeling Of Desidoc Journal Of Library And Information Technology (2008-2017), India, Manika Lamba, Margam Madhusudhan

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This study presents a method to analyze textual data and applying it to the field of Library and Information Science. This paper subsumes a special case of Latent Dirichlet Allocation and Author-Topic models where each article has one unique author and each author has one unique topic. Topic Modeling Toolkit is used to perform the author-topic modeling. The study further which considers topics and their changes over time by taking into account both the word co-occurrence pattern and time. 393 full-text articles were downloaded from DESIDOC Journal of Library and Information Technology and were analyzed accordingly. 16 core topics have …

Dimensions Of Information Synergy Between Legal Practitioners And Law Librarians In The Digital Age, Wisdom Okereke Anyim

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The paper is aimed at exploring the dimensions of information synergy between legal practitioners and librarians in the contemporary digital age. The study reveals the advancement of digital technologies in the legal profession with respect to information synergy between the librarians and legal practitioners. However, dimensions of information synergy between legal practitioners and librarians was highlighted in connection to some services offered in the law library. The study concentrates on few library services that involve greater synergy in legal industry through the influence of digital technologies.

Growth Of Collection In The Context Of Ranganathan’S Fifth Law Of Library Science: A Study, Tonmay Sabhapandit

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The field of higher education has witnessed a remarkable development both in terms of quantity and quality all over the world where libraries are playing a major role. Library collection is increasing at a regular pace both in physical and electronic forms. This research paper covers the universities and the institutes of national importance of Assam. This study highlights the growth and development of collection in the University libraries of Assam in terms of balance growth as indicated in the Ranganathan’s fifth law of Library Science. The study delved deep in to how to accommodate the ever growing collection. It …