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Challenges Faced By Pregnant Women In Information-Seeking In The Tamale Metropolis, Joana Dango, Stephen Okyere
Challenges Faced By Pregnant Women In Information-Seeking In The Tamale Metropolis, Joana Dango, Stephen Okyere
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
The study explored the stages of pregnancy at which pregnant women seek information from various sources and the challenges pregnant women encounter in seeking information. A Mixed-method approach was used to carry out the study. A questionnaire was used to collect data from 148 pregnant women from three hospitals namely, Tamale Teaching Hospital, Tamale West Hospital, and the Seventh Day Adventist Hospital, Interviews were conducted with three midwives, one from each hospital, and a Gynecologist at the Tamale Teaching Hospital. The findings of the study revealed that the main challenges that were identified include lack of funds, non-use of the …
Usage Of Emerging Technologies In Academic Libraries For Effective Service Delivery In Public University Institution In Rivers State, Nigeria, Comfort N. Owate, Paulina C. Iroeze
Usage Of Emerging Technologies In Academic Libraries For Effective Service Delivery In Public University Institution In Rivers State, Nigeria, Comfort N. Owate, Paulina C. Iroeze
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
This study researched on usage of emerging technologies in libraries operated for academic sake for effective service delivery in public university institution in Rivers State, Nigeria. 3 questions and 3 hypotheses directed the work. Descriptive research design was used with a population of forty nine (49) information professionals in the 3 university institution in Rivers State, representing 100% of the population was used as sample respondents. The sampling technique used to achieve this is census sampling. A 24-item questionnaire titled: Usage of Emerging Technologies in Academic Library for Effective Service Delivery in Public Universities Questionnaire” (UMTALESDPUQ) was used as instrument …
Research Data Management Practices And Challenges In Academic Libraries: A Comprehensive Review, Subaveerapandiyan A
Research Data Management Practices And Challenges In Academic Libraries: A Comprehensive Review, Subaveerapandiyan A
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
This comprehensive review article delves into the current landscape of research data management (RDM) practices and challenges faced by academic libraries across various regions. Utilizing a wide range of studies and data collected from different countries, this article aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the state of RDM services, the role of librarians, and the advancements in technology within academic libraries. The review explores the importance of RDM in supporting open science, data sharing, and reproducibility while also shedding light on areas that require further development and improvement.
Covid-19 Pandemic And Library And Information Professionals In Cameroon: Challenges And Opportunities, Roseline Bawack
Covid-19 Pandemic And Library And Information Professionals In Cameroon: Challenges And Opportunities, Roseline Bawack
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
Libraries and Information professionals in Cameroon are in crisis, undergoing a somewhat paradigmatic paralysis in information and knowledge dissemination. The emergence of Information technology and Artificial Intelligence have worsened the situation by transforming the way information is captured, organized, packaged, stored, and disseminated for utilization. As if that is not enough, the covid-19 came unexpectedly which took everyone, including libraries and information professionals by surprise bringing along several challenges. Library and information professionals have no other option but to face these challenges, transform some of these challenges into opportunities, and design strategies to enable them remain resilient during the covid-19 …
Ethical Implications Of Artificial Intelligence And Machine Learning In Libraries And Information Centers: A Frameworks, Challenges, And Best Practices, Sudhakar Mishra
Ethical Implications Of Artificial Intelligence And Machine Learning In Libraries And Information Centers: A Frameworks, Challenges, And Best Practices, Sudhakar Mishra
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
The use of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) is increasingly becoming prevalent in libraries and information centres, promising to improve service delivery and efficiency. However, the use of these technologies also poses significant ethical challenges and risks, including bias and discrimination, privacy and security, automation and job displacement, and the lack of human interaction in service delivery. This conceptual paper provides an overview of the key ethical frameworks and principles relevant to the use of AI and ML in libraries and information centres, and analyses how these frameworks can be applied to this specific context. The paper also …
Implementation Of Health Communication In Tb Management In Indonesia, Olih Solihin, Djuara P. Lubis, Pudji Muljono, Siti Amanah
Implementation Of Health Communication In Tb Management In Indonesia, Olih Solihin, Djuara P. Lubis, Pudji Muljono, Siti Amanah
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
Tuberculosis (TB) remains a public health problem in Indonesia despite various efforts to combat it. TB is the leading cause of death in Indonesia and requires more comprehensive action, including in health communication. Indonesia ranks second after India in the number of TB cases and fourth in TB deaths in Asia. Efforts to address TB in Indonesia continue, including the implementation of more comprehensive prevention and treatment programs and effective health communication campaigns. However, the implementation of health communication in TB management in Indonesia still faces challenges such as infrastructure, policy, human resources, and community participation. Evaluation of the effectiveness …
Adoption Of Artificial Intelligence (Ai) In Library Parlance: Issues And Benefits, Asom Faga Dr, Aliyu Olugbenga Yusuf Dr
Adoption Of Artificial Intelligence (Ai) In Library Parlance: Issues And Benefits, Asom Faga Dr, Aliyu Olugbenga Yusuf Dr
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
That AI has permeated all aspects of human endevour is a statement of fact. Indeed, the applications of AI technology will be the finest technology to give a boost to core sectors and help Nigeria for a fastest digitization. This study on the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) in library parlance: issues and benefits focuses on the concept of artificial intelligence, artificial intelligence in library operations such as applications of expert systems in reference service, cataloguing, classification, indexing, and acquisition; applications of natural language processing in library activities, application of pattern recognition in library activities, applications of robotics in the …
Postgraduate Students’ Use Of Electronic Resources For Research Output In Federal University Libraries In The Southeast, Nigeria: Challenges And Strategies For Interventions., Loveth Ogoegbunam Ekwueme, Augustina Chinyere Chime
Postgraduate Students’ Use Of Electronic Resources For Research Output In Federal University Libraries In The Southeast, Nigeria: Challenges And Strategies For Interventions., Loveth Ogoegbunam Ekwueme, Augustina Chinyere Chime
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
This study is an empirical study that examined the challenges facing postgraduate students’ use of Electronic Information Resources [EIRs] for research output in federal university libraries in the southeast, Nigeria. It employed a descriptive survey design. The population of the study was registered postgraduate students in five universities libraries in 2017/2018 academic year comprising of 1,522 users. Yaro Yamane formula was used in calculating the sample size for each stratum in order to have proportional representation. A sample size of 421 postgraduate students was selected and used for the study. Instrument for data collection was questionnaire constructed on a four-point …
Open Educational Resources: Prospects And Challenges To Academic Staff In Two Private Universities In Delta State, Nigeria, Ivwighreghweta Oghenetega Dr., Esharedede Oghenedoro Gideon, Mr.
Open Educational Resources: Prospects And Challenges To Academic Staff In Two Private Universities In Delta State, Nigeria, Ivwighreghweta Oghenetega Dr., Esharedede Oghenedoro Gideon, Mr.
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
Open educational resources (OER) are being utilised more often to support pedagogical objectives and learning requirements in higher education institutions all over the world. The OER: opportunities and difficulties for academic staff at private institutions in Delta State, Nigeria were the subject of this research. For this study, the descriptive research design was used. The goal of the research is to determine the extent of academic staff use of OERs, the reason for such usage, the advantages associated with that usage, and the obstacles that academic staff face in using OERs. The study's findings revealed that both institutions' academic staff …