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Scientometric Analysis Of Literature On Gravity, Arun Kumara T S, K T Santhosh Kumar

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The present study explores the quantitative analysis of literature on gravity from 2015 to 2019 based on INSPEC database. Scientometric is the study of quantitative analysis of scientific documents. For the present study data was collected from the INSPEC database published by Elsevier during the period from 2015 to 2019. The study evaluated the different dimensions of the scientometric analysis like, growth of literature, institution wise distribution, most prolific author, relative growth rate and doubling time etc. Highest number (7562) of articles published in the year 2018. The relating growth rate is decreasing and doubling time is increasing over the …

Common Referencing Errors Committed By Graduate Students In Education, Joseph Marmol Yap

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The purpose of this paper is to detect the common errors mistakenly formed by the graduate students in creating their reference list. These errors become the basis of the library’s reference department to improve its Information Literacy Program and to collaborate with the schools in enhancing the teaching and learning of citation and referencing. This study employed citation analysis in tracking the current status and quality of the reference list. The paper analyzed 20 master’s theses submitted in an open institutional repository. Results showed that there was an increase in error in 2019 compared with those theses submitted in 2018. …

Spartan Daily, February 19, 2020, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily, 2020

Volume 154, Issue 12

The Help-Yourself City: Legitimacy And Inequality In Diy Urbanism, Gordon Douglas

University Scholar Series

When local governments neglect public services or community priorities, how do concerned citizens respond? In The Help-Yourself City: Legitimacy and Inequality in DIY Urbanism, Dr. Douglas looks closely at people who take urban planning into their own hands with homemade signs and benches, guerrilla bike lanes, and more. He explores the frustration, creativity, and technical expertise behind these interventions, but also the position of privilege from which they often come. Presenting a needed analysis of this growing trend from vacant lots to city planning offices, The Help-Yourself City tells a street-level story of people’s relationships to their urban surroundings …

Provision Of Library Resources And Services To Visually Impaired Students At Oyo State School For The Blind Ogbomoso, Nigeria., Festus Onifade, Bilikis Funke Babarinde

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The paper examined provision of library resources and services to visually impaired students at Oyo state school for the blind, Ogbomoso, Nigeria, the study preempt at the type of visual impaired students to be partially sighted, low vision, legal blind and totally blind, provision of information resources and services are important ranging from braille books, large print books, audio tape, tactile sign, language book, braille machine, adaptive technology, CCTV, magnifying glass/sheet and audio magazines among others should be provided for these target groups, the descriptive survey research design was adopted for this study, using questionnaire as instrument for data collection, …

Information Needs, Seeking Behaviour And Use Of Undergraduates In Two Nigerian Universities, Adeyalo Yetunde, Ogunniyi Samuel O

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

ABSTRACT

This study investigated the information needs, information seeking behaviour and use of undergraduates in two Nigerian universities using two-stage sampling technique namely: purposive sampling technique and random sampling technique. The population of the study was full-time 200, 300, 400 and 500 level undergraduates of Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun State and Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State. This population was made up of 15,847 students in Obafemi Awolowo University and 19,042 students in Federal University of Agriculture. Therefore, the population of the study comprises 34,889 undergraduate students. A total of two hundred and twenty one undergraduates questionnaires …

Mapping Of Civil Engineering Research Output At Iit Bombay During 2006-2016, Rasmita Mohanty Mrs, Pushpanjali Jena Dr.

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This paper evaluates research output of Department of Civil Engineering, IIT Bombay for the period 2006-2016. An analysis of 734 documents pertaining to IIT Bombay as reflected in Scopus Database has been made based on Scientometric principles . This study aims to find out year wise growth of publications, cumulative growth and annual growth rate, types of documents, preferred source for publication and degree of collaboration.

Android-Based Waste Management Information System, Iriana Bakti, Feliza Zubair, Yustikasari Yustikasari, Priyo Subekti

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The garbage bank is one of the institutions that play a role in managing household waste to be more beneficial for environmental, health, and economy. For this reason, there is a need for capable management system enables to facilitate the community in the collection, withdrawal, and transactions of the garbage. The organizer of the Dahlia Garbage Bank in Margahurip Village, Banjaran District, Bandung Regency, is trying to offer a Waste-Generating Information System (SISAPU) through socialization to the community as a solution to the waste management. This study aims to explore the reasons for SISAPU socialization, the SISAPU socialization process, and …

Spartan Daily, February 18, 2020, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily, 2020

Volume 154, Issue 11

Funding As Correlates Of Library Service Delivery For Students With Special Needs In North Central Nigeria, E. C. Madu (Ph.D), Mary Andrew Gomna, Isaiah Michael Omame (Cln), Fatimah Abduldayan Jibril

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This paper assessed funding as correlates of library service delivery in schools which have students with special needs in North central, Nigeria. The study was guided by three objectives and three corresponding research questions. Survey research design method was adopted for the study. The total population for the study was three hundred and nine (309) secondary school students in the three schools which have students with special needs. A total of two hundred and forty six (246) copies of questionnaire were filled, returned and found usable for the analysis representing 80% response rate. Questionnaire was the instrument used for data …

Research Productivity Of Nigerian Authors In The Online Journal Of Library Philosophy And Practice From 2008 To 2013: A Bibliometric Study/Analysis, Anwar Muhammad Muhammad Mr, Tang Zhiwei Dr

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The Present was carried outtofindouttheproductivityofNigerianauthorstolibrary philosophy and practice from 2008 to 2013.the objectives of the study were to set to disclose. The Parameters were set for this study includes to find out the frequency of publications, authors' collaboration,paperslength, references, most cited papers,andmost productive authors. The results revealed that the total number of papers has been contributed to LPP that is 226. The most number of research papers was published in 2010with76(33.62%) and the least papers were published in 2011with13(5.75%). 114(50.44%) were single authors and the least number of papers were written by more than four authorswith1(0.44%).asfarasthelengthof the paper was concerned …

Usability And Accessibility Of Internet By The University Students Of Pakistan: A Quantitative Study Of Khushal Khan Khattak University Karak-Pakistan, Saeed Ullah Jan, Adeel Ur Rehman

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This study was conducted to determine the approach of university’s students towards internet use. This study was carried out at the Khushal Khan Khattak University Karak, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. The main aim of the study was to know the internet use pattern of university students, Problems in the way of internet use and students satisfaction from University internet facility. The study was based on a quantitative research technique. Data was collected through questionnaires and Stratified Convenience Sampling technique was used for data collection. The findings of the study revealed that students mostly use the internet for academic purposes, social networking …

Longevity Of Url Citations Cited In Lis Journal Articles: A Webometric Study, Manjunatha G, Dr. B. T. Sampath Kumar, Lakshmana H

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The study investigated the use of URLs as citations and their longevity, based on 966 articles published in selected LIS journals published during 2011-2015. It is found that there are 36,968 references in 966 articles with an average of 38.26 per article. Of the 36,968 references, there are 5,867 URL references. Each of the 5,867 URL citations were checked using W3C link checker to verify their accessibility. The study also found that 46.53% URLs (2,730 out of 5,867) remained active while the remaining 3,137 (53.46%) were found to be missing. The largest number of missing URLs (83.22%) cited in LIS …

Tertiary Education Trust Fund (Tetfund) Interventions And Capacity Building Programmes For Librarians In University In South East Nigeria, Nwogwugwu Ngozi Ogechukwu, Nwogwugwu Clifford Ngozichi

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

For human resources to function effectively and efficiently, they need to have the requisite skills and abilities which could come by way of capacity building. Hence, this study examined Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) interventions and capacity building for librarians in public university libraries in South-East, Nigeria. The study adopted a descriptive survey research design. The population of the study was 180 respondents selected randomly from the ten public university libraries in South East, Nigeriaand complete enumeration was adopted. The instrument for data collection was a self-designed structured questionnaire which was validated using face and content validity and the reliability …

Evaluative Study Of Public Library Infrastructure For Adult Literacy Initiative In Delhi, Kanwer Pal Singh, Projes Roy Dr.

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The concept of literacy plays the most significant role in healthy and all round development of a nation. This study articulates the public library infrastructure for adult literacy initiative in Delhi. This study covers almost all public libraries in Delhi operate by the government, private body and NGOs. It vividly addresses the reading habits, collection strength and service facilities offered to the adult users.

Spartan Daily, February 13, 2020, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily, 2020

Volume 154, Issue 10

Spartan Daily, February 12, 2020, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily, 2020

Volume 154, Issue 9

Social Consciousness Of Business School Libraries: An Overview Of Library Extension Activities At Rajagiri Centre For Business Studies, Kerala, India, Vijesh P V, Sreejith R

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Educational institutions are the place where the significance of social consciousness and activeness can be made evident to society. Institutional libraries have an indisputable role to do this wellness. The paper tries to highlight and focus on some successful design and implementation of various services for the extension at the Rajagiri Centre for Business Studies Libraries. The study examines the challenges and opportunities of a library within the capacity of a B-school institution. In addition, the study also discusses the role of academic libraries and librarians in using their resources for the betterment of society. The aim of the study …

Bibliographic Control Practices In The Digital Age: Conceptual And Theoretical Framework Perspective, Juliana Akidi

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Abstract

The study examined bibliographic control practices in the digital age from conceptual and theoretical framework perspectives. It illustrated selected conceptual model and theoretical framework that could be applied in the study of bibliographic control practices. The study related these theories and models to bibliographic control practices, with a focus on national bibliographic control agency. An author designed conceptual model was applied in order to bring out the tripartite roles of bibliographic control, which involve national bibliographic control, universal bibliographic control and universal availability of publications. In addition, the practices and their relationships were illustrated. Technology Acceptance model (TAM) propounded …

Spartan Daily, February 11, 2020, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily, 2020

Volume 154, Issue 8

Primary Journals Analysis In The Field Of Psychiatric Nursing Literature: A Study Based On Bradford’S Law Of Scattering, Jagannathan Ramakrishnan Dr, Ravi Sankar Govindan Dr, Thavamani Kotti Dr

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Presents a bibliometric analysis of the literature in the field of Psychiatric Nursing as indexed the MEDLINE data covered in the Pubmed for the period 1999 to 2018. It is noticed that a total of 15279 records on the literature of Psychiatric Nursing are covered. It is also noticed that the maximum number of records was published during the year 2018, followed by the years 2016 and 2015. It was found that Journal Article covered the maximum number of records followed by Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't, Review, Editorial, Validation Studies etc. It is seen that 7 primary journals grouped in …

Perceived Influence Of Copyright Act 2004 On The Provision Of Information Services In Selected Law Libraries In Universities In North Central, Nigeria., Okplogidi Raphael Gabriel, Tofi Simon Ternenge, Agada Eric Ojobo

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

ABSTRACT

This study investigated the influence of Copyright Act, 2004 on the provision of information resources in academic law libraries in North Central Nigeria. Three (3) objectives with corresponding resaerch questions guided the study while hypothesis was formulated. Descriptive survey research design was adopted for the study. The study surveyed 303 respondents (comprising 13 staff (Law library staff} and 290 law students{500 level undergraduate law students). The sample was drawn across five(5) law libraries in universities in North Centra, Nigeria. Questionnaire was used as instrument for data collection for the study. Descriptive statistical tools such as tables, frequencies and percentages …

Classification And Its Purpose In Internet Age: Current Trends And Future Direction, Madaiah Krishnamurthy

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

A study of the knowledge-seeking behavior of users is essential for evolving suitable guidelines for knowledge organization and processing. The features of knowledge organization and its use in problem-solving and decision-making are explained. Classification plays an important role in knowledge organization. An understanding of mental models and mental maps helps in the information needs of users effectively. The schemes classification in knowledge processing is highlighted. The paper examines the scope of knowledge organization in modern technology and its application.

Perception And Attitude Of Librarians Towards Cloud Computing In The University Of Dar Es Salaam Library, Ogagaoghene U. Idhalama, Antidius Fidelis

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Abstract

The study investigated the perception and attitude of librarians towards Cloud Computing in the University of Dar es Salaam library. Five research objectives were raised to guide this research work; some of which are determining the level of awareness of cloud computing by librarians, perception of cloud computing by librarians, attitude of librarians towards cloud computing and others. It applied a descriptive research design using quantitative approach. The population of the study was made up of 125 librarians but a census sampling method was employed to generate 94 respondents and only questionnaire was used to collect data. The study …

Attitude And Perception Of Librarians Towards Marketing Of Library Services In Colleges Of Education Libraries In South-South, Nigeria, Blessings A. Akporhonor Dr(Mrs)

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

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The purpose of the study is to examine the attitude and perception of librarians towards marketing of library services in Colleges of Education Libraries in South-South, Nigeria. The descriptive survey research design was employed in the study. The population of the study was 106 Librarians in the libraries of the 12 colleges of education in South-South, Nigeria. The entire population was use for the study as the population is not large. Questionnaire was used for data collection. Date was analyzed using frequencies, percentage and statistical mean. Hypothesis were tested using Pearson product-moment correlation coefficient (PPMCC) and multiple regression at …

Spartan Daily, February 6, 2020, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily, 2020

Volume 154, Issue 7

Bibliometric Survey For Cryptanalysis Of Block Ciphers Towards Cyber Security, Pooja Bagane, Sirbi Kotrappa

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

In Cryptography, Block Cipher is an algorithm used to encode the data which is used to transfer over internet. Cryptanalyst tries to break secret code by using different methods like Brute Force attack, Linear Cryptanalysis and differential cryptanalysis etc. The basic aim of this bibliometric survey is to understand the extent of the available literature for the area of cryptanalysis of block ciphers towards cyber security. The bibliometric analysis is primarily based on Scopus as it provides research database for various areas and tools like Sciencescape, Gephi etc. It is analyzed by bibliometric survey that major publications are from conference, …

Perception And Attitude Of Librarians Towards Cloud Computing In The University Of Dar Es Salaam Library, Ogagaoghene Uzezi Idhalama Mr, Antidius Fidelis

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Abstract

The study investigated the perception and attitude of librarians towards Cloud Computing in the University of Dar es Salaam library. Five research objectives were raised to guide this research work; some of which are determining the level of awareness of cloud computing by librarians, perception of cloud computing by librarians, attitude of librarians towards cloud computing and others. It applied a descriptive research design using quantitative approach. The population of the study was made up of 125 librarians but a census sampling method was employed to generate 94 respondents and only questionnaire was used to collect data. The study …

A Study Of Ict Competencies Among University Library Professionals Of Punjab, Pakistan, Muhammad Arshad Abbas, Nadeem Siddique

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The main objective of this study was to assess the status of ICT competencies of LIS professionals, methods of acquiring ICT skills and suggestions to survive in this digital era. A quantitative method was used and a self-administrated questionnaire distributed among 206 university library professionals working in Punjab through google form, and email. Collected data was analyzed through the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS).

The findings reveal that most of the LIS Professionals had advance level competencies in library management systems, simple searching techniques, proficiency in social media and search engine usage. They also possessed moderate skills in basic …

Spartan Daily, February 5, 2020, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily, 2020

Volume 154, Issue 6