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Does Authenticity Really Matter? Exploring The Middle-Aged And Elderly Users’ Motivations To Share Information On Social Media, Chieh Liu, Ting-Yu Wu, Wayland Chang

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

With information and communication technologies’ rapid development, gradually increased have been both the number of social media users and people receiving information via various social media platforms. There was plenty of misinformation that runs alongside may have harmful effects on individuals' well-being. More importantly, the middle-aged and elderly people might serve as unintentional accomplices in spreading misinformation. To deal with these issues, more understandings should be garnered about the nature of both middle-aged and elderly users’ information sharing behavior via social media. This study examined users’ motivations through a survey questionnaire, and a total of 268 valid responses were obtained. …

Mentorship In Education: A Bibliometric Analysis Of 100 Top-Cited Articles, Marzoq Bataeineh Dr., Murtaza Ashiq, Ikram Ul Haq Mr, Shafiq Ur Rehman

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This is the first study of its kind to investigate the 100 most cited articles of mentoring in education that indexed in the world-leading database, i.e., Web of Science. The objectives are to find out publishing trends, authorship patterns, principal authors, highly productive countries, commonly mentioned features in the journals (title, rate, quartile, country, age and the effect of citations) and organization within 100 most cited articles of mentoring in education. Bibliometrics analysis was used to draw the inferences. This study cover 45 years from 1970 to 2014. The result shows that the 100 most cited mentorship articles received 5448 …

Mapping Global Performance On Open Access Gis Research: A Scientometrics Study, Amit Nath, Dr. Sibsankar Jana

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GIS has emerged in last few decades as an essential tool for mapping of geo-reference data and it can be used by researchers having different disciplines for various aspects. It represents an integration of different subject domains. The purpose of this paper is to examine the research trend in open access GIS research. This paper aims to analyze global output on open access GIS research as index in WoS database during the period 2009 to 2018, in respect of growth rate, year-wise publications and citations, major productive countries in addition to international collaborations, most productive authors and their citation impact, …

Bibliometric Analysis On Global E-Learning Literature In Web Of Science Database: With Special Reference To Sri Lankan Context, Mohamed Majeed Mashroofa, Mazuki Jusoh Prof, Karuthan Chinna Prof.

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Study of existing literature on e-learning trend is a must in order to define the path for new research in the field. The objective of this study is to find the full range of scientific literature published since the emergence of the concept of e-learning. The researcher intended to get all of the literature published in the Sri Lankan context. Web of Science database search was carried out in January 2020 to understand the research trend. This study found 6934 results for e-learning after performing a basic search in Web of Science. This results covered 59784 citations. Though multilingual literature …

Authorship Pattern On Dentistry Research During 1999-2018: A Scientometric Profile, Saddam Hosaain, Dr. M.Sadik Batcha

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In recent years there have been few Scientometricstudies in Dentistry Research at the world perspective. The aim of this study is to elaborate the scientific productionof original and review articles published in the dental journals for the study period 1999 to 2018,considering qualitative and quantitative measures from all over the countries. All the records were downloaded completely from the Web of Science (WoS) online database during the period of study. The total output was 15970 records from 1635 journals. The results show that the year 2018 was considered the most productive with 1411 (8.84%) publications. Among the authors, Lang NP …

Scientometric Study Of The Research Performance On Oceanography: The World Perspective, Jiaur Rahaman, Saddam Hosaain, Sadik Batcha M

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Scientometric methods and resulting citations have been applied to investigate the scientific performance of country. The study examines performance on the basis of output published in the Oceanographic Research output during the study period 2015 to 2019 at the world perspective. A total of 3212 articles were retrieved according to the selection criteria from Web of Science database. The study focuses on various aspect of the Oceanography Research such as growth of publications, prolific authors, document types and institutions involved. The highest number of publication is in the year 2016 with 1179 records, whereas the minimum records published in 2019 …

Bibliometrics Analysis In Articles Of Verbal Bullying In Schools, Nuning Kurniasih, Savitri Wanabuliandari, Ristiyani Ristiyani

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Verbal bullying in schools has become the concern of the researcher. By using the "verbal bullying" AND “school” keywords, on the Scopus Database on March 12th, 2020, 115 documents were found. These documents were produced starting from 1999. The results of the bibliometrics analysis using Biblioshiny show that the most relevant source which has the highest H-Index for this theme is the Journal of School Violence. However, after observing each document, the article written by Wang J. in 2009 in the Journal of Adolescent Health is the one that receives the most citations. Meanwhile, Chen LM is the most productive …

Poverty Eradication: The Role Of Nigerian Libraries Towards The Achievement Of The Sustainable Development Goals (Sdgs), Happiness Chijioke Michael-Onuoha, Christopher Nkiko, Phd, Omorodion Okuonghae Cln

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Poverty has been identified as the major source of widening global inequalities and under-development at individual, organizational and national levels. The UN Sustainable Development Goals placed a great deal of priority in the eradication of all forms of poverty by the year 2030. The paper examined the roles of Nigerian libraries towards the achievement of this laudable goal. It canvasses the idea that poverty eradication is possible through the availability, accessibility and utilization of appropriate information resulting in requisite capacity building and empowerment of the Nigerian citizens. The paper identified specific interventions to be used by libraries in poverty alleviation …

Assessing The Integration Of Ict Resources In Teaching And Learning In Selected Senior Secondary Schools In Cape Coast Metropolis, Kwaku Anhwere Barfi Mr., Alexander Amenu Mr, Valentina Arkorful Dr.

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Despite the effort Government and other stakeholders are making to support Ghanaian senior high schools in information and communication technology (ICT), most of the schools are teaching ICT as an isolated subject rather than integrating the ICT resources into the educational curriculum to improve teaching and learning. The objective of the study was to assess the integration of ICT resources in teaching and learning in senior secondary schools in the Cape Coast metropolis. A total of 270 respondents took part in the survey. Five senior secondary schools were selected. This comprised of teachers and students. Random sampling was used to …

Challenges 1to Building Synergy Between Indigenous Knowledge And Academic Libraries In Ghana, Florence Dedzoe-Dzokotoe Plockey Mrs., Charlotte Yembil, Banleman Konlan

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Literature on libraries in Africa have tended to focus on changing from oral culture to a written one. This article focus on the indigenous knowledge traditions and academic libraries to unveil emerging forms that forge complementarities as a basis for building synergy. The paper support the argument that academic libraries are critical contributors to knowledge generation/production. However, researchers further accords a similar role for Indigenous Knowledge (IK) and its producers. Thus, the IK community becomes a critical player rather than mere beneficiaries of knowledge production. They are essential collaborators in the production of a decolonized, inclusive and functional knowledge system. …

Enhancing Academic Quality: Viewpoints Of Academics, Sajjad Rehman, Reham Al-Issa, Hessah Alasousi

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This study examined faculty views and perceptions of the library and information science (LIS) programs of the six member nations of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) in enhancing academic quality using formal assessment. Two focus groups were held in Kuwait and Muscat. In each focus group, nine participants discussed opportunities, practices, possibilities, and mechanics of assessment and assessment-based systems. It was found that these schools were active in assessment, as CILIP conducted extensive assessment in two programs, resulting in accreditation. Faculty members who participated in the focus groups agreed on the value and need of formal assessment. The participants discussed …

Examining The Scientific Productivity Of Authors In Dyslexia Research: A Study Using Lotka’S Law, Muneer Ahmad, Dr. M.Sadik Batcha

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Dyslexia, or a reading disability, occurs when an individual has significant difficulty with speed and accuracy of word decoding. Comprehension of text and spelling are also affected. The diagnosis of dyslexia involves the use of reading tests, but the continuum of reading performance means that any cut off point is arbitrary. The IQ score does not play a role in the diagnosis of dyslexia. The cognitive difficulties of dyslexics include problems with speech perception, recognizing and manipulating the basic sounds in a language, language memory, and learning the sounds of letters. Dyslexia is a neurological condition with a genetic basis. …

Effect Of Gender On Lecturers’ Submission And Retrieval Of Research Output In Institutional Repositories In Private Universities In Southern Nigeria, Colette Onyebinama, Chinwe Veronica Anunobi Dr, Uzochukwu Anaelechi Onyebinama Assoc. Prof

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This study was designed to determine the effect of gender on submission and retrieval of research output in IRs by lecturers in private universities in Southern Nigeria. A survey design was employed in the study. A list of lecturers in the two faculties of the two universities was obtained from which 150 lecturers were randomly selected. A self-designed questionnaire was used to collect data from the 150 lecturers out of which 100 were returned. Data were analyzed using frequency distribution, means, percentages, z-test and regression analysis. The study showed that submission of research output in IRs in private universities was …

Students’ Intentions To Use E-Resources: An Application Of The Theory Of Planned Behaviour, Cyprian Ifeanyi Ugwu, Anthonia N. Ejikeme

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The Theory of Planned Behaviour (TPB) postulates that behavioural intention (BI) is predicted by attitude towards behaviour (AB), subjective norm (SN) and perceived behavioural control (PBC). However, the theoretical sufficiency and usefulness of this theory is yet to be confirmed in library and information science (LIS). The purpose of this paper is to define a specific target behaviour in library and information science, which is LIS students’ use of e-resources, and then use TPB to investigate students’ intentions to use these resources. An elicitation study was used to identify the LIS students’ salient beliefs and develop the closed – ended …

Accessibility And Use Of Institutional Repository Among Research Scholars: A Case Of Comsats Institute Of Information Technology, Lahore, Abdul Jabbar, Saqib Ur Rehman, Muhammad Amir Hashmi

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The study aimed to explore the level of accessibility and use of Institutional Repository (IR) among research scholars. It has also investigated the difference of opinion on the basis of participants’ gender, age and qualification. Further, the need of training and guidance to make effective use of IR has also incorporated. Survey based on questionnaire was employed to collected data from M. Phil. and PhD scholars studying at seven departments of COMSATS Institute of Information Technology, Lahore. The results showed that research scholars are accessing IR infrequently and they have limited access to the publications. They have accessed the IR …

Research Output On Alopecia Areata Disease: A Scientometric Analysis Of Publications From 2010 To 2019, Muneer Ahmad, Dr. M.Sadik Batcha

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The present study is undertaken to find out the publication trends on Alopecia Areata Disease during 2010-2019 from the global perspective. The study mainly focus on distribution of research output, top journals for publications, most prolific authors, authorship pattern, and citations pattern on Alopecia Areata Disease. The results indicate that highest growth rate of publications occurred during the year 2019. Columbia University topped the scene among all institutes. The maximum publications were more than four authored publications. Christiano AM and Clynes R were found to be the most prolific authors. It is also found that most of the prolific authors …

Investigating Awareness And Usage Of Electronic Resources By The Library Users Of Selected Colleges Of Solapur University, Patel Adam Burhansab, Dr. M.Sadik Batcha, Muneer Ahmad

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The study investigated the use of electronic resources/information by library users in selected colleges of Solapur University. Specifically, to investigate the awareness and level of use of electronic resources; perceived reliance, benefits and impact of use of electronic resources on the research activities. The research design for the study was a survey. Questionnaire schedule was used to collect data from 1022 library users from selected colleges of Solapur University. The result revealed that preponderance of users from aided 33.51% Self financing 26.10% and Education colleges 43.24 % preferred to visit the Library once in three days. While analyzing the entire …

Bibliometric Analysis Of Bearing Fault Detection Using Artificial Intelligence, Pooja Kamat, Rekha Sugandhi Dr.

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The new industrial revolution called Industry 4.0 is proliferating at its peak. The time is no longer away when the human race is going to witness a huge paradigm shift. Intelligent machines empowered by Artificial Intelligence (AI)will take over the presence of human workers in the industrial manufacturing sector with the target of achieving 100% automation. With the emergence of cut-throat price competition in the product market, it has become equally important to manufacture goods at minimal costs and with the highest quality. Predicting the decrease in machinery efficiency at an earlier stage to accomplish this objective helps to reduce …

Public Library Extension Service As A Community Development Programme: A Case Study, Debajit Borgohain, Rima Nath

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The study dealt with three selected district (public) libraries which covered a large community of Upper Assam. It was carried out to investigate various extension services like reading circles, exhibitions, mobile library, book display, adult education programme, special talks, etc. which were performed by different public libraries of Upper Assam. The main focus of the study was to measure the awareness level about extension services among the users’ community of the region. It also emphasized the special and social awareness programmes conducted by the libraries. It highlighted different problems faced by the libraries while delivering these extension services in real …

An Assessment Of Open Educational Resources By Students In Selected Academic Institutions In Southwest, Nigeria, Njeze Miracle

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This paper examined assessment of Open Educational Resources (OER) by students in selected Academic Institutions in Southwest Nigeria. A descriptive research design was used for this study and the instrument used for data collection was the questionnaire. The population of this study comprised two hundred and fifty two respondents from selected academic institutions and a stratified sampling technique was used to select respondents from each of the nine institutions investigated. This study assessed the use of Open Educational Resources by students in nine academic institutions in Nigeria which comprised (Federal, State and Private Universities; Polytechnics; and Colleges of Education) in …

Users’ Perception Of Print Media Retention In A Digital Era., Obia Inyang, Margaret Umoh Dr

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Print media usage presented some important qualities overtime, which have made it an advantageous medium of study regardless of the technological advancements of the contemporary times popularly described as the information age. The value, as perceived by scholars in training (users of academic libraries especially), were sort by this research to analyze why prints are still glamour for, in a digital era with all the improvements made by digital adoptions. This study revealed that 378 respondents returned their questionnaire copies out of the 500 sent out and constituted 75.6% returns. Results for objective 1, revealed among others that, clients’ have …

Measuring Growth And Impact Of Neuroscience Researches In India: A Scientometric Analysis Based On Scopus, Vinod Kumar Gautam Mr., Rajani Mishra

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Present study focuses on growth of neuroscience research in India and its impact on scholarly world. Total 4812 data were collected from Scopus database for the period of 2004-2018. Analysis of the data revealed considerable increase in Annual Growth Rate in neuroscience research with 10.52% CAGR for the entire period. Relative Growth Rate (RGR) was increasing with minor fluctuations i.e. growth in Neuroscience research is not exponential ratio rather than it is arithmetic ratio and Doubling Time is similar to RGR. Trend (Least Square) of the neuroscience publications showed an increase trend during the study period. But the prediction of …

Lotka’S Law And Authorship Distribution In Coronary Artery Disease Research In South Africa, Muneer Ahmad, Dr. M.Sadik Batcha

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a major cause of death and disability in developed countries. Although CAD mortality rates worldwide have declined over the past 4 decades, CAD remains responsible for approximately one-third or more of all deaths in individuals over age 35, and it has been estimated that nearly half of all middle-aged men and one-third of middle aged women in the United States will develop clinical CAD. The present paper attempts to check the applicability of Lotka’s Law on South African publication on Coronary artery disease research. The study lights on Lotka’s empirical law of scientific productivity, i.e., …

Integration Of Dmaic With Library Acquisition: A Phenomenal Approach, Dr. Abdulaziz Ibrahim Alomran Dr, Dr. Imtiaz Basha Dr

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The quality becomes indispensable in all sectors as it is forced to improve and maintain the universal quality oriented standards in any institution / organization. The library is no mean to exception on it. One of the imperative departments / unit in the library is acquisition, because the library stands on its collection and development. Authors had an attempt the DMAIC application to improve and maintain the acquisition in academic libraries to maximize the highest level of satisfaction and minimize the grievances from its patrons. This paper aims to eliminate the gap between the documents and the users'. Authors applied …

Impact Of Knowledge Sharing On Job Satisfaction Of University Librarians In Pakistan, Ghulam Murtaza Rafique, Fakhra Khalid, Haroon Idrees

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The objectives of this study were twofold. First, it investigated the impact of knowledge sharing (KS) on job satisfaction (JS), second, this study examined the role of demographic variables (gender, age, designation, qualification, and experience) between KS-JS relationship. A cross-sectional survey questionnaire was used to collect data from 274 currently working university librarians in Higher Education Commission (HEC) recognized universities of Pakistan. The collected data were analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 22 by applying relevant descriptive and inferential statistics. The findings of this study observed a positive association between KS and JS, where KS significantly impacted …

Bibliometric Estimation Of Research Productivity, Published In The European Journal Of International Law From 2006 – 2019, Zameer Hussain Baladi, Sardar Ali Shah, Taimoor Ali

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Introduction of study: This study portrays the European Journal of International Law's published data from 2006 - 2019, indexed in the Scopus-Elsevier database.

Methodology: The retrieved data tabulated in MS Office Excel Sheet. The author's role and collaboration, type of documents, and association of the first author with the country aimed to explore the issue and year wise frequency of publications.

Results: Total 739 documents published and distributed in seven categories original articles 582; 78.7%, followed by 59; 8% review articles and 56; 7.5% editorials got the top slot in the publications. Single or solo authors wrote …

A Brief Bibliometric Survey Of Leukemia Detection By Machine Learning And Deep Learning Approaches, Nilkanth Mukund Deshpande, Shilpa Shailesh Gite, Rajanikanth Aluvalu

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Background: This study aims to analyze the work done on leukemia detection and diagnosis using machine learning, deep learning and different image processing techniques from 2011 to 2020, using the bibliometric methods.

Methods: different articles on leukemia detection were retrieved using one of the most popular database- Scopus. The research articles are considered between 2011 to 2020. Scopus analyzer is used for getting some analysis results such as documents by year, source, county and so on. VOSviewer Version 1.6.15 is used for the analysis of different units such as co-authorship, co-occurrences, citation analysis etc.

Results: In our study, a database …

Library And Information Science Research In India: A Bibliometric Assessment Of Publications Output During 2014-18, Dr. Sharad Kumar Sonkar

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The paper explored the productivity of Indian authors output in the field of library and information science research, a total 1275 publications have been downloaded from the web of science from the period of 2014-18. The research output were assessed in the year wise, author wise, gender wise, document wise, state wise and international collaborative publications. The paper also examines the highly cited articles. Most productive journals, most productive authors, most productive organizations in library and information science research in India during 2014-18.

A Study Of Competencies And Attitude In Use Of Ict Among Librarians Of Govt. And Aided First Grade Colleges Affiliated To University Of Mysore, Hemesha Hebbandi Nagappa, Santhosh Kumar K.T.

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This study aims at assessing the competencies and attitude in using Information and Communication Technology (ICT) among librarians working in Govt. and Govt. Aided First Grade Colleges (Affiliated to University of Mysore) of Mysore region in Karnataka, India. The study emphasizing on exploring the competency level in using ICT based applications, library automation and digital library software, use of e-resources, difficulties faced among the responding librarians and also knowing attitude towards using ICT. The results of the study shows that majority of librarians have good competency level in using basic ICT & e-resources and also felt the need for further …

Revisiting Librarians And Professional Identity On Social Media, Robert Perret

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Librarians have been present on social media since its earliest days, as have studies about librarians on social media. Early attitudes expressed concern about the way social media use might impact one’s professional reputation. This study revisits the attitudes and behaviors of librarians towards social media in 2019. It is found that early concerns remain, with only 38 percent of respondents indicating that they felt free of the responsibility of presenting a professional persona in social media. However, respondents were nearly unanimous in affirming social media as a positive resource for librarians.