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Nobel Laureate Jeffrey C Hall: A Scientometric Portrait, Mohit Kumar, Arun Ruhela, Surjeet Kumar

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Present Study analysis 201 publications (1972-2008) of Nobel laureate Jeffrey C Hall, an American eminent scientist in geneticist. His publications received 18,896 citations and first paper was reported in Scopus in 1972, subsequently, he published 200 research papers in various journals. The collaboration coefficient of scientist is 0.89 and forty-three (43) are two authored publications, 22 are single authored, scientist has authored highest publication in decade III (1990-1999) with 81(40.30%) publications. The paper entitled "A pdf neuropeptide gene mutation and ablation of PDF neurons each cause severe abnormalities of behavioral circadian rhythms in Drosophila” published in 'Cell' journal in 2000 …

A Study On The Use Of Open Government Learning Resources By The Research Scholars Of University Of North Bengal, Dipankar Debnath

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Open Government Learning Resources encompasses resource materials, tools and practices that are free of legal, financial and technical barriers and can be fully used, shared and adapted in the digital environment, which expanding educational opportunities is more possible now than it has ever been before. Through the Internet, learners can find information instantly on virtually any topic, teachers can share their knowledge with students on another continent almost as easily as in their own classroom, and educational materials can be disseminated to a worldwide audience at virtually no marginal cost, which allows anyone to freely use, adapt and share the …

The Nexus Between Digitization, Preservation And Access In The Context Of Selection Of Materials For Archives, Tolulope Balogun

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The purpose of the paper is to examine the nexus between digitization, preservation and access in the context of selection of archival materials for digitization in Nigeria. In this paper, the author reviewed literature on the importance of archival materials, connection between digitization, preservation and access and the selection of materials for digitization at the National Archives of Nigeria. The study was carried out to understand the phenomenon in a local context and this anchored upon a previous study and preliminary observation by the researcher which revealed that the materials at the National Archives of Nigeria are fast deteriorating and …

Student Engagement And Adjustment To College Among Undergraduate Students, Abdelmadjid Benraghda, Zohra Goudih, Ssekamanya Siraje Abdallah

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Student engagement and adjustment to college are important factors that contribute to their success. This study aims to investigate the relationship between these two variables and the differences that can be drawn in the context of undergraduate students at International Islamic University of Malaysia (IIUM). Three types of adjustments namely; (academic adjustment, social adjustment, and personal-emotional adjustment) were measured by SACQ. In addition, three types of student engagements (peer-to-peer engagement, engagement with faculty, and engagement with the university) were assessed using the accredited National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE). 446 students were involved in the current study. ANOVA, t-test, …

Technical Oral Presentation Delivery: Qualitative Analysis Of Engineering Undergraduates’ Impediments To Effective Oral Presentations In An Engineering Context, Abdelmadjid Benraghda, Noor Raha Radzuan, Zuraina Ali

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Engineering undergraduates are expected to deliver technical oral presentations on various occasions particularly in university subjects. Engineering undergraduates struggle when they are assigned to deliver technical oral presentations and often they have impediments to deliver oral presentations at tertiary level. The paper reveals prime findings on the technical oral presentation’s impediments faced by the engineering undergraduates in delivering effective presentations. A semi-structured interview was conducted by 12 engineering undergraduates from various engineering faculties in Universiti Malaysia Pahang, Malaysia. Findings of the study revealed that the engineering undergraduates encountered impediments such as when delivering technical oral presentations particularly in terms of …

Content Analysis Of National Digital Library, Medha Rajesh Mangurkar Mrs., Yashwant Chaudhari Mr.

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The aim of the present study is to analyse the contents of National Digital Library. The objectives of the study were to find out the various languages covered, coverage of different subjects in National Digital Library. The study also tried out to find out organizations that have created their institutional repositories and provided links on National Digital Library. NDL is a one stop for all digital resources. The user according to his educational level can choose the learning material. The searches can be refined by choosing different options like type of learning resource, educational degree, file formats, languages etc.

Authorship Pattern And Collaborative Measures In The Field Of Crystallography, Neelamma G Dr, Gavisiddappa A Dr

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The study highlights the authorship pattern and research collaboration in the area of Crystallography based on 45320 scholarly communications appeared in the Crystallography during 1989-2013. Study illustrates various significant aspects like types and trends of authorship, author productivity, degree of collaboration, collaborative index, Collaboration coefficient, Moderate Collaboration. Multiple author papers are more popular among Crystallography literature. There is a significant correlation found between number of authors and number of papers, further, the given data set is verified through Kolmogorov Simonov test. Finally it can be concluded that Crystallography literature does follow the Lotka’s law of author productivity and found …

Nce Students’ Perceptions On The Use Of Library Course As An Aid To The Use Of Library Resources In South-West, Nigeria, Martin Oziegbe Obinyan Phd, Obiora Kingsley Udem

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The study was carried out to survey NCE students’ perceptions on use of library course as an aid to their use of library resources in Colleges of Education in South-West Nigeria. The descriptive survey design was employed and four research questions guided the study. From a population of 60,481 students, a sample of 1,210 was drawn using the proportionate stratified sampling technique. Meanwhile, out of the 1,210 copies of the questionnaire distributed, 1,097 were fully completed (filled out) as retrieved and analyzed. It represents (90.66%) or approximately (91%) response rate and considered adequate because the standard and acceptable response rate …

Open Science: A Review On Open Peer Review Literature, Oluwaseyi Wusu

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Peer review truly, is the king in scientific communication –however, traditional peer review has been accused of many irregularities such as inconsistency and unrealistic peer reviewing, methodology flaws, and the likes. Despite all these irregularities, scholars still believe in peer review but new ways of opening up peer reviews are encouraged. There were high levels of backing for most of the attributes of OPR, such as disclosing identities of reviewers, open reports, open interaction, open platform, commenting on the final-version of published articles or data. Furthermore, the idea of supplementing pre-publication peer review with some form of post-publication evaluation would …

Major Trends In Lis Research: A Bibliometric Analysis, Oluwaseyi H. Wusu, Nneka G. Lazarus

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This study provides an overview of the Library and Information Science (LIS) research from 1980 through 2017. We employ bibliometric and text mining analyses on a sample of 500 most cited articles to examine the impact of factors such as number of authors, enhanced institutions, document types and keywords on the number of citations that they received. We also investigate major trends in LIS research literature including contribution of different countries, variations across publication years and identifying active research areas and major journal outlets. This study serves as a resource for future studies on LIS trends demonstrating the attributes of …

Examining Internet Usage Patterns On Socio-Economic Benefits Of Marginalised Communities: The Case Of Community Information Centres In Ghana, Stephen Bekoe, Kodjo Atiso, Daniel Azerikatoa Ayoung, Lucy Dzandu, Kennedy Kubuga Kumangkem

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In this paper, we explore the socio-economic effects of internet use at the community information centres (CICs) on livelihoods in three regions of Ghana. Sustainable livelihood framework was used as a lens to understand the phenomena being studied. Primary and secondary data collection methods were used. Three CICs in three regions were purposively selected and qualitative research method was adopted for the study. The data were analysed using Nvivo. The findings showed that sending email information was largely the reason why people used the Internet. We found that through the Internet, people learn, develop new business ideas and expand the …

The Relationship Of Undergraduate Study Habits With Use Of Library Resources In Two Universities In Oyo State, Nigeria, Kikelomo Seun Ogunduyilemi

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The use of library information resources has the potentials of enhancing the quality of research and learning in universities. Despite the importance of the use of library information resources, observations have shown that the use of library information resources seems to be dwindling in some university libraries in Nigeria. Factors identified to have been responsible for this could be poor study habits. A literature search has shown that study habits and use of library information resources have not been adequately researched within the Nigerian context. Thus, the study examined the relationship between study habits and use of library information resources …

Digitization Of Library Collection In Nigerian University Libraries: University Of Ilorin Library Experience, Usman Ajisafe Saliu Mr., Abdussalam, T. A. B., Olabisi F. Adesina

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The aim of this paper is to discuss the difficulties that the University of Ilorin library encountered in its digitization project and how these difficulties were handled to ensure a robust digitization outfit. The idea is to alert Nigerian Libraries which are yet to embark on digitization on some of the problems or challenges that they are likely to encounter in planning and implementing a digitization project. Admittedly, some of the problems may be unique to University of Ilorin Library but it can be said with a fair degree of accuracy that some of the problems the University of Ilorin …

Students’ Perceived Influence Of Library Services In Secondary Schools In Kwara State, Nigeria., Yusuf Suleiman, Zahyah Hanafi, Thanslikan Muhajir 4508666

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It is often said that students’ effective learning cannot be acquired through classrooms activities alone, they refer to school library information resources to complement what they have been taught. In view of the foregoing, this study examines students’ perceived influence of library services in secondary schools in Kwara State, Nigeria. The study population consists of 27,883 students in secondary schools (public and private). Multistage and systematic random sampling techniques were used to select 378 students across the 16 local governments drawn from the three senatorial districts that formed the state. An instrument titled “School Library Questionnaire (SLQ)” was used to …

Information Seeking Behaviour Of Rural Women On Family Planning In Epe Local Government, Lagos., Adeola Esther George Mrs

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This research work examined the information seeking behaviour of rural women on Family Planning in Epe Local Government, Lagos State. Survey research method was adopted. The sample size of the study was one hundred and fifty respondents (120). The instrument used to gather relevant information was questionnaire. Also pilot survey was carried out to ensure validity and reliability of the instrument, the data analysis method used was simple frequency count, percentage and correlation. Result of the findings was discussed and conclusions made.

Recommendations For Effective Information Use - A Study Among Ophthalmologists In India, Govindarajan R

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Background:

Ophthalmologists – Eye Doctors working in academic eye hospitals need, seek and use information for their services towards patient care, teaching, research, etc. The present study attempted to determine the recommendations for effective information use as preferred by the ophthalmologists.

Methodology:

The study design is cross sectional and convenience sampling method is adopted. A structured questionnaire was used to collect data. SPSS 18 PASW Statistical package was used for statistical analysis. Frequencies, percentages, Mann Whitney U test, Kruskal-Wallis test, Factor Analysis, Wilcoxon signed rank test were used in the study.

Findings:

Around 633 ophthalmologists working in 47 academic eye …

Adoption Of Integrated Library Management Software(Newgenlib): The Experience Of Kano University Of Science And Technology Library, Wudil, Kano State, Sunday Olabisi Olatunji, Binta L. Farouq Dr, Mustapha Idris Mr

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Adoption of library automation software is imperative. In the changing phase of the information sector, Open Source Integrated Library System is gaining more significance across the world for various factors such as availability of source code, flexibility, cost benefit, better quality control, self-customization and community support. The main objective of this paper is to examine the experience of KUST Library in the adoption of NEWGEN Library Management Open Source Software (OSS). The methodology adopted was a survey design, data was collected using questionnaire. The questionnaires were administered to 5 staff of the library in the cataloguing units. The participants were …

Librarians’ Application Of Copyright Law In Digitization Processes Of Library Resource In University Libraries: A Study Of Nnamdi Azikiwe Library, University Of Nigeria, Nsukka, Kyrian Oluakachukwu Nneji Ms.

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This study investigated the extent of librarians’ application of copyright laws in digitization of academic library resources in University of Nigeria, Nsukka. Five research objectives guided the study. The research design adopted for this study was a descriptive survey. The total population for this study was seventeen (17) library staff involved in digital library practices. As a result of the concise population, there was no sampling. The instrument for data collection was questionnaire. A total of seventeen questionnaires were distributed and distribution recorded a 100% return rate. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistical tools (frequency tables and mean scores). From …

The Relevance Of The Academic Library In Actualizing An Accreditation Exercise: A Case Study Of Michael And Cecilia Ibru University (Mciu) Agbarha-Otor., Stanley Okolo

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This paper examines the process of accreditation exercise in Michael and Cecilia Ibru University stating the relevance of academic library in actualizing the accreditation exercise, in compliance to the National Universities Commission’s definition of accreditation. The focus was on the library holdings, the strength of the library staff. This study seeks to provide an insight into the accreditation exercise at Michael and Cecilia Ibru University, with a view to sharing experiences of the library as the integral part of the institution. The paper thus concluded that if the institution must attain a world class level, there is the need for …

Use Of Electronic Journals By Research Scholars And Postgraduate Students Of University Of Delhi And Jamia Millia Islamia: A Comparative Survey, Md. Sohail, Mr. Maksood, Nazia Salauddin

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The emergence of the internet is a new medium of information storage and delivery represents a revolution, which will have a lasting impact on the electronic publication and delivery of information system in the twenty-first century. The developments in information technology have brought e-journals as a boon to research community, which are becoming a major source for scholarly communication. As e-journal is a journal available online or offline containing research papers, review articles, scholarly communications. In the electronic environment teaching, learning and research are being supported by e-journals which are emerging as new powerful tool. E-journals have an impact not …

Access To Online Databases: Predicate For Faculty Research Output, Mercy A. Iroaganachi, Roland Izuagbe

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The study examined the role of access to online databases as the basis for faculty research output in six universities (comprising two each of federal, state and private) in two Southwestern states in Nigeria. A descriptive research design guided the study. Multistage sampling procedures including purposive, stratification, randomization as well as proportionate sampling techniques were employed to select 339 faculty members who provided the data for the study. The data were collected using a structured questionnaire. Of the 339 copies of the questionnaires administered, 89 per cent were retrieved fully completed and found usable. The research questions that guided the …

Impact Of Information And Communication Technology (Ict) On The Study Habits Of Students Of Iganmode Grammar School, Ota, Ogun State Of Nigeria, Promise I. Ilo, Jerome Idiegbeyan-Ose, Michael Fagbohun, Osinulu Ifeakachuku

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Information and Communication Technology (ICT) has changed the landscape of various institutions of learning. This study is on the impact of ICT on the study habit of students of Iganmode Grammar School Ota. The research revealed a positive significant relationship between the use of ICT and improved study habits of students. However, the work discovered that the available facilities are not sufficient for the students. A total of 156(32.7%) of the total respondents engage ICT for reading various materials through the internet while 152 (31.9%) use it to compare lesson notes. Others use it to send mails, chat, etc. (85.3%) …

Publication Meant For Highly Quality Research Through Lis In India: The Special Reference To Desidoc Journal Of Library And Information Technology (Djlit)., Baskaran C. Chinnasamy Kavitha, C. Baskaran

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The analysed the research publications contributions of the LIS researchers in DJLIT (DESIDOC Journal of Library and Information technology) during 2011-2017. The total no. 419bibliographical records were retrieved from DJLIT website during the period of study. The result of the study observed that Maximum of 70 papers was brought out in the year 2012. It followed by 66 papers published in 2013. The study found that DJLIT productivity range of publications between 12.17 and 16.76 over the period of study. RGR and Dt was an increasing and a decreasing trend observed over period of study. It is found that highest …

Preservation And Conservation Of Serials Collection In Selected Academic Libraries In Oyo State, Nigeria, Folake Rachael Dare Mrs, Daniel Olusegun Ikegune Mr

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Abstract

This study investigates the preservation and conservation of serials collection in selected academic libraries in Oyo State, Nigeria. Relevant literature on the concept of serials, importance of serials in academic library, preservation and conservation of serials, methods of preservation and conservation of serials, importance of preservation and conservation of serials, factors affecting the preservation and conservation of serials was reviewed. The descriptive research design of the survey type was adopted for this study. The study population consisted of two hundred and fifteen (215) library personnel’s in the three selected academic libraries. The population of the study consists of para-professional …

Mapping The Citation Flow Of New York Times Newspaper Indexed In Web Of Science, Angom Jeevan Singh

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The objective of the paper is to find out the flow of the New York Times newspaper information in scholarly publication during 2001-2010. New York Times is considered for the present study since it is the most highly cited English newspaper indexed in Web of Science. During the study period there were 13600 records with 14764 citations in different scholarly publications. The citation of the New York Times in scholarly publications increased gradually from 2005 onwards. The study also found that there is gradual increase in citing Byline newspaper information from 2005 onwards in scholarly publications, whereas, there is gradual …

Networking Of Engineering College Libraries In Andhra Pradesh: A Proposal, C. Chinna Balu Chinna

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This proposal interprets the importance of library network and the concept of engineering college libraries networking to facilities information resources sharing and support activities in libraries has become a quintessential in Andhra Pradesh, India. This paper deals with an idea to motivate for networking and resource sharing JNTUH, JNTUA,JNTUK affiliated to Engineering College Libraries. The present study briefly highlights some of the objectives, functioning essentials, benefits, drawbacks, services, future prospects and implementation phase of completeness of proposal networking formation as crucial for “APECLIBNET”.

Information Sharing Behavior Among Parents Of Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder (Asd), Fitri Mutia, Ragil Tri Atmi

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The information needs of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) can be fulfilled optimally when their family give great attention in educating and caring for them. Families especially parents, is the first and important person that encourage the growth and development of their children whether physical, psychological, mentally, communication, personality and emotional. This study aim to describe about information sharing behavior among parents of children with ASD and determine the factors that encourage and inhibit the occurrence of information sharing behavior among ASD parents. This study used a qualitative approach, choosing informant by snowball technique to determine key informants from …

Social Media And Study Habits Of Secondary School Students In Anambra State, Nigeria, Chibueze Maureen

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This study investigated social media use and study habits of secondary school students in Anambra State. Three research questions guided the study while four null hypotheses were tested at 0.05 level of significance. The design of the study was descriptive survey. The population of the study is 4,996 consisting of Senior Secondary Two (SS2) students from public secondary schools in Awka Education Zone of Anambra State. The sample size consisted of 500 students chosen from their local governments and were randomly chosen. The instrument used for the study was Social Media Use Questionnaire and Study Habit Inventory. The instrument was …

Research Output Analysis Of Most Productive Universities Of Tamil Nadu, India : A Scientometric Analysis, Sadik Batcha M

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Scientometrics is an important field of information science as it represents a unique set of techniques and tools for the monitoring and analysis of information resources and for the management of knowledge in social and organizational contexts. This article analysed the various Scientometric components of the articles published by top six universities of Tamil Nadu from 2000-2017. The study identifies research trend, characteristics growth and collaboration pattern of published literature. The analysis of data reveals that the average growth rate increases at the rate of 9.76%. Further, the average citation per paper observed is 12.18%. High degree of international collaboration …

Evaluation In Use Of Koha Library Management Software In Opjgu, Sonipat, Kaushal Chauhan

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This paper is the evaluation of use of KOHA library management software in OPJGU Library. This study is survey based. Data was collected with the help of questionnaire along with conversation and personal observation with OPJGU library colleagues. Total 15 OPJGU library professionals spread across JGU university libraries had participated in this study. Collected data was analyzed and interpreted through tables and charts. It is found that from the study that OPJGU Library professionals have good perception towards KOHA and they also agreed with KOHA as free software with original source code. It is also found that OPJGU library has …