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Academic Changes And Theoretical Support Of Information Science Research In China In The Past 40 Years, Xiaofeng Zhu, Rui Ge, Guoli Sheng

Journal of Scientific Information Research

[Purpose/significance]Clarifying the changes and basic rules of China's information science academic research in the past 40 years is conducive to the construction of discipline knowledge pedigree and the realization of local theoretical innovation.[Method/process]Firstly,this paper systematically sorted out all papers in 19 core journals of Library and information CSSCI （2017-2018） and （2019-2020） from 1980 to 2019, and screened 68 641 research papers in information science.Then,with the help of SCI2 tool,11 subject communities of information science research are obtained.Based on dysprosium number software,it showed the chronological distribution and changes of information science research topics and research hot spots.Finally,it combed the high-frequency theory,model,principle …

Research On The Model To Evaluate Intellectual Capital Of University Affiliated Think Tanks, Shuangqing Shi, Renjie Xu, Tianqi Shen

Journal of Scientific Information Research

[Purpose/significance]Intellectual capital represents the core competitiveness of university affiliated think tanks,therefore the evaluation of intellectual capital can intuitively reflect the development of think tanks,helping them work out an overall plan to achieve specific construction goals and promote innovative developments.[Method/process]Based on the intellectual capital theory and the orientation of university affiliated think tanks,this paper selects the evaluation indicators from the three aspects of human capital, structural capital and relational capital respectively,and uses fuzzy analytic hierarchy process(FAHP) to weigh the evaluation indicators with qualitative data dealt with 2-tuple linguistic assessment method,and then takes some Chinese university affiliated think tanks for example to …

Design And Application Of Multi-Source Intelligence Information Collection Framework Integrating Hook Mechanism, Jialin Jin, Yuefen Wang, Cheng Liu, Bentao Zou

Journal of Scientific Information Research

[Purpose/significance]With the increasing complexity of data ecological environment,a large number of real and valuable data are often hidden in massive multi-source heterogeneous data.How to efficiently collect and integrate data from multi-source intelligence information and effectively support in-depth analysis has always been a core issue in the field of data science,and an important basic work in the field of information science.[Method/process]Firstly,this paper analyzes the multi-source intelligence information environment from multiple perspectives,and analyzes the main characteristics of the information environment from different perspectives.Secondly,it studies the method of information collection by integrating Hook mechanism,explores the mechanism of Hook in the process of information …

Research On Knowledge Description Extraction Of Red Culture Digital Resources Based On Knowledge Meta-Semantic Description Model, Xukan Xu, Mengyao Xue, Jin Qian

Journal of Scientific Information Research

[Purpose/significance]At present,the organization of red cultural resources is displayed in the form of text,image and video,which lacks the correlation between knowledge elements,resulting in the decentralization and fragmentation of resources.It greatly limits the integrity and dissemination of knowledge in the field of red culture.It is urgent to extract massive scattered knowledge from semantic level to provide systematic organization and protection for red cultural digital resources.[Method/process]In this paper, knowledge extraction is discussed on the basis of the original construction of red culture resources digitization,and combined with the knowledge meta-semantic description model,to provide a deeper level of system protection of red culture.Firstly,the concept …

An Empirical Study On The Influence Factors Of The User Experience Of University Students Using Academic Search Engines, Shujin Cao, Yaqi Wang, Guangxu Lu

Journal of Scientific Information Research

[Purpose/significance]The study focusing on the relationship between the affecting interaction factors and user experience during the use of search engines, is of great significance for the accurate acquisition of information in the subject area, also can improve the efficiency of research, and promote the development of the subject.[Method/process]This research selects Baidu academic search engine as the object.In order to study the interaction factors that affect academic search engine user experience,we build a model of academic search engine interaction factors affecting user experience based on the FMP interaction model, and collect data through questionnaires.[Result/conclusion]We found that: retrieval function interaction and retrieval …

Research On Automatic Question Answering Of Domain Knowledge Graph From The Perspective Of Digital Humanities, Huan Liu, Liu Liu, Dongbo Wang

Journal of Scientific Information Research

[Purpose/significance]Construct an automatic question-and-answer system of knowledge graphs in the field of ancient Chinese classics from the perspective of digital humanities to promote the development and innovation of traditional Chinese culture.[Method/process]Taking "Zuo Zhuan" as the specific research object,on this basis,support vector machine （SVM） algorithm is used to realize the intention recognition of question sentences,and the deep learning algorithm based on BERT-LSTM-CRF realizes the entity recognition function of question sentences.Then cpyher query expression is constructed to retrieve and return the results in Neo4j database; the front page builds a display platform based on Flask framework for users to use,and finally realizes …

Technological Development Situation Of Unmanned Swarm Technology Based On Patent Analysis, Shuo Wang

Journal of Scientific Information Research

[Purpose/significance]Unmanned swarm equipment and technology have become the focus of military intelligence research domestically and abroad in recent years. In order to have a comprehensive mastery of the research situation and trend of unmanned swarm technology.[Method/process]Patents on unmanned swarm are analyzed with tools such as Patsnap database,Innography.The current situation,trend,and research focus of unmanned swarm technology are summarized from the aspects of overall patent situation,patent layout and technical theme.[Result/conclusion]Unmanned swarm technology in China has developed rapidly in the context of market boost and policy support.The number of patent applications and licensing booming in recent years.Colleges and universities have become the main …

Review And Prospect Of Civil-Military Intelligence Integration Research In China, Hui Li, Xiaozhuan Xie, Yang

Journal of Scientific Information Research

[Purpose/significance]In recent years,under the new context of the overall national security outlook,the research on civil-military intelligence integration in China has made some progress.Some scholars of civilian intelligence have become an important force to promote the research in this field.Systematically combing the civil-military intelligence integration issues concerned by domestic scholars will contribute to the in-depth development of academic research in this field.[Method/process]Using the method of literature analysis,this paper summarizes the publicly published academic achievements,combs the progress and context of civil-military intelligence integration research in China,and discusses the shortcomings and development direction of civil-military intelligence integration research.[Result/conclusion]The existing relevant achieve-ments generally involve …

Recent Trends In Digital Library Publications: A Scientometric Analysis, Rajashekhar Mahadevagouda, Pavithrabai M. S

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The study seeks to illustrate the most current trends in digital library research via the use of scientometrics. The study of scientific networks is important in many scientific domains. A social network with many nodes and connections serves as the foundation for scientific network research. Nodes include authors, publications, and journals, while linkages include citations, cocitations, and coauthorship. Data was collected from the Scopus abstracting and citation database for the period of ten years from 2012 to 2021. The most relevant 1957 documents were chosen from the collection, and selected documents were analyzed using Biblioshny and VOSviewer. The research showed …

Providing Information Resources To Remote Clients During The Covid-19 Pandemic: The Perspective Of The Distance Education Academic Libraries, Tinyiko Vivian Dube

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The study aimed to determine the information resources provided to remote clients by the distance education academic libraries in Gauteng Province of South Africa during the COVID-19 pandemic. The positivism research paradigm anchored this paper and used the quantitative research approach. Microsoft Form was used to design the questionnaire to collect data from the academic library staff. Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) was used for data analysis. Cluster sampling was adopted as the actual number of the target population was not known. The findings revealed that the COVID-19 pandemic brought changes in the provision of information resources to …

Social Media Usage Among Engineering Students -A Study, Nagaraju Kuppugari

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The aim of the study is to investigate the use of social media by the engineering students at Nellore dist in Andhra Pradesh. The study adopted survey method and a structured questionnaire as a tool for collection of data. The findings reveal that significant differences observed in the amount of time spent by male and female respondents and the different age groups of respondents using social media in a day. The study also found that there are significant differences between male and female respondents on the use of various social networking sites. The study reveals that YouTube is the most …

Evaluating Scholarly Communication Programs At Large Master’S Level Institutions: Findings From The Imls-Funded Scholarly Communication Assessment Forum, Emily K. Chan, Suzanna Yaukey, Daina Dickman, Nicole Lawson

Faculty Research, Scholarly, and Creative Activity

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Reimagine Descriptive Workflows: A Community-Informed Agenda For Reparative And Inclusive Descriptive Practice, Rachel L. Frick, Merrilee Proffitt

Copyright, Fair Use, Scholarly Communication, etc.

Executive Summary

The Reimagine Descriptive Workflows project convened a group of experts, practitioners, and community members to determine ways of improving descriptive practices, tools, infrastructure, and workflows in libraries and archives. The result, this community agenda, is offered to the broad library and archives community of practice. The agenda draws together insights from the convening, related research, and operational work that is ongoing in the field. All institutions hold power to make meaningful changes in this space, and all share collective responsibility.

The agenda is not a “how-to guide,” but it is constructed to instruct and chart a path toward …

The Flowerings Project: A Library In Transformation, Jody Condit Fagan, Joanne V. Gabbin, Bethany Nowviskie, Lauren K. Alleyne, Aaron Noland

Libraries

This final report from the JMU Libraries and Furious Flower Poetry Center to the Mellon Foundation describes in detail the activities undertaken as part of a 2020-2021 planning grant, “Furious Flowerings: Developing a Partnership Model for Digital Library Support of a Living Center for Black Poetry,” funded by the Mellon Foundation. The grant explored and developed a partnership model for integrated library support of a living, academic center for the arts with archival, scholarly, digital, educational, and performance components. Nine key areas were addressed, including three overarching areas: development of cultural competencies, exploring how an exemplar project can be used …

Use Of Electronic Resources By Users Of The Gautam Buddha Central Library At The B.B.A.U., Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh: A Study, Suraj Kumar Dwivedi, Shilpi Verma

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Electronic resources are becoming increasingly popular as a result of their benefits and advantages. Libraries are subscribing to electronic resources for their users and spending a lot of money on it. It is vital to assess user attitudes regarding e-resources. This article investigates user knowledge and perceptions of e-resources accessible at the Gautam Buddha Central Library, BBAU, Lucknow. This study is an attempt to investigate user awareness of e-resources, user frequency of access to e-resources, user perception towards use of e- electronic, purpose of users to use it, problem encountered by users in accessing e-resources, its importance in study and …

Global Community Guidelines For Documenting, Sharing, And Reusing Quality Information Of Individual Digital Datasets, Ge Peng, Carlo Lacagnina, Robert R. Downs, Anette Ganske, Hampapuram K. Ramapriyan, Ivana Ivánová, Lesley Wyborn, Dave Jones, Lucy Bastin, Chung-Lin Shie, David F. Moroni

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Open-source science builds on open and free resources that include data, metadata, software, and workflows. Informed decisions on whether and how to (re)use digital datasets are dependent on an understanding about the quality of the underpinning data and relevant information. However, quality information, being difficult to curate and often context specific, is currently not readily available for sharing within and across disciplines. To help address this challenge and promote the creation and (re) use of freely and openly shared information about the quality of individual datasets, members of several groups around the world have undertaken an effort to develop international …

Influence Of Marketing On Use Of Library Services By Postgraduate Students In Selected Federal Universities In Nigeria, Adedoyin Oluwatosin Esan, Ismail Olatunji Adeyemi

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This study examined the influence of marketing on use of library services by postgraduate students in two federal universities in Nigeria. Descriptive survey design was adopted for the study. The population comprises of 12,386 master degree student and 122 library personnel at University of Ibadan and University of Ilorin, Nigeria. The multi-stage sampling technique was used to select the sample size of 326 master’s degree students and total enumeration sampling technique was used for the library personnel. Hence, 326 copies of questionnaire were administered on the samples. However, only 309 students and 88 library personnel returned their copies filled and …

A Quantitative Study On Information-Seeking Behaviour About Wellness And Nutrition In The Digital Age, Preeti Sharda, Kalyani Singh, Sabah Singh

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The use of E-resources has become a way of life. Seeking nutrition information has been seen to be directly related to wellness. The objective of the study was to assess and ascertain the use of the Internet and digital information seeking among students and professionals. The study also aimed to assess the preference of allopathic therapy over home remedies among the respondents. 275 respondents- 155 students and 120 professionals residing in Chandigarh Tricity were assessed. A self-designed questionnaire with five items on a five-point scale was used to procure information. The results showed that respondents agreed that they searched information …

Mapping Library And Information Science Professionals Competencies Using Technological Paradigm Shift: Survey Of Three University Libraries, Oladotun Ayowumi Osunkentan, Adepero Olajumoke Odumade, Abiodun Kushoro

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This study focused on competencies of library and information professionals, using technological paradigm shift as yardstick. The study used a survey method and questionnaire to collect data from the respondents in 3 universities in south west, namely Augustine University Library (AUL), Epe, Lagos State; Sola Akinrinade Library (SAL), Osun State University, Osun State and Albert Ilemobade Library (AIL), Federal University of Technology, Akure, Ondo State. 24 respondents were randomly selected for the study, from which 18 respondents completed and returned their questionnaires. The findings revealed that the possession of IT skills is a major requirement for effective job performance and …

Digital Literacy Skills As Determinants Of Library Use By Undergraduate Students Of Private Universities In Oyo State, Nigeria, Sunday Morakinyo Fakunle, Oluwabunmi Dorcas Bakare, S.V. Adeyeye

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This study examined digital literacy skills as determinants of library usage among undergraduates in two Private Universities in Oyo State, Nigeria. The study adopted a descriptive and non-experimental survey research design which involved the use of questionnaire as the instrument for data collection. The targeted population of the study comprised of 8020 users who are undergraduates of the Ajayi Crowther University Library and Lead City University Library, while 481 respondents formed the sample using the sample size at confidence level of 95% and P=0.5. The data was collected via questionnaire and was analysed using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences …