Kabir Alabi Sulaiman; Hajarah Abubakar; Abdulkadir Olalekan Yusuf; Ibrahim Mohammad Abdullahi; Ibrahim Olarenwaju Yahaya
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Aim: This study examined information needs and the use of library resources among academics in Kwara State Polytechnics, Ilorin.Method: The study identified four (4) research questions. The study adopted a descriptive survey design. The population includes the academic staff of Kwara State Polytechnics, ...
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Aim: This study examined information needs and the use of library resources among academics in Kwara State Polytechnics, Ilorin.Method: The study identified four (4) research questions. The study adopted a descriptive survey design. The population includes the academic staff of Kwara State Polytechnics, Ilorin with a population of 742. However, the Raosoft sample size calculator was used to get the sample size of 254 for the study. A web-based questionnaire was designed using Google form and generated link was shared among academic staff of the polytechnics. The link was shared on various groups of the academic staff of Kwara State Polytechnics via WhatsApp and Telegram groups. The questionnaire link was shared and responses were collected for two weeks. The total response from the survey is 158 and that was the unit of analysis for the study. The responses collected were automatically analyzed by Google Forms.Findings: The study found that printed textbooks, hard copy journal materials, newspapers, databases, and library catalogs are the sources of information to lecturers in Kwara State Polytechnics, Ilorin. It was found out that academic and research, information on self-development, personal health information, current affair, and information on the new trend are information needs of lecturers in Kwara State Polytechnics, Ilorin and the study also revealed that newspaper, e-book, e-journal, internet, and printed journal are the information demand and use by lecturers in Kwara State Polytechnics Ilorin.Conclusion: The study recommends that libraries in higher institutions should be well equipped with current resources to meet the needs of the 21st century of lecturers.
Faezeh Bahrololomi; Razieh Farshid; Nosrat Riahiniya; Naved Ahmad
Volume 2, Issue 3 , May 2022, , Pages 1-9
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Purpose: The study identified the characteristics of scientific products in the field of the semantic web application. This purpose has been done by studying six databases including Magiran, Sid, Normagz, Civilica, Comprehensive portal of humanities, and Ganj.Method: This study is a descriptive study ...
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Purpose: The study identified the characteristics of scientific products in the field of the semantic web application. This purpose has been done by studying six databases including Magiran, Sid, Normagz, Civilica, Comprehensive portal of humanities, and Ganj.Method: This study is a descriptive study with a scientometric approach. purposive sampling and the techniques of co-occurrence and social network analysis have been used. Data analysis was done with Ravar Matrix software, Gefi, and data mapping was done with VosViewer software.Findings: The frequency of scientific productions in the field of the semantic web application has been 188, among which the semantic web with a frequency of 23 is in the first place. The co-occurrence maps form eight thematic clusters. Data analysis among degree and betweenness centers showed that the semantic web and ontology, spatial database, and jurisprudence structures have the highest rate. Among the cooperation of universities, the University of Tehran has the most connections with other universities and research centers. The University of Tehran was ranked first. Islamic Azad University, Kerman Branch, Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman, and the Imam Reza International University of Mashhad are ranked first to third. The University of Tehran, Tarbiat Modares University, and the Malek Ashtar University of Technology have the highest degree of centrality of betweenness.Conclusion: The Semantic Web is an interdisciplinary subject with many applications in all disciplines, and the results indicate its continuous growth status.
Murtala Aminu
Volume 2, Issue 3 , May 2022, , Pages 10-14
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Purpose: This study was conducted in other to assess the access and use of internet resources for learning by the students of the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda. To ascertain the use of internet resources for learning by students of the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda. This study is ...
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Purpose: This study was conducted in other to assess the access and use of internet resources for learning by the students of the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda. To ascertain the use of internet resources for learning by students of the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda. This study is to outline how students access the Internet resources available, also to examine the purposes of the students' use of Internet resources, and investigate the challenges in access and use of Internet resources by the students.Method: The survey research method was adopted for the study. The sample distribution was based on three (3) Faculties, also the data was collected for the study by using descriptive analysis.Findings: Given the findings of the study, it could be concluded that information in all issues on access and use of internet resources for learning has been one of the major challenges facing the educational system in most tertiary institutions.Conclusion: the researchers recommended that the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda should create more awareness concerning the existence of available internet resources in the University and how should be used.
Lawal Mohammad Akanbi; Kabir Alabi Sulaiman; Hajarah Abubakar; Christaina Oluwatoyin Olusegun; Silifat Nuhu
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Purpose: This study examines the application of cloud computing to academic library services in Kwara state.Method: The population of the study includes library staff of the University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Kwara state university, Malate and Landmark University, Omu-Aran, Kwara State. Meanwhile, the University ...
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Purpose: This study examines the application of cloud computing to academic library services in Kwara state.Method: The population of the study includes library staff of the University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Kwara state university, Malate and Landmark University, Omu-Aran, Kwara State. Meanwhile, the University of Ilorin has a population of 57, Kwara state university 24, and Landmark University, Omu-Aran has 19 given 100 library staff. The research design adopted was a descriptive survey. The total enumerative sampling technique was adopted for the limited population. A researcher-designed questionnaire was used for data collection and descriptive statistic of table count and frequency was used as data analysis. Findings: The study found out that infrastructure as a service, software as a service, and recovery as a service is the type of cloud models adopted by academic libraries in Kwara state The finding of the study also indicated that google cloud, Alexandria, Duraspace, OCLC are the major vendors of cloud computing. It was also revealed that cloud computing applications to various library services like document download service; document sharing; digital preservation and scanning, social interaction were all done using the cloud.Conclusion: Finally, findings of the research revealed that cloud management, budget constraints, hardware and software, technical skills required for maintenance, connectivity, and dependency on the cloud are the challenges that are facing cloud computing.
Iskil Arisekola Bolaji; Mayokun Ifeoluwa Taiwo-Ogunnesan
Volume 2, Issue 3 , May 2022, , Pages 15-21
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Purpose: This study examines the perceived impacts of ICT on knowledge sharing by academics at the Federal School of Surveying, Oyo.
Method: The descriptive survey design was adopted. However, the population of this study includes academics in the Federal School of Surveying, Oyo State. There are fifty-three ...
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Purpose: This study examines the perceived impacts of ICT on knowledge sharing by academics at the Federal School of Surveying, Oyo.
Method: The descriptive survey design was adopted. However, the population of this study includes academics in the Federal School of Surveying, Oyo State. There are fifty-three (53) academics in the Federal School of Surveying. A simple random sampling technique was adopted to give all the respondents an equal chance of being selected for this study. A web-based questionnaire was designed using Google form and generated link was shared with academics in the Institutions. The link was shared on various groups of institutions via WhatsApp and Telegram groups. The questionnaire link was shared and responses were collected for two weeks.
Findings: The study found that skills such as internet accessing skills, word processing skills, email sending skills, presentation skills, and database searching skills are required for knowledge sharing. Poor electricity, slow internet network, and lackadaisical attitude toward information managers are identified as challenges that influence the use of ICT in sharing of knowledge among academics in the Federal School of Surveying, Oyo state.
Conclusion: The study recommends that Orientation, workshops, and training should be provided to academics of Federal School on the need to share knowledge.
Fatemeh Farahmand
Volume 2, Issue 3 , May 2022, , Pages 22-30
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Purpose: The purpose of this study is to create Brand equity by using social media marketing and the structural equation method. The target society is the users of Telegram and Instagram networks of Samsung mobile phones.Method: In this research, an unlimited sampling method has been used to collect ...
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Purpose: The purpose of this study is to create Brand equity by using social media marketing and the structural equation method. The target society is the users of Telegram and Instagram networks of Samsung mobile phones.Method: In this research, an unlimited sampling method has been used to collect data from social network questionnaires and Brand equity. Electronic questionnaires were designed to facilitate data collection and access to social network users. After collecting data, the data were analyzed by using LISREL9 and SPSS23 software.Findings: Based on the results of the research, the dimensions of social networks affect Brand equity. Entertainment, interaction, personalization, and word-of-mouth marketing (WOMM) in this study had a direct and significant effect on Brand equity. According to the rankings, in social media marketing, the brand association has the highest rank.Conclusion: In light of the findings obtained from the study, it could be said that businesses can increase their brand value perception with planned and well-defined social media marketing strategies. With social media marketing, businesses can gain significant advantages in many areas such as brand loyalty, reduced advertising expenses, increased profitability, access to a large consumer audience, and altered brand attitudes toward purchasing behavior.
Milad Padidarfard; Mostafa Amini; Bita Garshivaz
Volume 2, Issue 3 , May 2022, , Pages 31-40
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Purpose: The purpose of this study is to answer the main question of what is meant by the concept of data-driven digital transformation from the perspective of cyber-physical-social systems’ thinking.
Method: Comparative Evaluation method is used in this study. In this method, after identifying ...
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Purpose: The purpose of this study is to answer the main question of what is meant by the concept of data-driven digital transformation from the perspective of cyber-physical-social systems’ thinking.
Method: Comparative Evaluation method is used in this study. In this method, after identifying different definitions and interpretations of the digital data-driven transformation and also cyber-physical-social data, these definitions are compared based on this method. Based on this analysis, then a conceptual concept from the perspective of the notion of cyber-physical-social systems for the concept of data-driven digital transformation is proposed.
Findings: Based on this research, the concept of digital transformation has different definitions and interpretations. Some of these definitions focus on “what” and some on “how”. But the complex nature of the concept of transformation has not been noted enough. Now we’re cyber-physical-social systems as a platform for data creation and data flow. The nature of these systems is based on transformation and the digital data-driven transformation is achieved by data flow management in these systems.
Digital data-driven transformation is a concept based on digital convergence between social, physical, cognitive, and cyber systems. These systems are the context of creating big data, and data flow management requires data-driven notions and analytics, which is essential for the transformation and sustainability of societies.
Conclusion: According to the proposed framework, data-driven digital transformation is a concept based on digital convergence between social, physical, cognitive, and cyber systems. These systems are the context of creating big data, and data flow management requires data thinking and analytics which are necessary for the transformation and sustainability of societies.
Abdulqaudir Olamilekan Yusuf; K. T. Omopupa; Kabir Alabi Sulaiman; Rasaq Maito Abdullahi
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Purpose: This study investigated the utilization of an electronic surveillance system in curbing theft and mutilation in Kwara State University, Malete, Nigeria.Method: The population of the study comprises the librarians and para-librarians of the Kwara State University Library, Malete. The study adopted ...
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Purpose: This study investigated the utilization of an electronic surveillance system in curbing theft and mutilation in Kwara State University, Malete, Nigeria.Method: The population of the study comprises the librarians and para-librarians of the Kwara State University Library, Malete. The study adopted mixed methods approach, where interviews and a set of questionnaires were used to collect data for the study. The study adopted the total enumeration method otherwise known as census as a sampling technique.Findings: The study found out that the majority of the librarians revealed that electronic surveillance has been very effective in curbing theft and mutilation of information resources in the library. The study also found out that electronic surveillance reduces theft, the consciousness of being monitored in the library, preservation, and protection of library collection, and loss of library materials are the benefits of electronic surveillance in curbing theft and mutilation.Conclusion: Electronic surveillance is one of the mechanisms that is used by the library to deter the theft and mutilation of information materials. The study concluded that Kwara state university library is using anti-theft surveillance and they would start using CCTV surveillance as soon as they move to the newly built library.
Samaneh Rahimian; Hamid Reza Mahmoodi
Volume 2, Issue 3 , May 2022, , Pages 41-52
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Purpose: This study aimed to identify and study the features and capabilities of common knowledge management software and its components in Iran. Then, a suitable model for producing knowledge management software for Iranian companies and organizations was presented.
Method: This study is a two-dimensional ...
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Purpose: This study aimed to identify and study the features and capabilities of common knowledge management software and its components in Iran. Then, a suitable model for producing knowledge management software for Iranian companies and organizations was presented.
Method: This study is a two-dimensional (basic-applied) research in terms of purpose and documentary-library research in terms of the method of collecting information. The statistical population is all knowledge management software, the number of which is unknown. A total of 12 common and widely used softwares were selected by available methods. Colaizzi's descriptive phenomenological approach was used to analyze the content. Validity and reliability were used through 4 criteria of credibility, reliability, verifiability, and transferability.
Findings: As a result of content analysis of sites related to knowledge management software, 120 categories or initial code and 40 indicators or final concepts were identified. After screening and refining the initial codes and indicators, the number of initial codes was reduced to 83, and the number of final indicators or concepts to 27 concepts.
Conclusion: In the study, several common knowledge management software in Iran have been identified and their modules have been studied. Considering the culture, structure, and needs of organizations, and also considering the challenges faced by the knowledge management process in the organization, a suitable model for providing knowledge management software has been provided.
Maryam Moghadami; Mila Malekolkalami
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Purpose: The purpose of this study is to investigate the general characteristics (technical dimension, access and communication, and participation) and the general characteristics of the data set of Iran's open data portals.Methodology: This is a descriptive survey study. A questionnaire with 28 criteria ...
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Purpose: The purpose of this study is to investigate the general characteristics (technical dimension, access and communication, and participation) and the general characteristics of the data set of Iran's open data portals.Methodology: This is a descriptive survey study. A questionnaire with 28 criteria distributed among 30 Ph.D. students in Information Systems is based on the framework used in the research of Renata Máchová1 and Martin Lněnička.Findings: The average score of the general characteristics of the open data portal with 33.22 is higher than the general characteristics of the data set with an average score of 24.87. The overall score of the quality of components of Iranian open data portals is 91.29. The highest score obtained among the portals is related to Iran's open data portal (108.1).Conclusion: The results of comparing the average quality of Iran's open data portals show that the quality of these collections is at a low level. Comparing the average score of the quality of Iran's open data portals (108.1) with the three leading countries in the field of open data included Britain, India, and the United States (higher than 124) shows that Iran is not in a favorable position. It is necessary to pay attention to policy in the field of open data quality.
AhmadReza Varnaseri; Mahnaz Tayfhsan; Molouk Sadadat Hosseini Beheshti
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Purpose: Drawing a knowledge map of scientific productivity in the field of knowledge engineering in the 2011-2021 period on Web of Science.Method: This was an applied descriptive-analytical study using a quantitative research design. The research population consisted of all scientific products in the ...
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Purpose: Drawing a knowledge map of scientific productivity in the field of knowledge engineering in the 2011-2021 period on Web of Science.Method: This was an applied descriptive-analytical study using a quantitative research design. The research population consisted of all scientific products in the field of knowledge engineering, which included 7724 documents published in indexed journals on the Web of Science database in the 2011-2021 period. The data were analyzed in Excel. VOSviewer was used for constructing the bibliometric networks of researchers, institutions, and countries, Histcite was used for obtaining information through scientometrics methods, and Gephi was used for obtaining betweenness centrality, degree centrality, and eigenvector centrality.Findings: Xu, Yang from Beijing University of Science and Technology had the most collaboration with other researchers by publishing 69 documents in the field of knowledge engineering. Two Chinese universities were ranked in the first and second place and two Iranian universities were in the third and fourth place.Studies on Knowledge Engineering began in the US, the UK, Japan, France, and Australia in the 2010-2012 period. Meanwhile, publications in this field have been pursued with more intensity by China, Iran, Spain, and Russia since 2014.Results: The findings indicate that many researchers are working in the field of knowledge engineering, with the Chinese researchers being the most active compared to other countries. Meanwhile, Asian countries seem to be more involved in this field. Furthermore, most of the journals of knowledge engineering were conference journals.
Leila Jabbari; Hassan Mantegh; Babak Akhgar
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Purpose: This study aimed to identify the best methods of knowledge acquisition in the field of the beekeeping industry (Case study: Beekeeping Development Support Fund).Method: In this research, after studying documents and libraries, seven experts in the field of beekeeping were interviewed. After ...
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Purpose: This study aimed to identify the best methods of knowledge acquisition in the field of the beekeeping industry (Case study: Beekeeping Development Support Fund).Method: In this research, after studying documents and libraries, seven experts in the field of beekeeping were interviewed. After that, a questionnaire was developed to collect information. The statistical population of the study was eighteen managers and employees of the beekeeping fund. Due to the small size of the statistical population, a questionnaire was distributed among all the statistical population using the census method.Findings: The results of the research showed that according to the opinions of 16.9% of the respondents, obtaining knowledge from customers and the resulting feedback is the most important and best method of acquiring knowledge in the beekeeping fund. Acquisition of knowledge through interview and observation tools with 15.7% and acquisition of knowledge through learning (13.5%) were in the next priorities in terms of importance. Also, using the questionnaire method with 1.1% is the least important for gaining knowledge for the beekeeping fund.Conclusion: In general, the results showed that to succeed in acquiring specialized beekeeping knowledge and then disseminating it to beekeepers in the country, creating CRM (Customer Relationship Management), improving the specialized learning level of managers and employees, providing the possibility for them to participate in virtual classes (webinars). ) And specialized conferences on beekeeping and investing in social networks in the fund to support the development of beekeeping in the country is very necessary.
Knowledge management
Mila Malekolkalami; Mohammad Hassanzadeh
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The use of IoT in intelligent agriculture is now very common among farmers, and with the use of drones and sensors, advanced agriculture is rapidly becoming a growing global standard. The use of IoT requires infrastructure that is defined within an IoT governance framework. This paper proposes new approaches ...
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The use of IoT in intelligent agriculture is now very common among farmers, and with the use of drones and sensors, advanced agriculture is rapidly becoming a growing global standard. The use of IoT requires infrastructure that is defined within an IoT governance framework. This paper proposes new approaches to knowledge management, Artificial Intelligence, and IoT governance and their impact on productivity in the agriculture sector by hiring specialized people who are called AI-aided Agriculture Knowledge Managers.Given the importance of all three topics, knowledge management, IoT, and agriculture, we have tried to show the impact of the presence of AI-aided Agriculture Knowledge Managers and IoT in reducing water consumption as one of the most important requirements of agriculture in a simulation by Matlab Software. The data was obtained from the Eurostat database. We also provide a framework for the presence of AI-aided Agriculture Knowledge Managers in fields that are specialized in agricultural science and knowledge management. Finally, due to the importance of governance in this sector, a framework for the governance of artificial intelligence in the field of agriculture with the presence of knowledge managers has been proposed.
Knowledge management
Maryam Moghadami; Mila Malekolkalami; Hassan Mantegh
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Abstract:Aim: This article has been prepared and compiled with the aim of identifying and determining the application of knowledge management criteria in the portals of eight science and technology parks in Tehran province.Methods: This research was a descriptive survey. Data were collected based on ...
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Abstract:Aim: This article has been prepared and compiled with the aim of identifying and determining the application of knowledge management criteria in the portals of eight science and technology parks in Tehran province.Methods: This research was a descriptive survey. Data were collected based on a checklist based on the model of availability, creation, and transfer of knowledge. The statistical population of this study includes the website of eight science and technology parks of Tehran province.Results: The level of application of knowledge management criteria in the website of science and technology parks is in an unfavorable situation. Among the components of knowledge management, the component of knowledge creation with the lowest average compared to the component of knowledge transfer and availability needs to be fundamentally reviewed.Conclusion: The results showed that knowledge management criteria in these websites are not used properly. In order to eliminate this shortcoming and fill the gap in the current situation, the designers of science and technology parks websites should include the knowledge management approach among the main strategies of the park programs under their management.Keywords: Science and technology parks, knowledge management, portals, knowledge creation
Knowledge Extraction
Ahmadreza Varnaseri; Maryam Nakhoda; Sareh Karimi
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Purpose of the study: This study aims to determine the effect of query expansion on the scientific texts retrieval in Persian.Research Method: The present study was conducted using quasi-experimental method. The results are the obtained by analyzing 40 initial and expanded queries of postgraduate students ...
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Purpose of the study: This study aims to determine the effect of query expansion on the scientific texts retrieval in Persian.Research Method: The present study was conducted using quasi-experimental method. The results are the obtained by analyzing 40 initial and expanded queries of postgraduate students in the Faculty of Management, University of Tehran. Query expansion was performed manually using primary research results.Findings: Query expansion of Persian scientific texts leads to an increase in the number of related retrieved documents, as well as the comprehensiveness and accuracy of retrieving scientific data in Elmnet search engine, which as a result, improves the overall performance of information retrieval.Results: Nowadays, automatic query expansion is on the agenda of databases. Given that Persian databases are not fully developed, and the existence of specific problems of writing in Persian language, information literacy training and the method of defining and expressing information requirements and providing them to the information retrieval systems, can have significant impact for postgraduate students and researchers, to retrieve the required information and save them time and money.
Knowledge management
Reza Dehkhodaei; Mohammad Hassanzadeh
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Because the learning process involves the entire life of individuals from birth to the time when the individual is conscious, and also because of the importance of knowledge and learning in today's societies, this text provides an overview of concepts related to the field of learning and related aspects. ...
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Because the learning process involves the entire life of individuals from birth to the time when the individual is conscious, and also because of the importance of knowledge and learning in today's societies, this text provides an overview of concepts related to the field of learning and related aspects. Knowledge was done to provide a basic framework in addition to further clarifying the context, in the hope that learning would move towards knowledge and be practical. Do not forget after a while. Knowledge-based learning means that the learner can first acquire sufficient knowledge of himself with the help of his educational system and teachers and then learn according to his past so that he can finally acquire new knowledge and combine this knowledge with his previous knowledge. To integrate to be institutionalized. In this case, what has been learned will never be forgotten and can be applied in similar situations.
Knowledge management
KP Singh; Devashri K Shastri
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The purpose of the study is to explore the history and growth of the Indian LIS education system, its sustainability, and describe a critical review of recent UGC proposed Learning Outcomes-based Curriculum Framework (LOCF) syllabi. The formal LIS education which was started before independence with ...
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The purpose of the study is to explore the history and growth of the Indian LIS education system, its sustainability, and describe a critical review of recent UGC proposed Learning Outcomes-based Curriculum Framework (LOCF) syllabi. The formal LIS education which was started before independence with few universities currently witnessed a phenomenal growth of LIS departments/schools in the county. The structured questionnaire and survey methods were used to collect relevant data about availability of various courses and supplemented by searching websites and personal contacts. The findings of the study indicates that that 237 universities/colleges/ polytechnic institutes and professional associations found offering LIS education from six months certificate course to a doctoral research program. The survey revealed that at present B.A. (Hons.), B.Sc. (H), Dip. in LIS (3 years), CLIS, BLIS, MLIS, MLIS (two years integrated), PGDLAN, M. Phil., Ph.D., and D.Litt. courses are available in 31 states and UT of Indian universities/colleges in Library and Information Science. The study also finds that during the span of 20 years (2001-2020) 105 LIS departments came into existence primarily in private universities and colleges. The latest UGC proposed LOCF syllabi for BLIS also examined to find its acceptability and sustainability as a uniform model curriculum framework for the LIS departments in India, In addition the study describes key issues, challenges and recommendations to enhance LIS education scenario.
Knowledge management
Setareh Parian; Navid Alipour
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Science production through the use of knowledge management has been identified as a top priority for development in almost any society while scientific development is considered as a prerequisite to development in various sectors, which can consequently lead to economic prosperity and social welfare. ...
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Science production through the use of knowledge management has been identified as a top priority for development in almost any society while scientific development is considered as a prerequisite to development in various sectors, which can consequently lead to economic prosperity and social welfare. I.R.Iran vision plan 2025 targets the first economic and scientific ranking in the region. A closer study of scientific products and science ranking of countries has provided a suitable tool for proper policy-making and planning as well as better understanding of the past situation. Analysis of scientific products and science ranking of countries has also paved the ground for purposeful scientific practices and research priorities besides contributions to recognition of weaknesses and insufficiencies in science production. Additionally, the environmental performance index of countries is an indicative of countries’ commitment to sustainable development and human life. Meanwhile, countries with lower science ranking will doubtlessly fail to manage ecological issues effectively. This study makes a comparison of science ranking and environmental performance index among Persian Gulf countries. The results show that Iran and Saudi Arabia, despite their first and second place, respectively, in science ranking in the region, have not been able to fully utilize this capacity for effective protection and management of the environment. In contrast, countries such as Kuwait and Bahrain, despite their lower science ranking, at the bottom of the table, have attained higher values with regard to environmental performance index than Iran and Saudi Arabia thanks to their proper planning and policy-making practices.
