Pub Date : 2024-04-04DOI: 10.14429/djlit.44.2.19312
Debasis Majhi, Bhaskar Mukherjee
Identifying trends in research through co-citation or content analysis of journal contents is quite a common practice in LIS research. In this study, however, we proposed the Latent Dirichlet Allocation (LDA), a popular topic-modeling approach for identifying research trends of published articles in three Scopus-indexed Indian LIS journals. A total of 1213 titles & their abstracts published between 2011 and 2022 have been considered. From these data, a corpus of frequently used 15 key phrases was identified from each journal using Count Vectorizer and then ten topics having higher coherence scores were extracted from each journal corpus using LDA techniques to understand to what extent these topics are different in these journals. The analysis of the study indicates that ‘Library users’ studies’ especially in academic libraries; and ‘bibliometric indicators for measuring research growth are a few common topics in these journals and, technological innovation; utilisation of electronic and print information resources; library management; or network analysis are some of the topics that are journal specific. From the t-SNE visualisation and pyLDAvis diagram, it was seen that the topics of DJLIT are significantly unique with discrete distributions than the other two journals. On analysing the growth of the top ten topics longitudinally, it was seen that research on digital libraries, analysing the global output, online search strategy, ranking universities, etc. are concurrent interests of research among researchers while academic library resources, including electronic resources and its use, open access are among diminishing research interests of authors. Since the topic-modeling approach can provide results devoid of bias, it can be used to identify research land scape longitudinally as well as obsolescence of topic in a domain.
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Pub Date : 2024-04-04DOI: 10.14429/djlit.44.2.19265
Muruli N, N. Harinarayana
The study aims to examine the citation behaviour of Physics and Astronomy researchers from Indian central universities in the Western Himalayan region. By employing Bibliometrix and Biblioshiny packages in R Studio, an analysis of 13,065 cited sources was conducted using data from the Scopus database over a ten-year span (2012- 2021). The findings highlight a preference for influential journal articles and reviews, with an inclination towards articles authored by two or three individuals. These findings offer valuable insights for stakeholders including researchers, policymakers, and funders, to enhance research impact in the region. The study also draws attention to ‘undefined’ tags in bibliographic data and calls for refinement in defining metadata to enhance bibliographic data quality and reliability.
本研究旨在考察西喜马拉雅地区印度中心大学物理和天文学研究人员的引用行为。通过使用 R Studio 中的 Bibliometrix 和 Biblioshiny 软件包，利用 Scopus 数据库中十年间（2012-2021 年）的数据，对 13,065 篇被引文献进行了分析。分析结果表明，有影响力的期刊论文和评论更受青睐，由两三个人撰写的文章更受青睐。这些发现为包括研究人员、政策制定者和资助者在内的利益相关者提供了宝贵的见解，有助于提高该地区的研究影响力。研究还提请注意书目数据中 "未定义 "的标签，并呼吁完善元数据的定义，以提高书目数据的质量和可靠性。
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Pub Date : 2024-04-04DOI: 10.14429/djlit.44.2.19131
Saturday U. Omeluzor, Vera N Okonoko, N. Ojukwu
The emergence of COVID-19 pandemic hampered the availability of information sources and services in most academic institutions around the world. Making information available during major crisis reveals the long-standing position of the library in helping its patrons. This post COVID-19 study that took place between February 2020 and January 2021 investigated the availability of information sources and services during the COVID-19 pandemic in university libraries in Nigeria. Using a descriptive design, the study used 240 students who were purposely selected from 30 universities including federal, state and private universities in South-South geographical zone of Nigeria as sample. The study revealed that information sources such as: e-books, print journals, e-journals and electronic databases and services such as: Circulation, interlibrary loan, remote access, SDI, online reference services among others were available to the patrons in university libraries in Nigeria during the COVID-19 pandemic. The findings showed that the inhibiting factors against the availability of information sources and service in university libraries were poor telecommunication network, closure of some library sections, lack of preparation, unavailability of library policy on pandemic/disaster management and poor coordination among others. The study recommended some areas for improvement to ensure the availability of information sources and services to the library patrons during major crisis.
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Pub Date : 2024-04-04DOI: 10.14429/djlit.44.2.18976
Kuldeep Singh, Anil Kumar Siwach
This cross-sectional study is aimed to identify the expectations and problems faced by faculty members and research scholars at Maharshi Dayanand University regarding library research support services (LRSS) under seven service dimensions. The research outcome reveals that the service most anticipated by the participants was ‘Database Services’ having the highest mean score, followed by ‘Infrastructure Facilities’ and ‘Institutional Repositories’. The least expected service was ‘Scholarly Communication Services’ which had the lowest mean score. The only service with significant differences between gender and qualifications was ‘Infrastructure Facilities’. In terms of challenges faced, the most noteworthy problems identified included inadequate funding for Article Processing Charges and limited access to computers in the library. Other problems included a lack of training in research support tools and ICT skills, lack of accessibility to library services from home, poor Internet connectivity, and lack of training/ consultation to use services. The library staff was reported to be helpful and supportive. The study provides insights into the expectations and problems of users in the context of LRSS. The study also highlights the imperative need for adequate funding for APCs and improved computer facilities, alongside targeted training initiatives for optimum use of research support tools and enhancing ICT skills to improve the efficacy of LRSS.
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Application of AI and machine learning in different domains of defence system in increasing rapidly to bring automation and to facilitate all the benefits of modern technologies in military. This article conducts a scientometric analysis on articles that are on application of Ai and Ml in military equipment, military intelligence, cyber security, decision making, military operations, defence medical systems etc. This study has executed a search query on Web of Science for identifying peer reviewed current resources that are contributing to the application of modern technologies in military systems. With extensive query and filtering this study has identified 417 articles with in the period of 1991 to 2023. With analysing all the data, it determines that a lot of varied research is there on the defence system that promotes use of modern technologies in development of weapon, conducting strategic military operation, prioritising military society etc. Prioritising legal and ethical parameters. This study has also highlighted legal, and security concerns surrounding using autonomous systems in military applications. The authorship pattern, document types, country production over time, and most cited countries have also been studied. Bradford’s scattering law was applied to identify the core journals, and Lotka’s law to check authors’ productivity patterns.
人工智能和机器学习在国防系统不同领域的应用正在迅速增加，以实现自动化并促进现代技术在军事领域的所有益处。本文对有关人工智能和机器学习在军事装备、军事情报、网络安全、决策制定、军事行动、国防医疗系统等方面应用的文章进行了科学计量分析。本研究在 Web of Science 上进行了搜索查询，以确定有助于现代技术在军事系统中应用的同行评审最新资源。通过广泛的查询和过滤，本研究确定了 1991 年至 2023 年期间的 417 篇文章。通过对所有数据的分析，研究发现，在国防系统中存在大量不同的研究，这些研究促进了现代技术在武器开发、战略军事行动、军事社会优先化等方面的应用。优先考虑法律和伦理参数。本研究还强调了在军事应用中使用自主系统的法律和安全问题。此外，还研究了作者模式、文献类型、随时间推移产生的国家以及被引用最多的国家。布拉德福德散射定律用于识别核心期刊，洛特卡定律用于检查作者的生产力模式。
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Pub Date : 2024-04-04DOI: 10.14429/djlit.44.2.18958
Mallikarjuna C
This article presents a literature review on integrating artificial intelligence (AI) in academic libraries, focusing on the transformative impact of AI-based tools and services on library management, resource utilisation, and research experience. While AI offers promising solutions to increase efficiency and effectiveness, the review identifies several challenges and concerns that need to be addressed, such as ethical and privacy considerations, staff training and development, and a user-centered approach. To integrate AI successfully, libraries must collaborate with professionals, researchers, and policymakers and adopt a continuing education approach to AI. Overcoming resistance to technological change, communicating efforts, and engaging staff are essential for libraries to leverage AI’s potential benefits and enhance their services and operations.
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The current study furthers the understanding of the Information Literacy (IL) competency skill levels between the health science and non-health science students in the United Arab Emirates. IL-HUMASS survey on information literacy questionnaire was partially adopted (17 categories) for surveying the IL competency skill levels between the Health and Non-Health students at College A. The questionnaire comprised four information competency categories: “Information Searching, “Information Evaluation, Information Processing/Application, and Information Dissemination and Communication”. The Mann-Whitney U test was used to test the hypotheses. The research findings revealed that among all participants the levels of Motivational Engagement (ME) in the four competence areas were higher, than their levels of Self-Efficacy (SE).Further, interestingly, students enrolled in non-health programs displayed higher levels of both ME and SE in all four categories. Additionally, there were significant variations in IL Self-Efficacy levels between the two programs across the categories. Besides, the application of Pinto’s IL-HUMASS survey instrument to a new user population has provided valuable insights. These insights highlight the importance of considering motivation and self-efficacy levels when designing information literacy programs, especially for health science students. This study is possibly the first in the UAE conducted on a global sample comprising 22 nationalities.
本研究进一步了解了阿拉伯联合酋长国健康科学和非健康科学学生的信息素养（IL）能力水平。部分采用了 IL-HUMASS 信息素养调查问卷（17 个类别）来调查 A 学院健康科学专业和非健康科学专业学生的信息素养能力水平：问卷包括四个信息能力类别："信息搜索"、"信息评估"、"信息处理/应用 "和 "信息传播与交流"。曼-惠特尼 U 检验用于检验假设。研究结果显示，所有参与者在四个能力领域的动机参与（ME）水平都高于他们的自我效能（SE）水平。此外，有趣的是，就读于非卫生专业的学生在所有四个类别中的动机参与和自我效能水平都较高。此外，两个专业的学生在不同类别中的 IL 自我效能感水平也存在显著差异。此外，将Pinto的IL-HUMASS调查工具应用于新的用户群体提供了宝贵的启示。这些见解强调了在设计信息素养课程时考虑动机和自我效能感水平的重要性，尤其是对健康科学专业的学生而言。这项研究可能是阿联酋第一项针对全球 22 个国家的样本进行的研究。
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Pub Date : 2024-01-23DOI: 10.14429/djlit.44.1.18909
N. W. Cabfilan
The study was conducted to directly determine the information resources used by students. Also, the study specifically aimed to identify which format and type of information resources are preferred by students when writing their researches or assignments. A devised structured survey questionnaire; other parts of the tool were patterned with the study of Dilevko & Gottlieb5. The survey was administered 1st Semester of 2022-2023 to eighty (n= 80) students, forty (40) each from second and fifth year plus students. The collected surveys were sorted and tabulated.Mean, percentage and rank were used to treat the data statistically. Results demonstrated that despite the proliferation of online information sources, students still preferred to use print when writing their researches or assignments.In terms of types, regardless of format, books were still preferred over journals and magazines. This result can be attributed to the library’s weak Serials (journals, magazines, etc.) collections. The library should consider to balance and strengthen its collections in both format and type.
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Pub Date : 2024-01-23DOI: 10.14429/djlit.44.1.19186
Zeba Khanam, Md Sohail
With the advent of new technological transformations in libraries and information centres, library professionals have experienced major challenges with changes in the generation, creation, dissemination, and preservation of knowledge in libraries. The objectives of the present study are to find out the hindrances to implementing ICT, and incorporation in libraries has a prominent place in fulfilling the needs of users, but one must not ignore the fact that ICT is not only the factor responsible for achieving the goals of libraries; it is also the library professional’s positive attitude that endorses the implementation of the same. There are many factors that can help library professionals develop a positive attitude, including prior knowledge, proper training, and continuing education like in-service courses, workshops, and seminars. If the staff of the library shows a positive attitude towards the adoption of ICT in their organisation, it will raise their self-confidence, thereby increasing productivity, while also raising their morale and motivation among colleagues. On the other hand, a negative attitude will raise high levels of anxiety, lower levels of self-efficacy, technophobia, cyberphobia, and fear of losing their jobs. The negative attitudes of library professionals are the main hindrance to the implementation of ICT in libraries. The present study’s findings can advance our understanding of ICT adoption in libraries and provide practical recommendations for maximizing the use of ICT resources in library services. The study concluded that the major objectives have been accomplished by those in the library industry who adopt a critical stance toward the adoption and rejection of new technologies
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Pub Date : 2024-01-23DOI: 10.14429/djlit.44.1.19291
Bhaigyashree Boro, R. Laltlanzova, F. Chanchinmawia
This study examines Digital Literacy Skills (DLS) among Generation Z or “Gen Z” students and the impact of the Internet in the academic environment. The paper analyses the effects of the Internet on academics and shows how Gen Z students at Mizoram University use their overall proficiency and digital literacy abilities for their studies. A total of 250 Gen Z Students were targeted in the present study. The responders were chosen by using a nonprobabilistic sample. A structured online questionnaire was distributed among students to gather the data. Further, the data was analyzed and scrutinised using SPSS version 26. The study reveals that digital literacy includes the capacity to utilise digital technologies for analysis, research, and communication, access online resources efficiently and critically assess information. However, the Internet emphasises the significance of digital literacy skills among Gen Z. The Internet has significantly impacted the academic environment by opening up access to a large amount of information and encouraging the growth of technological skills.
本研究探讨了 Z 世代或 "Z 世代 "学生的数字素养技能（DLS）以及互联网在学术环境中的影响。论文分析了互联网对学业的影响，并展示了米佐拉姆大学的 Z 世代学生如何利用他们的综合能力和数字素养能力进行学习。本研究以 250 名 Z 世代学生为对象。调查对象采用非概率抽样法选出。在学生中分发了一份结构化在线问卷，以收集数据。此外，还使用 SPSS 26 版对数据进行了分析和检验。研究表明，数字素养包括利用数字技术进行分析、研究和交流的能力，有效获取在线资源和批判性评估信息的能力。然而，互联网强调了 Z 世代数字素养技能的重要性。互联网开放了获取大量信息的渠道，并鼓励技术技能的发展，从而对学术环境产生了重大影响。
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