Pub Date : 2024-08-02DOI: 10.1177/02666669241267852
Ogagaoghene Uzezi Idhalama, John Otieno Oredo
This research abstract provides a comprehensive overview of exploring the requirements and applications of the next generation Internet of Things (IoT). The study which used thorough literature review as methodology, involved a systematic search of relevant academic databases, such as Scopus, IEEE Xplore, and ACM Digital Library, using keywords such as “Internet of Things,” “next-generation IoT,” “IoT requirements,” and “IoT applications.” The search was limited to peer-reviewed journal articles, conference proceedings, and book chapters published within the last ten years to ensure the inclusion of the most recent and relevant information. It focused on identifying the key requirements for the next generation of Internet of Things (IoT) technologies, evaluating the current state of IoT applications and identify areas of improvement for future generations, investigating the potential impact of next-generation IoT on various industries and sectors. Other objectives of the study are: analysing the data security and privacy challenges that may arise with the implementation of next-generation IoT technologies, examining the potential environmental impact of next-generation IoT devices and propose sustainable solutions, investigating the use of artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms for enhancing the capabilities of IoT applications and the future perspectives of internet of things. Additionally, the research delves into the diverse range of applications that can benefit from the next generation IoT. These applications span across industries such as healthcare, agriculture, transportation, and smart cities. The IoT enables improved efficiency, automation of processes, and better decision-making in various sectors. The findings highlight the need for holistic approaches to address the requirements and challenges of the next generation IoT. By focusing on interoperability, standardization, security, and data management, researchers and industry professionals can ensure the continued success and advancements of the IoT.
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Pub Date : 2024-08-02DOI: 10.1177/02666669241268238
Yhna Therese P. Santos
Ever since the coining of the term ‘information literacy’ in 1974, various conceptions, models, frameworks, and measures have been crafted in its discourse. This article reflects on how contemporary global information literacy conceptions, initiatives, and trends influence information literacy education and practice in the Philippines and proposes a reframing of information literacy practices in order to be more responsive to the evolving information landscape.
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Pub Date : 2024-08-02DOI: 10.1177/02666669241261355
Tran Cao Uy, Budsara Limnirankul, Prathanthip Kramol, Le Thi Hoa Sen, Hoang Gia Hung, Sukit Kanjina, Ruth Sirisunyaluck
The advent of digital social media has revolutionized interpersonal interactions and effectively facilitated the dissemination of information within the agricultural sector. To contribute novel insights into the adoption of social media for agricultural development, the research explores the adoption and influencing factors among smallholders in Central Vietnam. A randomized sample of 442 smallholder households in Quang Tri province were selected and surveyed by using a structured questionnaire. Data analysis encompassed descriptive statistics using SPSS 20.0 and Ordered Logit Regression using Stata to explore the adoption and factors influencing social media adoption among smallholders. Findings indicate widespread adoption, particularly on Facebook and YouTube of smallholders. They utilized social media platforms either simultaneously or separately with limited frequency. Various adoption purposes were found, primarily for accessing agricultural knowledge or technical tutorials from social networks and extension agencies, and seeking agricultural product consumption help. Higher adoption was linked to more digital information access and device ownership, better education, and larger farms. Conversely, older age and crop-focused farming to lower adoption rates (p < 5%). The study highlights the potential for education and extension agencies to use social media, especially Facebook and YouTube for knowledge sharing and product consumption support among smallholder farmers. The study identifies key factors in social media adoption, advising agricultural agencies to target demographics like the elderly, less educated individuals, crop-focused farmers, and those with smaller land holdings. Promoting digital information access and farmer organization participation is essential for boosting social media adoption.
{"title":"Social Media adoption for agricultural development: Insights from smallholders in central Vietnam","authors":"Tran Cao Uy, Budsara Limnirankul, Prathanthip Kramol, Le Thi Hoa Sen, Hoang Gia Hung, Sukit Kanjina, Ruth Sirisunyaluck","doi":"10.1177/02666669241261355","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/02666669241261355","url":null,"abstract":"The advent of digital social media has revolutionized interpersonal interactions and effectively facilitated the dissemination of information within the agricultural sector. To contribute novel insights into the adoption of social media for agricultural development, the research explores the adoption and influencing factors among smallholders in Central Vietnam. A randomized sample of 442 smallholder households in Quang Tri province were selected and surveyed by using a structured questionnaire. Data analysis encompassed descriptive statistics using SPSS 20.0 and Ordered Logit Regression using Stata to explore the adoption and factors influencing social media adoption among smallholders. Findings indicate widespread adoption, particularly on Facebook and YouTube of smallholders. They utilized social media platforms either simultaneously or separately with limited frequency. Various adoption purposes were found, primarily for accessing agricultural knowledge or technical tutorials from social networks and extension agencies, and seeking agricultural product consumption help. Higher adoption was linked to more digital information access and device ownership, better education, and larger farms. Conversely, older age and crop-focused farming to lower adoption rates (p < 5%). The study highlights the potential for education and extension agencies to use social media, especially Facebook and YouTube for knowledge sharing and product consumption support among smallholder farmers. The study identifies key factors in social media adoption, advising agricultural agencies to target demographics like the elderly, less educated individuals, crop-focused farmers, and those with smaller land holdings. Promoting digital information access and farmer organization participation is essential for boosting social media adoption.","PeriodicalId":47137,"journal":{"name":"Information Development","volume":"39 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-08-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141886221","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"管理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
The ongoing conflicts and instability in various regions of Nigeria have resulted in a growing number of internally displaced persons (IDPs), including a significant population of children. These displaced children face significant barriers in accessing quality education, which is crucial for their personal development, social integration, and future prospects. This literature review aims to explore the potential of technology in improving access to education for internally displaced children in Nigeria. The review examines the current landscape of access to education for internally displaced children in Nigeria, explores, the role of technology in addressing the educational needs of internally displaced children, analyzes innovative technological interventions implemented in Nigeria to improve access to education for internally displaced children, assesses the effectiveness and sustainability of technology-based educational initiatives targeting internally displaced children. Other objectives include identifying the policy and infrastructure requirements necessary for the successful implementation of technology-based initiatives for internally displaced children, identifying the specific challenges and barriers faced by internally displaced children in accessing quality education in Nigeria and making recommendations for the Nigerian Government. The review synthesizes findings from both academic literature and practical case studies, highlighting successful initiatives and best practices in using technology to improve educational access for internally displaced children. The findings of this literature review are expected to inform policymakers, educational stakeholders, and humanitarian organizations on the role of technology in addressing the educational needs of internally displaced children in Nigeria. The review provides recommendations for the development and implementation of technology-driven educational programs that are tailored to the unique circumstances and requirements of this population, ultimately contributing to the goal of providing equitable access to quality education for all.
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Pub Date : 2024-07-26DOI: 10.1177/02666669241264743
Tolga Çakmak, Şahika Eroğlu
Considering the fundamental role of libraries in social integration and information services, adapting service and business processes in parallel with technological advances is a crucial agenda. The impact and use of artificial intelligence technology in processes such as cataloging, content indexing, and responding to user requests have been extensively discussed in the information science literature in recent years. The purpose of this study is to investigate the practices and perspectives of library directors related to the use of artificial intelligence in the services and operations of university libraries in Türkiye. Evaluations related to the impact and use of artificial intelligence applications in the services and operations of university libraries were assessed based on the views of 43 university library directors in Türkiye. The perspectives of library directors reveal that improvements are needed in budget and technical infrastructure, human resources and training, data management, and ethical use to implement AI applications in university libraries in Türkiye.
{"title":"The use of artificial intelligence in university libraries in Türkiye: Practices, and perspectives of library directors","authors":"Tolga Çakmak, Şahika Eroğlu","doi":"10.1177/02666669241264743","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/02666669241264743","url":null,"abstract":"Considering the fundamental role of libraries in social integration and information services, adapting service and business processes in parallel with technological advances is a crucial agenda. The impact and use of artificial intelligence technology in processes such as cataloging, content indexing, and responding to user requests have been extensively discussed in the information science literature in recent years. The purpose of this study is to investigate the practices and perspectives of library directors related to the use of artificial intelligence in the services and operations of university libraries in Türkiye. Evaluations related to the impact and use of artificial intelligence applications in the services and operations of university libraries were assessed based on the views of 43 university library directors in Türkiye. The perspectives of library directors reveal that improvements are needed in budget and technical infrastructure, human resources and training, data management, and ethical use to implement AI applications in university libraries in Türkiye.","PeriodicalId":47137,"journal":{"name":"Information Development","volume":"13 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-07-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141772041","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"管理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-07-26DOI: 10.1177/02666669241264748
Zhe Liu, Xuan Chen, Yan Ni
This study, grounded in the Job Demands-Resources theory, explores the relationship between digital competencies (DC) and innovative work behavior (IWB), introducing e-work self-efficacy (e-SE), e-work boundary strategy (e-BS), and organizational commitment (OC) during organizational isolation to examine their internal influencing mechanisms. The study conducted two-stage online questionnaire survey to obtain a final sample of 369 remote workers in China. Hypotheses were tested with triple mediation model. The findings reveal a compound multiple mediation effect among the variables, specifically demonstrating that (1) DC positively predicts IWB, e-SE, OC, and e-BS; (2) e-SE positively predicts OC and e-BS; (3) OC positively predicts IWB; (4) e-BS positively predicts IWB. (5) In the mediation model, the direct effect of DC on IWB is significant; (6) e-SE, OC, and e-BS play a significant mediating role in the relationship between DC and IWB; (7) e-SE, OC play a significant chained mediating role in the relationship between DC and IWB; (8) e-SE, e-BS play a significant chained mediating role in the relationship between DC and IWB. This study explores the relationship between DC and IWB, shedding light on its underlying mechanisms. By delving into the behaviors of remote work employees, this research offers more effective management strategies and practical recommendations for businesses and organizations, including tailored approaches to enhance remote employee engagement, productivity, and overall well-being. Additionally, the findings will present new perspectives and research avenues for academic studies, contributing to the advancement of theoretical understanding of employee behavior in remote work settings within the digital economy era.
本研究以工作需求-资源理论为基础，探讨数字化能力（DC）与创新工作行为（IWB）之间的关系，引入组织隔离期间的电子工作自我效能感（e-SE）、电子工作边界策略（e-BS）和组织承诺（OC），研究其内部影响机制。研究通过两个阶段的在线问卷调查，最终获得了 369 名中国远程工作者样本。研究采用三重中介模型对假设进行了检验。研究结果显示，各变量之间存在复合多重中介效应，具体表现为：（1）DC 正向预测 IWB、e-SE、OC 和 e-BS；（2）e-SE 正向预测 OC 和 e-BS；（3）OC 正向预测 IWB；（4）e-BS 正向预测 IWB。(5）在中介模型中，DC 对 IWB 的直接影响显著；（6）e-SE、OC 和 e-BS 在 DC 与 IWB 的关系中起显著中介作用；（7）e-SE、OC 在 DC 与 IWB 的关系中起显著连锁中介作用；（8）e-SE、e-BS 在 DC 与 IWB 的关系中起显著连锁中介作用。本研究探讨了 DC 与 IWB 的关系，揭示了其内在机制。通过深入研究远程工作员工的行为，本研究为企业和组织提供了更有效的管理策略和实用建议，包括量身定制的方法，以提高远程员工的参与度、生产力和整体福祉。此外，研究结果还将为学术研究提供新的视角和研究途径，有助于推进对数字经济时代远程工作环境中员工行为的理论理解。
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Pub Date : 2024-07-26DOI: 10.1177/02666669241264754
Richard Olalekan Arogunjo, Olayinka Babayemi Makinde
This study evaluated the health records management systems of Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH). A survey research methodology with a quantitative approach was employed using a questionnaire. The study covered the healthcare providers and medical records officers. After the employment of a two-stage sampling technique, a sample size of 394 respondents constituted the study population. Data were collected from August 2022 to June 2023. The analysis of the responses was univariate using frequency, percentage and mean. The major findings detected the successes and failures of the Manual and Electronic Health Records Management Systems, notwithstanding the overall favourable use. Moreover, the study showed a positive agreement with the seven DeLeon and McLean Model variables that measured user experience. The study recommended that the LASUTH authority needs to consciously work on curbing the concerns that are the root causes of records management challenges and the implementation of records management systems.
{"title":"Evaluation of health records management systems of Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, Nigeria","authors":"Richard Olalekan Arogunjo, Olayinka Babayemi Makinde","doi":"10.1177/02666669241264754","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/02666669241264754","url":null,"abstract":"This study evaluated the health records management systems of Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH). A survey research methodology with a quantitative approach was employed using a questionnaire. The study covered the healthcare providers and medical records officers. After the employment of a two-stage sampling technique, a sample size of 394 respondents constituted the study population. Data were collected from August 2022 to June 2023. The analysis of the responses was univariate using frequency, percentage and mean. The major findings detected the successes and failures of the Manual and Electronic Health Records Management Systems, notwithstanding the overall favourable use. Moreover, the study showed a positive agreement with the seven DeLeon and McLean Model variables that measured user experience. The study recommended that the LASUTH authority needs to consciously work on curbing the concerns that are the root causes of records management challenges and the implementation of records management systems.","PeriodicalId":47137,"journal":{"name":"Information Development","volume":"58 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-07-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141772040","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"管理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-07-25DOI: 10.1177/02666669241261632
Quan Lu, Liang Tao, Xueying Peng, Jing Chen
Exploring information anxiety is critical to protecting the mental health of front-line healthcare professionals. Their information anxiety is impacted by interrelated conditions during public health emergencies, but existing studies have not confirmed the impact of the combination of conditions and clarified the pathways of information anxiety. Twenty-four healthcare professionals were recruited for semi-structured interviews. Qualitative Comparative Analysis was used to analyze necessary conditions and pathways of information anxiety. The results showed that information, environment, personal, and content were identified as antecedent conditions, and information quantity anxiety, information quality anxiety, and information content anxiety were identified as outcome conditions. Furthermore, information quality and social environment were necessary conditions. Spontaneous and extrinsic information anxiety were found based on pathways. Identifying conditions and pathways was essential for understanding the information anxiety of front-line healthcare professionals and providing evidence for medical institutions to take target measures in future public health emergencies.
{"title":"Pathways of front-line healthcare professionals’ information anxiety during the COVID-19 pandemic: A qualitative study in China","authors":"Quan Lu, Liang Tao, Xueying Peng, Jing Chen","doi":"10.1177/02666669241261632","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/02666669241261632","url":null,"abstract":"Exploring information anxiety is critical to protecting the mental health of front-line healthcare professionals. Their information anxiety is impacted by interrelated conditions during public health emergencies, but existing studies have not confirmed the impact of the combination of conditions and clarified the pathways of information anxiety. Twenty-four healthcare professionals were recruited for semi-structured interviews. Qualitative Comparative Analysis was used to analyze necessary conditions and pathways of information anxiety. The results showed that information, environment, personal, and content were identified as antecedent conditions, and information quantity anxiety, information quality anxiety, and information content anxiety were identified as outcome conditions. Furthermore, information quality and social environment were necessary conditions. Spontaneous and extrinsic information anxiety were found based on pathways. Identifying conditions and pathways was essential for understanding the information anxiety of front-line healthcare professionals and providing evidence for medical institutions to take target measures in future public health emergencies.","PeriodicalId":47137,"journal":{"name":"Information Development","volume":"67 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-07-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141772042","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"管理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-07-23DOI: 10.1177/02666669241262310
Prince Kudakwashe Madziwa, Mehluli Masuku
The purpose of the study was to examine the use and handling of PHMRs by patients and the clinical staff at public hospitals in the Bulawayo Province. The study employed a qualitative research methodology in which open ended questionnaires were used to collect data. Data were collected from doctors, nurses, records clerks and patients at 2 of the 4 targeted major public hospitals in Bulawayo, giving a total of 150 participants. This study revealed that PHMRs contained vital patient health information such as diagnosis, patient name, and prescribed medications. PHMRs did not have an official uniform structure, and patients used whatever booklets that were affordable to them. In some cases, patients used pieces of paper, although this was not encouraged. PHMRs were considered as legal records that are admissible in courts of law on the basis of them being authenticated by dating, officially stamped and signed by the attending medical practitioner. However, there were cases of unlawful manipulation of PHMRs through editing by patients, and in some cases, documentation incompleteness of the PHMR. The study further found out that the biggest challenge faced in the use of PHMRs was their loss by patients, which negatively impacted health care service delivery. The study recommends that patients be continuously educated about the importance of, and effectively managing their PHMRs for the purposes of continued health care delivery and accessibility. The study further recommended the use of structured hospital-designed booklets that patients can purchase at the hospital. This would avoid the use of any type of book/booklets and pieces of paper. The Ministry of Health and Child Health Care in Zimbabwe needs to consider introducing personalised electronic health records as alternatives to physical PHMRs.
{"title":"Patient held medical records in public hospitals in Bulawayo","authors":"Prince Kudakwashe Madziwa, Mehluli Masuku","doi":"10.1177/02666669241262310","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/02666669241262310","url":null,"abstract":"The purpose of the study was to examine the use and handling of PHMRs by patients and the clinical staff at public hospitals in the Bulawayo Province. The study employed a qualitative research methodology in which open ended questionnaires were used to collect data. Data were collected from doctors, nurses, records clerks and patients at 2 of the 4 targeted major public hospitals in Bulawayo, giving a total of 150 participants. This study revealed that PHMRs contained vital patient health information such as diagnosis, patient name, and prescribed medications. PHMRs did not have an official uniform structure, and patients used whatever booklets that were affordable to them. In some cases, patients used pieces of paper, although this was not encouraged. PHMRs were considered as legal records that are admissible in courts of law on the basis of them being authenticated by dating, officially stamped and signed by the attending medical practitioner. However, there were cases of unlawful manipulation of PHMRs through editing by patients, and in some cases, documentation incompleteness of the PHMR. The study further found out that the biggest challenge faced in the use of PHMRs was their loss by patients, which negatively impacted health care service delivery. The study recommends that patients be continuously educated about the importance of, and effectively managing their PHMRs for the purposes of continued health care delivery and accessibility. The study further recommended the use of structured hospital-designed booklets that patients can purchase at the hospital. This would avoid the use of any type of book/booklets and pieces of paper. The Ministry of Health and Child Health Care in Zimbabwe needs to consider introducing personalised electronic health records as alternatives to physical PHMRs.","PeriodicalId":47137,"journal":{"name":"Information Development","volume":"37 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-07-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141772043","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"管理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
This study aimed to establish the challenges that visually impaired (VI) students face when accessing digital resources at the University of Nairobi Library. A descriptive survey design was used with a sample of 20 VI students and 5 key informant librarians. Data was collected through questionnaires. The findings revealed that the major challenges faced by VI students in accessing digital resources included inadequate Braille materials and learning resources, difficulty grasping and typing information, lack of digital skills, negative attitudes from peers, high internet costs, and lack of adaptive technologies. To overcome these challenges, VI students relied heavily on sighted friends for assistance and sought encouragement from family and tutors. Recommendations include increasing Braille and adaptive technologies in the library, training librarians on assisting VI students, adding audio capabilities to resources, creating inclusive and adaptive spaces, and reducing internet costs. The study concludes that VI students face significant barriers in accessing digital resources equitably and need improved services and assistive technologies to enhance their academic achievement and independence. This study provides insight into the information needs of an underserved population and ways academic libraries can better support inclusion and accessibility.
{"title":"Challenges in accessing digital resources among visually impaired (VI) students at the University of Nairobi Library","authors":"Carolyne Cherotich, Kirwa Priscah Cheptoo, Rogers Matikho Obare","doi":"10.1177/02666669241259083","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/02666669241259083","url":null,"abstract":"This study aimed to establish the challenges that visually impaired (VI) students face when accessing digital resources at the University of Nairobi Library. A descriptive survey design was used with a sample of 20 VI students and 5 key informant librarians. Data was collected through questionnaires. The findings revealed that the major challenges faced by VI students in accessing digital resources included inadequate Braille materials and learning resources, difficulty grasping and typing information, lack of digital skills, negative attitudes from peers, high internet costs, and lack of adaptive technologies. To overcome these challenges, VI students relied heavily on sighted friends for assistance and sought encouragement from family and tutors. Recommendations include increasing Braille and adaptive technologies in the library, training librarians on assisting VI students, adding audio capabilities to resources, creating inclusive and adaptive spaces, and reducing internet costs. The study concludes that VI students face significant barriers in accessing digital resources equitably and need improved services and assistive technologies to enhance their academic achievement and independence. This study provides insight into the information needs of an underserved population and ways academic libraries can better support inclusion and accessibility.","PeriodicalId":47137,"journal":{"name":"Information Development","volume":"19 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-06-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141547284","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"管理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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