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Scientometric Analysis Of Waste Water Management Research Publications From Scopus Database During 2010-2019, Vivekanandhan S Dr, Ravichandran Shanmugam

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Background: This paper examines the waste water management research publications during the period of 2010-2019 from the Scopus multidisciplinary online database. The study aims to analysis the year wise growth of publications, relative growth rate and doubling time, top 10 authors contribution, authorship pattern, degree of collaboration, collaborative coefficient, collaborative index, Co- author index, document types, time series analysis, contribution of top 10 journals, institutions, countries, language and Highly cited papers of waste water management research publications.

Results: There are 19861 research publications are identified in the field of waste water management research publications during the ten year study period. …

A Bibliometric Perspective Survey Of Astronomical Object Tracking System, Mariyam Ashai, Rhea Gautam Mukherjee, Sanjana Mundharikar, Vinayak Dev Kuanr, Shivali Amit Wagle, Harikrishnan R

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Advancement in the techniques in the field of Astronomical Object Tracking has been evolved over the years for more accurate results in prediction. Upgradation in Kepler’s algorithm aids in the detection of periodic transits of small planets. The tracking of the celestial bodies by NASA shows the trend followed over the years It has been noted that Machine Learning algorithms and the help of Artificial Intelligence have opted for several techniques allied with motion and positioning of the Celestial bodies and yields more accuracy and robustness. The paper discusses the survey and bibliometric analysis of Astronomical Object Tracking from the …

Awareness And Use Pattern Of Electronic Resources Among The Doctoral Research Scholars Of Central University Of Tamil Nadu, Tiruvarur, India: A Study, Sonteni Srinivas Mr., Taddi Murali Dr.

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This paper's main objective is to examine the awareness and use pattern of electronic resources by doctoral research scholar’s community of the Central University of Tamil Nadu. The investigator adopted a survey method used for the study. Structured questionnaires were administered to the 100 respondents to collect data for the study and returned questionnaires were analysed using simple percentage by the SPSS software. Findings of the survey revealed that the majority of doctoral students aware of electronic resources and user education/training programs are the most important for maximum utilization of electronic resources in University Library.

Assessing The Impact Of Traditional And Digital Marketing Practices On Library Services And Resources In University Libraries, Naimat Ullah Shah Dr., Salman Bin Naeem Dr, Rubina Bhatti Prof

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Purpose / Aim of the study: Primarily, this research study aimed to identify how digital and traditional marketing methods create awareness among their users to utilize library services and resources better. To know about library staff's role towards marketing practices and techniques in digital and traditional ways in university libraries.

Research Design: This study is based on a quantitative research method, and a cross-sectional survey research approach is used for data collection. Data was collected through a validated questionnaire with the help of an online survey tool (Google Forms). Questionnaires were distributed through personal emails, WhatsApp messages, and the link …

Structural Templates For Imaging Eeg Cortical Sources In Infants, Christian O'Reilly, Eric Larson, J. E. Richards, Mayada Elsabbagh

Faculty Publications

Electroencephalographic (EEG) source reconstruction is a powerful approach that allows anatomical localization of electrophysiological brain activity. Algorithms used to estimate cortical sources require an anatomical model of the head and the brain, generally reconstructed using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). When such scans are unavailable, a population average can be used for adults, but no average surface template is available for cortical source imaging in infants. To address this issue, we introduce a new series of 13 anatomical models for subjects between zero and 24 months of age. These templates are built from MRI averages and boundary element method (BEM) segmentation …

Prevención Del Consumo De Sustancias Psicoactivas En Familias Con Hijos Adolescentes, Johana Valentina Alvarez Pineda, Laura Daniela Cantor Gomez

Trabajo Social

El presente proyecto de investigación se encuentra inscrito en la línea familias: realidades, cambios y dinámicas, sublínea perspectivas y sistemas de atención e intervención de trabajo social con familias. Se circunscribe en dicha sublínea por cuanto esta investigación que, busca saber cómo las familias con hijos adolescentes previenen el consumo de sustancias psicoactivas (en adelante SPA), puede servir de apoyo informativo para la elaboración de estrategias de intervención profesional en la relación familia - prevención del consumo de SPA. Lo anterior, teniendo en cuenta que para trabajo social es importante mantener vigente y actualizado el conocimiento que se produce y …

Take Part In Black History Month By Stepping Up To Fogler’S Racial Justice Challenge, Abigail Martin

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Jen Bonnet, Madelyn Woods and Anila Karunakar co-designed Fogler Library’s Racial Justice Challenge, one resource of many for celebrating Black History Month at the University of Maine. Bonnet is a social sciences and humanities librarian at the Fogler Library on campus, Woods is a Ph.D. student in earth and climate sciences and Karunakar serves as the director of the Office for Diversity and Inclusion. The Racial Justice Challenge first launched in August of this past summer. “With the tragic deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Tony McDade, Rayshard Brooks and other BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and People of Color) at the …

Effects Of Phase Regression On High-Resolution Functional Mri Of The Primary Visual Cortex, Olivia W. Stanley, Alan B. Kuurstra, L. Martyn Klassen, Ravi S. Menon, Joseph S. Gati

Brain and Mind Institute Researchers' Publications

High-resolution functional MRI studies have become a powerful tool to non-invasively probe the sub-millimeter functional organization of the human cortex. Advances in MR hardware, imaging techniques and sophisticated post-processing methods have allowed high resolution fMRI to be used in both the clinical and academic neurosciences. However, consensus within the community regarding the use of gradient echo (GE) or spin echo (SE) based acquisition remains largely divided. On one hand, GE provides a high temporal signal-to-noise ratio (tSNR) technique sensitive to both the macro- and micro-vascular signal while SE based methods are more specific to microvasculature but suffer from lower tSNR …

Musicians Graduating With Re-Imagined Recitals, Mark D. Weinstein

News Releases

The junior year may have ended on a low note for Cedarville University class of 2021 music students, but they hope to end on a high note in their final semester with re-imagined senior recitals.

Analyzing The Students' Learning Behaviour For A Technical Course During Covid-19, Ashu Taneja, Ishwar Dutt, Ajay Sharma

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The purpose of this paper is to analyse the learning behaviour of students towards a technical course in the two learning modes, remote learning (online) and in-person learning (offline). Due to the outbreak of Covid-19 pandemic in India, the educational fraternity has successfully reached out to the students using the various virtual tools available. Although, the offline mode of teaching-learning i.e. the actual classroom interaction is quite important as far as a technical course is concerned, but during these tough times the online platforms like Zoom, Webex meetings, Google meet have made the teaching-learning feasible remotely at any time from …

Mapping The Literature On Health Literacy Related To Covid-19 Pandemic: A Scientometric Analysis, Rozeen Shaukat, Nusrat Ali, Muhammad Asif Naveed

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This study intended to carry out a scientometric analysis of the literature on health literacy related to Covid-19 pandemic and infodemic to determine its periodic growth, publication format dispersion, core journals, authorship patterns, geographic origin, keywords patterns, and core institutions. Two general bibliographic databases such as Scopus and Web of Science were searched using keywords such as ‘health literacy, health education, health communication, health promotion, combining with Covid-19 using AND to identify related citations. The data set of 620 citations were analyzed and visualized for several bibliographic characteristics using ScientoPy and VOSviewer. The results revealed that there is a phenomenal …

A Brief Bibliometric Survey On Flexible And Wearable Microstrip Patch Antennas, Trupti Pawase, Anurag Mahajan

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This study aims ro analyze the work done on Flexible and Wearable Microstrip Patch antennas using different techniques from 2010 to 2021, using the bibliometric methods.This paper presents a Scopus database review on “Flexible and Wearable Microstrip Patch antennas”. As it is the emerging technique used by advanced wireless communication systems in recent years because of having benefits over other types of antennas.

The necessity of doing this bibliometric survey is that to know how the flexible and wearable antennas are advantageous for today’s wireless communication systems and its practical usability. This paper shows the importance of flexible and wearable …

Title: Using Internet Of Things In Academic Universities Based On Iranian Librarians Views, Amir Reza Asnafi, Sahar Razavi Ma Of Information Science, Shima Moradi Assistant Professor

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Current research attempts to investigate the views of librarians of Iranian academic central libraries on the use of (IOT) in Iranian academic libraries. The present study employed in a descriptive and survey method. The statistical population of the study was 298 librarians of the central libraries in the top universities of Iran including Isfahan, Amir Kabir, Tehran, Tarbiat Modares, Shahid Beheshti, Tabriz, Ferdowsi, Shiraz, Khaje Nasir al-Din Tousi, Sharif, Elm-o- San’at) Science and Industry). Sampling was done by simple random sampling. The Cochran formula was used to determine the sample size. Considering the 95% confidence level and after the numerical …

The Impact Of The Early Covid-19 Pandemic Response On Kentucky’S Library Workforce, Anita R. Hall, Brandi Duggins

Faculty and Staff Scholarship

Although prior research has examined the Pandemic responses of libraries in terms of physical closures and innovation in services, the impact these measures have had on library workers is largely unexplored. This study seeks to understand the impact of initial library responses to the COVID-19 Pandemic in Kentucky from March 2020 through June 2020. A survey of Kentucky Library Workers found a wide range of impacts during the initial pandemic response period, with 30.49% of respondents affected by some type of employment-related measure, and 11.28% either furloughed or laid off during this time. Workers at different types of libraries and …

Surfboard Paddling Technique And Neuromechanical Control: A Narrative Review, Wynand Volschenk, Zachary J. Crowley-Mchattan, John W. Whitting, Rudi A. Meir, Alec K. Mckenzie

International Journal of Aquatic Research and Education

Surfboard paddling is an essential activity when surfing. Research investigating surfboard paddling, especially as it pertains to neuromechanical control and techniques used, is limited. Previous research made use of swim ergometers to examine surfboard paddling demands. The validity of using swim ergometers in surfboard paddling research and training deserves further analysis. To establish ecologically valid findings, researchers have begun to use swim flumes and still-water paddling environments to investigate paddling efficiency and technique. This emerging body of research has reported that muscle activation patterns, intensities, and timings differ as surfers move through different paddle stroke phases. A deeper understanding of …

Water Safety Education Programs In Culturally And Linguistically Diverse Seattle Communities: Program Design And Pilot Evaluation, William A. Koon, Elizabeth Bennett, Sarah Stempski, Jennifer Blitvich

International Journal of Aquatic Research and Education

Drowning is a public health concern that disproportionally affects children and minorities in Washington State. Community health educators from Seattle Children’s Hospital designed a Water Safety Education and Lifejacket Giveaway Program for low-income parents of preschool-aged children from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. The program was interpreted into multiple languages and parents and children in attendance received free lifejackets. The mixed-methods pilot evaluation of this program found statistically significant relationships between language and self-reported parent swim skill level (English-speaker OR 4.6; 95%CI: 1.84 – 11.54); and confidence of keeping one’s child safe (English-speaker OR 3.34; 95%CI: 1.10 – 10.4). Additionally, …

Perceptions Of Water Competencies, Drowning Risk And Aquatic Participation Among Older Adults, Teresa Stanley, Kevin Moran

International Journal of Aquatic Research and Education

New Zealand has an aging population and, despite falling drowning tolls in all other age groups (WSNZ, 2019c), older adults have continued to drown in both increasing numbers and proportion. The reasons for this are not well understood since very little drowning research has focused on older people. A water safety survey (N = 389) seeking information on older adults’ aquatic recreational practices and perceptions of safety was conducted at the end of the summer season, 2019. Most adults (86%, n = 335) reported some aquatic activity in the previous year, but those aged 65+ years (66%) were significantly …

Washback Of An English Language Assessment System In A Malaysian University Foundation Programme, Umed Bokiev, Arshad Abd. Samad

The Qualitative Report

Washback refers to the influence of language assessment on teaching and learning. In contrast to the wealth of studies involving external large-scale language examinations, scant research has been conducted to explore the influence of internal language assessment on instruction, particularly in the context of a university foundation programme. This qualitative study investigated the washback effects of an English language assessment system (ELAS) on the teaching and learning of English in a Malaysian university foundation programme. Apart from an in-depth analysis of official documents on the ELAS, we conducted individual semi-structured interviews with three curriculum and assessment developers, three English language …

Transcribing In Esl: An Investigation Into Role, Accuracy, And Skills, John G. Patkin

The Qualitative Report

The role, accuracy, and skills of a team of ESL researchers who transcribed more than 3,000 English language learning histories (LLH) from university students in Hong Kong is examined in this paper. The paper provides an insight into the role of transcribers, how they approach their work, the problems they face, and how they overcome them including the conflict of their prior English language learning. A self-administered semi-structured interview and thematic analysis were used in this qualitative study. The findings show that transcribers learned experientially as they combined project guidelines and prior experience to achieve accuracy Transcribers feel more comfortable …

An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis Of Token Resistance To Sex Amongst Nigerian Undergraduates, Alex Terver Igundunasse Dr, Nathan Odiase Mr

The Qualitative Report

It is apparent that existing social conventions unofficially mandates women to refuse sexual advances even when there may be the intention to engage. The adherence to this social script is what is referred to as token resistance or scripted refusal. Some studies have explored the subject of token resistance from a number of perspectives that attempt to identify the underlying reasons why women engaging in token resistance. However, there is very little research on this subject from the Nigerian perspective. This this study sought to explore token resistance further in order to understand the cultural cogency or peculiarity of the …

Factors Affecting Successful Quality Assurance Implementation In Vietnamese Higher Education: A Qualitative Study, Loc Thi My Nguyen, Trung Tran, Thuan Van Pham, Tien-Trung Nguyen, Hien Thi Thu Le, Thao Thi Phuong Trinh, Thanh Thi Nghiem

The Qualitative Report

Quality assurance and accreditation was officially introduced into the higher education system in Vietnam over ten years ago. It is evident that quality assurance has resulted in positive impacts on university management, teaching, learning and research activities. This paper aims to explore factors that aid the successful implementation of higher education quality assurance and accreditation in Vietnam. Through semi-structured interviews with 32 participants, this study identified a number of factors that contributed to quality assurance processes, including awareness of the importance of quality assurance, better institutional manager leadership, support of university lecturers, staff, and students, and the vital responsibility of …

St. Francis Of Assisi Catholic Church And Center For The Deaf Sunday Bulletin, February 14, 2021

Saint Francis of Assisi Catholic Church and Center for the Deaf Sunday Bulletin

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Peer Support Group Health Literacy Case Study Of Hivaids Patients In Karawang, Indonesia, Siti Nursanti Sn, Wahyu Utamidewi Wu, Yanti Tayo Yt

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The high mortality rate caused by HIV still leaves jobs for governments in developing countries, including in Indonesia; the government's efforts to reduce the death rate due to HIV certainly require support and community participation. Peer support groups were born as a form of community concern to complete and carry out health literacy to the community, both those affected by HIV and those who are not well literate about HIV. This study aims to see the communication activities carried out by members of peer support groups to patients infected with HIV and how peer support groups' efforts to carry out …

St. Francis Borgia Deaf Center Church Bulletin, February 14, 2021

Saint Francis Borgia Deaf Center Church Bulletin

A newsletter published for Deaf Catholics in Chicago, IL

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St. Benedict Parish For The Deaf Church Bulletin, February 14, 2021

Saint Benedict Parish for the Deaf Church Bulletin

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St. Augustine Parish Sunday Bulletin, February 14, 2021

Saint Augustine Parish Sunday Bulletin

A newsletter published for Deaf Catholics in Cleveland, OH

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Archaeology, Cultural Heritage, And Development In Transylvanian Rural Landscapes, Elizabeth Arnold '22

Student Scholarship

Communities constantly produce and reinforce notions of cultural heritage in their expressions of identity and memory. Especially in rural communities, this process of engaging with heritage is deeply rooted in a landscape, embedded in how people experience connection with the landscape. Preservation of this heritage greatly influences senses of social, cultural, and historical identity at individual, community, and nation levels. As contexts that express a unique sense of place, rural traditional landscapes encounter threats to their heritage in the face of modern development, unemployment, and changing policies. In this paper, we explore the potential for community engagement rooted in archaeology …

Factors Affecting Availability, Accessibility And Use Of Information Tools And Facilities In Agriculture University Libraries By Postgraduate Students Of Fuaa, Fuam And Moua Case Study In Nigeria, Lawal Mohammed Tukur, Dr S. Kannan

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The case study is to identify the Factors Affecting Availability, Accessibility and Use of Information Tools and Facilities in Agriculture University Libraries by Postgraduate Students of FUAA, FUAM AND MOUA CASE STUDY in Nigeria. A quantitative method was adopted. Random sampling strategy was used. A method of data collection is questionnaire administered to users of the libraries sampled. Major findings testify that, the current agricultural information available, accessible and utilized is insufficient and agricultural information was inadequate in agriculture university libraries in studied. ICTs infrastructure and internet services existed in agriculture university libraries but were not well developed; constraints confronted …

When The "Library As Place" Matters: A Case Study Of An Academic Library, Retno Sayekti, Abdul Karim Batubara, Achiriah Achiriah, Muhammad Aditya, Franindya Purwaningtyas, Abdi Mubarak Syam, Nur’Aini Nur’Aini

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Changes in learning pattern, collection, technology and use have encouraged academic libraries to be reinvented in accordance with users’ needs. Therefore, an assessment of how users perceive and expect for library as place to accommodate learning is necessary. This study aims at measuring the gap between the minimum perception, and desired levels of library as place dimension. This is a quantitative research with data obtained from the library of the State Islamic University of North Sumatra (UINSU), through descriptive survey techniques. The result showed that the utilitarian space and symbol aspects of the library met the minimum expectations of users, …