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How to shape digital competences among pre-service teachers: A global expert analysis
Full text linkThe article explores how to shape digital competences among pre-service teachers within the university education system. It addresses the challenges posed by the rapid development of the information society and the growing digitisation of education, necessitating the redefinition of existing teacher education models. Using the Delphi method, 36 media education experts from six continents were interviewed between June and August 2022. They identified 12 versatile solutions to enhance the effectiveness of digital competence formation in academia. These solutions aim to improve the content, methods, and forms of teacher education, ensuring future pedagogical staff are better prepared to integrate ICT into education. Additionally, the article highlights the multidimensional opportunities for fostering digital competences, which are essential skills in K12 and university education and integral to lifelong learning. The study underscores the global significance of equipping pre-service teachers with these competencies to meet the demands of contemporary education systems
Media literacy in the crosshairs: NATO’s strategic goals and the revival of protectionist pedagogy
Full text linkThis qualitative study critically evaluated whether curricula’s power dynamics address the needs of students and educators or serve institutional or ideological agendas. To facilitate this evaluation, the study applied a critical media literacy framework to analyze the pedagogical approach promoted by the Center for Media Literacy within its educational framework. Employing narrative analysis grounded in progressive critical media literacy, the study interrogated the power structures and implicit messages embedded in the Center for Media Literacy’s report on The North Atlantic Treaty Organization, (NATO)-aligned media literacy pedagogy. The analysis identifies four key themes: the framing of NATO as a central target in a global information war, the positioning of media literacy as a strategic defensive tool in modern conflict, the promotion of protectionist approaches as effective pedagogy, and the reinforcement of neoliberal frameworks in education. the study concludes with a discussion of these findings and recommendations for fostering equitable and critical approaches to media literacy education
Alma Link Resolver Subject Report 2024-2025
Full text linkStatistics for 2024-2025 on the number of OpenURL requests by Library of Congress classification code made to the Ex Libris Alma link resolver for items held by the University of Rhode Island Libraries.
Information provided includes Classification Code, Classifications, Number of Requests, Number of Clicked Requests, and % Clicks from Requests
Voting with their (left and right) feet: Are homebuyers’ values of neighborhood environmental amenities consistent with their politics?
Full text linkThere exists a consistent partisan gap in preferences for public spending on the environment, with approval being 20 to 40 percentage points higher for Democrats than Republicans. In this paper, we investigate whether there is a similar partisan gap present in residential preferences for environmental amenities. We link housing data, land use, and household characteristics, including voter registration, for three distinct housing markets, and we develop a residential sorting model to estimate marginal willingness-to-pay (MWTP) for residential proximity to conserved land, allowing for preference heterogeneity by partisanship as well as other household characteristics. For all households combined, we estimate average annual household MWTP for locations proximate to open space to range from 1061 across the three markets. In our model that allows for heterogeneous preferences across groups, we find no evidence that Republicans\u27 MWTP is less than Democrats’ MWTP, and we statistically reject the magnitude of preference disparity found in voting studies. These findings establish a difference in relative preferences across venues that has implications for valuation research and political economy. To assess why relative preferences may differ across venues, we develop a simple theoretical model that applies to both housing and voting decisions and incorporates parameters for parochial altruism and tax aversion. Using prior estimates on partisan differences in key parameters, we find both intuitive and, to some extent, numerical support for the observed difference in relative preferences
Grieving & Swiping: Online Dating as Consumers\u27 Post-Breakup Resolution
Full text linkThis study explores the underlying motivations of consumers’ usage of online dating applications after the breakup of romantic relationships. The experiences of young-adult consumers who went through post-breakup grief are investigated through in-depth interviews. Findings resulted in twelve categories of motivations that participating consumers had regarding their usage of dating apps, in relation to managing the grief after breakup. Motivations are grouped under the categories of coping, updating, and desiring. Moreover, findings also demonstrated diverging pathways in using dating apps for emotional resolution. The study contributes to our understanding of dating app usage by highlighting important insights from consumers who benefitted from these apps to manage their post-breakup grief. Furthermore, we suggest managerial implications for the online dating application industry drawing from the link between romantic breakups and dating app usage to design marketing strategies that can better relate to shifting consumer expectations
From Cypherpunks to Decentralized Finance: How Crypto-Anarchy is Redefining Legal and Economic Systems
Full text linkThis article explores the evolution of crypto-anarchy, tracing its origins from the cypherpunk movement to the rise of decentralized finance (DeFi) and its transformative effects on legal and economic systems. Central to crypto-anarchy is the belief in individual empowerment through privacy, financial autonomy, and decentralization, which allows users to bypass traditional intermediaries like banks. While these technologies offer increased freedom and financial inclusion, they also introduce significant risks such as money laundering, tax evasion, and the facilitation of illegal activities, posing challenges to current regulatory frameworks. The article examines the socio-economic implications of decentralization, including both the democratization of finance and the widening wealth disparities, as early adopters often gain disproportionate rewards. Environmental concerns related to energy-intensive cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and ethical dilemmas surrounding privacy versus accountability are also addressed. The article concludes by examining the potential for AI, blockchain, and decentralized governance models to further disrupt traditional financial and governance structures, while emphasizing the need for robust regulatory frameworks to mitigate risks and ensure long-term sustainability. It envisions a future where decentralized technologies contribute to a more transparent, equitable, and participatory global economy
Usage Statistics: Project COUNTER R5 tr_j1 Report FY2024 - Journal Requests (Excluding OA_Gold) by Platform
No full textProject COUNTER R5 Report TR_J1 for the University of Rhode Island for the period from July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024. The TR_J1 report is defined as Journal Requests (Excluding OA_Gold). This report presents an annual total only and only includes those platforms successfully configured for automated harvesting via SUSHI.
File for download is Excel spreadsheet generated by Alma Analytics.
Results:
Total Item Requests - 805,131
Unique Item Requests - 602,26
Evidence-Based Acquisitions and Strategic Partnerships: A Case Study of URI\u27s Collaborative Approach with GOBI
No full textSlides for a presentation, Evidence-Based Acquisitions and Strategic Partnerships: A Case Study of URI\u27s Collaborative Approach with GOBI , presented at the EBSCO User Group Conference 2025 in Providence, Rhode Island, on April 30, 2025.
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Abstract:
Evidence-Based Acquisitions (EBA) has become an increasingly popular and efficient way for libraries to curate monograph collections based on actual usage data. While many of the largest and most prolific publishers offer EBA programs, managing multiple agreements and processes can place a heavy burden on library staff. However, when available, running an EBA program through GOBI Library Solutions offers several key advantages that streamline the process and enhance collection development efforts.Using GOBI for your EBA program centralizes management, providing a single platform to handle multiple publisher agreements, simplifying workflows, and integrating usage data in a user-friendly way. Additionally, GOBI offers robust reporting tools and seamless integration with existing library systems, helping libraries make more informed decisions with less administrative overhead.In this session, hear from the Head of Acquisitions at URI on the importance of EBAs in meeting their collection development goals, how they successfully implement EBA at their institution, and why they advocate for publishers to work through GOBI. You’ll also hear from a GOBI Collection Development Manager, who will share insights on the benefits of running an EBA program through GOBI and the details that make it an indispensable tool for libraries.
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The link leads to a session description on Sched at https://2025ebscousergroup.sched.com/event/1tLrQ/.
Additional files include the Powerpoint slides for the presentation, a PDF of the Powerpoint slides for the presentation, a PDF of the Powerpoint slides for the presentation with speaker notes, and a printout of the session description from Sched