International Journal of Knowledge Content Development & Technology (IJKCDT)
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Usage of social media tools by library and information science (LIS) students in Nigerian library schools
Get PDFThis study investigated the use of social media tools by LIS students in Nigerian library schools. In so doing, the study examines the types of social media platforms utilized by Library and Information Science (LIS) students, the most commonly visited sites, and the challenges associated with social media use. A descriptive survey design was employed, and convenient sampling was used to select 248 LIS undergraduate students from five Nigerian universities. A structured questionnaire, validated by experts, was the primary instrument for data collection. The findings reveal that WhatsApp, TikTok and YouTube are the most frequently utilized platforms for communication, content consumption, and interaction, while professional and educational tools like LinkedIn and Microsoft Teams are less commonly used. The most significant challenge faced by students is the high cost of internet access, which limits their engagement with social media. Other challenges include misinformation, poor connectivity, and lack of computer literacy.The study recommends that educational institutions integrate both socially engaging and professional platforms into the academic process and develop policies to make internet access more affordable. Further, promoting digital literacy and responsible social media use is essential for improving student engagement and academic performance
Preserving Digital Footprints: Strategies for Safeguarding Ephemeral Online Data
Get PDFThis paper discusses the issues related to ephemeral nature of online data and explores the strategies to safeguard digital heritage, particularly focusing on the nexus between ephemeral online data and web archiving. Document analysis was adopted to select peer-reviewed articles, reports, and publications from reputable academic databases and grey literature sources, covering the period from 2010 to 2024. The research reveals the ephemeral nature of online data, highlighting the challenges it poses for digital heritage preservation. Web archiving emerges as a crucial tool for preserving ephemeral online data, offering opportunities to capture and retain digital content for future generations. Recommendations are provided to address technical, legal, and ethical challenges facing web archiving, emphasizing the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration, increased awareness, and the development of clear digital preservation frameworks that incorporates ephemeral online data. The findings have practical implications for stakeholders involved in digital preservation, including archivists, researchers, policymakers, and technology developers
Virtual libraries in the new metaverse: An exploratory study on community libraries in Meta Horizon Worlds
Get PDFTo explore the presence and status of libraries in the metaverse, focusing on the social virtual reality (VR) platform Meta Horizon Worlds. This study employs unobtrusive observation by collecting data within public VR library worlds and from their listings on the platform. Data was interpreted using qualitative data analysis and open coding. Forty-four virtual libraries were identified in Meta Horizon Worlds, serving as art and asset libraries, community libraries, personal libraries, or other library-themed spaces for games and socialization. Few virtual libraries seem to be associated with “real-world” libraries, suggesting that there may be opportunities for growth if Meta Horizon Worlds remains a stable part of the metaverse. This study appears to be among the first to explore virtual libraries in Meta Horizon Worlds in situ via VR-based data collection
Exploring the Architecture of Research Data Management
Get PDFThe study focused on model for effective research data management practices including metadata creation, design, storage, security, preservation, retrieval, sharing, and reuse. Data storage in a format that can be easily accessed, processed, and analyzed requires a functional architecture as datasets are often fragile and susceptible to storage malfunctions and advancing technology. The study used descriptive quantitative research design. Closed-ended questionnaire was the instrument of data collection. A total of 35 participants selected purposively were engaged to provide insight on study topic. The study used content validity to establish the degree to which the measure represented the paradigm of interest. Test retesting was done to establish questionnaire’s reliability which yielded a Cronbach Alpha result of 0.78 ascertaining reliability before questionnaires administering. Data was analyzed using statistical analysis for social sciences and result presented in pie-chart. The finding informs of widespread use or plan to adopt the “Repository” data architecture model reflecting a widespread understanding among participants of its applicability for enabling research data management practices in academic libraries. However, the study recommends for further studies on repository model standards in academic libraries and blackboard functionality and effectiveness in research data management
Introducing the Human Library Concept as a Tool to Mitigate Work and Household Stress among Working Mothers at UENR
Get PDFMost women experience some form of stress at some point in their lives. However, these stress levels are exacerbated when the woman becomes both a mother and a career woman. The study explored how the human library concept can be used as a tool to mitigate work and household stress among working mothers at the University of Energy and Natural Resources. The study adopted the qualitative research approach. 15 out of 92 mothers of the Senior Staff of Universities of Ghana (SSAUoG) at UENR were purposively sampled. The findings revealed that majority of the working mothers feel stressed in combining work roles and domestic roles. To help mitigate the stress levels, the mothers saw a solution in interacting with each other and sharing their knowledge and experiences which is what the human library stands for. Hence, employers who expect mothers to deliver excellently at their assigned duties must employ the human library concept as a tool to mitigate stress among its working mothers
Digital Public Relations Tools For Effective Public Library Services
Get PDFIn this study, the researcher investigated Digital Public Relations Tools For effective Public Library Services in South-West, Nigeria. The study aims to know the nexus between public relations tools such as social media or electronic resources and effective services rendered by public librarians to meet users, especially in this era where by majority of users are moved into technology instead of the traditional ways of using print resources. The study adopted a correlation research design which used simple and multiple linear methods. The population are professional and para-professional library staff in public libraries in the six states of South West, Nigeria. The total number is one hundred forty-four library staff. The researcher involved the whole population as a sample by using census sampling techniques. The instruments (rating scales) were used to collect data in this study. The Pearson Product Moment Correlation statistics were used to answer two research questions. The findings of the study are that; there is a moderate, positive and significant relationship between, electronic tools and public library services. There is a low, positive and significant relationship between social media tools and public library services. From the aforementioned findings the researcher that the library management should ensure that all the public relations tools identified in this study should be applied in public libraries to enhance service delivery. The study concluded that public relations tools social media & electronic media) are significantly related to effective public library services in South-West, Nigeria. The research was original work carried out by the researcher, it is a part of his PhD thesis
The Impact of the Fourth Industrial Revolution on Southern African Higher Education
Get PDFThis study examined the impact of the fourth industrial revolution (4IR) on higher education in Southern Africa. Results from the study suggest that the impact of 4IR on higher education can be encapsulated by its potentials in revolutionizing the way knowledge is produced, accessed, and disseminated through innovative pedagogical approaches and cutting-edge research activities, and the way higher education institutions are governed and operated, commonly known as the digitalization of higher education. The study recommended that policy makers need to actively advocate for the provision of resources and development programmes to support technological capacity among academics and students within the Southern African higher education sector
Multilingual Knowledge Graphs: Challenges and Opportunities
Get PDFMultilingual Knowledge Graphs (MKGs) have emerged as a crucial component in various natural language processing tasks, enabling efficient representation and utilization of structured knowledge across multiple languages. One can get data, information, and knowledge from various sectors, like libraries, archives, institutional repositories, etc. Variable quality of metadata, multilingualism, and semantic diversity make it a challenge to create a digital library and multilingual search facility. To accept these challenges, there is a need to design a framework to integrate various structured and unstructured data sources for integration, unification, and sharing databases. These are controlled using linked data and semantic web approaches. In future, multilingual knowledge graph overcomes all the linguistic nuances, technical barriers like semantic interoperability, data harmonization etc and enhance cooperation and collaboration throughout the world. Through a comprehensive analysis of the current state-of-the-art techniques and ongoing research efforts, this paper aims to offer insights into the future directions and potential advancements in the field of Multilingual Knowledge Graphs. This paper deals with a multilingual knowledge graph and how to build up a multilingual knowledge graph. It also focuses on the various challenges and opportunities for designing multilingual knowledge graphs
Social Media and Development in a Hybrid Intentional Community in Rural Hong Kong
No full textI explore how social media applications are applied by members of a hybrid, intentional eco-community in rural Hong Kong. I draw on both my own participant observations over the year I spent in the community and interview data with ten of the community’s members to construct an ethnographic account of social media use in the community. Social media apps are ubiquitous, yet their effects are not entirely positive. Although the technological affordances enable both the community and its members to grow, a darker side is also revealed, where increasing levels of individualism interfere with the community-level ethos and potentially threaten the community’s long-term survival. The practical and theoretical contributions of the study are discussed
Identification of Research Growth and Decline in Countries Based on the Growth Rate of SCI Paper Citation Frequency
Get PDFThis study examines global research productivity, international collaboration, and citation growth trends from 1980 to 2023 using Web of Science data. Bibliometric analysis assessed national publication shares, collaboration rates, and five-year average citations per paper. Regression and correlation analyses explored relationships between these variables, while publication trends across 22 fields identified significant national research growth or decline. Findings reveal a weak negative correlation (-0.3937 to -0.0935) between research productivity and collaboration. China, South Korea, and Saudi Arabia showed increased publication shares, while the United States and Japan declined. Singapore and Estonia exhibited strong citation growth, whereas the United States maintained high citation counts despite slower growth. Russia excelled in microbiology and engineering, while the United States and Luxembourg saw declines in multiple fields. The study’s reliance on Web of Science data may underrepresent certain regions or disciplines, and qualitative aspects of collaboration were not assessed. Future research should integrate broader data sources. This research informs national strategies, investment decisions, and global partnerships. By identifying research trends, it supports policy decisions influencing economic and technological progress, highlighting the role of science in national development