International Journal of Knowledge Content Development & Technology (IJKCDT)
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International Collaboration in Library and Information Science Research in Korea
Get PDFThis study sought to examine five theses from major journals concerning Korea's Library and Information Science, published from 1970 to 2018, so as to diagnose the current stage of International Research Cooperation in the field of Korea's Library and Information Science which researchers from two or more different nations jointly conducted. Furthermore, it determined the overall research trend so as to propose measures for activating and bolstering International Research Cooperation in the field of Korea's Library and Information Science. The findings of this study are expected to not only help further promote the International Research Cooperation in the category of Korea's Library and Information Science but also upgrade the overall quality of Korean researches in Library and Information Science.URL: http://ijkcdt.net/xml/20260/20260.pd
PMCN: combining pdf-modified similarity and complex network in multi-document summarization
Get PDFThis study combines the concept of degree centrality in complex network with the Term Frequency * Proportional Document Frequency (TF*PDF) algorithm; the combined method, called TF-PDF, constructs relationship networks among sentences for writing news summaries. The TF-PDF method is a multi-document summarization extension of the ideas of Bun and Ishizuka (2002), who first published the TF*PDF algorithm for detecting hot topics. In their TF*PDF algorithm, Bun and Ishizuka defined the publisher of a news item as its channel. If the PDF weight of a term is higher than the weights of other terms, then the term is hotter than the other terms. However, this study attempts to develop summaries for news items. Because the TF*PDF algorithm summarizes daily news, TF-PDF replaces the concept of “channel” with “the date of the news event,” and uses the resulting chronicle ordering for a multi-document summarization algorithm, of which the F-measure scores were 0.042 and 0.051 higher than LexRank for the famous d30001t and d30003t tasks, respectively.URL: http://ijkcdt.net/xml/21159/21159.pd
Awareness and Utilization of the Internet Resources and Services for Academic Activities by the Academics of Tertiary Institutions in Adamawa State, Nigeria
Get PDFThis study was conducted to investigate the awareness and utilization of the Internet resources and services for academic activities by the academic staff of tertiary institutions in Adamawa State. The researchers adopted a quantitative research method using cross-sectional survey design to collect data from the respondents. Multi-stage sampling techniques were used. Three hundred and thirty-three (333) copies of the questionnaire were administered to the respondents in the eight (8) sampled institutions and two hundred and ninety-two (292) respondents representing (87.6%) were returned and found useful. The data collected were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics by the use of SPSS version 20.0. The findings revealed that respondents were aware of all the Internet resources, (e-books, e-journals, and online databases), but regarding the Internet services, they were mostly aware of only the e-mail. The study further found that online database and e-mail as the most Internet resources and services utilized by the respondents. There are inverse and weak relationship between awareness and utilization of the Internet resources and services by the academic staff of tertiary institutions in Adamawa State. The study recommends increase awareness and use to other Internet resources such as the e-books and e-journal and Internet services, especially Usenet, Discussion group and Telnet by the management of the institutions through training, workshops/conferences for better academic activities.URL: http://ijkcdt.net/xml/20256/20256.pd
Information Networking and its Application in the Digital Era with illustration from the University of Port Harcourt Library
Get PDFThis paper discussed the factors that necessitated information networking, types of networks, benefits of information networking, library information networking and the University of Port Harcourt library network initiatives. Information networking is a process of communication, exchange of ideas, resource sharing and collaboration between individuals, organizations, institutions and libraries and it is facilitated by ICTs and the internet for improved accessibility. It has been brought about by information explosion, rapid advancement in information communication technologies, inadequate funding and increased demand for quality information. Networks can be classified into local, national, regional, and international networks and are formed to serve different categories of user communities. Benefits of information networking include resource sharing, on-line conferences and participation in programmes at distant centers, collaboration among scholars in different countries, and communication flow through the internet, social media, and electronic mail. Library information networking started with the interlibrary loan which has metamorphosed into library consortia in which groups of libraries partner to coordinate activities, share resources and combine expertise. The University of Port Harcourt Library network initiatives started with an e-granary (a CD ROM) and the establishment of a local area network. It had transited from Card Catalogue to Online Public Access Catalogue (OPAC) and now has a website devoted to library services. The library has subscribed to more than 15 electronic databases and has updated to include automated circulation and cataloguing services. Information networking has greatly improved the sharing of resources in information acquisition and dissemination since no single institution can acquire the overwhelming number of information resources in their various formats in the reality of the current information explosion.URL: http://ijkcdt.net/xml/20257/20257.pd
A Study on Activity in Reading of Men in terms of Brain Science
Get PDFThis study attempts to seek a solution, in terms of brain science, to stimulate reading activities of men to whom no attention has been given from the field of reading. In order to do so, brain pattern, reading tendency, reading preference, reading effectiveness and influence of reading were analyzed. As a result of the analysis, first, it showed that respondents' characteristics did not affect brain patterns, but school and social influences on reading were found to affect brain patterns. Second, reading propensity according to gender was observed to be different in terms of personal health, personal self - esteem, and cultural artistry. On the other hand, reading effectiveness was found to be different in terms of reading engagement and the willingness to continue reading whereas reading propensity according to the brain pattern was different in books related to humor and family matters. Third, reading satisfaction, reading engagement and willingness to continue reading all were observed to affect the reading activities of men. Suggesting measures to stimulate reading activities of men based on such findings, first, implementing dynamic reading education programs and finding reading models for men are needed. Second, when selecting books for reading program operations, books should be recommended according to gender rather than being selected en bloc by libraries. Third, since reading education at home shows high influences on both male and male-type brain pattern, the starting point of reading education should be made at homes. In particular, fathers, who can become a role model for men, need a reading role model, and reading education programs for fathers are also required.URL: http://ijkcdt.net/xml/19283/19283.pd
Demographics, social media use and perceived academic stress of secondary school students in St. Thomas Aquinas College, Akure, Nigeria
Get PDFThe study was carried out to investigate the influence of demographics and social media use on perceived academic stress of secondary school students in St. Thomas Aquinas College, Akure, Nigeria. This was achieved using five research questions and four null hypotheses. The population of the study consisted of 1,107 students at ISCED level 3, out of which 286 were selected based on the Israel (2003) model for determining sample size. The Ex-Post Facto (EPT) research design of the correlational type was employed to investigate the study while questionnaire was used for data elicitation. Out of the 286 copies distributed, 192 (67% response rate) were retrieved and analysed using descriptive statistics (frequency, percentage, mean and standard deviation) and inferential statistics (correlation and multiple regression). The findings revealed that there is high frequency of social media use among secondary school students, majorly for meeting new friends and chatting. The perceived academic stress (PAS) of the students was found to be moderate. Of the three demographics considered, only class had significant influence on PAS. Use of social media did not have significantly influence on PAS of the students. When combined, demographics and social media use predicted PAS; and when considered relatively, of the independent variables, only class as an aspect of demographics predicted PAS. Therefore, the authors concluded that PAS of secondary school students is not directly influenced by demographics (except for class) and social media use. Based on the study’s conclusion, recommendations were made.URL: http://ijkcdt.net/xml/22142/22142.pd
Perception and Use of Web 2.0 Applications by Medical Students of Ambrose Alli University Ekpoma
Get PDFABSTRACTThis study examined the perception and use of web 2.0 applications for academic purposes by medical students of Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma. The objective aimed to investigate the medical students perceptions of web 2.0 applications, web 2.0 tools use, extent of use and purpose for use and challenges encounter when using web 2.0 applications. Descriptive survey method was used for this study. The total population of this study was 3670 and the sample size was 367 representing 10% of the study. The purposive sampling technique was adopted as the sample technique. The instrument used for this study was questionnaire, a total of 367 copies were administered and 321 were found useful for the study. Percentage, means and standard deviation on table and chart were used to analyze the data collected using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) software. Findings showed that the perception of web 2.0 applications of medical students AAU was positive and few of web 2.0 applications was use for academic purposes. Findings also showed that challenges encountered by medical students using web 2.0 applications are; unstable network signal, insufficient data usage, erratic power supply, lack of open wifi connection, limited knowledge about web 2.0. It was recommended in the study that medical students should be provided with the facilities in a format more familiar to them and used by most of them and institutions needs to equip the learning process with the needed facilities which will be of utmost benefit even for future purposesURL: http://ijkcdt.net/xml/20258/20258.pd
Ice Hockey Research Data Platform from official records data and verification
Get PDFIn this study, a database was established by analyzing the data research record produced in ice hockey sports. The deployed data verification with Ice hockey reference service was demonstrated with ice hockey officials and players. This research utilized the data stored in the KNSU Datanest data repository and developed PDF parsers for batch processing of records. Among the types of records, the game summary, team roster, team statistics, and player statistics files were collected, and tables were extracted from the records. PDF records were converted to text in CSV format which are converted to DataFrame, and loaded into the database. Out of the total 22 types of records, 4 types were constructed with 66,830 data parsed as element values. Data verification has found no problems with the quality of the data deployed, showing a high satisfaction with providing 66 factors against the 30 factors provided by the service previously used.URL: http://ijkcdt.net/xml/22143/22143.pd
Requirement Engineering for a Web-mobile Application for Digitization of Traditional Knowledge of Phytomedicine in Tanzania
No full textThe digitization of traditional medical knowledge in Tanzania will greatly enhance its preservation and dissemination. Herein, the study presents the required engineering approaches and requirements for a web-mobile application that would successfully digitize indigenous knowledge of phytomedicine and practitioners license management. The study was carried out in Arusha, Kagera and Dar es Salaam regions and involved ethnobotanical researchers, herb practitioners, curators from herbaria and registrar officers from Traditional and Alternatives Health Practice Council. Structure interview, survey, observation and document review were employed to discover the basic functional and nonfunctional requirements for designing and implementing a web-mobile application that would digitize indigenous knowledge of medicinal plants. The requirements were modelled using the use case diagram. Finally, the study came up with a requirement document which defines both functional and non-functional requirements that can be used as a guideline to develop a web-mobile application that will capture and document traditional medical knowledge of medicinal plants in Tanzania. Additionally, the requirements can be used to incorporate a module of practitioner’s registration by relevant government authorities.URL: http://ijkcdt.net/xml/22146/22146.pd
Ranking of Websites of State Universities in Tamil Nadu using WISER and PRIMOEX: An Analytical Study
Get PDFThis Study examines and explores through a web metric ranking analysis of the websites of 22 state universities in Tamil Nadu. It discussed the domain systems of the websites; WISER Web ranking for the year 2016 and 2017. Similarly the researchers manipulated a new ranking tools for ranking the websites of State universities of Tamil Nadu, According to WISER ranking, Anna University is ranked first with 2469.4 WISER value followed by Tamil Nadu Agricultural University which is ranked second with 4031.4 WISER value. University of Madras is ranked third with 4333.8 WISER values in the year 2017. But . But when we used the PRIMOEX ranking, Anna University is ranked first with 3653.3 PRIMOEX value followed by Tamil Nadu Agricultural University which is ranked second with 4090.6 PRIMOEX value. Madurai Kamaraj University is ranked third with 4136.1 PRIMOEX values. Alagappa University is ranked fourth with 4956.1 PRIMOEX value and Alagappa University with 6001.9 PRIMOEX value is ranked fifth. It found that PRIMOEX good tool to measure the ranking of websites of state universities of Tamil Nadu.URL: http://ijkcdt.net/xml/21158/21158.pd