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Developing the infrastructure for managing institutional research archives
No full textAbstract: Purpose - Capturing research in modern academic institutions is of vital importance. A robust approach to systematically harvest, host, and update a university-wide repository is not only beneficial for the academics within the HEI, but it can also boost and promote the visibility of the University. Design/methodology/approach - Although many decentralised approaches offer the possibility to showcase an individual's research, the vast and disparate sources cannot facilitate an institutional repository. Since research constitutes one of the main aims of a university, we follow a solution that records the whole research that occurs within an institution, which is VIVO. In this paper, we present the adaptation of VIVO by a Greek University, namely, the University of West Attica. In our approach, we have merged the existing systems and harvested research-related information from different sources on the web.Findings - The proposed solution serves as an academic research repository. It provides consistency over the presented research outputs, making the research of the University wider visible.Originality/value - The paper presents an ontology-based system for documenting the undertaken research within an institution. Moreover, it allows the personalisation of the ontology, thus making it possible to customise the repository to fit an institution's needs, the web interface, therefore presenting the perceived significant components for the University, and the information visualisation
Study of the Causes of Teacher Burnout from the Use of Information and Communication Technologies, During the Period of Covid-19
No full textThe pandemic due to Covid-19 created an unprecedented situation worldwide and radically changed the social situation in people’s life and work conditions. For education to function, the use of Information and Communication Technologies and new practices were adopted to build a new basis of communication between teachers and students. Teachers, during the period of the pandemic and in the phase of exclusion, kept the educational process “alive and active” in the values of learning and school. Nevertheless, their huge effort also caused negative consequences for them. This specific study is a part of a work that concerns teachers’ practical reports about their negative experiences from the use of Information and Communication Technologies during the Covid-19 period. The study captures the causes of the occurrence of teachers' mental and physical burnout due to the use of Information Systems, E-Learning, and Teleconferencing. The research was carried out by active teachers and its results concern public school teachers. The research methodology is part of the field of educational research and the analysis of the results through a structured online questionnaire. From the development of the research and the analysis of its results, it emerged that teachers during the period of confinement due to Covid-19 presented symptoms of work burnout with different symptoms, according to categories of teachers.
MIMIC III and its contribution to critical care prediction models
No full textAbstract: Purpose - The present paper attempts to present the research that has been made on prediction models using deep learning methods with data retrieved from mimic III database and to identify challenges and possible areas for future research.Methodology - A literature research was conducted for articles related to MIMIC III and prediction models related to the database published from 2016 to 2021. Also, reviews and papers related to neural networks, machine learning, data mining and implementation and usage of electronic health records (EHR) in ICU were investigated to support findings from mimic III papers.Findings - Prediction algorithms can be very useful in ICU units. Although some algorithms, such as InSight are specialized in specific diseases, others such as XGBOOST and recurrent neural networks can be used in a broader area, presenting quite accurate results.Originality - Usually, reviews categorize research on MIMIC database per disease or per the desired outcome, such as the prediction of length of stay and the final outcome. The current study categorizes the research based on the tools, prediction models, and algorithms used. This way, it is possible to understand better how each method performs to various conditions and desired outcomes
Health information behaviour of undergraduate students in Information Studies and Physiotherapy: a comparative survey
No full textPurpose – This survey investigated the health information behaviour of undergraduate students at the University of West Attica. In particular, the survey took place among students of the Department of Archival, Library and Information Studies, where information literacy is taught and in the Department of Physiotherapy, where health subjects are taught. The aim was to discover if any or if both of the above target groups have adopted efficient health information behaviour.Design/methodology/approach – The survey investigated the following: the preferred formats of health information sources and the preferred search techniques of the two target groups; their preferred health information sources and the criteria they use to evaluate and trust a health-related source; the main criterion the participants use to evaluate the content of health information sources; and their perception of the term "information literacy". The methodological approach used was a mainly quantitative online survey administered to a sample from the two aforementioned target groups, within a limited time frame, in the winter of 2022. Findings - Physiotherapy students seem less adequately information literate than Archival, Library and Information Studies students.Originality/value – The findings of this comparative survey are unique in the Hellenic academic environment and lead to the suggestion that information literacy skills should be taught to every Department of the University
Everyday photos as tools to enhance the museum experience
No full textAbstract: Purpose - Inspired by a recent museum visit, the present work wished to study the effect of the use of photos in cultural technologies. Design/methodology/approach - We used ancient museum objects with contemporary photos, showing people performing similar activities in antiquity and today. Qualitative data from interviews were collected and analyzed to study the participant's reflections when they saw the images of ancient objects and contemporary photos.Findings - Results revealed the importance of contemporary photos and the possibility of including them in cultural heritage technologies since they assist visitors in understanding and reflection processes.Originality/value - Photos can function as interpretation aids and also allow participants to make multiple connections between past and present, across societies and cultures, between current and prior knowledge, and permit connections to personal experience, leading to the conclusion that critical constructivist approaches take place when people are presented with the two images and meaning-making processes
Sustainable Development Literacy for Educators and Librarians
No full textPurpose – This paper aims to present and analyse the experiences and challenges during the development of sustainable development literacy (SDL) implemented in the context of the EDUCABILITY project.Design/methodology/approach – It briefly discusses the methods and tools used to deliver a source mapping for SDL, a relevant Delphi Study, an SDL Curriculum and an e-Learning Module in the EDUCABILITY Virtual Learning Environment.Findings – The systematic review of international literature and the results of the Delphi Study enabled the proposal of an SDL curriculum, including definitions, key concepts and content, learning objectives and outcomes, teaching approaches and evaluation methods.Originality/value - The proposed educational materials enable the capacity of educators and librarians in SDL to apply it to different problems and various aspects of the same problem
Digital Public History and Archives in Greece
No full textAbstract: Purpose - In the current online context, the work of historians and archivists crosses multiple levels. Archival institutions, digital public history research projects, and broader activity in cultural heritage management have shaped many new archival digital repositories. The purpose of this article is to review this kind of online activity in Greece and highlight relevant concerns for managing historical archives online. Design/methodology/approach - This article presents digital archival repositories of archival institutions, cultural and information organisations and history research projects. It highlights the need for classification by the creator to improve the evaluation of the content and architecture of digital repositories.Findings - A core point from the review is the need for more collaboration between scientists, as new technologies, media, and the web have created fluid boundaries between disciplines Originality/value - A convergence between research and academic institutions and memory institutions and the development of joint scientific projects is in the interest of the preservation of historical archives but also of the community to which the stakeholders involved in such projects are addressed. Index Terms — Digital Public History, Digital Archives, Archives, Archival Studies, Greec
Managing digital archival collections by integrating Archivematica, AtoM and VuFind software: the University of Thessaly Historical Archive case
No full textPurpose – The great number of documents and records produced by universities leads to the creation of large archival collections within these Institutions. As a result, libraries and archival units apply new and innovative information systems to manage and exploit their archival collections for education and research purposes.Design/methodology/approach – The current research took place under the THE.ME.DO.COM EPAnEK (2014-2020) project which had as the main goal to develop two web platforms for preservation, documentation, management and dissemination of the University of Thessaly archival collections, which constituted its Historical Archive. For this purpose, the Archivematica, AtoM and VuFind open-source information systems were configured and integrated, while innovative metadata creation coding was created for the project. Findings – Digital archival items were preserved and enriched with high-quality metadata in Archivematica, uploaded and described according to international standards in AtoM and distributed with smart search routines with VuFind. The integrated platform implementation resulted in an efficient automated approach to managing the University of Thessaly archives and archival collections which comprised different digital object formats and included a high volume of digital items, making THE.ME.DO.COM a very successful project example. Originality/value – The University of Thessaly Historical Archive was used as a paradigm for implementing a new way to deal with complex archival collections. Other University Libraries or Archival Services could easily utilize the project results
Bibliotherapy. A "new" service for Libraries
No full textPurpose - The present research aims to investigate the nature and characteristics of bibliotherapy, as they have been formulated in experts' opinions related to the specific topic. The research aimed to set a general framework and to examine the relationship between bibliotherapy and librarians. Design / methodology / approach - The generic purposive sampling technique was used to investigate the topic. Six in-depth semi-structured interviews were conducted. Interview data were analyzed, and 5 distinct categories emerged. Findings – Participants believe that books can be used to treat psychological problems and difficulties and improve the quality of life of individuals. Thus, bibliotherapy can be viewed as an opportunity for libraries to strengthen their position in modern societies and offer new, relevant services.Originality / value - The paper presents the views of six experts (three from Greece, one from Italy and two from the UK). Two of them were approached due to their direct professional involvement with bibliotherapy. The remaining participants are connected in various ways to books and reading and have a good insight into the therapeutic potential of books
Difficulties and Problems in the Implementation Phase of an Open Online Personalized Learning Environment for Vocational Education and Training, for the Covid-19 period
No full textPurpose - This article was formed in the context of a technical reflection on the difficulties and problems during the implementation phase of an Open Online Personalized Learning Environment for Vocational Education and Training.Design / methodology / approach - The implementation phase took place in the school period 2019 - 2021, and the application development continued in the school period 2020-2021. The main focus of this paper is threefold, namely: a) the evaluation of the deviation in achieving the design objectives, b) the detailed report on the difficulties and problems in the implementation phase, and, finally, c) the possible problems of future uses as the environment operates through the Panhellenic School Network. The online designed environment works with the existing digital infrastructure as a distance learning option. The specific educational material, taken exclusively from the Analytical Curriculum, was designed, and developed based on case studies and best practices so that, after various evaluations, it could be redesigned following the suggestions of students and teachers involved. Findings – The article, recording the difficulties, mediates as an assessment of the result, allows us to observe what has been achieved, and gives us the keys for similar future actions