Central Library Research Articles

The Polish Heritage Library and Archives in Panna Maria, Texas

The Polish Heritage Library and Archives in Panna Maria, Texas

Mick Moloney (1944–2022)

Mick Moloney (1944–2022)

MATERNAL MORTALITY IN INDIA: PREVENTION AND ITSSTRATEGIES

Introduction: Maternal health is an important aspect of any countrys development in terms of equity and poverty reduction. The health of women before and during pregnancy, during childbirth, and after childbirth is referred to as Maternal Health. The Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR) is an important indicator of the quality of the countrys health-care system. India has made remarkable progress in reducing maternal mortality over the last two decades. Methods: Relevant articles were searched using both electronically and print sources. Electronically from search engines such as PubMed and Google Scholar, as well as the WHO, CDC, and MoHFW websites. Print sources for the database included newspapers, the central library, and the departmental library of the Community Medicine, which included a variety of journals and standard textbooks. The following keywords were used in the literature search: maternal health, maternal death, maternal mortality and vaccination for pregnant women. Articles that did not contain these keywords were excluded from consideration. The search was not limited by publication year, and original articles, review articles, systematic reviews, and meta-analyses were all considered. Recommendation:Early detection and timely management of High-Risk Pregnancy (HRP) are critical factors in reducing maternal mortality.

Safety and efficacy of probiotic supplements as adjunctive therapies in patients with COVID-19: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Oral probiotic supplementation may be a beneficial adjunctive therapy for patients with symptomatic COVID-19. However, its safety and efficacy are unclear. We aimed to investigate how probiotic supplementation impacts COVID-19 symptom trajectory and patient outcomes by conducting a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs). RCTs randomizing patients with COVID-19 to probiotics were searched in PubMed Central, Embase, CINAHL, and Cochrane Library from inception to July 31, 2022. We performed a random-effects pairwise meta-analysis for all outcomes using the restricted maximum likelihood (REML) estimator. We used the GRADE approach to assess the certainty of the evidence. A total of 1027 participants from eight RCT studies were included in the meta-analysis. Probiotic supplements probably reduce the incidence of diarrhea (RR 0.61 [0.43 to 0.87]; moderate certainty) and probably reduce cough or dyspnea compared to placebo/standard care (RR 0.37 [0.19 to 0.73]; moderate certainty). Probiotic supplements may improve composite endpoint measured by clinical escalation or mortality compared to placebo (RR 0.41 [0.18 to 0.93]; low certainty evidence); however, they may not significantly reduce the need for clinical escalation (RR 0.57 [0.31 to 1.07]; low certainty evidence) or mortality (RR 0.50 [0.20 to 1.29]; low certainty evidence). In addition, the probiotic supplement is associated with reduced adverse events (RR 0.62 [0.46 to 0.83]; moderate certainty). Early probiotic supplement is a safe and effective adjunctive therapy that reduces the risk of symptoms and health care burden related to COVID-19 across all severity types.

Ochrona dziedzictwa narodowego przed szkodliwym działaniem mikrobiologicznym. Warunki i środki zapobiegawcze

This article aims to present the physicochemical methods and chemical agents used to com-bat microorganisms in library collections as well as in library rooms. Based on an analysis of documentation available at various library centres, the methods and chemicals used to destroy fungi and moulds were compared. The standard storage conditions of library collections were used. Library collections from different sources can be attacked by microorganisms because they are almost entirely composed of organic materials, forming nutritional matter for those organisms. Environmental supervision is only one of many ways to prevent and ensure proper book storage conditions, but it is not a suitable method for fighting bacteria, fungi, mould, etc. The ways and methods of library collections’ disinfection should be considered very broadly. Disinfection of the collection itself is not enough; this must be combined with disinfection of the storerooms and additionally the removal of all potential sources of infestation. Emphasis should be placed on the implementation of modern methods of destroying microorganisms which, of course, will not harm humans but will prolong the life of library collections. Moreover, libraries and warehouses should be equipped with appropriate equipment to maintain suitable climatic conditions.

Model Municipal Libraries. From the Project to the Modernization of the Library Sector in Russia

The 10th All-Russian Forum of Public Libraries “Model Libraries and Modernization Quality Standard” was held on November 18—19, 2022 at the National Library of Russia (St. Petersburg). More than 600 participants registered to attend the forum in 2022 (in offline and online format). More than 230 people attended the forum in-person. The forum considered the results of implementation of the National project “Culture” in the field of creating model municipal libraries, as well as problems that have arisen in connection with the modernization in the library sector. The author reveals in detail the content of the main events of the forum — the plenary session and three Round tables (“Modernization quality standard of public municipal library”, “Collections of model libraries: formation, study, promotion”, “Municipal libraries of new generation: exchange of experience and ideas”).The article reports on summarizing at the forum of the results of implementation of the project “The Genius of the Place” 2022 and on awarding the libraries-participants that declared themselves as a “point of talents concentration”. The speakers noted that libraries achieved particular success in working with the audience in the field of creative industries. A total 21 libraries got awards. The article lists the most interesting projects (“Send the Skill”, “ProRobot”, “Master — magic touch”, etc.).The author presents the results of the All-Russian competition “Libraries. PROmotion”. 750 applications from 80 subjects of the Russian Federation participated in the competition. The winners of the competition in 2022 are Berezovsk Centralized Library System of the Sverdlovsk region, Astrakhan Library for Youth named after B. Shakhovsky, Gubkinsky Centralized Library System of Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug, National Library of the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia) and Moshinsk Library of the Nyandom Central District Library of the Arkhangelsk Region.Within the framework of the event, the exhibition of publishing products, new information technologies, goods and services “Library Context — 2022” took place.The Forum, held since 2007, over the years of its existence has become the platform of All-Russian level, where the public discussion of the results and prospects of modernization of the library sector in Russia takes place. The author marks the significance of the All-Russian Forum of Public Libraries as the largest event in the cultural life of Russia.

Project Activity as a Consensus Management Tool in the Modern Library

Project activity is a tool for diversifying the management of modern library in the conditions of high complexity and uncertainty; it is a way to complete and strengthen the power vertical by horizontal ties of self-organizing peer groups. Participation in project activities allows building a space of trust between the administration and the library staff, forming shared goals and values, and contributes to strengthening consensus.Project activities contribute to the effective solution of complex tasks facing the modern library: embedding libraries in the knowledge economy, working in the format of social hub, implementing the agenda of creative industries. By helping to build partnerships with representatives of different communities, the project activities contribute to the development of material and technical resources of library, as well as the creation of new services, products and services. In addition, project activity is an important tool for developing the creative and organizational potential of library specialists.The article discusses the experience of the Irkutsk Regional Universal Scientific Library named after I.I. Molchanov-Sibirskiy on the systematic implementation of project activities in the central regional library and the network of libraries of the Angara region. The author analyses the main tools of project activity: the Regulations on project activity of the Irkutsk Regional Universal Scientific Library, the Project Council, strategic sessions and innovative project “descents”. The paper describes the concept of the regional network socially oriented project “Library for government, society, individual”. The author gives statistics of the implemented projects, as well as determines the areas of effective application of process and project management in the library.

Is proximal tibial tubercle osteotomy superior to distal tibial tubercle osteotomy for medial compartmental osteoarthritis? A meta-analysis

BackgroundOpen-wedge high tibial osteotomy (OWHTO) is commonly performed for the treatment of medial compartment knee osteoarthritis (KOA), and is classified into proximal tibial tubercle osteotomy (PTO) and distal tibial tubercle osteotomy (DTO). The PTO osteotomy point is generally located about 3–4 cm below the joint of the proximal tibia, and the osteotomy line points to the upper part of the proximal tibiofibular joint. The DTO osteotomy point is generally located about 0.5–1.0 cm below the tibial tubercle, and the osteotomy line points to the contralateral cortex. However, there is currently no consensus on which surgical technique is superior. The purpose of our study was to investigate which among the two is superior for medial KOA, with respect to knee joint parameters, clinical function, and complications.MethodsThis study was conducted as per the PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) guidelines. The Cochrane Central Library, MEDLINE, Embase, PubMed, CNKI, and WanFang databases were systematically searched for trials comparing PTO and DTO in patients with medial compartment KOA, from inception until March 2022. The meta-analysis was conducted using RevMan 5.2 software. The Cochrane risk-of-bias tool was used to assess methodological quality. Statistical analysis was performed with Stata 12.0. Outcomes of interest included the Insall-Salvati index (ISI), Caton-Deschamps index (CDI), Blackburne-Peel index (BPI), posterior tibial slope (PTS), and the Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) knee-rating scale.ResultsA total of 15 retrospective studies (910 knees) were included. There were no significant differences in the age or sex of included patients. There was a significant difference in the ISI, CDI, BPI, and PTS between the two groups (all p ≤ 0.05). Further, DTO was associated with a significantly greater number of postoperative complications (p < 0.05) compared to PTO. However, there was no significant difference in the femorotibial angle (FTA), mechanical medial proximal tibial angle (mMPTA), and HSS knee score (all p > 0.05).ConclusionsCompared with DTO, PTO is associated with a greater incidence of postoperative patella baja and increased PTS, whereas DTO is associated with more postoperative complications. Nevertheless, both can significantly correct knee varus deformity and improve knee function; their early knee function scores are also similar.Trial Registration. Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews (PROSPERO) registration number CRD42021284443.

Digital services at the affiliate libraries of the Russian Academy of Sciences to provide information support of science (the case study of Pushchino Central Library)

The national strategy for Russian libraries up to the year 2030 was approved by the RF Government in 2021. The development vectors extend to every library in the country, including scientific and academic ones. The author reviews the library system of the Russian Academy of Sciences and evaluates the possibility to implement digital technologies. For this purpose, she analyzes the existing computerized information library systems in centralized library networks ( CLN). T he R AS l ibrary s ystem h as t he p otential t o i mprove i nformation support of research. The structure of the RAS library network replicates the regional and discipline-oriented organizational RAS structure. Based on the experience of Pushchino Central Library – department of the RAS Library for Natural Sciences, the author concludes that despite incongruous software, hardware and technology, the scientific libraries have the potential to improve library services to support research. Each library must support services demanded by its users and corresponding to their specific research goals

The Two Gentlemen of Zurich: Marcus Stapfer and Johann Rudolph Hess, Swiss Travellers to England (1611–13), and Their Shakespeare Quartos

Abstract This article recovers parts of the biographically and bibliographically intertwined history of two early modern Zurich citizens, their joint travels and the Shakespeare quartos each of them owned. The first part focuses on a previously forgotten copy of the third quarto edition of Pericles (1611), now at the Zurich Central Library, and its original owner recorded on the title page, Marcus Stapfer (1591–1619). The second part of the article adds to the investigation Johann Rudolf Hess (1588–1655), the owner of the other early Shakespeare quartos at the Zurich Central Library. Stapfer and Hess jointly undertook extended educational travels from 1610 to 1614, including to London, where they are likely to have acquired their Shakespeare quartos in the summer of 1613. The article traces what is known about the quartos’ subsequent ownership history, before concluding that Shakespeare thus appears to have had a continuous bibliographic presence in Switzerland since the early seventeenth century.

Virtual Production at Cloud901 in the Memphis Central Library

In order to explore the connection between cinematography and graphics programming at Cloud901, I am using my experience in film and programming to develop a “virtual production” initiative in our space. This project serves the purpose of teaching youth how to write programs within Unreal Engine while creating a platform where those interested in the film, programming, music, and visual art aspects of our space can collaborate.

Study of the Tiphiidae Family (Insecta Hymenoptera) as Natural Enemies of Cicadas and Beetles

The females are Tiphiidae notable because they parasitize the tiger beetle lar and are powerful predators living predators that live in touch. The males are winged them spend most of their time flying or resting on the vegetation, being that the females are apterous, and invested much of their time below the surface. The larvae are parasitoids of beetle larvae (mostly scarab beetles). The objective of this paper is to determine the biology, ecology, life cycle taxonomy of the Tiphiidae Family. The methodological basis of the present work consists of bibliographical research that used the following databases SciELO, Central Library of the University of Brasília and scientific research, scientific book chapters, theses databases, university dissertations, national and international scientific articles classified by the Coordination for the Improvement of Higher Education Personnel (CAPES). The main terms used were: Hymenoptera Parasitic, parasitoid, hosts, Typhiidae and microhymenoptera.

Role of Sir Sahibzada Abdul Qaiyum Khan in constitutional reforms in the North-West Frontier Province of the British India

This paper analyses the services of Sahibzada Abdul Qaiyum Khan in granting constitutional reform to North-West Frontier. Quaid-i-Azam of Sarhad, Sahibzada Abdul Qaiyum, after his retirement from government service in 1919, started a struggle for constitutional reforms to the North-West Frontier. The constitutional reforms introduced in British India since its inception in 1901 were not extended timely to North-West Frontier, due to which it remained a Chief Commissioner's Province till 1932. Sahibzada Abdul Qaiyum pleaded the case on all fronts, including the Bray Committee, Indian Legislative Assembly, Delhi Proposals, annual sessions of All India Muslim League, Simon Commission, Haig Committee, and Round Table Conferences held in London. After a long struggle, North-West Frontier was levelled from a Commissioner Province to a Governor Province, and a Legislative Council was formed in 1932. After the elections, Sahibzada Abdul Qaiyum was elected as the Minster of the Transferred Departments of N-W.F.P. After five years, according to the Act of 1935, the Legislative Assembly was formed, and he was elected as the first Chief Minister of N-W.F.P. in 1937. The article reviewed primary and secondary data available in the provincial archives, Peshawar, National Documentation Centre, Islamabad, British Library, London, and other libraries.

Records in manuscript and printed books as a source of information on the spread of book culture in the middle Volga region of the XVII&lt;sup&gt;th&lt;/sup&gt; century

The study of books that through their origin and/or existence are connected with the territory of the Middle Volga Region of the XVIIth Century has revealed a large number of scribes, owners, deposit, gift and selling records made by representatives of different social classes. Some of them show the geography of book writing in the region, the cost of books, give additional information on local history and culture as well as the inhabitants of the region. The study is based on the information from bibliographic sources (catalogues) of regional and central libraries, museums and archives. In some cases, records in manuscript and printed books are described de visu.

M. I. Akilina – Scientist and Person

The Biography of the well-known Russian librarian and scientist Maria Ivanovna Akilina is presented. It is prepared on the basis of her autobiography and other documents of the Human Resources Department of the Russian State Library. The main scientific works of M. I. Akilina are characterized. The subjects of scientific works of the scientist are revealed: scientific and methodological activity of libraries, theoretical problems of library science, national libraries of the republics of the Russian Federation and central libraries of the constituent entities of the Russian Federation, mass, rural libraries. The periodicals in which M. I. Akilina published, her awards are named. The personal qualities of Maria Ivanovna are shown.

Erie Canalway: Stewardship and Multivalent Significance of Historic Waterways

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Implementation of Community Education and Knowledge Development in the Utilization of Digital Literacy

This research was conducted in the library of the health center at Posyandu (Integrated Service Post) located in Pasar Borbor Village. Research is carried out once a month in the second week with routine activities for the community. Geographically, Posyandu is far from residential areas, difficult for the community to reach, so there has been a decrease in visits from mothers with toddlers. The purpose of this study was to analyze "Implementation of community education and knowledge development in the utilization of digital literacy in the library of the Borbor Sub-District Public Health Center". The research method used is a descriptive qualitative research method. The population in the study were mothers who had 91 children under five, 41 of whom were samples taken using the accidental sampling technique. To obtain data in assessing knowledge and compliance is done by using a data collection instrument in the form of a questionnaire. The data obtained was then analyzed using the Chi Square statistical test with a value of α = 0.05. The research results obtained show: 1) the majority of the utilization of digital literacy is ± 43.9%, and does not utilize digital literacy of 56.1%; 2) Lack of knowledge of mothers under five is the main reason for not utilizing digital literacy when visiting posyandu, 3) There is a relationship between knowledge and utilization of digital literacy during visits (p=0.000), 4). Mothers of toddlers who have good education and knowledge make more use of digital literacy to make visits to posyandu compared to those who have less education and knowledge. The results of the research really hope that the community will take advantage of digital literacy in visiting the nearest Posyandu

경성제국대학부속도서관소장백화체문학도서 컬렉션 내 혁명문학 도서 연구

Keijo Imperial University was the only official school established by Japan in colonial Joseon in the early 20th century, leaving traces in many aspects in the modern era of Joseon. Among the books owned by the library affiliated with Keijo Imperial University, the vernacular chinese Literature Book Collection is preserved as a sole archive. Today, 938 vernacular chinese literary books are left in the archives of the Central Library of Seoul National University as books owned by the library affiliated with Keijo Imperial University. If you review these books, you can find revolutionary literature books on the themes of revolution, labor-class struggle, and overthrow of the capitalist class. The existence of such revolutionary literature books in the library of the Imperial University, which the Japanese Empire created to train colonial elites loyal to their home countries, seems quite strange. There are three reasons why such contradictory confrontations could exist together in the library attached to Keijo University: its special status as an imperial university, its unique academic system, and the role of Professor Takeshi Karashima(辛島驍) of Gina Language Literature. This paper investigated the cause of the existence of revolutionary literature books in the colonial archives, examined the contents of revolutionary literature books in detail, and then identified their historical significance.

Translated Qur’an No. 3997 in the Central Library, University of Tehran; A Treasure of Transoxianan Persian

نسخۀ ترجمۀ قرآن حاضر که در این مقاله بررسی می‌شود میکروفیلمی است متعلق به مسیح ذبیحی نویسندۀ گرگانی (1308- 1356) که با شمارۀ 3997 در کتابخانۀ مرکزی دانشگاه تهران نگهداری می‌شود. مهم‌ترین اهمیت ترجمه‌های کهن، گنجینه‌ای عظیم از واژگان است که در این آثار نهفته است و دلیل آن کوشش مترجمان برای یافتن معادل‌های دقیق واژگان و تعابیر قرآنی است که سبب شده مترجمان قرآن برای رسیدن به این هدف، سه راه را در پیش گیرند: یکی استفاده از واژگان کهن و فراموش‌شده، دیگر استفاده از واژه‌های گویشی، و راه سوم که موجب ارتقای ذخیره‌های زبانی شده است آن است که با استفاده از ظرفیت‌های زبانی، واژه‌های نو ساختند که این امر سبب شده فواید لغوی فراوانی در شناخت و بررسی این ترجمه‌ها وجود داشته باشد. براساس مفردات و ویژگی‌‌های دستوری موجود در نسخۀ 3997 و نیز با سنجش مختصات زبانی و دستوری این نسخه با نسخه‌های 999، 2046، 1713 آستان قدس (الف پایان فعل، دشمناوگی، سازواری، اُ، آمدن حرف نهی/ نفی پیش از جزء اول فعل مرکب و حذف ی میانجی در ضمیر متصل شان/ تان) می‌توان گفت که قرآن 3997 متعلق به حوزۀ زبانی ماوراءالنهر است.

Rumyantsev Museum and Its Library: Controversy, Reorganization, Disbandment (1917—1921)

In 2022, the Russian State Library (RSL) celebrates the 160th anniversary of the Rumyantsev Museum, which has changed its status and official name several times throughout its history (after the February Revolution of 1917 — the State Rumyantsev Museum). The article considers the internal processes that took place in the Museum at the beginning of the 20th century, which resulted in its disbandment in 1918—1921 and the formation of the main library of the country based on its book holdings. This determines the scientific novelty of the study, which for the first time raises questions about the causes of these events. The source base of the research is the materials of the RSL Archive. For the first time, the author introduces into scientific circulation the official notes of employees, designed to make the necessary changes to get out of the critical situation in which the largest cultural centre of Moscow turned out to be before 1917 and in the post-revolutionary period. The presented notes were written by two groups of specialists of the museum, who proposed divergent ways of its further existence. Some of the staff considered it necessary to preserve the integrity of the museum and its further development. Another group insisted on the separation of the library from the museum and on its obtaining the status of an independent institution. For the first time, the article also introduces into scientific circulation the archival documents of the “Minutes Meetings of the Scientific Council” (later the Collegium) of the State Rumyantsev Museum, covering the stages of making decision on the disbandment and further transfer of the monuments of the museum’s branches to other institutions throughout the country. The documents from the RSL Archive reflect the controversy on this issue. In the wake of social changes, the internal museum disputes have gone beyond its borders. When discussing projects, representatives of the central libraries and the new Government spoke out in support of transformation. The process of finding the way out of the crisis situation led to the disbandment of the State Rumyantsev Museum and the formation of the All-Union Public Library named after V.I. Lenin (then, the V.I. Lenin State Library of the USSR, and nowadays the Russian State Library) based on its book collections.