Information Science Research Articles

A BIBLIOTECONOMIA NO CONTEXTO MULTICULTURAL

This article is based on evidence that indicates that, both in the initial and continuing education of librarians and information scientists, there is a gap regarding approaches to subjects related to Multiculturalism. It investigates the theme, from a qualitative and quantitative approach, in scientific production in the area of Library Science and Information Science. It considers the theoretical framework of Multiculturalism and Metric Studies in scientific production. It highlights the importance of building a thematic repository and presents guidelines for its elaboration. This study brings evidence that the access and visibility of Multiculturalism are compromised mainly due to the fact that the scientific production in the area is presented in a disorganized way. It is desirable that the productions be concentrated in a space in the area dedicated to the theme in order to facilitate the search. It contributes to meet the informational demand of researchers and professionals interested in the debate on Multiculturalism, adding to the works that have already discussed its relevance to the area.

Using Free-Living Heart Rate Data as an Objective Method to Assess Physical Activity: A Scoping Review and Recommendations by the INTERLIVE-Network Targeting Consumer Wearables.

Wearable technologies open up new avenues for the assessment of individual physical activity behaviour. Particularly, free-living heart rate (HR) data assessed by optical sensors are becoming widely available. However, while an abundancy of scientific information and guidance exists for the processing of raw acceleration data, no universal recommendations for the utilization of continuous HR recordings during free-living conditions are available. Towards Intelligent Health and Well-Being: Network of Physical Activity Assessment (INTERLIVE®) is a joint European initiative of six universities and one industrial partner. The consortium was founded in 2019 and strives towards developing best-practice recommendations in the context of consumer wearables and smartphones. The aim of this scoping review (following PRISMA-ScR procedures) and recommendations was to provide best-practice protocols for deriving individual physical activity profiles from continuous HR recordings by wearables. The recommendations were developed through an initial scoping review, grey literature searches of promotional material and user manuals of leading wearable manufacturers as well as evidence-informed discussions among the members of the INTERLIVE®-network. The scoping review was performed on the generic domains required for physical activity assessment, namely: (1) 'assessment of maximal heart rate', (2) 'determination of basal and/or resting heart rate' and (3) 'heart rate-derived intensity zones', for which we finally included a total of 72, 2 and 11 eligible papers, respectively. Gathering recent knowledge, we provide a decision tree and detailed recommendations for the analysis of free-living HR data to derive individual physical activity profiles. Moreover, we also provide examples of HR-metric calculations that help to illustrate data processing and reporting.

The interplay between sensationalism and scientific information framing: Examining the representation of screen time research online and on social media in the United States

ABSTRACT Given that social media and the internet are primary sources of information for parents seeking guidance on child development, it is vital to investigate how screen time research is communicated and propagated online. This study examines 136 online articles about screen time published between 2016 and 2021, analyzing how sensationalism and scientific information framing drive their traction on social media platforms. Using metrics such as total social media shares and evergreen scores – which measure sustained engagement beyond initial virality – we found that articles combining sensationalist elements (specifically, alarming “warning” language) with strong scientific information framing – such as discussing study limitations and situating findings within the broader research context – garnered both immediate and long-term attention. Content focusing on younger children, published on established websites, and presenting screen time negatively also received higher shares. Long-term popularity was further associated with longer articles that provided detailed context by discussing multiple studies, with a small number of scientific articles accounting for a disproportionate amount of media attention. Our findings highlight that the interplay between sensationalism and scientific credibility is key to engaging audiences online and on social media.

Therapeutic Significance of Cornin in Medicine for Their Biological Importance and Pharmacological Activity: An Overview of Iridoid Glycosides of Verbena Officinalis L.

Background: Plant products have been used for the treatment of numerous kinds of human disorders since the very ancient age. Iridoid glycosides are secondary plant metabolites of medicinal importance that have been well investigated in the scientific field for their role in plants. Numerous iridoid class phytochemicals have cardiovascular, anti-viral, anti-hepatotoxic, anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, immunomodulatory, anti-spasmodic, hypolipidemic, choleretic, purgative, and hypoglycaemic activity. Methods: Here in the present work, we have collected scientific information on cornin and presented it with respect to its medicinal importance and pharmacological activities with their analytical aspects. Scientific information on cornin has been collected from numerous scientific databases such as PubMed, Science Direct, Google, and Scopus to know the biological potential of cornin in medicine. Further, pharmacological activity scientific data of cornin has been presented in this work with proper citations. Results: The scientific data of the present paper described the biological significance of cornin in medicine. The further detailed pharmacological activity of cornin signified its therapeutic effectiveness on cerebral ischemia, angiogenesis, autophagy, myocardial injury, cerebral injury, oxidative injury, lipid peroxidation, proliferation, and cytochrome p450. Analytical data signified the separation, isolation, and identification techniques of cornin in medicine. Conclusion: The scientific information of the present work will be beneficial for all scientific people to explore the therapeutic effectiveness of cornin in medicine.

School Science: An Approach to Rethinking What Students Learn and How They Might be Better Engaged

ABSTRACTFor decades, two critical challenges have plagued school science in the years it is compulsory for students in many educational contexts across the globe: how best to identify what science is meaningful for all students to learn during their formal school science education, and how to keep these students engaged in the learning of this science. Diverse science curriculum movements over these decades and throughout the English‐speaking world have provided different conceptualizations about the science content and process students should learn, and suggested many pedagogical practices to engage students in that learning. However, the two intertwined challenges of specific concern for this article clearly remain: what science to include and how to foster student engagement with that science. In this paper, we first seek to provide insights relevant to these two challenges via reviews of extant research in three quite broad and important areas of scholarship: (a) the concepts of imagination and creativity, considered particularly through current cultural‐historical approaches to early years science learning; (b) the long‐standing support around the globe for a range of inquiry‐based approaches; and (c) the German constructs of Didaktik and Bildung as existing paths from a non‐Anglo context that assist the determination of choices of science for curriculum inclusion or rejection. We then consider how these three discussions can lead to considerations of school science curriculum that better address the two challenges. Though simple solutions for these complex and multifaceted challenges are unlikely and beyond the aim of this paper, interrelated aspects of our three discussions point to curriculum‐focussed initiatives focussing on “big ideas” as a way to determine content. We conclude by briefly illustrating these considerations via the example of school science curriculum structured via the big ideas of science: that is, those that are argued to be fundamental to the learner over the course of their compulsory science education.

Large Faraday Rotation in Pyrolysis Synthesized Carbon Dots

Pyrolysis of citric acid produced carbon dots on the 10 nm size scale, tunable by synthesis time. Magneto-optical spectroscopy revealed a size-dependent Faraday rotation. For particles with optimal synthesis time, the Verdet constant was measured as >300 times larger than that of water on a per-mass basis. Introducing ethylenediamine substrate as a nitrogen dopant in the synthesis resulted in a similar effect. These behaviors are indicative of extended sp2 networks in the particles. A strong wavelength dependence with largest rotation at the shortest measured wavelength of 405 nm was observed. This dependence is explained by a comparison with the theory of electron-photon interactions, which predicts an increase of the Verdet constant with 1/(ω02-ω2)2 for an angular frequency ω and an absorption line at ω0. The fitting of the analytical function to the measured Faraday rotation indicates a wavelength near 300 nm corresponding to the ω0, consistent with an extended electron delocalization. Nanomaterials with large magneto-optical effects have new proposed technological applications, such as in their use as magnetic field sensors. The Faraday rotation is related to spin-induced effects, foremost nuclear spin optical rotation, suggesting further applications of these materials for the optical readout of spin states in quantum information science.

The detrimental effects and mechanisms of Orlistat in disrupting energy homeostasis and reproduction in Daphnia magna.

Orlistat (ORL) has been employed as an anti-obesity pharmaceutical for several decades. Given its low absorption rate, the majority of administered ORL is excreted into the environment with feces. It is crucial to collect scientific information regarding the possible ecological risks associated with ORL. Here, the effects of ORL on Daphnia magna were evaluated using a 21-day chronic test at concentrations of 1, 10, 100, and 1000 μg/L. We found the inhibition of feeding and swimming activities in the 100 and 1000 μg/L ORL exposed D. magna, respectively. Their digestive enzyme activities and metabolites were reduced even at 1 μg/L ORL exposure. It is noteworthy that exposure to 100 μg/L ORL induced a decrease in the reproductive capacity of D. magna, although no discernible genotoxicity was observed. To identify the toxicological mechanisms of ORL, a metabolic analysis was conducted on D. magna exposed to 1000 μg/L ORL. A comprehensive reduction in carbohydrates, lipids, and amino acids was observed, which resulted in a blockage of metabolic flux towards the TCA cycle, as evidenced by mitochondrial dysfunction. These findings substantiate the detrimental impact of ORL on D. magna and provide insights into the underlying molecular mechanisms from a metabolic perspective.

Composite phase-based metasurfaces for the generation of spin-decoupling orbital angular momentum single-photon sources

Solid-state quantum emitters, such as semiconductor quantum dots (QDs), have numerous significant applications in quantum information science. While there has been some success in controlling structured light from kinds of single-photon sources, the simultaneous on-demand, high-quality, and integrated generation of single-photon sources with various degrees of freedom remains a challenge. Here, we utilize composite phase-based metasurfaces, comprising transmission phase and geometric phase elements, to modulate the semiconductor QD emission through a simplified fabrication process. This approach enables to decouple the emission into left and right circularly polarized (LCP/RCP) beams in arbitrary directions (e.g., with zenith angles of 10° and 30°), producing collimated beams with divergence angles less than 6.0° and carrying orbital angular momentum (OAM) modes with different topological charges. Furthermore, we examine the polarization relationship between the output beams and QD emission to validate the performance of our designed devices. Additionally, we achieve eight channels of single-photon emissions, each with well-defined states of spin angular momentum (SAM), OAM, and specific emission directions. Our work not only demonstrates an effective integrated quantum device for the on-demand manipulation of precise direction, collimation, SAM, and various OAM modes, but also significantly advances research efforts in the quantum field related to the generation of multi-OAM single photons.

The Influence of the PBL Model on Students Critical Thinking Ability in Wave Topic

The Problem-Based Learning (PBL) model is an educational innovation that improves students' thinking ability through organized team or group work. This research aims to determine the influence of the PBL model on students' critical thinking ability in wave topics. The research method used was quantitative experimental or descriptive methods. This research was carried out by collecting numerical data, which was then processed and analyzed to extract the scientific information behind it. There are two variables: X is the independent variable, and Y is the dependent variable. The sample source of the study sample was 27 students at SMP Negeri 1 Bulawa, in class VIII. The results of this research show that the calculated value of the t-test shows that the value of t-count = 57.062 at a significance level of 0.05 and t-table = 2.055. So this result shows t-count ≥ t-table. Therefore, the researcher concluded that the PBL model influenced students' critical thinking skills in wave topics.

Science-based communication and education needed to improve forest carbon science, policy, and management outcomes

Abstract Climate change is one of the most pressing issues facing humanity and forests are increasingly seen as a key pathway to mitigating and adapting to the climate crisis. Because forests stand to play a significant role in reaching net-zero emission targets, politicians and policymakers must act decisively to engineer a rapid paradigm shift that maintains forests’ resilience and adaptive capacity. While there has been significant investment and advancement in forest carbon science to inform policy and planning, there remains a persistent science-practice gap to further integrate scientific information into forest carbon policy and management. Here, we use a survey, semi-structured interviews, and a review of relevant policy literature to assess the nature and extent of, as well as possibilities to bridge, the science-practice gap with regards to forest carbon science, management, and policy. Our results identified barriers to the science-practice gap and provide potential pathways to bridge the divide. We identified three key areas to improve forest carbon outcomes (1) improved data, tools, and models to assess trends and statuses of forests; (2) enhanced carbon science training among state forest practitioners and decision-makers; and (3) effective science-based communication for decision-makers and general audiences. Engagement with forestry stakeholders and iterative and participatory approaches, including targeted education and communication of complex scientific topics, can inform both policy and on-the-ground management. Overcoming such barriers to communication highlights important linkages between forest managers, policymakers, and scientists to address challenges of reaching a net-zero emission.

Spiritual and religious information experiences

AbstractThis chapter examines the contours of the religious and spiritual information experiences subfield through a review and content analysis of selected contributions from the past two decades in both information science and related fields. The research question that guides this review is: How have spirituality and religion been conceptualized in information science? Our focus has been on the LIS literature along with the fields of information behavior/practice/literacy, as well as related fields such as human–computer interaction (HCI), media and digital studies, religious studies (including sociology and anthropology of religion or religious tourism). Our aim was to highlight the ways in which the information science literature has contributed to advancing these conversations (using a collections/service/user experience or practice lens), but also how the discussions around the sacred, lived religion, contemplation, conversion or techno‐spiritual practices (to name a few) have provided insights into information phenomena and processes. We also discuss the evolution of, and practices associated with, social media and digital practices as well as a discussion of representation (or the lack thereof) of less mainstream religious and spiritual traditions in the literature reviewed. We end with suggestions for future research directions.

The Quantum Information Science Challenge for Chemistry.

We discuss the goals and the need for quantum information science (QIS) in chemistry. It is important to identify concretely how QIS matters to chemistry, and we articulate some of the most pressing and interesting research questions at the interface between chemistry and QIS, that is, "chemistry-centric" research questions relevant to QIS. We propose in what ways and in what new directions the field should innovate, in particular where a chemical perspective is essential. Examples of recent research in chemistry that inspire scrutiny from a QIS perspective are provided, and we conclude with a wish list of open research problems.

P-1933. MASTARD-COVID-19: A MAtched-cohort Study of Specific-Treatment-requiring Autoimmune Rheumatic Diseases after COVID-19 Using Japanese Health Insurance Claims Data

Abstract Background Recent database studies indicate an increase in new cases of autoimmune inflammatory rheumatic diseases (AIIRDs) following coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), but these studies have significant limitations. The main issue is the reliance on disease codes like ICD-10 for diagnoses, which does not ensure accuracy. Overcoming the limitation of previous studies, we studied whether a history of COVID-19 infection increases the risk of developing AIIRDs requiring disease-specific treatment.Figure 1.Details of the design of this matched cohort study. Methods This matched cohort study utilized the JMDC Claims Database, sourced from health insurance union receipts from July 2019 to August 2022. Individuals with a history of COVID-19, identified by ICD-10 codes, were placed in Group 1. Group 2 consisted of individuals without a medical history of COVID-19, matched 1:1 with those in Group 1 based on sex, age, risk factors for severe outcomes, and the Charlson Comorbidity Index (Figure 1). We evaluated the incidence of AIIRDs within one year, defined by both diagnosis and the initiation of disease-specific medications (including corticosteroids, immunosuppressants, disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs, and biologics, etc.) that two board-certified rheumatologists reviewed. Additionally, we compared the incidences of hospitalization due to AIIRDs between the two groups.Table 1.Demographics and Clinical Characteristics.*One control could have been matched to multiple patients.Abbreviations: AIDS/HIV: acquired immunodeficiency syndrome / human immunodeficiency virus. Results Group 1 and Group 2 included 770,498 individuals in each. The patients' characteristics were presented in Table 1. Within a study period, 0.21% (1,587/766,402) in Group 1 developed AIIRDs required disease-specific treatment, and 0.11% (839/766,402) in Group 2, with a risk difference of 0.10% [95% confidence interval (C.I.): 0.085-0.110], and a risk ratio of 1.9 (95% C.I.: 1.7-2.1). The incidence of more than half of the AIIRD types was statistically significantly higher in Group 1 than in Group 2 (Figure 2). Moreover, Group 1 experienced a notably higher incidence of hospitalization due to AIIRD than Group 2, with a risk difference of 0.027 (95% C.I.: 0.023-0.030), and a risk ratio of 21 (95% C.I.: 11-40).Table 2.Risk differences and risk ratios of the diagnosis of treatment-requiring AIIRDs between each group.Abbreviations: AIIRDs: autoimmune inflammatory rheumatic diseases. Conclusion Compared to the matched group of individuals without a history of COVID-19, the group with a history of COVID-19 showed a higher incidence of a variety of AIIRDs requiring specific treatments and an increased incidence of hospitalizations due to AIIRDs.Figure 2.Risk differences and risk ratios of the diagnosis of AIIRDs requiring specific treatments between each group.* Risk ratios are shown only for those that can be calculated and show a significant difference. Disclosures Ryotaro Tajima, Master of information science, Shionogi & Co., Ltd.: Employee|Shionogi & Co., Ltd.: Stocks/Bonds (Public Company) Shogo Miyazawa, MSc, Shionogi & Co.,Ltd: Stocks/Bonds (Public Company) Takuji Komeda, n/a, Shionogi & Co., Ltd.: Employee|Shionogi & Co., Ltd.: Stocks/Bonds (Public Company)

Russian journals on political science through the prism of bibliometric indicators

The article analyzes changes in bibliometric tools for assessing the activities of scientific journals and their role in maintaining and developing scientific communication in modern Russia using the example of political science journals, taking into account the political and scientific information context, as well as the specifics of the scientific discipline. The authors assess the impact of the new Science Index RINTS configuration on the structure of the rating of publications on political topics, and also consider the significance of other bibliometric indicators and expert assessments that are not included in the index. This issue is studied in the problematic field of changes in the external context of Russian science from the point of view of the concept of adaptation of science as a system to the conditions of the external environment, taking into account its relative autonomy. The article shows that changes in the Science Index generally show a tendency to preserve the internal autonomy of science. These changes were based on the motives of ensuring in the structure of the index the assessment of the qualitative level of scientific publications and the focus on taking into account their professionalism. The authors trace the general trend according to which the leading positions in the rating are occupied by the most famous professional journals associated with the institutes of the Russian Academy of Sciences and the leading universities of the country. At the same time, the authors also draw attention to some controversial effects of the new version of the index, in particular, the underestimation of indicators indicating the “openness” of the journal to different authors and publications (the so-called “encapsulation” effects), as well as a number of other informative indicators available in the RSCI system. A conclusion is made about the strengths and weaknesses of the structural features of the index, as well as some specific features of the subject classification from the point of view of the tasks of adequately assessing the activities of scientific journals in political science and strengthening professional standards within the discipline.

Management Practices at Poultry Demonstration Centres for Boosting Backyard Poultry Farming System in Ramban District of Jammu & Kashmir, India: A Review

The Backyard poultry farming is an age-old practice in India and plays an important role to reduce poverty among the most under-privileged sections of the Jammu & Kashmir, particularly in far flung areas of rural J&K, India. There is not any specific arrangement required for backyard poultry farming and is mostly popular in backward and resource-deprived areas of J&K and provides rural families with good source of income, healthy food sources in terms of meat and eggs. Backyard poultry farming improves the status of women in rural communities, creates jobs for rural residents, and closes the gap between supply and demand for chicken products, such as meat and eggs. The high mortality rate among chicks due to frequent disease outbreaks, lack of a framework, lower potential of Desi chickens, lack of scientific information, predation, hunger, climate change, and year-round fluctuations in feed supply and price are some of the major drawbacks of backyard poultry farming in J&K. This farming needs to be improved because it is the best way for J&K's marginal and small farmers to supplement their income with relatively little investment. Nonetheless, the J&K government has started 29 projects under the Holistic Agriculture growth Programme (HADP), of which P25 is only focused on the growth of poultry in J&K. Backyard poultry farming results in socio-economic development, nutritional and livelihood security, empowerment of women etc. among rural people. Birds are kept mostly on scavenging system, where they acquire their feeds through natural foraging, kitchen wastes etc. Rural poultry farming has been responsible to produce 40 per cent meat and 44 per cent egg requirement in J&K. Chicken eggs and meat are the only cheapest and best sources of protein, vitamin and minerals with high biological value for rural poor and marginal sections of people. The additional income earned from indigenous chicken farming has improved their socio- economic stability.

Rancang Bangun (SHANTI) Smart Hotspot Fakultas Teknologi Informasi dan Sains Universitas Hindu Indonesia Menggunakan Mikrotik dan Mikhmon

Internet connectivity has become an essential need in various contexts, including the campus environment. The Faculty of Information Technology and Science at Hindu University of Indonesia plays a central role as an educational institution that focuses on information technology, making the use of information technology and the internet increasingly crucial in supporting the learning process and administrative activities. The research carried out by researchers to overcome these challenges requires efforts to optimize the use of the MikroTik hotspot network so that it becomes more effective and efficient in the academic environment. Therefore, researchers will design (shanti) smart hotspots, Faculty of Information Technology and Science, Indonesian Hindu University using MikroTik and Mikhmon, by implementing stricter control measures that can be implemented to avoid misuse of internet access, while increasing overall network security in the area faculty environment

ІСТОРІЯ ВИНИКНЕННЯ ТА ПЕРСПЕКТИВИ РОЗВИТКУ ПЛЯЖНОГО ГАНДБОЛУ

Every year more and more new sports appear in the world, which are rapidly developing and becoming popular. Among them is beach handball. Due to its spectacularity, it attracts more and more people and arouses great interest around the world. Scientific research is necessary for its development, as it is an under-researched sport, although the number of studies has recently increased. The purpose of the study. To study the history of origin and prospects of development of beach handball. Research methods: in accordance with the purpose of the study, the methods of theoretical analysis and generalization of scientific and methodological literature and information resources of the Internet were used. Results of the research and their discussion. The first idea about the creation of beach handball arose in the Italian Olympic committee in 1990, which tried to create a kind of handball on the sand, based on the success of beach volleyball. On June 20, 1992, beach handball was first played on Isola di Ponza, a small island in southern Italy. The idea of beach handball as a sport was realized gradually, over many years, by players and coaches. A huge step in the development of the discipline was the participation of beach handball in the Youth Olympic Games in 2018 in Buenos Aires (Argentina). And this year, beach handball made its debut at the Summer Games in Paris, where the world stars of the sport were present within the framework of an exhibition event. Conclusions. Beach handball originates from classic handball. Today, beach handball is represented at almost all sporting events of global importance, which indicates the growing popularity of the sport in the world. The main goal is to be in the official program at the Olympic Games and become an Olympic sport.

Exploring Psilocybe cubensis Strains: Cultivation Techniques, Psychoactive Compounds, Genetics and Research Gaps

Psilocybe cubensis, a widely recognized psychoactive mushroom species, has played a significant role in both historical and modern therapeutic practices. This review explores the complex interplay between genetic diversity, strain variability and environmental factors that shape the biosynthesis of key psychoactive compounds, including psilocybin and psilocin. With many strains exhibiting substantial variability in their phenotypic characteristics and biochemical content, understanding and documenting this diversity is crucial for optimizing therapeutic applications. The review also highlights advances in cultivation techniques, such as submerged fermentation of the mycelium, and innovative analytical methodologies that have improved the precision of compound quantification and extraction. Although there is limited scientific information on P. cubensis due to nearly four decades of regulatory restrictions on psychedelic research, recent developments in genetic and biochemical studies are beginning to provide valuable insights into its therapeutic potential. Furthermore, this review emphasizes key knowledge gaps and offers insights into future research directions to advance the cultivation, scientific documentation of strain diversity, regulatory considerations and therapeutic use of P. cubensis.

Toxic metal contamination in edible salts and its attributed human health risks: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Sodium chloride, commonly referred to as table salt, is the most widely utilized seasoning in culinary applications. Nevertheless, the most of oral salts used contain impurities. Arsenic (As), mercury (Hg), cadmium (Cd), and lead (Pb) are the most common impurities found in salt. In this meta-analysis, we examined the status of Pb, Hg, Cd, and As in the salt sample consumed in Iran. For this purpose, a complete search was carried out in English (Scopus, PubMed, and Web of Science) and Persian (Scientific Information Database, IranMedex, and Magiran) electronic databases to identify related articles published by July 2024. In the present meta-analysis, twelve studies with a total number of 610 salt samples were included in the analyses. According to the findings, the pooled mean levels of Hg, Pb, As, and Cd were 0.06µg/g (95% CI: 0.04-0.08), 2.98µg/g (95% CI: 2.35-3.61), 0.42µg/g (95% CI: 0.19-0.66), and 0.71µg/g (95% CI: 0.76-1.04), respectively. The levels of Cd and Pb in rock salt are higher than those found in the sea and refined salt. The hazard index (HI) values were recorded as 0.41 (95% CI: 0.235 to 0.588) for men, 0.428 (95% CI: 0.246 to 0.614) for women, and 0.594 (95% CI: 0.341 to 0.853) for children. The results of the present study show higher levels of Pb and Cd in unrefined salt compared to refined salt. Additionally, the health risk associated with exposure to Cd, Pb, As, and Hg through salt consumption is negligible in Iranian adults.

Empowering library and information science students as information literacy educators in librarianship professions: a study from Bangladesh

Purpose The purpose of this study is to develop a novel guided inquiry-based pedagogical practice embedded into regular library and information science (LIS) courses to improve LIS students’ information literacy (IL) in a developing country. Design/methodology/approach A guided inquiry-based pedagogical practice for IL instruction was introduced and embedded into two regular courses in an LIS school. The effectiveness of the new approach was evaluated in a longitudinal pre-test- and post-test-based teaching intervention with a control group. Findings All aspects of IL skills improved among the students participating in the teaching intervention showcasing the benefits of the inquiry-based pedagogical practice. In addition, the students in the intervention group learned the course subject content more in depth than students in the control group. However, no consistent learning benefits were achieved in IL knowledge, and only sporadic associations were found between IL knowledge and skills. Originality/value This study breaks new ground in IL teaching intervention in LIS schools. To the best of the authors’ knowledge, it is the first to apply an inquiry-based approach, embed teaching into more than one regular course, collect pre-test and post-test data to evaluate learning outcomes in IL knowledge and skills and control learning outcomes in subject contents.