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Services for Academic Libraries in New ITS Era

The advanced academic libraries in the world. The comparison of those two studies produces interesting findings notably an increase in the integration of Purpose of this paper is to document the integration of WB 3.0 Services. Into the working framework of some of the most advanced academic libraries in the world. The comparison of those two studies produces interesting finding notably an increase in the integration of web based services. However when some of the most core web 3.0 Services were examined. User participation was quite low. A quantitative approach to the content Analysis of library web sites was performed to examine the Prominence of twelve pre-determined services. In addition the literature review focuses on the critical opinions expressed regarding the use of these web services by academic libraries highlighting some of the Problems and issues that have been raised but are often overlooked.

User Expectations and Preferences Regarding Online Library Chat Widgets

In 2019, the Pratt Institute Libraries redesigned their website and launched a new chat service. In the following three years, we explored the user experience of our chat services to determine the placement, label, and functionality of chat widgets on library web pages. We conducted two usability studies in collaboration with a graduate-level course taught at Pratt's School of Information. This paper presents a selection of findings from these studies and a discussion of our approach.

The effects of prebiotic, probiotic or synbiotic supplementation on overweight/obesity indicators: an umbrella review of the trials' meta-analyses.

There is controversial data on the effects of prebiotic, probiotic, or synbiotic supplementations on overweight/obesity indicators. Thus, we aimed to clarify this role of biotics through an umbrella review of the trials' meta-analyses. All meta-analyses of the clinical trials conducted on the impact of biotics on overweight/obesity indicators in general populations, pregnant women, and infants published until June 2023 in PubMed, Web of Sciences, Scopus, Embase, and Cochrane Library web databases included. The meta-analysis of observational and systematic review studies without meta-analysis were excluded. We reported the results by implementing the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) flowchart. The Assessment of Multiple Systematic Reviews-2 (AMSTAR2) and Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development, and Evaluation (GRADE) systems were used to assess the methodological quality and quality of evidence. Overall, 97 meta-analysis studies were included. Most studies were conducted on the effect of probiotics in both genders. Consumption of prebiotic: 8-66 g/day, probiotic: 104 -1.35×1015 colony-forming unit (CFU)/day, and synbiotic: 106-1.5×1011 CFU/day and 0.5-300 g/day for 2 to 104 weeks showed a favorable effect on the overweight/obesity indicators. Moreover, an inverse association was observed between biotics consumption and overweight/obesity risk in adults in most of the studies. Biotics did not show any beneficial effect on weight and body mass index (BMI) in pregnant women by 6.6×105-1010 CFU/day of probiotics during 1-25 weeks and 1×109-112.5×109 CFU/capsule of synbiotics during 4-8 weeks. The effect of biotics on weight and BMI in infants is predominantly non-significant. Prebiotics and probiotics used in infancy were from 0.15 to 0.8 g/dL and 2×106-6×109 CFU/day for 2-24 weeks, respectively. It seems biotics consumption can result in favorable impacts on some anthropometric indices of overweight/obesity (body weight, BMI, waist circumference) in the general population, without any significant effects on birth weight or weight gain during pregnancy and infancy. So, it is recommended to intake the biotics as complementary medications for reducing anthropometric indices of overweight/obese adults. However, more well-designed trials are needed to elucidate the anti-obesity effects of specific strains of probiotics.

Efficacy of cutting balloon angioplasty versus high-pressure balloon angioplasty for the treatment of arteriovenous fistula stenoses in patients undergoing hemodialysis: Systematic review and meta-analysis.

This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to assess and compare the therapeutic outcomes of cutting balloon angioplasty and high-pressure balloon angioplasty for arteriovenous fistula stenosis in hemodialysis patients. All studies indexed in PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane Library Web of Science were retrieved. The retrieval deadline was July 15, 2023. Risk of bias 2.0 was used to evaluate the quality of the included studies. Revman 5.4 software was used for data analysis. This review included three studies and 180 patients, with 90 patients in the cutting balloon angioplasty group and 90 patients in the high-pressure balloon angioplasty group. The results of the meta-analysis suggested that compared with high-pressure balloon angioplasty, cutting balloon angioplasty can improve primary lesion patency rates of internal arteriovenous fistulas at 6 months (relative risk, 1.45; 95% confidence interval, 1.08-1.96; P = 0.01). However, there were no significant differences between the technical success rate (relative risk, 0.99; 95% confidence interval, 0.93-1.05; P = 0.72) and clinical success rate (relative risk, 1.01; 95% confidence interval, 0.95-1.07; P = 0.73). Therefore, cutting balloon angioplasty is likely to increase primary lesion patency rates at 6 months. However, more high-quality, large-sample, multicenter, randomized controlled trials are needed for further validation due to the limited number of included studies.

Building a Semantic Web for Libraries: Harnessing the Power of Taxonomies and Ontologies for Effective Knowledge Organization

Building a Semantic Web for Libraries: Harnessing the Power of Taxonomies and Ontologies for Effective Knowledge Organization

Analisis Resiko Keamanan Informasi Website Repository Digital Library Menggunakan Framework ISO/IEC 27001 & 27002: Studi Kasus Perguruan tinggi X

The continuous evolution of digital repositories in the era of globalization, especially in context of higher education digital libraries, poses security risks that raise concerns among users. Existence of sensitive user data that requires protection by universities adds to this concern. This research aims to conduct comprehensive analysis of information security risks associated with digital library repository websites. This research seeks to identify potential vulnerabilities, threats that could compromise the confidentiality, integrity and availability of digital assets stored in repositories. Through detailed risk analysis, this research provides actionable insights and recommendations to improve the information security posture of digital libraries using the ISO/IEC 27001 and 27002 IT governance framework specifically tailored to information security standards. This research uses a literature review and interviews with responsible parties at the University of X's digital library repository. Findings show that the use of tools such as Acunetix helps identify vulnerabilities in web repositories. Risk mitigation in digital library web repositories involves the application of ISO/IEC 27001, 27002 standards, which results in specific risk mitigation actions. For example, universities should create policies to monitor information technology assets, ensuring regular monitoring to protect technology assets. In addition, for Database Management System (DBMS) management (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle, Ms SQL Server), colleges must facilitate easy access and storage of information. By implementing the recommendations obtained from this research, higher education institutions can ensure safe environment for users accessing digital library web repositories, thereby reducing concerns about the security of their information.

A meta-analysis of adverse effects of retinopathy of prematurity on neurodevelopment in preterm infants.

Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) increases with the survival of late preterm infants, but its relationship with neurodevelopmental outcomes in preterm infants remains controversial. To investigate the relationship between ROP and its severity and adverse neurodevelopmental outcomes in preterm infants. We conducted a meta-analysis. All relevant literature before November 2022 were retrieved from PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library Web of Science, CNKI, CBM, Wan fang Data, and VIP Database. According to the inclusion criteria and exclusion criteria, eligible literature were included to conduct clinical trial quality assessment, and the Newcastle-Ottawa scale was used to evaluate the quality of evidence. Meta-analysis was performed using RevMan5.3. Data extraction, quality assessment, and meta-analysis were performed independently by 2 people. Mean difference or standardized mean difference of motor, language and cognitive scores (Bayley III or Bayley II) were used as effect sizes for continuous data analysis, all of which were represented by 95% CI. For heterogeneity (I2 ≥ 50% or P < .10), a random effects model was used, otherwise a fixed effects model was used. A total of 6 literature were included. The results of the ROP group for motor (comprehensive motor, proportional motor, and fine motor), language and cognitive scores were -5.57 (95%CI, -1.43 to 0.04), -0.95 (95%CI, 1.4-0.50), -1.34 (95% CI, 1.77-0.92), -1.75 (95% CI, 2.26-1.24) and -5.56 (95% CI, 9.56-1.57). Additionally, the results of severe ROP group for motor (comprehensive motor, proportional motor, fine motor), language and cognitive scores were -8.32 (95%CI, -8.91 to 7.74), -1.10 (95%CI, -1.83 to -0.36), -1.08 (95%CI, -1.75 to -0.41), -7.03 (95%CI, -7.71 to 6.35), and -7.96 (95%CI, -8.5 to -7.42). The Bayley Scale scores of the ROP group were lower than those of the not ROP group, and the scores of the severe ROP were significantly lower than those of the not severe ROP group. These findings suggest that ROP can indeed delay motor, language and cognitive, especially in severe cases.

Chatbots in libraries: A systematic literature review

Chatbots have experienced significant growth over the past decade, with a proliferation of new applications across various domains. Previous studies also demonstrate the trend of new technologies, especially artificial intelligence, being adopted in libraries. The purpose of this study is to determine the current research priorities and findings in the field of chatbots in libraries. A systematic literature review was performed utilising the PRISMA checklist and the databases Scopus and Web of Science, identifying 5734 records. Upon conducting the first screening, abstract screening, full-text assessment, and quality assessments guided by the CASP appraisal checklist, 19 papers were deemed suitable for inclusion in the review. The results of the review indicate that the majority of the existing studies were empirical in nature (primarily adopting qualitative methods) and technology reviews with a focus on reviewing the implementation and maintenance, design, evaluation, characteristics, and application of chatbots. The chatbots of interest were mainly text-based and guided chatbots, with closed-source tools with access portals mostly built on library web pages or integrated with social software. The research findings primarily concerned the development models and necessary tools and technologies, the application of chatbots in libraries. Our systematic review also suggests that studies on chatbots in libraries are still in the early stages.

ANALYSIS AND DESIGN OF THE BPK RI LIBRARY INFORMATION SYSTEM REPRESENTATIVE OF CENTRAL KALIMANTAN PROVINCE ANDROID BASED

Library staff record books and it takes a relatively long time and is less accurate. In addition, visitors have not been able to get the information provided by the library directly, be it announcement information, news about the library, agenda of events carried out in the library. Library's web can only be accessed by library employees. Using the PIECES analysis method, and tools using UML (Unified Modeling Language), as well as interface design using Figma and draw,io are used to describe data flow diagrams. Android which can be used by the office as a reference if you want to develop or implement it into a program. The results of this research has been presented to the office, where they have also provided feedback through filling out questionnaires. Overall, based on the results of the questionnaire analysis, it can be concluded that the design of an Android-based library obtains an interpretation value of 96% so that it can be concluded that the design has followed the needs of the user's system.

Quality Analysis of the Ahmad Dahlan University Digital Library Using the WebQual 4.0 and Importance Analysis Performance (IPA) Method.

Purpose: This paper is the result of research which aims to obtain results of measuring the quality of web services from the Library Unit at Ahmad Dahlan University, especially from the perceptions of student users in order to prepare recommendations for improving services. This paper is the result of research which aims to obtain results of measuring the quality of web services, especially from perceptions student users in order to prepare recommendations for improving service mediaDesign/methodology/approach: Based on sampling data collected using a questionnaire and calculated using statistics. The next step is to measure the WebQuel 4.0 method, the results of which are combined with the Importance Performance Analysis (IPA) method to determine recommendations.Findings/result: The research results show that each independent variable, namely the usability variable and the information quality variable, partially has a relationship or is correlated with the dependent variable, namely user satisfaction, while the interaction service quality variable partially has no relationship or is uncorrelated with the dependent variable. The results of simultaneous hypothesis testing show that the independent variable has an effect on the dependent variable so that the hypothesis can be simultaneously accepted. Based on the analysis using the IPA method, there are three things in Quadrant 1 (Top Priority) which are not in accordance with user expectations and need to be improved, namely "the DIGILIB UAD web is easy to learn", "the DIGILIB UAD web has an attractive appearance", "the DIGILIB UAD web has the function of library web type”.Originality/value/state of the art: Based on previous research and the results of previous digilib web development, the research produced a new assessment of the quality measures of web services at UPT Libraries, and made it the main alternative for developing service media in a better direction.

Perioperational management of elderly and senile patients based on a comprehensive geriatric assessment for endoprosthetics of large joint

Introduction. Due to the changing age structure of the world’s population, an increase in the number of geriatric patients undergoing endoprosthetics of large joints is to be expected in the future. Age-related frailty and existing comorbidities pose problems for the entire treatment team.The aim of the study was to determine the effectiveness of comprehensive geriatric management of elderly and senile patients before and after endoprosthetic of the hip and knee joints.Materials and methods. An analysis of publications on the use of comprehensive in endoprosthetic of large joints in elderly and senile patients with osteoarthritis was performed. Searched in the electronic databases and libraries Web of Science, Conchrane library, PubMed, eLibrary using the search words: comprehensive geriatric assessment.Results and discussion. There is an increasing incidence of large joints endoprosthetic in orthogeriatric patients with osteoarthritis. Anaesthesia and arthroplasty in this group of patients is an important issue, as well as ensuring immediate postoperative mobilization of the patient. An individualized patient preparation plan for surgical intervention and postoperative management, aimed at preventing the development of transient cognitive impairment and other complications associated with geriatric status, in particular falls, is a necessary organizational element of treatment.Conclusion. A comprehensive geriatric assessment plays a crucial role in the perioperative introduction of geriatric patients for endoprosthetic of large joints. Timely identification of geriatric patients during the preoperative phase eliminates risk factors.

Development of a mobile Web library application for an institutional repository and investigation of its influences on learning

PurposeThis study aims to examine the effects of the proposed mobile Web library application (MWLA) on the search experience and its impact on learners’ engagement, interaction and overall learning outcomes within an institutional repository. Furthermore, the study investigates learners’ acceptance of the MWLA system.Design/methodology/approachThe study suggests implementing an MWLA with Algolia’s search service to improve the institutional repository and enhance learners’ access to reliable information. It involved an experiment with 85 undergraduate students divided into experimental and control groups (CGs), where the experimental group (EG) used MWLA for search tasks, and the CG used the traditional library website. The study evaluated the acceptance and learning behaviours of the EG towards MWLA, considering factors such as usefulness, ease of use, mobility, accessibility, satisfaction and intention to use.FindingsThe findings of this study provide empirical evidence that the EG, which used the MWLA, demonstrated superior performance compared to the CG across all institutional repository collections, resulting in improved learning outcomes. Participants were highly satisfied with MWLA and found it user-friendly and beneficial for improving search skills. MWLA’s portability and accessibility motivated active learner engagement.Originality/valueThe powerful search bar of MWLA significantly enhanced learners’ search efficiency, resulting in more effective retrieval of relevant materials. Moreover, learners who actively engaged with previews and full-text content, using appropriate keywords and syntax, achieved higher scores and were more likely to access previews, abstracts and full texts of documents using the sorting-by-year or by-advisor feature.

The use of human-computer interaction in libraries: a systematic literature review

Purpose This study aims to analyze the status and application/use of human–computer interaction (HCI) in libraries by conducting a systematic literature review (SLR). Design/methodology/approach A Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) approach was used to search Scopus, Web of Science and Google Scholar databases. The search criteria included research studies published in English language between 2010 and 2021, which were 4,167 citations. Out of 4,167 citations, a total of 50 studies were selected for the final analysis. Findings The results showed a positive attitude of librarians toward HCI applications in libraries worldwide. The results depict that one-third (30%) of the studies were conducted in the USA, followed by four (8%) studies in China. Out of 50 studies, a portion of 15 (30%) studies were based on digital libraries, followed by seven (14%) studies on academic libraries and five (10%) studies on libraries and their websites. HCI was used for searching and retrieving information, users’ interaction, authentication, online help/support, feedback, library web access, web OPAC, virtual access to resources, indigenous repository and virtual services. The most productive year was 2015, and journal of The Electronic Library had more articles on HCI than other journals. Practical implications The findings of this study could assist policymakers and library authorities in reconciling the HCI application in libraries for providing effective and efficient access and services to end-users. Originality/value This study is unique as no comprehensive study has been conducted on the use of HCI in librarianship using the SLR method.

Analisis kepuasan pemustaka terhadap kualitas layanan website perpustakaan di masa pandemi COVID-19

Introduction: Government policies in suppressing the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic creates a bigger challenge to provide better library services. Library websites become one important service in social distance. This study aims to find out the level of user satisfaction in the utilization of library websites during the COVID-19 pandemic. &#x0D; Data Collecttion Methods: The paper used a quantitative approach with surveys. Questionnaires are managed based on webqual variables.&#x0D; Data analysis: The survey data analysis used descriptive statistics with mean value. The mean value is based on the interpretation guidelines.&#x0D; Results and discussion: Library web statements showed the highest score while library web appearance showed the lowest. The average score of user satisfaction on the utilization of library websites is at a satisfactory level. The highest score is 28,04 on the information quality variable. The lowest score of 18,76 on the usability quality variable and interaction quality showed a score of 23,74. &#x0D; Conclusions: Based on the results of data analysis on the webqual variable, the level of user satisfaction in the utilization of library website during the COVID-19 pandemic is found in the satisfactory level.

Diffusion of intellectual property knowledge in Zimbabwean universities: tools, programmes and strategies

Purpose This paper aims to explore the diffusion of Intellectual Property (IP) knowledge in universities in Zimbabwe. Specifically, the study examines the tools, policies, programmes and unique strategies used by the universities. Design/methodology/approach The paper reports the findings of a survey that was conducted on a population of lecturers (1,546), research officers (RO) (11), IP officer (1), faculty librarians (FLs) (27) and final year undergraduate students (9,224) at universities in Zimbabwe. Questionnaires were administered to the lecturers and students while interviews were administered to the IP officer, ROs and FLs. Data analysis comprised the use of Google forms and Microsoft Excel software. Findings The findings reveal diffusing IP knowledge in Zimbabwean universities involves mainly the use of policies and regulations, library web pages, workshops, although not specifically on IP, presentations on IP in the university, advice and guidance services and IP lectures/teaching. Research limitations/implications This study presents the IP situation in Zimbabwe and its findings may be applied to Africa and other developing countries. Practical implications This study endorses IP as a national issue and suggests a benchmark for diffusing knowledge on IP in Zimbabwean universities. Originality/value This study acknowledges the multi-disciplinary nature of IP and should lead to all university students graduating with adequate knowledge on IP.

Efektifitas Automasi Perpustakaan Terhadap Kualitas Pelayanan Publik Pada Perpustakaan Daerah Kota Payakumbuh

This study aims to find out what is being done by the Payakumbuh City Library in developing a library automation system. Data collection is done using observation, interviews, and documentation. The results obtained that the Payakumbuh City Regional Library has carried out services in the form of empathy, vigilance, responsiveness, reliability, and certainty, the results show that there are several problems and deficiencies faced by the Payakumbuh City Library in providing services to the community. Lack of human resources that can hamper library services to the community, physical building facilities such as adequate library buildings. In the use of library automation systems, it is still not implemented in the library. It can be concluded that the community in response to library automation services in the Payakumbuh City area in both categories. Suggestions given for the top priority that must be made are the circulation of library web -based services more optimized and professional in providing services to the community.

Towards progressive geospatial information processing on web systems: a case study for watershed analysis in Iowa

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) are available as stand-alone desktop applications as well as web platforms for vector- and raster-based geospatial data processing and visualization. While each approach offers certain advantages, limitations exist that motivate the development of hybrid systems that will increase the productivity of users for performing interactive data analytics using multidimensional gridded data. Web-based applications are platform-independent, however, require the internet to communicate with servers for data management and processing which raises issues for performance, data integrity, handling, and transfer of massive multidimensional raster data. On the other hand, stand-alone desktop applications can usually function without relying on the internet, however, they are platform-dependent, making distribution and maintenance of these systems difficult. This paper presents RasterJS, a hybrid client-side web library for geospatial data processing that is built on the Progressive Web Application (PWA) architecture to operate seamlessly in both Online and Offline modes. A packaged version of this system is also presented with the help of Web Bundles API for offline access and distribution. RasterJS entails the use of latest web technologies that are supported by modern web browsers, including Service Workers API, Cache API, IndexedDB API, Notifications API, Push API, and Web Workers API, in order to bring geospatial analytics capabilities to large-scale raster data for client-side processing. Each of these technologies acts as a component in the RasterJS to collectively provide a similar experience to users in both Online and Offline modes in terms of performing geospatial analysis activities such as flow direction calculation with hydro-conditioning, raindrop flow tracking, and watershed delineation. A large-scale case study is included in the study for watershed analysis to demonstrate the capabilities and limitations of the library. The framework further presents the potential to be utilized for other use cases that rely on raster processing, including land use, agriculture, soil erosion, transportation, and population studies.

Fibroblast Activation Protein Inhibitor (FAPI)-Based Theranostics—Where We Are at and Where We Are Heading: A Systematic Review

Cancer is the leading cause of death around the globe, followed by heart disease and stroke, with the highest mortality to this day. We have reached great levels of understanding of how these various types of cancer operate at a cellular level and this has brought us to what we call "precision medicine" where every diagnostic examination and the therapeutic procedure is tailored to the patient. FAPI is among the new tracers that can be used to assess and treat many types of cancer. The aim of this review was to gather all the known literature on FAPI theranostics. A MEDLINE search was conducted on four web libraries, PUBMED, Cochrane, Scopus, and Web of Sciences. All of the available articles that included both diagnoses and therapy with FAPI tracers were collected and put through the CASP (Critical Appraisal Skills Programme) questionnaire for systematic reviewing. A total of 8 records were deemed suitable for CASP review, ranging from 2018 to November 2022. These studies were put through the CASP diagnostic checklist, in order to assess the goal of the study, diagnostic and reference tests, results, descriptions of the patient sample, and future applications. Sample sizes were heterogeneous, both for size as well as for tumor type. Only one author studied a single type of cancer with FAPI tracers. Progression of disease was the most common outcome, and no relevant collateral effects were noted. Although FAPI theranostics is still in its infancy and lacks solid grounds to be brought into clinical practice, it does not show any collateral effects that prohibit administration to patients, thus far, and has good tolerability profiles.

Visibility of documentary heritage through digitisation projects in Romanian libraries.

The article presents, from a diachronic perspective, the concerns of valorization and preservation of the documentary heritage through digitisation projects in the Romanian Library System. The development of the argument is made starting from the analysis of the interest in the subject in international literature (through a bibliometric analysis) and the investigation of the online presence of libraries expressed statistically from the typology of forms of representation, to specific digital products and services, thus highlighting how they evolved in the sense of diversifying and modernizing the products and services provided and taking into account the political, economic, and technological constraints. The evaluation of the involvement of Romanian libraries in digitisation activities was done through the such research methods as content analysis and scientometric research, which allowed the carrying out of a longitudinal case study extended for the period 2007-2022, during the unravelling of the events. The most representative initiatives for the creation of the Digital Library of Romania and the involvement of libraries in national and European projects are presented, and examples of good practices are highlighted, including political and administrative concerns to support protection and capitalization through the digitisation of the libraries' heritage. This study is the first in Romanian specialized bibliography that proovides an overall and evolutionary perspective on the national project of digitisation of the documentary cultural heritage. Analyzing a large number of official documents and library web addresses has been a major challenge. During the analyzed period (2007-2022), there have been numerous initiatives and digitisation projects, but the results have not always met expectations. From the experience of Romanian libraries, it can be concluded that digital content development initiatives have not always been successful because of the absence or insufficient commitment of the sustainability component.

Building a semantic web for libraries: Harnessing the power of taxonomies and ontologies for effective knowledge organization

Building a semantic web for libraries: Harnessing the power of taxonomies and ontologies for effective knowledge organization