Library Resources Research Articles

QR Codes Making Smart and Effective Library Services

Using QR codes in school libraries can indeed be a valuable and innovative approach to enhance the utilisationof library resources and services. Implementing these strategies can create an interactive and engaging libraryexperience, motivating students to visit the library more frequently and make the most of available resources. The study explains the various uses of QR codes in promoting school library resources and its services, with all possible implementations to maximize their use. It encourages freely available tools to generate QR codes. It also tries to show, how the school library at B.V.B. Vidyashram Pratapnagar uses QR codes to create an experience that makes students want to go there more often.

Art therapy for children and adolescents with autism: a systematic review

ABSTRACT Background Children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) experience a variety of social, behavioural and motor symptoms that impact their daily life. The benefits of art therapy (AT) have been demonstrated with other populations. Aims: This review aimed to investigate the effectiveness of AT for children and adolescents with ASD. Methods Following best practice standards in the conduct of systematic reviews, a comprehensive search of MEDLINE, Emcare, Embase, Cochrane Library, PsycINFO, OTseeker and Education Resources Information Center databases and grey literature was conducted in February 2023. Two reviewers independently undertook a two-stage literature screening process. The McMaster critical appraisal tool was utilised to determine the methodological quality of the included studies. A narrative synthesis was used to synthesise the results. Results Seven studies of varying methodological quality were included in this review. The modality and parameters of AT varied between studies, as did measures of outcomes. However, improvements in social skills (communication, interpersonal relationships and social behaviour), behavioural skills (hyperactivity/inattention and assertion) and motor skills (fine motor skills, balance and flexibility) were reported in the literature. Conclusions While AT may offer positive improvements of ASD symptoms for children and adolescents, further methodologically rigorous research is required to substantiate these findings. Implications The use of AT in clinical practice should be underpinned by sound clinical reasoning and use of robust outcome measures to evaluate the impact of such interventions.

Comparative Statement in the Use of Digital and Traditional Library Resource Use by the under Graduate Students of Smt, Savitramma Com, Limbanagoudar Patil. Government First Grade College for Women?s Haveri: A Study

Comparative Statement in the Use of Digital and Traditional Library Resource Use by the under Graduate Students of Smt, Savitramma Com, Limbanagoudar Patil. Government First Grade College for Women?s Haveri: A Study

Status and trends of legislative and regulatory regulation of off-label use of drugs: A review

The off-label use of drugs is a common practice worldwide. The legal basis for off-label medical use varies from country to country. Regulatory control of the pharmaceutical market in the off-label preventive and therapeutic practice at the international and national levels has become a breakthrough with the emergence of the coronavirus pandemic. The prospects for off-label use in the context of innovations in the legislation of public health in the Russian Federation are crucial. Professionally significant aspects of the use of medicinal products outside the Summary of Product Characteristics and the off-label use have been introduced by supranational regulatory authorities for the common market of medicinal products of the Eurasian Economic Union. Special attention should be paid to the regulatory control of the use of extemporaneous medicines as part of improving the government regulation of drug compounding in pharmacies. The active development of pharmacy activities in drug compounding within the framework of improving regulatory practice determines the relevance of actual off-label prescriptions and the use of extemporaneous formulations. Aim – to perform a systematic analysis of national, transnational legislative and regulatory documents regulating off-label use of medicinal products, determine the main conceptual components of the current regulatory pool and directions for future development in this area. Systematic analysis of the national legislative and regulatory pool of documents and the regulatory framework of the common market of medicinal products of the Eurasian Economic Union on the regulation of various aspects of the off-label use of medicinal products. Study of the components and identification of the main trends in the regulatory practice of prescriptions outside the Summary of Product Characteristics and the off-label use. An analytical search was carried out in the reference legal systems "ConsultantPlus" and "Garant" on the official websites of the Ministry of Health of Russia, the Eurasian Economic Union, the RusMed information resource of the National Library resource of Russia in medicine and pharmacy "Central Scientific Medical Library" was used. A logical generalization of the results on the current state of the legal framework and the development of conceptual proposals on the key directions of the prospective development of regulation, control, and supervisory activities of the pharmaceutical off-label use of medicinal products was made.

University students' satisfaction with library services and resources using the Kano model

Student satisfaction is essential for developing an engaging and active library environment that promotes usage and shapes a favorable view of the institution. This study uses the Kano Model to investigate university students' satisfaction with library services and resources, focusing on basic, performance, and excitement dimensions. The goal is to enhance understanding of user satisfaction in academic libraries. The study surveyed 300 university students randomly selected from four State Universities and Colleges (SUCs) in the Philippines using a researcher-created survey tool. The results showed that students were generally satisfied with the basic aspects of library services and resources. However, they expressed neutral satisfaction with performance aspects and dissatisfaction with library resources. Similarly, satisfaction with the excitement aspects of library services was neutral, but there was dissatisfaction with the excitement aspects of library resources. These findings provide valuable insights into the complex dimensions of university students' satisfaction with library services and resources, helping institutions improve the quality of their educational library services.

Cultivating Diversity: Multicultural Representation in Collection Development at Tumbuh 2 Elementary School, Yogyakarta

SD Tumbuh 2 prioritizes multiculturalism, necessitating the integration of multicultural values throughout its curriculum, school environment, and library resources. In terms of library services, the development of library collections is fundamental, necessitating the school's diligent engagement in collection development activities to ensure their proper curation and enhancement. Hence, it is imperative to address how multicultural values are infused into the collection development process within the library of SD Tumbuh 2. This research aims to explore the manifestation of multiculturalism values within the collection development practices at Tumbuh 2 Elementary School Library in Yogyakarta. Employing a qualitative method with a descriptive approach, the study focuses on the Tumbuh 2 Elementary School Library as the subject, examining how multiculturalism values are represented in its collection development practices. The research employs a combination of data collection techniques, including non-participant observation, semi-structured interviews, and documentation. Data analysis follows Miles and Huberman's model, comprising reduction, data display, and verification stages to ensure comprehensive examination and validation of findings.The findings of this study reveal that the collection development practices at Tumbuh 2 Elementary School in Yogyakarta effectively reflect multiculturalism values. These findings underscore the school's commitment to fostering an environment that aligns with its vision and mission, demonstrating a coherent approach to promoting diversity and inclusivity within its educational framework. The portrayal of multiculturalism values in the collection development practices at the library reflects an ethos of inclusivity, characterized by openness and a commitment to fostering dialogue. Furthermore, it embodies humanistic principles, tolerance, democratic ideals emphasizing justice, and egalitarianism, thereby promoting equality within the school community.

Managing Rabies Cases with a One Health Approach in Various Countries: Literature Review

Introduction: More people die from rabies than from other zoonotic diseases worldwide each year, with an estimated 60,000 deaths attributable to the disease. The management of rabies epidemics in humans and animals is the main goal of the One Health approach's implementation. Reducing the risk of animal-to-human rabies transmission not only lessens the requirement for post-exposure vaccinations but also lessens the financial burden of rabies management in people. Objective: This review aims to provide a general overview and comparison of rabies control programs in various countries using the One Health approach. Method: PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses) is used in the literature review. Using the Science Direct, Scopus, and Pubmed databases covering the years 2012–2022, look up library resources. Result: The results of the literature search with the keywords control, one health approach, and rabies were screened again according to the predetermined inclusion criteria and the publication time range of 2012–2022 until 10 suitable journals were obtained. With financial assistance from the European Union, a number of European nations initiated oral rabies vaccination (ORV) programs in foxes. The vaccine was given in bait form, effectively controlling vulpine rabies. The creation of ORV demonstrates that oral rabies vaccination for wildlife in Serbia was effective and was marked by a rise in the use of vaccine bait as well as an increase in the animal's immunological response. Consequently, until 2018, fewer instances of rabies were documented. Conclusion: With multisectoral support from partners in the government and non-government sectors, implementing One Health is one of the best ways to reduce rabies and guarantee community engagement and knowledge.

Advancing freshman skills in information literacy and self-regulation: The role of AI learning companions and Mandala Chart in academic libraries

The proactive utilization of generative AI to assist college students' learning is an emerging trend in educational innovation. This study introduces a system that integrates Learning Companion Systems with Mandala Chart Scaffolding, aimed at freshman projects, to investigate its impact on enhancing freshmen's self-efficacy in information literacy and their perception of self-regulated learning when utilizing virtual librarian services. The Mandala Chart Scaffolding, a strategic tool designed to structure and visualize information, complements the Learning Companion System by providing a coherent framework for students to organize and reflect on their learning resources and activities. Implemented in a Creative Thinking course at a National University of Science and Technology in central Taiwan, the study randomly assigned 110 freshmen to Experimental Group A (using both System), Experimental Group B (only the Learning Companion System), and a control group. The findings revealed that the experimental groups, particularly Group A, significantly outperformed the control group in boosting information literacy self-efficacy. Moreover, the intervention positively influenced the students' perception of self-regulated learning. These results offer valuable insights for academic libraries on the potential of integrating generative AI-based Learning Companion Systems with Mandala Chart Scaffolding to enhance freshman learning experiences and foster effective use of library resources.

Improving routine use of clinical pathway decision support through integration of an EHR with a clinical library resource designed to provide evidence-based guidance within oncology workflows

BackgroundThe rapid evolution, complexity, and specialization of oncology treatment makes it challenging for physicians to provide care based on the latest and best evidence. We hypothesized that physicians would use evidence-based trusted care pathways if they were easy to use and integrated into clinical workflow at the point of care.MethodsWithin a large integrated care delivery system, we assembled clinical experts to define and update drug treatment pathways, encoded them as flowcharts in an online library integrated with the electronic medical record, communicated expectations that clinicians would use these pathways for every eligible patient, and combined data from multiple sources to understand usage over time.ResultsWe were able to achieve > 75% utilization of eligible protocols ordered through these pathways within two years, with > 90% of individual oncologists having consulted the pathway at least once, despite no requirements or external incentives associated with pathway usage. Feedback from users contributed to improvements and updates to the guidance.ConclusionsBy making our clinical decision support easily accessible and actionable, we find that we have made considerable progress toward our goal of having physicians consult the latest evidence in their treatment decisions.

ANALYSING LIBRARY USAGE PATTERNS: A VISUAL EXPLORATION OF BOOK LOAN AND ROOM RESERVATION TRENDS

Library usage refers to how users interact with library resources and spaces, including borrowing books, reserving study rooms, navigating library spaces, and using digital resources. Analysing library usage patterns helps libraries optimise resources, improve services, and better meet the needs of their users. This study aims to visually explore the patterns in book loan activities and room reservation behaviours using the R programming language to identify trends that provide preliminary data for decision-making when establishing library operational policies. Annual book loan and room reservation data from 2017 to 2023 from Perpustakaan Sultanah Bahiyah, Library of Universiti Utara Malaysia, were collected and converted into a compatible R-analysis format. The analysis includes exploratory data analysis and visualisation using base R functions, base R graphics, and ggplot2 functionality. The findings, such as annual book loan rates, trends in book loan rates between undergraduate and postgraduate students, frequency of room reservation discussions across years, and the relationship between book loans and room reservations over time, serve as foundational data to support decision-making for the efficient operation of libraries and to inform strategies for optimising library services and resources to meet user needs better.

Analysis of library resources and services in developing confidence for language use

Reading is a form of social activity that connects the readers to transformational learning. Library resources offer an opportunity to build competence in language use. In essence, the library resources can impact how students perceived reading as a channel to academic success, which in turn—develops a lifelong learner. This study was an exploratory study that analyzed how library resources and services develop confidence in language use. Eight (8) college students were purposively selected for one-on-one interview. The data gathered were narrative from college students on how they utilized resources from their local library. The findings suggested that college students considered their local library as a reliable site to search for information. In-depth analysis showed that students were confident in language use because their resources were reliable and accurate. Language use covered mostly phonological and morphological aspects of language, including lexicons, writing styles, and writing formats. Librarians had the role of encouraging the students to read contents from the library and assisting them in utilizing in-print and online contents. Library assistance enabled the students to build their ideas into meaningful developmental contents. This study provided an angle for language confidence, language success, and language competence. These components of language learning were essential in predicting the linguistic capacity of students.

MANAGEMENT AND WORK STRUCTURE OF THE UNIVERSITY LIBRARY

In this paper, attention is paid to the management, organization, and structure of work in the university library as one of the functions of making business decisions at the University. The goal of this approach to business is to achieve above-average results with limited resources using new ideas that are important for a narrow but also a wider readership. For the purposes of the research, a questionnaire was created, the main goal of which was to collect data on the degree of use of the university library, both physical access to resources and electronic access to resources in the university library. The research was carried out in cooperation with the Pan-European University Apeiron Bosnia and Herzegovina, where 225 surveyed university students took part in the research. The aim of the research was to examine the level of use of the university library. Processing of the obtained results consisted of Yates correction Chi-squared and chi-squared test, with the use of the statistical program for social research SPSS 22. The results of the research showed that the use of the resources of the university library increases with the year of study, that is, the higher the year of study, the greater the level of use.

Discussion on the Construction and Application of Virtual Reality-Based Curriculum Resources for Kindergarten Education

The construction of early childhood curriculum resources serves as a vital vehicle and precondition for the implementation of collective teaching activities in kindergartens. However, traditional curriculum resources based on graphic language or the linguistic descriptions of early childhood educators often fail to provide children with an immersive experience during collective teaching activities, leading to a lack of initiative and interest in learning. This paper discusses the methods for building a kindergarten curriculum resource library and, based on this foundation, employs virtual reality technology for three-dimensional modeling of the library to enrich the curriculum resources in kindergartens. Furthermore, this paper proposes to train early childhood educators in virtual reality technology to enhance their abilities to operate and utilize virtual reality equipment, which can emphasize the children’s central role in the learning process, better achieve educational goals, and improve teaching outcomes.

Bibliometric Analysis of Wastewater Biological Nitrogen Removal Externally Added Carbon Sources Based on Web of Science and CNKI Databases

To investigate the research hotspots and development status of wastewater biological denitrification with externally added carbon sources, based on the Web of Science Core Collection database and CNKI Resource Library, we used the visualization software CiteSpace to visualize and analyze the authors, countries, institutions and keywords of the articles published in the field of wastewater biological denitrification with externally added carbon sources in the period of 2000-2022, and then analyze their distribution and research hotspots. The results show that the mainstream journals in the field of water environment at home and abroad have paid great attention to the carbon neutrality of wastewater treatment, and the nitrogen and carbon source of wastewater has become a research hotspot in the field of water environment. This study summarizes the current categories of new carbon sources and predicts the feasibility of using waste from the brewing industry as an additional carbon source. It provides a theoretical basis for promoting the resource utilization of waste in the brewing industry.

Fund of valuable and rare publications of scientific libraries of higher education institutions of Ukraine with an aviation component

The proposed article analyzes and summarizes the peculiarities of the formation of funds of valuable and rare publications in Ukrainian institutions of higher education that prepare specialists for civil aviation. The article is intended to inform scientific and pedagogical workers, students of higher education, and the general public about the important resource of valuable and rare publications that are stored in the funds of scientific and technical libraries of Ukrainian higher education institutions with an aviation component. The purpose of the article is to analyze the specifics of the formation and organization of open (online) access to information potential, containing collections of rare publications as a component of information resources of university libraries. The collections of valuable and rare publications, concentrated in the libraries of the aviation profile universities: The National Aerospace University M. E. Zhukovsky "Kharkiv Aviation Institute", The National Aviation University, The National Technical University of Ukraine "Ihor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute". Recommendations on improving the work of scientific and technical libraries on the formation of a system of open access and custody of valuable documents have been formulated.

Library Inventory Management System

In today’s digital era efficient management of library inventories is imperative to streamline operation and improve user experience. This abstract introduces an innovative Library Inventory Management System utilizing Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) technology to revolutionize the traditional library materials, enabling automated tracking, identification, and management of library resources. RFID readers strategically positioned throughout the library enable real time inventory updates, eliminating the need for manual scanning of individual items. The collected data is seamlessly integrated into a centralized database, facilitating accurate and instantaneous inventory checks. Key Words: RFID, database, RFID reader, tracking

Application of personalized recommendation algorithm based on Sensor networks in Chinese multimedia teaching system

The development of modern educational methods and educational technology has promoted the development of Chinese language teaching, and this teaching method has many advantages over traditional teaching. In order to extend and develop the teaching of Chinese language majors, this article designs a multimedia type system based on Chinese language teaching by combining data mining technology and recommendation algorithms. This system requires the use of a series of related technologies in the application process, the core of which is data mining technology. This article analyzes this system from different research perspectives and considers it from the user's perspective to improve and optimize the information resource library. And according to the needs of some users for the Chinese language multimedia system, the functions were added. Finally, the relevant experimental data was weighted and the final results were obtained. It was found that it can greatly improve the efficiency of the original teaching system. After experimental comparison, it was found that the improved teaching system can quickly complete some teaching tasks, improve overall work efficiency, and lay a theoretical and technical foundation for the subsequent establishment of a Chinese language multimedia teaching system.

Digital Technology: Research on the Construction and Application of Blended Teaching Curriculum of Practical Physical Education Classroom Teaching Skills in the Big Data Background

Big data is bringing discipline to education. Under the guidance of digital technology, education has ushered in the upsurge of digital reform, digital course teaching has gradually entered the public's vision, and the upsurge of digital course open education is coming. The paper adopts the research methods of literature, field investigation and logical analysis, and takes the construction of digital curriculum mixed teaching course based on the platform of Superstar Learning as the research object. This paper constructs the curriculum construction ideas in three stages of "pre-class, mid-class and after-class", and draws the following conclusions through the research of blended teaching curriculum practice in the big date background: Build digital media teaching resource library, record multi-platform online teaching videos, practice dual-track mixed teaching, pre-set interactive classroom teaching activities, after-school homework to consolidate and improve classroom learning, online examination to achieve teaching effect evaluation and feedback, etc. And summed up four practical experiences of multi-style one-click check-in function to help class attendance, interactive teaching activity function to achieve subject participation, paperless online evaluation function to detect learning effect, digital courses to break the limitation of time and space. Digital technology improves the convenience of course teaching and forms a visual teaching effect. Digital technology provides new ideas for digital curriculum teaching. The existence of digital curriculum provides more possibilities for personalized learning, while hybrid teaching promotes the interaction and cooperation between students and teachers. Build an online learning platform based on big data to support computer technology, and guide students to conduct simulation and practice in the teaching process.

Convergence and Divergence of the United States and the European Union on the Process of State-Building in Afghanistan over the Years (2001 – 2022)

The history of Afghanistan can be characterized by the absence of fundamental and structural governments, although rulers under the name of government governed the country in the past century. However, the lack of responsive governments led the country to remain in a constant state of conflict and chronic violence. After 2001, when a new chapter opened in the political history of Afghanistan, the United States and the European Union directly and indirectly had a hand in all Afghan matters. The incorrect understanding of Afghanistan's structure, cultural and historical fabric, and lack of development can be recognized as the necessity and importance in state-building. The main question is how the convergence and divergence of the United States and the European Union have affected the process of state-building in Afghanistan over the past two decades. Apparently, the European Union and the United States did not have fundamental differences in the issues and aspects of state-building, but they differed in their perspectives on how to achieve goals and the methods to reach them. These differences had a negative impact on the process of state-building in Afghanistan. This research utilizes an analytical-descriptive method and collects information from library resources, articles, and journals. The findings indicate that over the past two decades, the European Union and the United States did not have any differences in creating and supporting a strong government in Afghanistan. However, they had differences in the methods and approaches to achieving their goals, which led to the failure of state-building.

نقش تطبیق معیارهای تضمین کیفیت و اعتباردهی در تولید دانش

Quality assurance and accreditation are essential components of higher education in Afghanistan. By evaluating knowledge-producing institutions and correctly applying quality enhancement criteria, valuable steps have been taken toward scientific innovation in the country. There are specific indicators for knowledge production and quality enhancement that, together and by adhering to scientific standards, contribute to the practical production of high-quality knowledge. High-quality knowledge production is not possible without the internal coherence of these indicators and elements, which essentially requires the proper alignment of the criteria. The main question is: What is the role of aligning quality assurance and accreditation criteria in knowledge production? It appears that aligning quality assurance and accreditation criteria has a positive impact. This research utilizes a descriptive-analytical method and relies on library resources, articles, and reputable websites. Findings show that aligning quality enhancement criteria in Afghan higher education includes: strategic planning with a forward-looking perspective towards the realities and existing conditions in knowledge-producing institutions, providing effective strategies and tactics for knowledge innovation, contributing to societal development through the education of specialized and knowledgeable workforce, investing in creating an appropriate environment for scientific research by faculty members, staff, and students, as well as providing technological facilities and equipment to facilitate better learning and acquisition of knowledge. These efforts have led to a significant scientific transformation in the higher education system.