Print Publication Research Articles

Cross-sectional survey of sources of information accompanying veterinary product advertisements in two professional print publications.

Veterinarians should be able to easily access scientific evidence about medical products and devices to incorporate into their clinical decision making. While the characteristics and quality of supporting information accompanying device and pharmaceutical advertisements have been studied in human medicine, little is known about this topic in veterinary medicine. The aim of this study was to characterise the supporting information provided by manufacturers of prescribed products, tests or devices in promotional material found in two commonly read UK-based veterinary publications. Advertisements contained in issues of two veterinary periodicals published between July 2017 and July 2018 were analysed for advertisement and product characteristics and for items of accompanying information. Literature searches were conducted to assess the availability of peer-reviewed sources of information on advertised products. A minority (16%) of the 451 analysed advertisements were accompanied by references to peer-reviewed literature, despite the availability of scientific literature for many of the products advertised. This study sampled two professional publications over a narrow time period. There may be insufficient evidence being provided to veterinary professionals via marketing features; this may limit the accessibility of scientific information for clinical decision making around advertised products.

Preparing Figures for Publication in Microscopy Today

Abstract Microscopic and macroscopic images, photographs, and computer-generated graphics are important components of the content published in Microscopy Today. Each type of graphic requires careful attention to its content and composition, that is, how well the image illustrates the facts being described, and its dimensions, resolution, and color balance. This paper is a brief guide to preparing acceptable content for print and digital publication.

Funding of Special Education in a Depressed Economy: Sociological Perspective

Funding is very critical for the sustainability of special education. Funding aids in the realization of special educational objectives. Funding of special education is affected under depressed economy. This paper looked at the concept of funding, concept of depressed economics and the concept of alternatives sources. This paper also discussed various alternatives sources of funding options available for special education in a depressed economy. Relying on secondary data that were collected from print and online publications, the paper identified public private partnerships (PPPs), non-governmental organisations (NGOs), international development agencies, community partnership, donations from individuals and charitable organisations, endowment funds, old boy association partnership as some of the alternatives sources of funding available for funding of special education in a depressed economy. Based on this, the paper recommended that special education managers should embrace public private partnerships (PPPs) model, non-governmental organisations (NGOs) strategy, international development agencies strategy, community partnership strategy, donations from individuals and charitable organisations strategy, endowment funds strategy and old boy association partnership strategy to raise more fund to administer the special education institutions in the economy depressed era.

Rosyjskojęzyczni pisarze w transnarodowej literackiej przestrzeni Białorusi w latach 20. i na początku lat 30. XX wieku: paradoksy i nieuchronność niepowodzenia kolektywnego projektu

In the years 1922–1936 in the Belarusian Soviet republic there were four official languages: Belarusian, Yiddish, Polish and Russian. There were educational institutions, theatres, print publishing houses and literary organizations of national minorities, including Latvian and Lithuanian. Russian-speaking authors who started in the circles of workers’ correspondents (rabkors) and literary studios, by 1926 formed the group “Zvenya” (“Links”), from which in 1927 the group “Minsky Pereval” (“Minsk Pass”) was separated. In the studies devoted to the Belarusian-Russian literary interrelations and the history of Russian-language literature in Belarus, the activities of this group are not presented. The article fills this gap and offers new aspects for considering the problem of Belarusian-Russian relations and non-Belarusianlanguage literature in Belarus. Despite a significant number of studies, both problems remain relevant. The material of the article controverts the ideologically biased position that considers Belarus as an indigenous part of the “Russian world”, and at the same time proposes a popular one in literary studies in relation to the period of the 16th–19th centuries (sometimes also the 20th century) the concept of “multilingual literature of Belarus”. The article traces the stages of the institutionalized existence of Russian-speaking group in the Belarusian literary space, from contradictory relations with the influential association “Maladniak” (“Saplings”) to the establishment of the Union of Soviet Writers (1934). It was used the archival documents, publications of Russian-language authors of the 1920s and early 1930s, and the verbatim report of the First Congress of Soviet Writers.

Principal’s Managerial Conceptual Skills and Teachers Job Performance in Secondary Schools in Nigeria

This paper is a review study that examines the impact of principals’ managerial conceptual skills on teacher’s job performance in secondary schools in Nigeria and beyond. Secondary data were used in the paper. The data were sourced from print and online publications. The result collected revealed that 83% agreed principal’s managerial conceptual skills have an impact on teachers’ job performance in secondary schools. Based on the findings of this study, the following recommendations were made that the government should design training programmes for school principals on how to apply the appropriate managerial styles and skills in every situation that arises in school administration. Principals should supervise, guide and help teachers to improve their professional skills by supporting the teachers and providing necessary resources for them to work.

Investigating academic nurse researchers' knowledge, experience, and attitude toward predatory journals

BackgroundSelecting a journal with an appropriate scope and breadth, well-respected by other scholars in the field, and widely indexed and accessible to readers is an integral part of publishing. Academic publishing has recently seen a significant shift away from traditional print publications and toward open access journals and online publications. ObjectiveThe aim of this study was to investigate academic nurse researchers' knowledge, experience, and attitudes regarding predatory journals. MethodsA descriptive cross-sectional quantitative study design was conducted using Predatory Journals Questionnaire to collect the data from academic nurse educators working at X and XX University. ResultsAlmost two-thirds (68.6 %) of participants had previous knowledge of the term “predatory journal.” As well as, the majority of academic educators had previous experience as they had used predatory journals before, as by being asked to publish in their journal (84.3 %) or serve on its editorial board (24.3 %), participants were more likely to receive requests to submit an article to a predatory journal (52.9 %) via email, mail, or phone. In addition, academic nurse researchers had a moderate perspective (mean = 3.87 ± 1.06; mean % score = 71.71) toward predatory journals. ConclusionPublishing in a predatory journal, whether done knowingly or unknowingly, can harm authors' reputations as academics, their capacity to submit to other journals, and the quality of their work. According to the results of our study, many researchers still lacked a thorough understanding of the predatory journal publishing model, which is a phenomenon that demands an increasing amount of research, despite hearing about the phenomenon of a predatory journal and having previously attended training.

Implementasi Penggunaan Software Accurate Online di Perumda Percada

This writing aims to determine the implementation of the use of Accurate online software at the Sukoharjo Regional Public Printing and Publishing Company (Perumda Percada). The main objective is to determine the positive impact of using Accurate online software on Perumda Percada. Perumda Percada as an entity operating in the printing industry, this company is faced with challenges in managing inventory, financial monitoring and efficient resource management. Information data is obtained from direct observation. The results show that the implementation or application of Accurate online has helped in recording finances at Perumda Percada. User-friendly, Accurate online makes it easier for employees to input and collaborate between departments. Apart from that, Accurate online software also helps management in monitoring the financial reports that have been produced.

A Review Study on Reasons for Large Class Sizes in Tertiary Institutions in Nigeria

This paper discussed the reasons for large class sizes in tertiary institutions in Nigeria. Secondary data was used in the paper. Data were collected from print and online publications. The paper presented poor implementation of academic brief, poor implementation of carrying capacity, corruption, inadequate infrastructural facilities, shortage of academic staff, project abadonment, inadequate tertiary institutions and political influence asreasons for large class sizes in tertiary institutions in Nigeria. Based on this findings, the paper recommended increment in budgetary allocation of tertiary institutions employment of adequate academic staff and provision of adequate infrastructural facilities.

Political Interference and Tertiary Institutions in Nigeria

This paper discussed the implication of political interference on tertiary institutions in Nigeria. Secondary data was used in the paper. The data were collected from print and online publications. The paper revealed the implication of political interference on tertiary institutions such as; recruitment of unqualified personnel, admission of less qualified candidate, internal administration, underdevelopment of tertiary institution, poor quality of tertiary education, poor governance and ineffective leadership, proliferation of tertiary institutions and alteration of planning and location of tertiary institutions across the country. Based on these discoveries, the paper suggested that the federal and state government should grant full autonomy to all tertiary institutions to allow the institutions operate independently.

Socio-Economic Impact of Subsidy Removal on Academic Staff, Students, And University Administration in Nigeria

This study was carried out on the socio-economic impact of subsidy removal on academic staff, students, and university administration in Nigeria. Secondary data were used in the paper. The data were collected from print and online publications. The study established that subsidy removal in Nigeria has a sociological impact on academic staff, students, and university administration. The study specifically identified increment in school fees and social vices like prostitution, kidnapping, robbery, and academic corruption as the social impacts of subsidy removal on academic staff, students, and university administration in Nigeria. Based on this finding, the study recommended that federal and state governments implement all palliative measures outlined to reduce the impact of subsidy removal, and the Government should increase the funding of universities to enable administrators to administer the universities well. Scholarships should be granted to tertiary institution students, and academic staff salaries should be increased.

Adequate Funding Panacea for Development of Educational Administration and Planning Programme in Tertiary Institutions in Nigeria

This paper discussed adequate funding panacea for development of educational administration and planning programme in tertiary institutions in Nigeria. Secondary data were used in the paper. The secondary data were collected from print and online publications. The paper noted that adequate funding of educational administration and planning programme in tertiary institutions will lead to availability of funds for effective administration of educational administration and planning programme, employment of adequate academic staff, provision of modern infrastructure facilities, effective staff training, provision of adequate instructional materials and development of research in educational administration and planning programme. Based on the points identified in the paper, the paper hereby recommended that the governments should increase budgetary allocation for tertiary institutions and preference should be given to educational administration and planning programme which will lead to adequate funds for effective administration, employment of adequate lecturers and provision of infrastructure facilities, instructional resources and development of research programme in educational administration and planning programme.

“I Walked Out”: Perambulatory Poetics, Authorial Independence, and Isabella Whitney’s Poetic Voice in A Sweet Nosgay

ABSTRACT The act of walking energizes the formation of Isabella Whitney’s poetic voice in her second volume of verse, A Sweet Nosgay (pub. 1573). Walking out of her house, trespassing in Plat’s garden, and traversing the perimeter of Bedlam are just a few of the striking scenes that depict Whitney’s perambulation. To examine the connection between walking and the formation of her poetic voice, I suggest that Whitney’s walking operates in two distinct registers. Firstly, walking is a thematic concern that exposes her interest in the contours of intellectual independence, the process of artistic production, and the vulnerability occasioned by impecunity. Secondly, walking operates as a form of poetic performativity, figurative of her trajectory towards print publication. This essay expands discussion on Whitney’s mobility, suggesting that perambulatory poetics are a crucial component of her authorial self-presentation in A Sweet Nosgay.

Gendered Language in Philippine Newspapers

Print media can influence public perceptions but may also reinforce gender bias through language. Numerous studies have underscored the persistence of linguistic sexism in print publications, highlighting how language choices can reinforce gender stereotypes and inequality. This study investigates gendered language in The Philippine Daily Inquirer, a leading newspaper in the Philippines, to highlight how sexist terms persist in modern print media. The study analyzed the May 2018 issue using quantitative and qualitative content analysis, focusing on terms influenced by Gender Schema Theory and Social Responsibility Theory. Five gendered terms with sexist undertones were identified: "policemen," "businessman," "countrymen," "gunmen," and "ombudsman," with "policemen" being the most common. These terms were grouped into three categories: Generic Masculine, Derogatory, and Pseudo-Masculine expressions, with Generic Masculine terms being the most prevalent. The findings show that print media continues to use sexist language, particularly through Generic Masculine terms. The study suggests a thorough content review in media outlets to remove sexist language and encourage gender-neutral alternatives.

Հայաստանի ազգային գրադարանը Վիքիպեդիայում

The National Library of Armenia initiated a collaboration with Wikimedia Armenia to support the creation of articles about libraries, librarians, and library science. Wikimedia Armenia organized a training series for NLA librarians on writing and editing articles for Wikipedia. The purpose of the NLA team was to demonstrate that Wikipedia materials can and should be used to find primary and reliable source materials on any topic. Library users can be directed to search Wikipedia for the information they need, but before using it they should check and verify the information through print publications. Libraries should develop their Wikipedia presence to support and evolve local cultural info on Wikipedia to build stronger communities.

Songs for the Empress: Queen Victoria in the Music History of Colonial Bengal

In the final decades of the nineteenth century, music significantly occupied the cultural and social life of the Bengali people. As the epicenter of British political and economic influence in the subcontinent, Calcutta witnessed the emergence of schools offering instruction in Indian and Western art music. The flourishing city housed private and public printing presses, which ensured the circulation and distribution of large numbers of songbooks, manuals, and theoretical treatises on music. The city was also home to a diverse assortment of hereditary music practitioners and occupational specialists illustrative of a variety of musical traditions spread across Bengal and North India. Around the 1870s, Bengali musicians, patrons, and connoisseurs began to take up music as an intellectual activity, examine its history as a source for social and political substance, and view musical instruments as material objects for disciplinary study. This emerging interest in musicology, broadly conceived, coincided with the proclamation of Victoria as queen and empress of India, considerably transforming Bengal's political fabric and cultural worldview. The pioneering musicologist Sourindro Mohun Tagore (1840–1914) was among the many authors who published works celebrating Queen Victoria's ascension as empress of India. In this article, I examine Tagore's songbooks dedicated to the queen, reading them as cultural artifacts representing a richly nuanced historical and musical legacy: a textual and aural archive demonstrating how Bengali musicians used sound to mediate the effects of colonization.

Promotion and Publication Strategy to Grow Interest and Visits to the Grogol Tourism Village

Abstract. The tourism industry has great potential as a driver of community economy and a source of foreign exchange earnings for the country. The tourism sector can also be a source of regional income. One alternative to address the shift in interest towards nature tourism is to develop a village tourism industry, such as in Grogol Village, Sleman. The village has natural wealth that is still pristine, making it a promising natural tourist attraction. However, tourism development is highly dependent on the number of visitors. Therefore, the government and the community need to work together to maintain tourist visits by considering three main factors: tourism attractions, tourism facilities, and tourism comfort. To enhance the existence of Grogol village tourism, forms of dedication are needed, such as assistance in creating and managing promotional advertisements to attract tourist interest. The expected outcome of this dedication is publication in print and social media, as well as journal publications.

Limits of Possibility: Practices of Administrative Sanctions Against Russian Periodical Press at Beginning of 20th Century

The study examines the mechanisms of censorship restrictions on Russian periodical press that had become widespread by the beginning of the 20th century. It explores the history of the development of censorship during the post-reform era and the stages of reorganization of the censorship apparatus in the context of changing Russian realities in the second half of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century. The issue of legislative initiatives regulating the coverage of domestic political events in the pages of Russian periodicals is addressed. Special attention is given to the practice of using administrative resources in the form of mandatory decrees by governors to establish control over local press. The documents for analysis were extracted by the authors from the archives of the Police Department of the State Archive of the Russian Federation. They contain information about specific instances of administrative penalties and fines imposed by governors on newspaper editors. Comparing this information with the content of articles subjected to penalties allowed for the identification of "the limits of possibility" for periodical press that existed locally in the perceptions of administrators. The review conducted led to the conclusion that mandatory decrees provided provincial administrations with the right, based on their own biases and convictions, to censor political content in print publications, thereby influencing public opinion.

RETRACTED: Crying Ubirajara: Bad faith actors & weaponizing outrage in post-Trump palaeontology

Following a review by the Geological Curators Group Committee, this article was withdrawn online on 27th October 2023, prior to publication in print. The peer review process used in the preparation of this article was found to be in contradiction of the journal's policies and guidelines. The author was invited to resubmit on this topic to a future issue of Geological Curator

The Image of Austro-Hungary as Depicted in the “Russian Invalid” Newspaper during the Initial Years of World War I (1914–1915)

The article examines and analyzes the portrayal of Austro-Hungary by correspondents of the Russian daily newspaper, “Russian Invalid,” during 1914–1915. This was a period when the Russian Empire was actively engaged in military conflict with the states of the Triple (and later, Quadruple) Alliance on the European front, with Austro-Hungary emerging as one of its primary adversaries on the Eastern Front. Established in February 1813, the “Russian Invalid” was the official print publication of the Military Ministry of the Russian Empire and served as a pivotal source of information on the empire’s foreign policies. This state-run newspaper was financed by the budget of Russia’s Military Ministry. In the early stages of World War I (1914–1915), the “Russian Invalid” correspondents devoted significant attention to the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Only Germany, Britain, and France received more coverage in this publication. The majority of the information about Austro-Hungary appeared under sections titled “Military Chronicle,” “Feuilleton,” “War,” “Telegram,” and “Articles.”
 The study concludes that during World War I, the “Russian Invalid,” the daily newspaper of the Military Ministry of the Russian Empire, played a pivotal role in shaping public opinion within the empire. It crafted diverse images of the states involved in the early 20th century’s major military conflict, designating them as either “enemy,” “neutral state,” or “ally.” The Austro-Hungarian Empire was depicted as a nation that had significantly exhausted its economic, military-technical, and human resources in the initial two years of the war. Such depletion was foreseen to not only incite widespread national unrest but also accelerate the empire’s eventual disintegration, an entity long referred to as a “prison of nations.”

Vice Chancellors and University Education Sustainability in Nigeria: Challenges and Way Forward

The study examined Vice Chancellors and University Education Sustainability in Nigeria: Challenges and Way Forward. Vice Chancellors are major players and chief executive officers in the universities' administrations; hence their roles cannot be underestimated. The social and economic development of the universities depends on the job performance of the Vice-Chancellors. This paper critically looked at the concept of Vice-chancellors and the roles and functions of Vice-chancellors in the university system. The paper also examined factors that enhance the job performance of Vice-chancellors in the university system in Nigeria. This study attempts to provide an answer to the research question that says; how has the Vice Chancellors impacted University Education for Sustainability in Nigeria? The study employed an ex-post facto research method, using secondary data that were collected from print and online publications. Content analysis was the method of analysis. The paper established that the independence of Vice Chancellors, training and retraining, adequate funding, effective supervision and provisions of adequate working resources are the factors that will enhance Vice Chancellors' job performance and enable university education to be able to perform their roles in Nigerian society. Based on the findings of this study, the following recommendations were made: The Federal Government of Nigeria and the state governments should provide adequate funds for university administrators, infrastructure facilities, adequate working resources, grant autonomy to universities and ensure effective training and retraining programmes and supervision. The suggested solution will enable the university administrators (Vice Chancellors among others) to be effective in the discharge of their roles in the universities and make university education perform its role of social and economic development.