Use Of Electronic Information Resources Research Articles

On the legal response to the consequences of personal behavior in virtual space

The article deals with a new phenomenon for the legal science the legal response to the consequences of human behavior in the virtual space.The subject of the research is the relations arising in the process of such response.The aim of the study is to analyze the legal response to the consequences of personal behavior in virtual space, including in the Russian Federation.The methodological basis of the study are logical and systematic methods of scientific knowledge, as well as methods of analysis and synthesis of legal phenomenaForeign and domestic experience of legal response to the consequences of human behavior in virtual space is studied.The peculiarities of legal response from the point of view of consequences for the person for malicious actions in virtual space, connected with leaving a digital footprint, are analyzed. Particular attention is paid to such characteristic of virtual space as the possibility of using its properties to implement the interest of the user, as well as consideration of virtual space through the prism of legal construction and digital sovereignty. It is stated that the legal construction, characterizing the essence of legal response to the consequences of behavior of an individual in the virtual space, should have the following meaning – "if there are harmful actions associated with the use of virtual space, it is necessary to provide a form of legal response, neutralizing such actions, otherwise the network functioning and use of electronic information resources will be accompanied by socially dangerous manifestations". At the same time the legal response to the relevant relations is considered through the prism of law enforcement results – conclusions are made about the peculiarities of such a response. Attention is focused on the peculiarities of legal response to the consequences of actions of an individual in virtual space in Russia and in China. It is noted that at the national level there is currently no universal model of legal response mechanism to the consequences of a person's actions in virtual space. It is concluded that this problem has a multidimensional nature, which is largely determined by the level of legal awareness of network users. Particular attention is paid to the need to use the potential of techniques and methods of special legal, social and psychological mechanism of law, which are considered to be an important factor in the development of law enforcement practice. The research shows that unlawful behavior in the virtual environment is closely related to various types of deviant behavior related to the use of Internet, which from the category of violating non-legal social norms (primarily, morality and ethics) turns into unlawful behavior, as it violates the requirements of law. Attention is drawn to the fact that at the national level there is currently no universal model of legal response to the consequences of human behavior in virtual space – each state goes its own way, the legal impact is often exposed to those relations which are recognized as the most important and relevant at the moment. Such a response, as a rule, is situational, often pursuing several goals (political, economic, ideological). Further study of the problem involves the need to develop a system of theoretical ideas about the forms of legal responsibility for the negative consequences of behavior in such a space.

Librarians’ Indices And Utilization Of Electronic Information Resources In Bowen University Iwo

This study determined the Librarians’ Indices on Utilization of Electronic Information Resources in Bowen University Iwo. Three research questions and three null hypotheses were formulated to guide the study. The study covered librarians’ (academic librarians) of Bowen University Iwo. Ex-post facto research design was used for the study. The population of the study was 7 academic librarians’. Census sampling technique was used for the study; and a sample size of 7 academic librarians was used. The instrument titled “Librarians’ Indices and Utilization of Electronic Information Resources Questionnaire (LIUEIRQ)” was developed by the researcher and validated by three librarians. Cronbach Alpha reliability method was used to compute the reliability of the research instrument which yielded a co-efficient of .72. The data collected were analyzed using mean and standard deviation for research question 1- 3, and t-test was used to test null hypotheses 1- 3. All the null hypotheses were tested at .05 level of significance. The findings indicated that librarians’ indices influenced the level of utilization of electronic information resources in Bowen Universities Iwo. The study concluded that Librarians’ Indices are significant determinants for the influence in the utilization of electronic information resources in Bowen University Iwo. Librarians’ indices and utilization of electronic information resources in Bowen University Iwo is very crucial for acquiring current, timely, relevant and up-to-date electronic information resources for academic activities. Based on the findings, the study recommended among others, that the librarians’ indices should not be barrier on their utilization of electronic information resources. Every librarian should be able and interested in making use of electronic information resources no matter of their status

Comparative Investigation on Usage of E-resourses in Degree Colleges of Fatehabad, Haryana

This study endeavours to explore key aspects related to the use of electronic information resources, examining their influence on the utilization of both print and electronic sources, user awareness, and the preferred locations for accessing these resources. Conducted at different colleges of Fatehabad district of Haryana, the survey involved 100 participants who responded through a questionnaire. The results highlight a discernible pattern of users actively engaging with electronic resources, with increased awareness playing a significant role in encouraging their extensive use. Users predominantly choose departmental facilities and home environments for accessing information. Notably, the study reveals a tangible impact of electronic resources, evident in the decline of printed document usage and a simultaneous increase in the consumption of electronic materials. This underscores a notable shift towards the greater utilization of e-resources, marking a transition from traditional printed materials to electronic formats.

Elucidating the Adoption of Electronic Information Resources: A Case Study of Kuwait University Library

Abstract Kuwait University Library has invested in electronic information resources (EIR) to facilitate users’ access to library materials. However, this has been insufficiently investigated to identify the factors that influence the use of EIR. Therefore, this study aims to explore the factors influencing the use of EIR by faculty members at Kuwait University, as the study further aims to enhance library services. Specifically, the study uses a modified technology acceptance model (TAM) to investigate whether the perceived ease-of-use, the perceived usefulness, and prior experience of using EIR affect their adoption. The EIR adoption, consequently, impacts the faculty’s academic performance. A mixed-method approach was adopted using the questionnaire and interview tools sequentially to collect primary data from faculty members at the College of Social Science, Kuwait University. Out of 116 questionnaires sent to participants, 48 were returned, yielding a 41 % response rate, which was supplemented with ten semi-structured interviews. The quantitative results, which were supported by the qualitative findings, indicate that the perceived ease-of-use, the perceived usefulness, and prior experience significantly influenced the adoption of EIR, and that adoption significantly impacted the academic performance. Moreover, the qualitative findings revealed the challenges that EIR users encountered. Recommendations and future research are also discussed.

A Cross-Association Analysis of Scientific Designations (Grades) With the ‘Extent of Use of Electronic Information Resources’ And the ‘Purpose of Use of the Internet’ Amongst The Indian Aerospace Scientists and Engineers of Bangalore

Aerospace is seen as a key technology today owing to its growth in Asia in general and India in particular. Indian aerospace scientists and engineers currently working on strategically important projects depend heavily on rapid collection of information from various electronic information resources. Seeking information through e-resources is an upcoming and an endearing activity. The coming of the Internet has totally transformed the way scientific communication has spread among the scientists and engineers in general across the world and more specifically amongst the aerospace scientists and engineers. Aerospace scientists and engineers greatly depend upon the network and Internet technologies for accessing electronic information resources (most importantly electronic journals) related to aerospace engineering right at their desktops. The Indian aerospace scientists and engineers representing the various aerospace organizations in Bangalore belong to different scientific designations or cadres or grades. These designations represent their scientific hierarchy within the organization. As part of an ongoing research, a questionnaire based survey was undertaken to study the association of scientific designations with the ‘Extent of Use of electronic information resources’ and ‘Purpose of the Use of the Internet’. The study has been restricted to the geographic boundary of the city of Bangalore and the selected 16 aerospace Indian organizations. The present analysis is purely based on the 583 responses that were found suitable for the study out of the 625 questionnaires distributed. The responses from the participants towards the ‘extent of use of electronic information resources’ and the ‘Purpose of Use of the Internet’ versus the‘ association of scientific designations’ were graded on a scale of 0 to 4 with 4 representing ‘Most Frequently’. The major findings that the authors would like to report in this paper are: (a) The χ2 test indicates that the different grades (designations) of the aerospace scientists and engineers (Chi-Square = 156.599, P = 0.0438) by the ‘Use of Electronic Information Resources’ have significant association, and ‘Purpose of Use of the Internet’ (Chi-Square = 124.452, P = 0.5722) have no significant association.This implies that percentages of preference for these different grades (designations) of aerospace scientists and engineers by the ‘Extent of Use of Electronic Information Resources’ are not approximately the same and the ‘Purpose of Use of the Internet’ are approximately the same. (b) Hence, the authors infer that the ‘Extent of Use of Electronic Information Resources’ show a dissimilar pattern of use, and the ‘Purpose of Use of the Internet’ show a similar pattern of use amongst the aerospace scientists and engineers with regard to the different designations/grades of the selected 16 aerospace organizations.

Use of Electronic Information Resources in the Pedagogical Process

This article is about the technologies of electronic textbooks, and opinions are given about the importance of students' use of electronic information resources and the integration of education with modern production.

Use of electronic information resources for teaching and research by faculty members of Arts Science and Commerce libraries Among the Nandurbar District

Use of electronic information resources for teaching and research by faculty members of Arts Science and Commerce libraries Among the Nandurbar District

Information Literacy Competence and Use of Electronic Information Resources among Undergraduates in University of Ilorin, Nigeria

The study examined information literacy competence and the use of electronic information resources by undergraduates in the Faculty of Law, University of Ilorin, Nigeria. The study adopted a descriptive survey design. The population of the study was 744 undergraduates. A sample size of 260 undergraduates in the Faculty of Law was randomly selected. Data were collected using a questionnaire designed to elicit a response from respondents and data were analysed using IBM-SPSS version 21.0 with descriptive statistics methods percentages, frequency, and correlation analysis. The findings of the study revealed that there were various electronic information resources (EIRs), such as full-text, image, reference sources, and audio/visual. Similarly, the study revealed that undergraduates had developed various information literacy competences to identify the need, and to locate and access information. The findings revealed that undergraduates in the Faculty of Law have various patterns of usage of EIRs. Moreover, the study revealed a significant relationship between information literacy competence and the use of EIRs. We concluded that undergraduates in the Faculty of Law, University of Ilorin have information literacy competence and their use of EIRs is above average. The study recommended that university management should earmark more funds to the library to buy more reference resources that enhance e-resources utilisation.

Digital information resources utilization by postgraduate students in three states owned universities, Nigeria

The research work on digital information resources utilization by postgraduate students in three states owned universities, Nigeria. The research design used for this study is descriptive survey design. The Universities are: University of Medical Sciences, Ondo Town, (UNIMED) Delta State University, Abraka and Chukwumeka Odumegwu, Ojukwu University, (COOU). Anambra. The sample size for this study is 175 which is the same as the population size. Thus, it is a total enumeration sampling. The instruments used for the collection of data are observation check list and structured questionnaire. Observation check list for research question one. The data obtained from retrieved copies of the questionnaire was analyzed using descriptive statistics and One Way Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) F-test associated with multiple linear correlation was used to test hypothesis. The hypothesis was tested at 0.05 level of significance. The major findings include that some electronic Information Resources (EIRs) were available in the university libraries visited by the researchers are the following: e-conference papers, e-zines, e-newsletters ereference materials, e-projects, e-journals, e-seminar papers, e-books and e-dissertation. The findings also revealed that students make use of EIRs to a low extent. The constraints encountered by students towards the accessibility of DIRs in the three libraries are epileptic power supply, none availability of online databases, lack of formal training in Internet skills among students, slow bandwidth, network problems and server slowness. There was moderate positive relationship between accessing and extent of utilization in university libraries in three states owned, Nigeria.

Efficacy of Digital Literacy Programme in Promoting Access to Electronic Information Resources by Public Primary School Teachers, Kakamega County, Kenya

Going by the observation made by advocates of digital learning, digital technologies can increase the effectiveness of teachers. If digital technologies are made good use of, they can lead to increased access to data for learners, teaching materials, mentorship opportunities, and professional development. Successful incorporation of modern technologies into the classroom can be achieved if teachers work collaboratively to create modern learning environments and embrace technology in teaching. For this to be realised, a different set of teachers’ skills is essential to ensure frequent use of technology while encouraging a new approach where technology is made use of. The researcher carried out an investigation of the efficacy of DLP to uncover the underlying issues that could be hindering access to electronic information resources by public primary school teachers in Kenya’s Kakamega County. The objectives were to ascertain digital literacy skills possessed by public primary school teachers, establish availability and status of the necessary infrastructure for ICT in public primary schools, establish the relationship between teacher competence and access to and use of electronic information resources, and identify challenges faced by teachers in their endeavor to make use of useful electronic information resources. This research adopted descriptive approach because the intention was to describe the existing conditions with respect to variables which are, digital literacy, ICT infrastructure and teachers’ competence that affect access to electronic information resources. Proper data analysis was enabled by the researcher applying Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS). Analysis of open-ended questions, which formed part of the qualitative data, was done by use of conceptual content before being presented in prose. Pie charts, tables, percentages and bar graphs were used in presentation of quantitative data. Since previous studies have shown that primary school teachers obtain low scores in integration of digital technologies in the classroom, the researcher sought to identify unique challenges that schools could be facing that require homegrown solutions. From the results of the study, digital literacy, ICT infrastructure and teacher competence have significant effect on online academic resources being used by public primary school teachers in the County of Kakamega. From the findings, the study concluded that managements of public primary school teachers in Kakamega County should ensure computer teachers are trained on a regular basis to acquire the needed knowledge and skills. There is an advocacy to managements of public primary school teachers in Kakamega County to ensure availability of the required ICT infrastructure to facilitate access to electronic information resources. Further, teachers should undertake professional development trainings to enhance their ICT knowledge and skills.

Socio-demographic Characteristics and Utilization of Electronic Information Resources Among Nigerian University Students

The study investigated the socio-demographic characteristics and use of electronic information resources among university students in Nigeria. The study employed a survey research method. Questionnaires were used as data collection instruments. The population of the study comprised 377 final year undergraduates from three (3) purposively selected universities in Nigeria. The findings of the study revealed that the purpose of conducting research is the main reason for using the EIRs by the students while insufficient skill to retrieve needed information is the major challenge facing the use of EIRs. The study also indicates that gender does not significantly influence the use of electronic information resources by final year undergraduate students in Nigerian universities. It was revealed that there is a significant influence of undergraduate students’ age on their use of electronic information resources. The study recommended, among others, the need for the inclusion of computer training in the university curriculum.

Academic discipline as predictor of electronic information resources use by undergraduates of public universities in Southwestern Nigeria

The importance of electronic information resources (EIRs) for academic activities has been widely acknowledged. Despite its overwhelming benefits, reports have shown that undergraduates of public universities in Southwestern Nigeria exhibit low use of EIRs and this adversely affects their studies. Studies concentrated more on ICT literacy skills than academic discipline (AD) as a factor that influences electronic information resources (EIRs) use. The study, therefore, was carried out to examine academic discipline as a predictor of electronic information resources (EIRs) use by undergraduates of public universities in southwestern Nigeria. The survey design of the correlational type was adopted. The multi-stage sampling procedure was used. Five states (Oyo, Ogun, Osun, Ekiti and Lagos) were purposively selected in southwestern Nigeria. The purposive sampling technique was used to select eight public universities with four common academic faculties (science, engineering/technology, arts/humanities and social science) in the selected states. The proportionate to size sampling technique was used to select 1378 undergraduates across the faculties. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics and Pearson product moment correlation. Findings from the study revealed the distribution of academic disciplines of undergraduates according to Biglan model as: hard pure (20.0%), hard applied (23.6%), soft pure (29.9%) and soft applied (24.6%). The EIRs were prominently used for classwork/assignment, project writing, knowledge update, group/individual practical works and tutorials. The frequency of use of electronic information resources by undergraduates in universities in Southwestern Nigeria is high (Weighted mean = 3.41). A majority of the undergraduates accessed e-databases, web 2.0, e-books, library website, the internet and e-mail both at home and campus environment. The study also revealed that academic discipline significantly predicted electronic information resources use by undergraduates in universities in Southwestern, Nigeria(F=8.088, P < .001). Based on the findings of the study, it was recommended that institutional policies supporting the use of electronic information resources for academic activities across various academic disciplines by undergraduates of public universities in Southwestern Nigeria, should be implemented.

Use of Electronic Information Resources among undergraduates in Selected Private Universities: A Case Study

Use of Electronic Information Resources among undergraduates in Selected Private Universities: A Case Study

Current directions of use of electronic resources by government bodies

The article examines document flow automation systems that are currently used in Ukraine, these are mainly products of domestic manufacturers or foreign software integrators, in particular, on the IBM Lotus Notes/Domino platform. The main areas of use of electronic information resources, the information value and significance of electronic resources through a wide range of information were studied: regulatory and legal regulation of all spheres of society's life; management of the state, industry, institution; objects of state registration, electronic registers, cadastres, classifiers and information systems that ensure their functioning and the use of information from them; species composition of electronic information and search systems created by information institutions; integrated information systems on the Internet.

Реєстри систем охорони здоров’я північноєвро-пейських країн

The introduction of electronic register systems for all spheres of state functioning is becoming more widespread in developed countries. It is the systems, not individual registers, that create the conditions for the comprehensive and effective use of available information in the field of state and local government, research, business planning, and so on. In our opinion, health care registries are the most important among other systems, so it is important to study the experience of the most developed countries in the field of creating electronic medical information resources. The use of the experience gained by advanced European countries in this area is especially useful for Ukraine, where such a system is being developed. The purpose of the article is to summarize the experience of Northern European countries in the use of electronic information resources of health care for its implementation in Ukraine. The novelty of the article is a generalized and comparative analysis of health registry systems in Denmark, Norway, the Netherlands, Estonia, Sweden, Finland and a study of the role of medical, statistical and scientific institutions in the development of these systems. The research methodology is based on the application of the following methods: system analysis, scientific generalization, comparative analysis, research methods of complex systems. The article examines the health care systems of six northern European countries, compares the composition and features of these systems. The focus is on electronic information resources, which are introduced only in some countries. It is established that the Danish and Norwegian systems are the most branched among the systems of other studied countries and contain not only a larger number of specialized registers, but also have the largest number of organizations that maintain these registers. The holders of registers and databases in different countries are not only the relevant ministries but also research institutes and universities. In addition, statistical authorities also create registers that are used for society’s statistical information needs. The study thus summarizes the experience of creating and operating electronic information resources in the field of health care in Northern European countries, concludes that it can be used in the implementation of a similar Ukrainian, the process of which began several years ago.

Library Experiential Marketing Strategy as a Means of Increasing Library Satisfaction in the Use of E-Resources During the Covid-19 Pandemic

This study aims to analyze the effects of library experiential marketing strategies on user satisfaction levels during the Covid-19 pandemic, using a quantitative approach. Data were collected through observation, questionnaires, and reviews of related literature. Based on the results obtained, experiential marketing is a suitable marketing concept for libraries. This strategy is bound to aid libraries in providing pleasant and unforgettable services. The priority of experiential marketing strategy during the Covid-19 pandemic is to observe the responses of users by testing the variables of sense, feel, think, act, and relate/linkage. These five independent variables have a positive and significant effect on user satisfaction, indicating the potential for libraries to improve user experience by connecting through real-life users. In conclusion, experiential marketing strategies can provide positive experiences for users and, consequently, improve the interest in optimizing the use of electronic information resources, even during the Covid-19 pandemic.

USE OF ELECTRONIC INFORMATION RESOURCES IN THE FIELD OF HEALTHCARE OF UKRAINE

Purpose of the article. The article considers topical issues of the introduction of electronic information resources in the field of health care of Ukraine. Scientific research analyzes the most common forms of application of e-documents in the medical field, namely: concluding an e-declaration with a family doctor, online registration with a doctor, video consultations with a doctor, e-register of insulin-dependent patients, electronic medical card, e-medical program Baby, e-hospital, creating a patient profile, electronic card of a pregnant woman. The author also investigates the economic effect of the introduction of various types of electronic services that are becoming widespread in domestic medicine. The methodology includes the use of the descriptive method, method of analysis, and synthesis to identify the significance of the use of electronic information resources in the medical field. The scientific novelty lies in comprehensive characterization of most typical forms of e-documents used in the modern Ukrainian medical field. Conclusions. A detailed analysis of the term "e-health" proves that it has been actively used in practice since the beginning of the XXI century. Much earlier, the concept of "e-document" entered the practice of European and American physicians, but in recent years in connection with medical reform is becoming popular in Ukraine. The development of information technology significantly changes the process of providing medical services, reorienting the activities of medical institutions to patient-centered care. The use of electronic information resources in the health care system has a number of advantages associated with saving time, a significant increase in the pace of service delivery, the inclusion of cost reductions, and so on. In addition, the ability to communicate with the patient through the media significantly reduces the need for forced travel, which is extremely important in a COVID-19 pandemic. The introduction of electronic documents makes it impossible to forge and falsify them. Electronic service in the medical field of Ukraine has wide prospects for the introduction of its new forms.

The role of electronic information resources in supporting scientific research at Northern Border University

This study aimed to realize the impact of Electronic Information Resources on the scientific research movement at the Northern Border University. As it includes Electronic Information Resources provided by the university through the Saudi Digital Library, and many forms of sources such as databases, which include full-text databases, abstracts databases, bibliographic databases, as well as electronic books and electronic periodicals, these resources are characterized by the magnitude of content, continuous modernity, and linguistic diversity, the ability to permanently meet the needs of faculty members. The study sample consisted of 150 faculty members from all disciplines and academic degrees at the university, consistently standard of 137 faculty members from this sample. The study was keen to apply the survey methodology through the main measurement tool (the questionnaire), which consists of 16 main vocabularies that constitute the direction of measurement for the study. The study reached many results, the most important of which is that the high percentage of staff members use teaching Electronic Information Resources significantly, that they can meet teaching and research needs and upgrade academic, as well as there is a broad trend of satisfaction towards the use of full-text databases from other forms of databases. The study showed that the preferred form of access to the types of Electronic Information Resources is through the Saudi Digital Library for free, and there is a tendency of faculty members towards access through the home is larger than the university campus. In general, the study found a high percentage of faculty members ’satisfaction with the use of Electronic Information Resources and the extent of their impact on the flourishing of scientific research. Also, it recommended the necessity of increasing training programs towards using research methods for Electronic Information Resources and intensifying the use of the Internet through the university campus with linking Electronic Information Resources to academic courses.

Awareness and Use of Electronic Information Resources by PG Students in a University Environment : A Study of Karnataka State Akkamahadevi Women’s University, Vijayapura, Karnataka

The study has been conducted to know the awareness and use of electronic information resources by P.G. students of Karnataka State Akkamahadevi Women’s University, Vijayapura. Survey method of study has been used as Research method with questionnaire as data collection tool. Based on the data elicited from 90 PG students it is found that there is low awareness of e-resources. It also finds that those who are aware are using them and satisfied rate is good. Study concludes that regular and rigorous awareness program have to be conduct and hands on training has to be provided to enhance the research skill.

Undergraduates' perception on the ease and usefulness of electronic information resources

This study examined undergraduates’ perception on the ease and usefulness of electronic information resources in Festus Aghagbo Nwako Library. The research objectives strictly guided literatures. Descriptive survey research design was adopted for the study. 950 undergraduates’ registered library users were used as the population of the study. At the same time, 50 undergraduates’ registered library users were selected through the accidental sampling technique. A questionnaire was used to answer the research questions. After that indebt analysis, findings from the study revealed that undergraduates find electronic information resources easy to use, easy to learn, electronic information resources are helpful for research. This study recommends that; library management conduct training on the skills needed for the use of electronic information resources at the beginning of every academic session.