Utilization Of Information Resources Research Articles

Analysing Library and Information Science Articles Using Topic Modeling Approaches

Identifying trends in research through co-citation or content analysis of journal contents is quite a common practice in LIS research. In this study, however, we proposed the Latent Dirichlet Allocation (LDA), a popular topic-modeling approach for identifying research trends of published articles in three Scopus-indexed Indian LIS journals. A total of 1213 titles & their abstracts published between 2011 and 2022 have been considered. From these data, a corpus of frequently used 15 key phrases was identified from each journal using Count Vectorizer and then ten topics having higher coherence scores were extracted from each journal corpus using LDA techniques to understand to what extent these topics are different in these journals. The analysis of the study indicates that ‘Library users’ studies’ especially in academic libraries; and ‘bibliometric indicators for measuring research growth are a few common topics in these journals and, technological innovation; utilisation of electronic and print information resources; library management; or network analysis are some of the topics that are journal specific. From the t-SNE visualisation and pyLDAvis diagram, it was seen that the topics of DJLIT are significantly unique with discrete distributions than the other two journals. On analysing the growth of the top ten topics longitudinally, it was seen that research on digital libraries, analysing the global output, online search strategy, ranking universities, etc. are concurrent interests of research among researchers while academic library resources, including electronic resources and its use, open access are among diminishing research interests of authors. Since the topic-modeling approach can provide results devoid of bias, it can be used to identify research land scape longitudinally as well as obsolescence of topic in a domain.

The characteristics and functionalities of citizen-led disaster response through social media: A case study of the #HenanFloodsRelief on Sina Weibo

Using the topic of #HenanFloodRelief on Sina Weibo during the 2021 Henan floods as a case study, this research adopts a combination of social network analysis, content analysis, and text analysis to explore the characteristics and roles of public participation in disaster response through social media. The findings show that under the #HenanFloodRelief topic, the public was mainly involved in emergency response by posting help and rescue information, updating disaster information, and providing contact details for resource coordination. They also expressed emotions to reflect post-disaster social psychology, providing an emotional basis for social mobilization. Public and organizational participation demonstrated different characteristics, exhibiting the advantages of spontaneity and firsthand information. In contrast, organizational participation reflected professionalism and played a more significant role in providing emotional comfort and mobilization. The research demonstrates the vital role of social media in enabling public participation in disaster response while pointing out the potential risks of the public utilizing information resources for online relief efforts, highlighting the need for further research into effective information verification methods. This study provides a Chinese case to examine public participation in disaster response and offers insights into this field of research.

From textbooks to online sources: An Investigation of drug information resource preference and utilization among healthcare Professionals

BackgroundProviding drug information (DI) is one of the essential pharmaceutical care services. Previous research has documented varying DI preferences and utilization practices among Healthcare Professionals (HCPs). This study aimed to determine the preference and utilization of DI resources among HCPs and identify the main barriers that impede their ability to utilize them. MethodsA cross-sectional survey was conducted in selected government, private hospitals, and primary healthcare clinics. A thirteen-item survey instrument was developed to assess the utilization, accessibility, preferences, and satisfaction with various DI resources and barriers. HCPs meeting the inclusion criteria were identified and contacted. The collected data were analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) 27. Results311 responses were considered for the final analysis. Most HCPs who contributed to this survey were pharmacists, nurses, and physicians. Google was the most frequently used reference resource, at 64.3% (n = 200), followed by other subscription-based databases at 36% (n = 112) and package inserts at 30.5% (n = 95). UpToDate was the most commonly used database, i.e., 42.1% (n = 131) (RII = 0.749196). Treatment was the most common category of DI, and 69.8% (n = 217) searched (RII = 0.899517). Lack of time, 46% (n = 201), was the most limiting factor for seeking DI. Variables such as work experience, practice setting, education level, and continuing medical education hours were the significant (p < 0.05) predictors of some DI utilization components and preferences. ConclusionThis study shows differences in preference and utilization of drug information resources (DIR) by HCPs, depending upon their clinical practice and background. Therefore, educational strategies are needed to empower HCPs about DIR.

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

Significance of Librarians’ Work Experience and ICT Skills on Effective Utilization of Information Resources

This study determined the Significance of Librarians' Work Experience and ICT Skills in the Effective Utilization of Information Resources at Federal University Otuoke. Two objectives, research questions, and null hypotheses were formulated to guide the study. The study covered academics. An ex-post facto research design was used for the study. The population of the study was ten academic librarians. A census sampling technique was used for the study and a sample size of 10 academic librarians was used. The data collected were analyzed using mean and standard deviation for research questions 1-2 and a t-test was used to test null hypotheses 1-2. All the null hypotheses were tested at 05 levels of significance. The findings indicated that librarians' characteristics influenced the utilization of electronic information resources. The study concluded that Librarians' work experience and ICT skills are determinants for the influence of effective Utilization of information resources. Librarians' work experience and ICT skills in utilizing information resources are crucial for acquiring current, timely, relevant, and up-to-date electronic information resources for academic activities. Based on the findings, the study recommended that the librarians' work experience and ICT skills be open to Utilizing information resources. Every librarian should be able and interested in using information resources regardless of their status.

대학생을 위한 진로 자기주도성 향상 프로그램 개발

Objectives The purpose of this study is to develop a career self-direction improvement program for university students and to verify the effectiveness of the program.&#x0D; Methods To this end, first of all, prior research related to university students' career self-direction was explored, and the purpose and goal of the program, and the specific session content and method of progress of the program were determined. The effectiveness test of the program was conducted on 40 students from universities in the metropolitan area from March 2, 2023 to June 16, 2023. First, 20 people were assigned to each of the ex-perimental group and the control group, and then a career self-directed program was applied to the experimental group. The university student career self-direction scale (Ji-eun Choi, Yong-sun Cho, 2022a) was used as a tool for verifying the effectiveness of the program.&#x0D; Results As a result of the study, there were significant differences between the experimental group and the con-trol group in all seven sub-factors of career self-direction (career self-understanding, career responsibility, con-tinuity of career exploration, career acceptance, career information search and resource utilization, career autono-my, and career confidence). In particular, the experimental group showed distinct changes in the area of career information search, resource utilization, and career self-understanding.&#x0D; Conclusions This study is significant in that it develop a career self-direction improvement program for university students and verified its effectiveness by paying attention to the variable of career self-direction that was not found in previous studies. Through the developed program, it is expected that university students in uncertain work environments will be able to develop their careers on their own.

Research Knowledge Management using Mobile Technologies: Challenges and Solutions at the National Museum of Kenya

Knowledge is widely acknowledged as a pivotal asset, and various perspectives underscore the significance of effectively marshaling, deploying, and sharing knowledge within an organization for achieving organizational success. The National Museum of Kenya (NMK) was established with the primary goal of enriching knowledge and facilitating sustainable utilization of research information resources by stakeholders. However, the increasing diversification of knowledge sources has rendered content creation and knowledge management processes complex and laborious. Consequently, this complexity has resulted in inefficiencies throughout the knowledge management process, leading to inadequacies and disorganization. Despite the adoption of knowledge management systems, the integration of mobile phone technology in research activities at the museum has been neglected. This study aimed to scrutinize knowledge management practices at the NMK through the use of mobile apps, examine the associated challenges, and propose viable solutions. The study’s objectives were to investigate the challenges faced by researchers in generating knowledge and recommend feasible mobile technological solutions to address these challenges. The study was guided by the Knowledge Management Process Model, and employed a qualitative case study approach. The target population comprised researchers, knowledge managers, and ICT staff at the museum. Since this study was purely qualitative, data collection was achieved through interviews, and analyzed using narrative methods. The findings indicated that the NMK has implemented web-based systems supporting knowledge management activities. However, mobile phone technology has not been incorporated into any aspect of the museum’s knowledge management support tools. The study highlighted challenges such as; delayed data acquisition, misplacement of specimens, time consuming processes, data inaccuracies, and inefficiencies in knowledge management processes. Further, it was established that relying solely on web-based systems limits the flexibility of researchers in adapting to dynamic field conditions. Thus, this study recommends integrating mobile technologies into the knowledge management process at the National Museum of Kenya as a solution to the highlighted challenges. Mobile apps, known for their effectiveness and reliability, particularly in remote areas, offer a practical solution. This integration empowers researchers with more accessible and versatile tools, fostering improved content creation and knowledge management while ensuring inclusivity and efficiency, even in resource-constrained environments.

Coping Mechanisms Among Patients with Terminal Illnesses

Patients with terminal illnesses face multifaceted challenges that affect their emotional, physical, and social well-being. Understanding how these patients cope with the complexities of their condition is crucial for improving healthcare support and interventions. This study aims to explore the various coping mechanisms employed by terminally ill patients and to identify the main themes of these strategies. A qualitative research design was utilized for this study, focusing on semi-structured interviews with 24 terminally ill patients. Interviews were conducted until theoretical saturation was achieved, ensuring comprehensive coverage of the experiences discussed by participants. Data analysis was performed using NVivo software to facilitate the thematic analysis and to identify recurrent patterns in the coping strategies described. Four main themes were identified in the study: Emotional Coping, Physical Coping, Social Support, and Practical Management. Emotional Coping included categories such as Acceptance, Denial, Expression, Spiritual Coping, and Distraction. Physical Coping was characterized by Pain Management and Routine Maintenance. Social Support emerged strongly with subthemes like Family Involvement, Peer Support, and Professional Help. Practical Management involved Information Seeking, Healthcare Navigation, Resource Utilization, Legacy Activities, and Future Planning. Each category was supported by specific concepts illustrating the patients’ coping strategies. The study revealed a broad spectrum of coping mechanisms that are critical for managing the challenges posed by terminal illnesses. These mechanisms span emotional, physical, social, and practical domains, highlighting the need for a holistic approach in the care and support of terminally ill patients. Healthcare providers should consider these diverse coping strategies when designing and implementing care plans to enhance patient well-being and quality of life.

학교 컨설턴트의 의사소통 역량 모델 개발: Schein의 과정 컨설팅을 중심으로

The competency of school consultants’ is one of the major factors for successful school consulting. Specifically, the communication competency of school consultants is emphasized as a core competency because it is critical for the principle and process of consulting. This study aims to define the competency of school consultants, with a specific focus on elucidating the educational communication competency based on Schein’s Process Consultation perspective.&#x0D; The competency of school consultants can be categorized into common competency and professional consulting competency as a consultant. The common competency of school consultants includes communication, interpersonal relationship, synthetic thinking, utilization of information resources and technology, and self-management competency. The consulting competency consists of field specialty on school field and school education, process specialty for consulting principles and methodologies, and consulting ethics meaning confidentiality, sincerity, and autonomy in consulting.&#x0D; The communication competency of school consultant is classified as common competency, and consists of general communication and educational communication competency which has been derived from Schein’s consultation principles. The general communication competency includes writing, speaking, reading, and listening ability for effective delivery and understanding of messages, and discussion and moderation ability for narrowing the gap of opinions.&#x0D; The educational communication competency is composed of sub-factors that identify the purpose and content of communication based on Schein's consulting principles: 1) awareness of the importance of forming mutually helpful relationships and communication, 2) presentness of communication based on consultee’s now-here, 3) accuracy of communication, 4) awareness of the intervention influence, 5) consultee's agency and learning, 6) giving the consultee time to understand the situation and context and to provide feedback, 7) timeliness that captures important opportunities to increase the effectiveness of the intervention, 8) confronting intervention that changes the perspective of the consultee facing a constrained situation, 9) recognizing negative reactions and errors consultant's intervention and using them as data for effective consulting, 10) acknowledging the consultant's own limitations and sharing problem situations with consultee.&#x0D; This study is significant in developing a school consultants’ competency model and, in particular, deriving education communication competency, by identifying the educational meaning of communication in overall school consulting focusing on problem solving and consultant learning, which are the goals of Schein’s Process Consultation. However, this study could not deal with the whole competency of school consultant and has focused on the education communication competency, therefore, the relationships and complementary aspects with general communication competency, other common competency, and consulting competency, were not fully revealed.

Guest editors’ notes

We are excited to note that IASSIST’s Africa chapter has continued to grow bigger and stronger. After a successful first IASSIST Africa Regional Workshop in Uganda during January 2021, a second IASSIST Africa Regional Workshop took place in Ibadan, Nigeria in West Africa October 4th through October 7th, 2022. We are delighted to share with you the papers in this issue, most of which were presented at the second IASSIST Africa Regional Workshop at the University of Ibadan, Nigeria. The first paper unpacks the application of emerging technologies for research support in academic libraries in the modern era. The authors are Dr. Sophia V. Adeyeye and Taofeek Abiodun Oladokun who explain how emerging technologies offer innovative ways of supporting research activities. These emerging technologies provide tools and resources that streamline the research process and ensure proper visibility for the research outputs of academic libraries’ clients. The article explores various areas where academic libraries can apply emerging technologies such as data mining, data management, artificial intelligence, library automation and scholarly communication, among others. The article further highlights the setbacks academic libraries in Nigeria are facing in the application of emerging technologies such as lack of infrastructure, librarians’ skills, and negative attitude towards change. The second article, authored by Ms. Akinyoola Oladoyin Grace, is titled” Knowledge and perception of librarians towards cloud-based technology in academic libraries in Southwest, Nigeria”. In this paper the author reveals that librarians in academic libraries in Southwest Nigeria are familiar with and use cloud-based technologies. However, the librarians seem to have a negative attitude towards the use of these technologies. Therefore, there is a need for a staff development program that would enable the librarians to keep pace with the latest technologies. Such a program could be funded by government and executed through seminars, conferences, and workshops so as to enhance the librarians’ skills with cloud-based technologies. The third paper presents the preservation of election data and security in the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Election malfeasance and violence have been experienced in Nigerian political systems since 1959. In this paper Sunday Tunmibi and Wole Olatokun explore how the world’s gradual move into the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) could be harnessed to ensure the preparation of free and fair elections. The paper suggests specific 4IR technological solutions to electoral data security and preservation challenges. It also suggests policies to serve as catalysts for the Independent National Electoral Commission. Suggested policies for 4IR technologies relate to artificial intelligence, big data, internet of things, robotics, block chain, cloud computing and 3-D printing. These are the 4IR technologies that dictate the pace of activities in all walks of life including security and managing a free and fair national election. In the fourth paper Ologbosere Oluwatosin Abiodun discusses the significance of data literacy in the era of big data. It emphasizes the role of big data as a fundamental building block of truth focusing on the emergence of data literacy. Data literacy is a crucial subset of information literacy necessary for navigating the virtual landscape. Essential data literacy skills that are needed for navigating the dynamic twenty-first-century environment are highlighted. Integrating data literacy into higher educational programs, particularly in libraries, is stressed for relevance in meaningful information resource utilization. This paper shows how the integration of data literacy in higher education emphasizes the critical role of data literacy in the context of economic growth, development and informed decision-making and fosters sustainable development. In the fifth paper titled ”Data protection and right to privacy legislation in Kenya”, author Andrew Matoke Mankome articulates how the Parliament of Kenya enacted the Data Protection legislation in November 2019. This new law guaranteed the right to privacy as a fundamental right. Data Protection and citizens’ right to privacy is now a topical concern in Kenya and around the world. This paper expounds how the new law comes at a time when data security and privacy concerns are prevalent and lack of them result in loss of reputation and identity; safety concerns; legal penalties; and compensation for damages or loss of business. This is mainly because of the increasing globalization, cross-border transactions, internet penetration, and the use of social media and digital platforms among citizens, private institutions, and governments. This paper reviews the crucial provisions of the Data Protection law which covers regulated actions seeking compliance by data controllers and processors under the stewardship of the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner ('ODPC'). A comparative analysis of the practice in other jurisdictions is also provided.

Shared style linear k nearest neighbor classification method

While previous linear k nearest neighbor methods have demonstrated strong generalization capability for ordinary datasets, they often fail to achieve comparable generalization capability when applied to stylistic datasets due to the unique characteristics of this type of datasets. Additionally, when multiple testing samples share a certain style characteristic, both the traditional k nearest neighbor method and evolved versions of the linear k nearest neighbor method tend to ignore the shared style in the testing sample set, leading to inefficient utilization of information resources. In order to address these issues, we propose a new classification method called Shared Style Linear kNearest Neighbor (SSL-KNN), which enhances the generalization capability of the linear k nearest neighbor method on stylistic datasets. The proposed method is motivated by the observation that one can better determine the class of a collection of homogeneous samples by evaluating their overall style, rather than simply aggregating individual sample judgments. The proposed method achieves this goal and two additional goals: a) we obtain the style membership vectors of the testing samples with different classes of the training samples in order to seek a guarantee of the generalization capability on the stylistic datasets; b) we introduce a Gaussian kernel distance metric constraining the linear expression weights in order to seek a guarantee of the generalization capability on the ordinary datasets. Furthermore, we propose an alternating optimization strategy implemented to optimize the proposed SSL-KNN method. Finally, we evaluate the proposed method and the comparative methods on 15 benchmark datasets containing both ordinary and stylistic datasets. The results show that the proposed SSL-KNN method guarantees good generalization capability on both ordinary and stylistic datasets.

Theory and Practice of Constructing College Physical Education Curricula Based on Immersive Multimedia Technology

The overload of sports information resources has greatly increased the difficulty for users to choose resources. To solve this problem, this paper proposes a sports digital teaching resource recommendation model based on collaborative filtering algorithm to achieve the optimization of sports teaching mode in the context of big data and multimedia. Based on the detailed analysis of the teaching resource construction platform, the improved algorithm is applied to the teaching resource recommendation platform, and the algorithm effect is verified based on the collected data. The experimental data shows that the error of this method is significantly better than ID3 algorithm, the error is reduced by 26.55%, and the recall rate is 95.72%, which is 12.76% higher than ID3 algorithm. The introduction of personalized recommendation technology into the utilization of sports information resources can improve the efficiency and accuracy of users' access to resources and strengthen the adaptability to the continuous deconstruction and new integration of the higher education system.

Exploring the health-related decision-making experiences of people with chronic kidney disease and their caregivers: A qualitative study.

This study aimed to explore the decision-making experience of patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and their caregivers. This was a qualitative descriptive study of the decision-making experiences of individuals with stage 3-end-stage CKD and their family caregivers. One-on-one, semistructured interviews were conducted using a guide developed and approved by a community advisory group. Data were analyzed using thematic analysis. Three themes were identified: (1) decisions triggered by declining health and broad in scope, (2) challenges to decision-makingand (3) factors influencing decision-making. Participants' experiences with health-related decision-making demonstrated that decisions were triggered when health declined. Yet, decisions that impact disease progression were being made in stage 3. Decision-making was made difficult due to lack of information, complex co-morbidities, and poor resource utilization. However, the structure and nature of the medical appointment, supportive caregivers, and resources served to remove challenges. Decision-support interventions must train patients and caregivers to be empowered participants in answer-seeking behaviours upstream of advanced illness. This work was conducted in full collaboration with a community advisory board consisting of patients with CKD, caregiversand clinicians. These members are noted in the acknowledgement section, and those who worked with the team to develop the interview guide, study protocols, and manuscript preparation are included as authors. As part of their role, advisory members met monthly, providing input on recruitment, study progress, inclusion of diverse voicesand added relevance to study findings.

The Effect of Computer Self-Efficacy and Utilisation of Electronic Information Resources by Students of a Nigerian University

The study examined the effect of computer selfefficacy, college affiliation, year of study and barriers to utilisation of electronic information resources (EIRs) by students of Samuel Adegboyega University, Ogwa, Edo State, Nigeria. The study undertook quantitative research. Stratified simple random technique was used to select sample size of 200 respondents from 374 undergraduate students of Samuel Adegboyega University, across the three Colleges in the University. Structured questionnaire was used for data collection. Data were analysed using inferential statistics. The study indicated students had high-level of computer self-efficacy in relation to the utilisation of EIRs and high level of utilisation of EIR. The study showed computer self-efficacy, College and Year of study positively influenced students’ utilisation of EIRs. Erratic power supply and poor internet connectivity were the barriers to effective utilisation of EIR by students.

Utilization Of Web Information Resources Among Scientists in Rubber Research Institute of India, Kottayam

Web-based information resources, such as e-books, online journals, databases, and bibliographic databases, play a crucial role in both educational and professional settings. The study investigated the utilization of web information resources among scientists in Rubber Research Institute of India, Kottayam. The study aims to find out the database available in the library, to know time spent on web resources and to determine frequency of using web information. The methodology used was survey method. Findings revealed that the majority of the scientists indicated E-journals as the most used web information resource. Least number of scientists used the Web OPAC, institutional repositories and E- newspaper.

Retracted: Reconstruction and Utilization of Energy Economy Information Resources against Humanistic Background

Retracted: Reconstruction and Utilization of Energy Economy Information Resources against Humanistic Background

Initiatives, Outcomes, and Facilitating Factors to Changing Workplace Environments in Small- and Medium-sized Enterprises due to the COVID-19 Pandemic: Interviews with Employers and Human Resource Managers

This study identified changes in the work environment due to the COVID-19 pandemic, subsequent initiatives and outcomes, and facilitating factors from the perspective of company officials in small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). In 2021, semi-structured interviews were conducted with employers or human resource managers of SMEs with less than 300 employees regarding changes in the work environment due to the pandemic, initiatives, outcomes, and facilitating factors. Thereafter, codes were extracted from verbatim transcripts or interview notes and categorized based on similarities in content. Based on interviews with 16 companies, the following four major categories of changes in the work environment were identified: "conflict and anxiety about infection when employees were forced to attend work despite the rapid transmission of the infection," "unfamiliarity and loneliness with the new working style that was suddenly imposed on them," "loss of emotional ties with workmates and opportunities for mood changes," and "future anxiety, feelings of alienation, and mental illness." The following seven initiatives were implemented to address these issues: "a hands-on approach to infection prevention and physical healthcare," "urgent introduction of telework for business continuity," "development and promotion of online information sharing," "establishment of a place and opportunity to maintain emotional connections within the company," "economic and management measures to protect employees and ensure company continuity," "support for employees for health maintenance," and "measures to respond to employees' needs and ideas, and support the continuation of activities." Four major categories of outcomes were: "increased efficiency of information sharing and enhanced performance," "maintenance and promotion of emotional ties and a sense of solidarity," "increased independence and sense of health among employees," and "adaptation of employees to novel situations." The initiatives were facilitated by factors classified into the following three major categories: "workplace culture wherein employees shared opinions and helped each other," "management's attitude and philosophy of valuing employees," and "proactive attitude toward information acquisition and resource utilization." The rapid introduction of teleworking as a new working style in response to the need to balance infection control and business continuity resulted in increased loneliness and other associated stressors. Many SMEs stated that they could maintain a sense of solidarity in the workplace and improve employee autonomy through their efforts to incorporate employees' opinions and maintain human connections.

Research on Information Poverty in Ethnic Border Regions

The information revolution has ushered in a new era of information and economy, with information resources becoming a key resource for regional economic strength and core competitiveness. In the process of informatization in China, there is a significant gap between the central and western regions and the eastern regions in terms of information infrastructure, information resource transmission and acquisition capabilities, information resource utilization and development potential, and information industry development. Therefore, information differentiation and the digital divide have also become important factors leading to the wealth gap in the information age. Against the backdrop of promoting the development of poverty-stricken areas and rural revitalization strategies, the issue of information poverty among the vast rural population in the western region, especially in ethnic border areas, cannot be ignored. To solve the problem of information poverty in ethnic border areas, it is necessary to strengthen the construction of rural information environment, improve farmers’ information literacy, strengthen the construction of information service talent team, and improve the effectiveness of information services.

Global public health implications of social media engagement from a virtual education platform to combat oncology misinformation.

139 Background: While the popularity of social media has grown as a source of healthcare news, studies have shown that one third of social media posts contain misinformation with 76.9% of them containing harmful information leading to adverse outcomes. As a result, MedNews Week (MNW), a digital platform dedicated to combating misinformation, was developed to contribute to global oncology education through its free programming. In its first year, MNW has connected 193,000 live viewers from 57 countries with opportunities to learn from and engage live with oncology’s global leaders during their Keynote Lectures. The goal of this study was to assess whether Twitter Impressions, LinkedIn Impressions and Speaker H-Index significantly predicted the number of live attendees at Keynote Lectures as a marker for the utilization of medical information resources by a global network of patients and patient advocates. Methods: In 2022, MNW hosted 32 distinguished physician-researchers as Keynote Speakers for live streamed virtual lectures of which 25 spoke on oncology topics. Twitter and LinkedIn promotional posts for each Keynote Lecture began one week before every event and the number of impressions were collected. The number of virtual attendees at each live lecture and speaker h-index (a common metric of scholarly impact) were recorded for each lecturer for statistical testing. Multiple linear regression was performed using R. Results: Results showed that the overall regression was statistically significant (R2 = 0.9977, F(3, 18) = 2650, p-value &lt; 0.001). Twitter and LinkedIn Impressions significantly predicted the number of live attendees at Keynote Lectures (p-value &lt; 0.001). However, the speaker H-index did not significantly predict the number of live Keynote attendees (p-value = 0.258 &gt; 0.05). Conclusions: There is very strong evidence to support social media engagement as a predictor of health resource utilization as evident by Keynote Lecture attendance. However, a speaker’s H-index was not found to be a good predictor of health resource utilization by patients and patient advocates. The results of this analysis highlight the importance of traditional resources of medical knowledge adapting to the current digital climate, as platforms like MNW and COSMO demonstrate the growing impact of social media as an outlet for patient education and outreach – particularly in underserved regions globally.[Table: see text]

Implementation of Law Number 14 of 2008 on Public Information Transparency in the Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR RI)

Purpose: The House of Representatives of the Republic of Indonesia (DPR-RI) is an institution that is mandated and represents the voice of the people who have directly voted through general elections. This representation function can be effective and have a real impact if the DPR is open to providing information to the public. However, in reality, the parliament's commitment to public information disclosure is still questioned by many elements of society. Many incidents have caused the public to doubt the DPR's commitment to public information disclosure, such as information and documents related to the revision of the KPK Law, the Omnibus Law Bill, and the Job Creation Bill, among others. This study aims to analyze the implementation of public information disclosure policies in the DPR-RI.&#x0D; Methodology: The research method used in this study is descriptive qualitative, where primary and secondary data are obtained through in-depth interviews with predetermined key informants and literature studies related to the research topic.&#x0D; Result: The research findings indicate that the implementation of the Public Information Disclosure Law in the DPR-RI is still not optimal, particularly in the utilization of information disclosure media and information resources.&#x0D; Contribution: This research will contribute to expanding theoretical and practical knowledge regarding the implementation of public information disclosure policies in legislative institutions as part of communication policy studies.