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Social media use and subjective well-being among university students in Japan during the COVID-19 pandemic Library Hi Tech (IF 1.623) Pub Date : 2024-02-27 Shaoyu Ye, Kevin K.W. Ho
Purpose This study explored how the use of different social media is related to subjective well-being among university students during the COVID-19 pandemic in Japan. Design/methodology/approach We surveyed 1,681 university students in the Kanto region of Japan in May 2021 to investigate how social media use relates to subjective well-being. We also examined the effects of self-consciousness and friendship
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A study of Yemeni EFL students' perceptions on the role of learning technologies in developing creativity and autonomy Library Hi Tech (IF 1.623) Pub Date : 2024-02-27 Wagdi Rashad Ali Bin-Hady, Jamal Kaid Mohammed Ali
Purpose This study probed the impact of using learning technologies (LT) on developing Yemeni English as a foreign language (EFL) students' autonomy and creativity toward English language learning. Also, the research gauged if LT impacts learners' autonomy and creativity across gender and university-type variables. Design/methodology/approach The study utilized a valid and reliable questionnaire, comprising
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Effects of blockchain technology (BT) on the university librarians and libraries: a systematic literature review (SLR) Library Hi Tech (IF 1.623) Pub Date : 2024-02-20 Khurram Shahzad, Shakeel Ahmad Khan, Abid Iqbal
Purpose The objectives of the study were to identify the effects of blockchain technology (BT) on the university librarians, the impact of BT on the university library services and to reveal the challenges to adopt BT in the university libraries. Design/methodology/approach A systematic literature review was applied to address the objectives of the study. Around 25 studies published in peer-reviewed
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Unleashing the power of AI: a systematic review of cutting-edge techniques in AI-enhanced scientometrics, webometrics and bibliometrics Library Hi Tech (IF 1.623) Pub Date : 2024-02-12 Hamid Reza Saeidnia, Elaheh Hosseini, Shadi Abdoli, Marcel Ausloos
Purpose The study aims to analyze the synergy of artificial intelligence (AI), with scientometrics, webometrics and bibliometrics to unlock and to emphasize the potential of the applications and benefits of AI algorithms in these fields. Design/methodology/approach By conducting a systematic literature review, our aim is to explore the potential of AI in revolutionizing the methods used to measure
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Effect of interface layout design of a public library website on information-seeking experience for elderly people Library Hi Tech (IF 1.623) Pub Date : 2024-02-06 Zhichuan Tang, Xuan Xu, Feifei Wang, Lekai Zhang, Min Zhu
Purpose Targeting the common functions of the Zhejiang Library website, elderly individuals were invited to complete six experimental tasks on the improved website interfaces, and subjective data (PAD emotion scale and usability evaluation) and objective data (eye movement data) were recorded to verify the effects of graphic layout and navigation position on the information-seeking experience of elderly
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Sustainable education on improving the quality of peer assessment: design and implementation of an online deep learning-based peer assessment system Library Hi Tech (IF 1.623) Pub Date : 2024-01-25 Kuan-Cheng Lin, Nien-Tzu Li, Mu-Yen Chen
Purpose As global issues such as climate change, economic growth, social equality and the wealth gap are widely discussed, education for sustainable development (ESD) allows every human being to acquire the knowledge, skills, attitudes and values necessary to shape a sustainable future. It also requires participatory teaching and learning methods that motivate and empower learners to change their behavior
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From hype to reality: the changing landscape of MOOC research Library Hi Tech (IF 1.623) Pub Date : 2024-01-18 Wiwit Ratnasari, Tzu-Chuan Chou, Chen-Hao Huang
Purpose This paper examines the evolution of massive open online courses (MOOCs) literature over the past 15 years and identifies its significant developments. Design/methodology/approach Utilizing main path analysis (MPA) on a dataset of 1,613 articles from the Web of Science (WoS) databases, the authors construct the main pathway in MOOC literature through a citation analysis. Pajek software is used
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Two-way deviation: the impact of the deviation of horizontal and vertical answers on knowledge adoption in virtual Q&A communities Library Hi Tech (IF 1.623) Pub Date : 2024-01-19 Ming Li, Jing Liang
Purpose Knowledge adoption is the key to effective knowledge exchange in virtual question-and-answer (Q&A) communities. Although previous studies have examined the effects of knowledge content, knowledge source credibility and the personal characteristics of knowledge seekers on knowledge adoption in virtual Q&A communities from a static perspective, the impact of answer deviation on knowledge adoption
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Application of artificial intelligence in libraries: a bibliometric analysis and visualisation of research activities Library Hi Tech (IF 1.623) Pub Date : 2024-01-19 Prihana Vasishta, Navjyoti Dhingra, Seema Vasishta
Purpose This research aims to analyse the current state of research on the application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in libraries by examining document type, publication year, keywords, country and research methods. The overarching aim is to enrich the existing knowledge of AI-powered libraries by identifying the prevailing research gaps, providing direction for future research and deepening the
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An exploratory study of factors influencing user app abandonment on smartphones Library Hi Tech (IF 1.623) Pub Date : 2024-01-15 Shaobo Liang, Ziyi Wei, Lan Zang
Purpose Not all apps can be favored on a smartphone. Users are bound to abandon some if they lose value. Analyzing the reasons behind this phenomenon can help develop strategies for avoiding app abandonment, which is the focus of this study. Design/methodology/approach This study conducted in-depth open interviews with 47 respondents who had abandoned or deleted mobile apps before and used the qualitative
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Learning efficacy of understanding by design-Internet of Things (UbD-IoT) education integrated with design thinking and computational thinking Library Hi Tech (IF 1.623) Pub Date : 2023-12-29 Ying Hsun Lai
Purpose The study integrated understanding by design-Internet of Things (UbD-IoT) education with design thinking and computational thinking to plan and design an IoT course. Cross-domain application examples were employed to train students in problem-understanding, deep thinking and logical design for IoT applications. Design/methodology/approach In this study, the UbD model was integrated with design
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From traditional to emerging technologies in supporting smart libraries. A bibliometric and thematic approach from 2013 to 2022 Library Hi Tech (IF 1.623) Pub Date : 2023-12-26 Asad Ullah Khan, Zhiqiang Ma, Mingxing Li, Liangze Zhi, Weijun Hu, Xia Yang
Purpose The evolution from emerging technologies to smart libraries is thoroughly analyzed thematically and bibliometrically in this research study, spanning 2013 through 2022. Finding and analyzing the significant changes, patterns and trends in the subject as they are represented in academic papers is the goal of this research. Design/methodology/approach Using bibliometric methodologies, this study
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Digital reading: a bibliometric and visualization analysis Library Hi Tech (IF 1.623) Pub Date : 2023-12-25 Wenyan Yu, Yiping Jiang, Tingting Fu
Purpose This study holistically and systematically consolidates the available research on digital reading to reveal the research trends of the past 20 years. Moreover, it explores the thematic evolution, hotspots and developmental characteristics of digital reading. This study, therefore, has the potential to serve as a research guide to researchers and educators in relevant fields. Design/methodology/approach
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Collective impression management and collective privacy concerns in co-owned information disclosure: the mediating role of relationship support and relationship risk Library Hi Tech (IF 1.623) Pub Date : 2023-12-20 Yafei Feng, Yan Zhang, Lifu Li
Purpose The privacy calculus based on a single stakeholder failed to explain users' co-owned information disclosure owing to the uniqueness of co-owned information. Drawing on collective privacy calculus theory and impression management theory, this study attempts to explore the co-owned information disclosure of social network platform users from a collective perspective rather than an individual
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Designing an axial code pattern for absorptive capacity of knowledge in academic libraries: examining the effect of individual and organizational learning Library Hi Tech (IF 1.623) Pub Date : 2023-12-18 Mojtaba Kaffashan Kakhki, Joel R. Malin, Farahnaz Naderbeigi, Iman Maleksadati, Hassan Behzadi
Purpose The purpose of the present study was to identify the conditions that affect the absorptive capacity (AC) of knowledge, discover its consequences and design an AC paradigm pattern in public academic libraries. To do so, AC was investigated at the levels of individual and organizational learning. Design/methodology/approach In this paper, to answer the three major questions of this qualitative-survey
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Depth, breadth and structural virality: the influence of emotion, topic, authority and richness on misinformation spread Library Hi Tech (IF 1.623) Pub Date : 2023-12-07 Xiao Meng, Chengjun Dai, Yifei Zhao, Yuan Zhou
Purpose This study aims to investigate the mechanism of the misinformation spread based on the elaboration likelihood model and the effects of four factors – emotion, topic, authority and richness – on the depth, breadth and structural virality of misinformation spread. Design/methodology/approach The authors collected 2,514 misinformation microblogs and 142,006 reposts from Weibo, used deep learning
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What's up in WhatsApp research: a comprehensive analysis of 12,947 papers indexed in Dimensions.ai Library Hi Tech (IF 1.623) Pub Date : 2023-12-05 Manoj Kumar Verma, Mayank Yuvaraj
Purpose In recent years, instant messaging platforms like WhatsApp have gained substantial popularity in both academic and practical domains. However, despite this growth, there is a lack of a comprehensive overview of the literature in this field. The primary purpose of this study is to bridge this gap by analyzing a substantial dataset of 12,947 articles retrieved from the Dimensions.ai, database
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Facilitators and barriers to dealing with questionable journals in management science Library Hi Tech (IF 1.623) Pub Date : 2023-11-30 Mehdi Dadkhah, Fariborz Rahimnia, Aamir Raoof Memon
Purpose Scientific publishing has recently faced challenges in dealing with questionable (predatory and hijacked) journals. The presence of questionable journals in any field, including management science, will yield junk science. Although there are studies about questionable journals in other fields, these journals have not yet been examined in the field of business and management. This study aims
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Perpetrators' perspective on cyberbullying: a qualitative systematic review with bibliometric analysis Library Hi Tech (IF 1.623) Pub Date : 2023-10-30 Suhans Bansal, Naval Garg, Jagvinder Singh
Purpose Cyberbullying has become one of the reasons behind the increase in psychological and medical problems. A need to prevent recurrences of cyberbullying incidents and discourage bullies from further bullying the victims has risen. This problem has attracted the attention of all stakeholders across the globe. Various researchers have developed theories and interventions to detect and stop bullying
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Social mediametrics: the mention laws and patterns of scientific literature Library Hi Tech (IF 1.623) Pub Date : 2023-10-23 Rongying Zhao, Weijie Zhu, He Huang, Wenxin Chen
Purpose Social mediametrics is a subfield of measurement in which the emphasis is placed on social media data. This paper analyzes the trends and patterns of paper comprehensively mentions on Twitter, with a particular focus on Twitter's mention behaviors. It uncovers the dissemination patterns and impact of academic literature on social media. The research has significant theoretical and practical
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An assessment of blockchain academia and news developments: a bibliometric and text-mining analysis Library Hi Tech (IF 1.623) Pub Date : 2023-10-16 Chien-Wen Shen, Phung Phi Tran
Purpose This study aims to provide a more complete picture of blockchain development by combining numerous methodologies with diverse data sources, such as academic papers and news articles. This study displays the developmental status of each subject based on the interrelationships of each topic cluster by analyzing high-frequency keywords extracted from the collected data. Moreover, applying above
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ChatGPT and the AI revolution: a comprehensive investigation of its multidimensional impact and potential Library Hi Tech (IF 1.623) Pub Date : 2023-10-13 Mohd Afjal
Purpose The aim of the study is to understand the transformative impact of ChatGPT on artificial intelligence (AI) research, its applications, implications, challenges and potential to shape future AI trends. The study also seeks to assess the relevance and quality of research output through citation and bibliographic coupling analysis. Design/methodology/approach This study employed a comprehensive
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Examining themes of social media users' opinion on remote work during COVID-19 pandemic: a justice theory perspective Library Hi Tech (IF 1.623) Pub Date : 2023-09-12 Yunfei Xing, Yuming He, Justin Z. Zhang
Purpose The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic caused significant disruption to the global labor market, resulting in a rapid transition toward remote work, e-commerce and workforce automation. This shift has sparked a considerable amount of public discussion. This study aims to explore the online public's sentiment toward remote work amid the pandemic. Design/methodology/approach Based on
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Utilizing health-related text on social media for depression research: themes and methods Library Hi Tech (IF 1.623) Pub Date : 2023-09-12 Sumei Yao, Fan Wang, Jing Chen, Quan Lu
Purpose Social media texts as a data source in depression research have emerged as a significant convergence between Information Management and Public Health in recent years. This paper aims to sort out the depression-related study conducted on the text on social media, with particular attention to the research theme and methods. Design/methodology/approach The authors finally selected research articles
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Mapping of the selected literature on robotic technology applications in libraries based on Scopus database: a subjective computational review Library Hi Tech (IF 1.623) Pub Date : 2023-09-11 Bwsrang Basumatary, Mayank Yuvaraj, Nitesh Kumar Verma, Manoj Kumar Verma
Purpose Adopting and implementing robotic technology applications in the library is a significant technological up-gradation today. The purpose of this study was to evaluate selected literature focused mainly on robotics technology applications in the field of libraries and to assess the online social attention to research publications. Design/methodology/approach The study employed Scientometric and
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Ukrainian arts and humanities research in Scopus: a bibliometric analysis Library Hi Tech (IF 1.623) Pub Date : 2023-08-15 Serhii Nazarovets, Olesya Mryglod
Purpose This article presents the results of a quantitative analysis of Ukrainian arts and humanities (A&H) research from 2012 to 2021, as observed in Scopus. The overall publication activity and the relative share of A&H publications in relation to Ukraine's total research output, comparing them with other countries. The study analyzes the diversity and total number of sources, as well as the geographic
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Research hotspots, trends and opportunities on the metaverse in health education: a bibliometric analysis Library Hi Tech (IF 1.623) Pub Date : 2023-07-26 Gokhan Agac, Ferit Sevim, Omer Celik, Sedat Bostan, Ramazan Erdem, Yusuf Ileri Yalcin
Purpose The metaverse offers great potential for creating a new educational environment with unique experiences. Currently, it has been integrated into many stages of education, including classroom study aids, clinical skill interaction and image training simulators, thanks to a new generation of Internet applications. This paper aims to provide a comprehensive systematic review using bibliometric
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Exploring the dimensions of ChatGPT in English language learning: a global perspective Library Hi Tech (IF 1.623) Pub Date : 2023-07-25 Wagdi Rashad Ali Bin-Hady, Abdu Al-Kadi, Abduljalil Hazaea, Jamal Kaid Mohammed Ali
Purpose The proliferation of ChatGPT, as in many other digital technologies and social media, has increasingly impacted many aspects of modern life, including second and foreign language education. This study, building on a common theoretical position of all these advances in Artificial intelligence (AI), seeks to establish a model for ChatGPT research on English language learning. It specifically
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A structural equation model analysis of English for specific purposes students' attitudes regarding computer-assisted language learning: UTAUT2 model Library Hi Tech (IF 1.623) Pub Date : 2023-07-25 Adel Bessadok, Mustafa Hersi
Purpose The objective of this study is to investigate the key determinants affecting the acceptance and utilization of Blackboard as a Computer-Assisted Language Learning (CALL) platform among Saudi university students pursuing English as a foreign language (EFL) courses. Design/methodology/approach Understanding how to engage EFL students in their learning requires identifying the factors that influence
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Development and maturity of co-word thematic clusters: the field of linked data Library Hi Tech (IF 1.623) Pub Date : 2023-07-20 Elaheh Hosseini, Kimiya Taghizadeh Milani, Mohammad Shaker Sabetnasab
Purpose This research aimed to visualize and analyze the co-word network and thematic clusters of the intellectual structure in the field of linked data during 1900–2021. Design/methodology/approach This applied research employed a descriptive and analytical method, scientometric indicators, co-word techniques, and social network analysis. VOSviewer, SPSS, Python programming, and UCINet software were
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A novel data quality framework for assessment of scientific lecture video indexing Library Hi Tech (IF 1.623) Pub Date : 2023-07-14 Hamid Hassani, Azadeh Mohebi, M.J. Ershadi, Ammar Jalalimanesh
Purpose The purpose of this research is to provide a framework in which new data quality dimensions are defined. The new dimensions provide new metrics for the assessment of lecture video indexing. As lecture video indexing involves various steps, the proposed framework containing new dimensions, introduces new integrated approach for evaluating an indexing method or algorithm from the beginning to
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Big data-assisted urban governance: forecasting social events with a periodicity by employing different time series algorithms Library Hi Tech (IF 1.623) Pub Date : 2023-07-04 Zicheng Zhang, Xinyue Lin, Shaonan Shan, Zhaokai Yin
Purpose This study aims to analyze government hotline text data and generating forecasts could enable the effective detection of public demands and help government departments explore, mitigate and resolve social problems. Design/methodology/approach In this study, social problems were determined and analyzed by using the time attributes of government hotline data. Social public events with periodicity
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Do linguistic features of research article titles affect received online attention? A corpus-based analysis Library Hi Tech (IF 1.623) Pub Date : 2023-06-29 Haoran Zhu, Xueying Liu
Purpose Scientific impact is traditionally assessed with citation-based metrics. Recently, altmetric indices have been introduced to measure scientific impact both within academia and among the general public. However, little research has investigated the association between the linguistic features of research article titles and received online attention. To address this issue, the authors examined
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A framework of genealogy knowledge reasoning and visualization based on a knowledge graph Library Hi Tech (IF 1.623) Pub Date : 2023-06-30 Ruan Wang, Jun Deng, Xinhui Guan, Yuming He
Purpose With the development of data mining technology, diverse and broader domain knowledge can be extracted automatically. However, the research on applying knowledge mapping and data visualization techniques to genealogical data is limited. This paper aims to fill this research gap by providing a systematic framework and process guidance for practitioners seeking to uncover hidden knowledge from
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Examining differences in perceived usability of Google Drive among public library users Library Hi Tech (IF 1.623) Pub Date : 2023-06-30 Farwa Taqi, Syeda Hina Batool, Alia Arshad
Purpose This study aims to explore differences in the usability of the Google Drive application based on demographic characteristics, computer skills and use frequency of Google Drive among public library users of Lahore. Design/methodology/approach The study adopted a quantitative approach and survey-based research method to achieve the study's objectives. The cloud usability model (user perspective)
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Incorporating mobile learning and the CAP(E) framework in improving the receptive skills of students Library Hi Tech (IF 1.623) Pub Date : 2023-06-27 Esra Istek, Chinaza Solomon Ironsi
Purpose Given the persistent receptive skills challenges faced by language learners and the numerous merits of using technologically-enhanced learning in the form of mobile-assisted language learning in language teaching, this study decides to incorporate a context-analysis-practice-exploration lesson-planning framework with mobile learning to improve the receptive skills of learners. This step is
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Analyzing the spatiotemporal coupling relationship between public opinion and the epidemic during COVID-19 Library Hi Tech (IF 1.623) Pub Date : 2023-06-22 Jingjing Sun, Ziming Zeng, Tingting Li, Shouqiang Sun
Purpose The outbreak of COVID-19 has become a major public health emergency worldwide. How to effectively guide public opinion and implement precise prevention and control is a hot topic in current research. Mining the spatiotemporal coupling between online public opinion and offline epidemics can provide decision support for the precise management and control of future emergencies. Design/methodology/approach
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Cluster analysis and network visualization of journals, authors, keywords, and themes of monkeypox research (1989–2022): an updated bibliometric review Library Hi Tech (IF 1.623) Pub Date : 2023-06-22 Daud Khan, Manoj Kumar Verma, Mayank Yuvaraj
Purpose There have been numerous publications on human monkeypox since it was reported. With the help of bibliometric analysis, this study examined research hotspots and future trends related to human monkeypox. Science mapping was used in this study to identify influential monkeypox researchers, institutions, articles, keywords, thematic structures, and clusters of articles. Design/methodology/approach
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User experience of digital science and education evaluation platform: identification and analysis of key influencing factors Library Hi Tech (IF 1.623) Pub Date : 2023-06-20 Junping Qiu, Zhongyang Xu, Haibei Luo, Jianing Zhou, Yu Zhang
Purpose Establishing and developing digital science and education evaluation platforms (DSEEPs) have several practical implications for the development of China's science, technology and education. Identifying and analyzing the key factors influencing DSEEP user experience (UX) can improve the users' willingness to use the platform and effectively promote its sustainable development. Design/methodology/approach
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Prototyping technology adoption among entrepreneurship and innovation libraries for rural health innovations Library Hi Tech (IF 1.623) Pub Date : 2023-06-21 Varun Gupta, Chetna Gupta, Jakub Swacha, Luis Rubalcaba
Purpose The purpose of this research study is to empirically investigate the Figma prototyping technology adoption factors among entrepreneurship and innovation libraries for providing support to startups by developing and evolving the prototype solutions in collaboration with health libraries. Design/methodology/approach This study uses the technology adoption model (TAM) as a framework and the partial
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A comparison study on innovation and entrepreneurship education in and out of China from a bibliometric perspective Library Hi Tech (IF 1.623) Pub Date : 2023-06-16 Xin Feng, Xu Wang, Mengxia Qi
Purpose In the era of the digital economy, higher demands are placed on versatile talents, and the cultivation of students with innovative and entrepreneurial abilities has become an important issue for the further development of higher education, thus leading to extensive and in-depth research by many scholars. The study summarizes the characteristics and patterns of dual-innovation education at different
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What are the factors affecting the participation of postgraduate students in research processes? From motivational variables to demographic variables Library Hi Tech (IF 1.623) Pub Date : 2023-06-13 Abbas Doulani, Masoumeh Hossaini
Purpose This study aims to investigate the factors affecting the motivation of graduate students of information science in scientific and research activities and science production. This research is applied in terms of purpose and descriptive in terms of type and method. Design/methodology/approach The study's statistical population includes all postgraduate information science students studying in
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A study of the impact of interdisciplinary citation on the aging of library and information science Library Hi Tech (IF 1.623) Pub Date : 2023-06-13 Qian Yang, Xukang Shen, Yanhui Song, Shiji Chen
Purpose This paper aims to explore the citation aging pattern of Library and Information Science (LIS) and further investigate the impact of interdisciplinary citation on the aging of scientific literature. Design/methodology/approach The study examines LIS journal articles published between 2016 and 2020. Articles were retrieved from the Web of Science (WoS) and were organized using Scopus's discipline
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Impact of social media addiction on librarians' performance: mediating role of task distraction, moderating role of effective self-control Library Hi Tech (IF 1.623) Pub Date : 2023-05-30 Asad Javed, Samar Hayat Khan, Muhammad Aamir Shafique Khan, Hassan Ahmed Shah
Purpose The study was initiated to test the relationship of social media site addiction on librarians' performance. Furthermore, the study also tested the mediating role of task distraction and moderating role of effective self-control in aforesaid relationship. Design/methodology/approach This was an empirical study, and data for the research were collected through a standardized questionnaire from
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The trend and future of techno-ethics: a bibliometric analysis of three decades Library Hi Tech (IF 1.623) Pub Date : 2023-05-11 Shivangi Verma, Naval Garg
Purpose With the growth and profound influence of technology on our life, it is important to address the ethical issues inherent to the development and deployment of technology. Researchers and practitioners submit the need to inspect: how technology and ethics interact, how ethical principles regulate technology and what could be the probable future course of action to execute techno-ethical practices
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The role of personality traits and the ability to detect fake news in predicting information avoidance during the COVID-19 pandemic Library Hi Tech (IF 1.623) Pub Date : 2023-05-09 Mahdieh Mirzabeigi, Mahsa Torabi, Tahereh Jowkar
Purpose The objective of this study was to investigate the impacts of personality traits and the ability to detect fake news on information avoidance behavior. It also examined the effect of personality traits on the ability to detect fake news. Design/methodology/approach The sample population included Shiraz University students who were studying in the second semester of academic year 2021 in different
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Library book recommendation with CNN-FM deep learning approach Library Hi Tech (IF 1.623) Pub Date : 2023-04-28 Xiaohua Shi, Chen Hao, Ding Yue, Hongtao Lu
Purpose Traditional library book recommendation methods are mainly based on association rules and user profiles. They may help to learn about students' interest in different types of books, e.g., students majoring in science and engineering tend to pay more attention to computer books. Nevertheless, most of them still need to identify users' interests accurately. To solve the problem, the authors propose
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Adoption of big data analytics for sustainability of library services in academic libraries of Pakistan Library Hi Tech (IF 1.623) Pub Date : 2023-04-18 Mehreen Azam, Khurshid Ahmad
Purpose This paper aims to measure the adoption of big data analytics (BDA) to achieve sustainability in services being offered in university libraries in Pakistan. Design/methodology/approach The study applied a unified theory of acceptance and use of technology (UTAUT) as a framework and used quantitative data collection and analysis method. In total, 246 university library professionals were surveyed
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The shift in research trends related to artificial intelligence in library repositories during the coronavirus pandemic Library Hi Tech (IF 1.623) Pub Date : 2023-04-17 Prasetyo Adi Nugroho, Nove E. Variant Anna, Noraini Ismail
Purpose This study sought to analyze the correlation between artificial intelligence (AI) and libraries and examine whether there were any shifts in research trends related to these two topics during the coronavirus pandemic. Design/methodology/approach The study gathered secondary data from the Scopus website using the keywords “AI,” “library” and “repository,” from 1993 to 2022. Data were re-analyzed
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School library reading support for students with dyslexia: a qualitative study in the digital age Library Hi Tech (IF 1.623) Pub Date : 2023-04-17 Qingyu Li, Jenny Wong, Dickson K.W. Chiu
Purpose This paper investigates school library services in the digital age for students with dyslexia and explores the impact of current library services on students’ learning. Design/methodology/approach A qualitative study with semi-structured interviews was designed according to the LAFE (Look and listen, Assistance and accessibility, Format and fit, and Environment) framework for learners with
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Voice search behavior under human–vehicle interaction context: an exploratory study Library Hi Tech (IF 1.623) Pub Date : 2023-04-12 Shaobo Liang, Linfeng Yu
Purpose As voice search has progressively become a new way of information acquisition and human–computer interaction, this paper aims to explore the users' voice search behavior in human–vehicle interaction. Design/methodology/approach This study employed mixed research methods, including questionnaires and interviews. A total of 151 Amazon MTurk volunteers were recruited to complete a questionnaire
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Applications of metaverse-related technologies in the services of US urban libraries Library Hi Tech (IF 1.623) Pub Date : 2023-04-04 Yajun Guo, Yiming Yuan, Shuai Li, Yiruo Guo, Yiyang Fu, Zihan Jin
Purpose The purpose of this paper is to understand the applications of metaverse-related technologies in US urban libraries, explore excellent cases of US urban libraries' practices in using metaverse-related technologies to serve patrons and try to find the factor that may affect the application of metaverse-related technologies in libraries at this stage. Design/methodology/approach To gather information
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Areas and contexts of the use of robotics in libraries: an overview of the applied solutions and a discussion of prospects Library Hi Tech (IF 1.623) Pub Date : 2023-03-27 Magdalena Wójcik
Purpose Robotics is a topic that rarely appears in Library and Information Science literature as it is mainly explored in the field of computer science. It is also a very complex topic that covers various forms of technical solutions that have varying degrees of complexity; these are conventionally referred to as robots. The aim of this article is to present an overview of the applied solutions from
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Role of citation and non-citation metrics in predicting the educational impact of textbooks Library Hi Tech (IF 1.623) Pub Date : 2023-03-20 Ashraf Maleki, Javad Abbaspour, Abdolrasoul Jowkar, Hajar Sotudeh
Purpose The main objective of the present study is to determine the role of citation-based metrics (PageRank and HITS’ authority and hub scores) and non-citation metrics (Goodreads readers, reviews and ratings, textbook edition counts) in predicting educational ranks of textbooks. Design/methodology/approach The rankings of 1869 academic textbooks of various disciplines indexed in Scopus were extracted
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Social media links with social capital to trust in healthcare facilities: empirical evidence from Bangladesh Library Hi Tech (IF 1.623) Pub Date : 2023-02-28 Md. Noor Un Nabi, Fatema Tuj Zohora, S.M. Misbauddin
Purpose The paper aims to investigate the most influential social media information sources to trust in healthcare facilities. The article shows a valuable point of reference for understanding how social media becomes the casting of social capital. Design/methodology/approach This paper has taken 660 responses from the people who used social media for healthcare information in the mid of 2020 during
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Towards personal learning environment by enhancing adaptive access to digital library using ontology-supported collaborative filtering Library Hi Tech (IF 1.623) Pub Date : 2023-02-28 V. Senthil Kumaran, R. Latha
Purpose The purpose of this paper is to provide adaptive access to learning resources in the digital library. Design/methodology/approach A novel method using ontology-based multi-attribute collaborative filtering is proposed. Digital libraries are those which are fully automated and all resources are in digital form and access to the information available is provided to a remote user as well as a
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Social networks in Iranian academic libraries: complementary or antagonistic tools? Library Hi Tech (IF 1.623) Pub Date : 2023-02-20 Farshad Parhamnia
Purpose The present study aimed to investigate the impact of social networks on the use of academic libraries by university students. Design/methodology/approach The method used in the present study was a survey. The statistical population included 461 university students. The data collection tool was a questionnaire. The result of the Cronbach test was equal to 0.726 indicating the acceptable reliability
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Predictable by publication: discovery of early highly cited academic papers based on their own features Library Hi Tech (IF 1.623) Pub Date : 2023-02-06 Xiaobo Tang, Heshen Zhou, Shixuan Li
Purpose Predicting highly cited papers can enable an evaluation of the potential of papers and the early detection and determination of academic achievement value. However, most highly cited paper prediction studies consider early citation information, so predicting highly cited papers by publication is challenging. Therefore, the authors propose a method for predicting early highly cited papers based
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The effect of immersive experience, user engagement and perceived authenticity on place satisfaction in the context of augmented reality Library Hi Tech (IF 1.623) Pub Date : 2023-02-07 Kazım Dağ, Sinan Çavuşoğlu, Yakup Durmaz
Purpose This study aims to measure the effect of augmented reality (AR) on immersive experiences, place satisfaction, user engagement and perceived authenticity. Design/methodology/approach The population of the research consists of museum visitors visiting the Sakip Sabanci Museum in Turkey, which provides an interactive experience to the audience using AR technology via iPads. The data were collected
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Designing a branding model for academic libraries affiliated with the Ministry of Science, Research and Technology in Iran Library Hi Tech (IF 1.623) Pub Date : 2023-01-24 Farzane Sahli, Sirous Alidousti, Nader Naghshineh
Purpose This study identifies factors affecting brand building for academic libraries affiliated with the Ministry of Science, Research and Technology (MSRT) in Iran. Design/methodology/approach This research applied the grounded theory method based on the three open, axial and selective coding steps (Strauss and Corbin, 1998). The research tool was interviews conducted with 20 experts in librarianship