• International Journal of Knowledge Content Development & Technology
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• 제13권4호
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• pp.81-94
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• 2023

Purpose - The purpose of this study was to investigate data aspects in Library and Information Science curricula at all levels in selected African Universities. Design/methodology/approach - A review of existing literature on data aspects and LIS Curricula. Secondly, the study juxtaposed web-based courses for fourteen LIS schools to establish data aspects incorporated into their curricula. Findings - The study's findings found that although many LIS schools have some form of data aspects in curricula, coverage is still very limited and basic.

• International Journal of Knowledge Content Development & Technology
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• 제12권1호
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• pp.17-34
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• 2022

This informetrics study was conducted to find out the distribution of articles and authors that published in African Journal of Library, Archives and Information Studies [AJLAIS]) from 2009 to 2018; considering the year-wise growth of research articles; authorship pattern and collaboration ratio; subject and geographical distributions of authors; and authors' productivity level. A descriptive informetrics research design was adopted. Quota sampling technique was used to select all the articles published within the ten-year period. Data collected through a self-designed checklist was analyzed using frequency count and percentage. The findings revealed that 141 articles, contributed by 266 authors were published by AJLAIS during the period. An annual average growth of 1.20% was recorded. Overall year-wise authorship pattern revealed that majority of articles (62.41%) published in AJLAIS were multiple authored. Also, articles on Informetrics and ICT dominated the journal. Some subject areas not covered were identified such as: indexing and serial collections management. Average collaborative index across the 10-year period for the journal was 0.62. South Africa and Nigeria were the two major prolific contributors to AJLAIS, just as evidence-based research papers of survey type (65.25%) were the most common to the journal. There should be increased numbers of articles in each edition over the coming years, and awareness should be created by the publishers to familiarize the researchers with the publishing requirements of the journal. Also, LIS researchers should concentrate more on areas usually left untouched by previous studies. The study is original as no other similar study was found on publication pattern of articles in AJLAIS covering a ten year period of 2009-2018. The findings of the study will also serve as a feedback mechanism for the Publisher of the Journal and LIS researchers on how to improve the journal and LIS research in general.

• 한국도서관정보학회지
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• 제51권3호
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• pp.1-25
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• 2020

유엔 산하의 전문기구인 세계보건기구(WHO)는 지구촌 장애인이 10억 명(또는 세계 인구의 15%)을 상회하는 것으로 추정하였다. 장애인의 지식정보 욕구는 비장애인과 동일함에도 세계시각장애인연합(World Blind Union)에 따르면 장애인이 접근할 수 있는 자료포맷은 선진국마저 연간 출판된 도서의 10% 미만으로 추산되고 있다. 어느 국가를 불문하고 장애인 정보접근성을 개선하려면 국가도서관 역할이 매우 중요하다. 이에 본 연구는 대륙별로 장애인을 위한 국가도서관 및 전국 도서관서비스를 대표하는 미국의 의회도서관(Library of Congress), 스웨덴의 매체접근기구(Myndigheten fö Tillgägliga Medier), 일본의 국립국회도서관(NDL), 남아프리카공화국의 SALB(The South African Library for the Blind)를 대상으로 역사와 발전, 법적 근거와 조직, 주요 업무 및 자아앤서비스의 특징을 정밀 분석·비교하고 시사점을 도출하였다. 그 결과를 바탕으로 2019년 국립중앙도서관 소속에서 문화체육관광부 1차 소속기관으로 격상된 국립장애인도서관의 역량강화 방안을 제언하였다.

• 약학회지
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• 제60권3호
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• pp.118-127
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• 2016

A growing number of studies have demonstrated that ABCB1 gene polymorphisms are associated with the variability of responses to imatinib. However, the effects of ABCB1 polymorphisms on imatinib response in chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) are inconsistent. The aim of the present study was to clarify the associations between ABCB1 polymorphisms and imatinib response in CML. A systematic literature review was performed. The databases of PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane Library were searched for all published studies from inception to December 2015. The following terms were used with functions of 'AND' and 'OR': 'chronic myeloid leukemia', 'CML', 'ABCB1', 'MDR1', 'polymorphism', 'SNP', and 'imatinib'. Using the Review Manager 5, odds ratios (ORs) were pooled to estimate the effect of ABCB1 polymorphisms on imatinib response in CML. The pooled analysis showed that ABCB1 2677 G allele was significantly associated with poor response to imatinib in African and Asian patients (GG vs TT, OR: 0.32, p<0.0001; GG+GT vs TT, OR: 0.44, p=0.0005). In subgroup analyses, African patients carrying ABCB1 1236 C allele exhibited higher risk for worse response, whereas Asian patients with 1236 C allele showed better response (CC+CT vs TT, OR: 0.41, p=0.008 for African; OR: 1.65, p=0.03 for Asian). There was no association between C3435T polymorphisms and imatinib response in African, Asian, and Caucasian CML patients.

• International Journal of Knowledge Content Development & Technology
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• 제11권1호
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• pp.49-64
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• 2021

This research paper delved into the availability and utilization of library portal services for research in university libraries in Nigeria. Two research questions and two null hypotheses were formulated to guide the study. A structured questionnaire was used for data collection. The study was carried out in Nnamdi Azikiwe Library, University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN) and Felix Aghagbo Nwako Library, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Library (UNIZIK), Awka. A total of 70 professionals (librarians and system analysts) in these libraries supplied data for the study. Data collected was analyzed using mean and standard deviation. These were used to answer the research questions while the null hypotheses were tested using t-test statistic at 0.05 level of significance and 68 degree of freedom. Major findings showed that portal services available in the library showed that the areas of availability of library portal services in Nnamdi Azikiwe Library, U.N.N. includes Agriculture, Health Sciences, Engineering, Environmental Sciences and information about institution, Social Sciences, Arts and Humanities, Natural Sciences. In Festus Aghagbo Nwako Library, Awka, the areas of Portal Library Services include Career Development, Federal Government Programs, Environmental Sciences, Biological Sciences, Social Sciences, Arts and Humanities, Engineering, and Health Sciences. Findings on extent of utilization of portal services available in the libraries indicated that portal services are utilized to a low extent in the university libraries. Furthermore, librarians did not significantly differ in their opinions on the availability of library portal services and on the extent of utilization of library portal services in the libraries under study. It is therefore recommended that provisions should be made by the universities and library management to provide and update required portal services in addition to creating enabling environment for enhanced access and utilization of these services. The governments must make an effort to provide funds for policy implementation, necessary technology training for librarians and users, and develop general information infrastructure.

• 한국문헌정보학회지
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• 제52권1호
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• pp.65-86
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• 2018

이 연구는 아시아 및 아프리카지역 주요 10개 개발도상국가의 국가도서관 목록레코드에 나타나고 있는 한국관련 레코드의 주제영역별 현황과 특성, 주제명표목 등을 중심으로 비교 분석한 것이다. 연구결과를 요약하면 아래와 같다. 첫째, 대부분의 국가도서관에 소장되어 있는 한국관련 자료가 절대적으로 부족하며, 해당 국가도서관 자료의 0.1%도 되지 않는다. 베트남 국가도서관을 제외하고 모두 3,000권 미만으로 나타났으며, 일본관련 자료는 한국관련 자료에 비해 대체로 2배 이상 높게 나타났다. 둘째, 이란과 베트남 국가도서관을 제외하고 대부분의 국가도서관이 한국어 자료를 로마자로 번자 표기하고 있으며, 한국어 자료에 대해 원어 표기를 하지 않아 한국어 검색이 불가능하다. 셋째, 한국관련 레코드는 대체로 사회과학과 역사 지리 분야가 55~75%의 비중을 차지하고 있으며, 세부항목별 주제 분포에서는 '역사'와 '경제'가 상대적으로 높은 비중을 차지하고 있다. 넷째, 한국관련 주제명 가운데 태권도는 대부분이 가라데와 구분하고 있지만 4개 국가도서관에서는 태권도를 가라데로 인식하고 있다. 독도는 7개 국가도서관이 한국이라는 지리 한정어와 함께 표기하고 있으며, 동해는 7개 국가도서관이 일본해로 표기하고 있다. 압록강, 두만강, 백두산 관련 레코드는 거의 검색되지 않았다.

• International Journal of Knowledge Content Development & Technology
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• 제11권2호
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• pp.55-75
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• 2021

This article examines the accessibility and usability of library websites to students with visual and physical disabilities in public universities in Kenya. The study used survey research design and adopted a mixed methods approach. Data were gathered using survey questionnaire, focus group discussions, structured interviews, and observation. The study population consisted of six public universities that had a longstanding tradition of enrolling students with disabilities. Census was used to obtain a study sample comprising of students with visual disabilities (86), students with physical disabilities (91), University Librarians (6), Personnel from Disability Mainstreaming departments (6), Systems Librarians (6) and Library Personnel who provided information services to students with disabilities (133). The Social Model of Disability and IFLA Access to Libraries for Persons with Disabilities checklist were used as conceptual and theoretical framework in the study. Study results revealed that all the libraries had library websites. However, the websites did not have disability services page or information specific to individuals with disabilities. Also a section of students with disabilities lacked awareness of the existence of library websites and e-resources available through them. Additionally, the website design posed various access challenges. The study concluded that people with disabilities were excluded from access and use of library websites in public universities. The authors recommended that library websites must contain disability services page containing information specific to persons with disabilities. Moreover, libraries should evaluate their websites to ensure compliance with W3C requirements for web content accessibility. Additionally, libraries should develop disability policy to provide guidance on provision of information services to persons with disabilities.

• 한국문헌정보학회지
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• 제51권3호
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• pp.45-64
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• 2017

이 연구의 목적은 1998년부터 2016년까지 미국 '한 책, 한 도시' 지역사회 독서운동에서 선정된 책들의 선호도, 분류기호, 주제표목, 발행연도, 장르 등 특성을 살펴봄으로써 지역사회 독서운동의 지향점을 이해하는 것이다. 2017년 4월 LC(Library of Congress) 도서센터 웹사이트에 등록된 '한 책, 한 도시' 독서운동의 주별 및 작가별 리스트를 기반으로 전체 선정 책 1,102권 및 단 한 개 프로그램에서 선정된 책 812권의 LC OPAC 서지레코드 735건을 분석하였다. 주요한 발견은 To Kill a Mockingbird 등 선호된 책들의 계속적 영향력과 'The Big Read'를 통한 '한 책'의 수명 연장, 발행 1-2년 된 신간에 대한 선호, LC 분류체계의 P(문학 및 어학) 주제 집중(530권, 72.1%)과 PS(미국문학)의 압도적 중요성(307권, 57.9%), 가정소설, 역사소설, 심리소설 장르의 높은 비중과 43개 장르의 분산, 고유한 주제표목 535개 중 "City and town life"와 "World War, 1939-1945"(8권) 표목의 중요성 및 개별 주제표목들의 다양성, 96개 주제표목 그룹에서 "African American..."(20권)과 "Woman..."(16권)으로 시작하는 그룹의 중요성 등을 포함한다. 이 연구는 선정 책들의 주제가 통합, 이해, 관용 등에서 인권, 환경, 평화 등으로 변화하고 다양화하는 현황과 추이를 기술하였으나, 책 선정이 지역사회에 미친 영향 및 독서운동이 가져온 실제적 변화 등은 다루지 못한 제한점을 가진다.

• International Journal of Knowledge Content Development & Technology
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• 제4권2호
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• pp.49-65
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• 2014

This paper investigates how strategy formulation and implementation processes used by the University of Cape Coast (UCC) in building its digital collections compare with the Andrew's strategic formulation and implementation theoretical framework. Theory-testing case study methodology was used. The data collection instruments were the key informant interview technique and document reviews. During the formulation phase, two aspects (resources and aspirations of senior management) were emergent. During the implementation phase, five aspects (achieving results, processes and behaviour, standards, motivation, personal) were emergent. All other elements of building the UCC digital collections were planned during both the formulation and implementation phases. Although the emphasis on students and learning is laudable and apt, there seems to be lack of focus on research support beyond digital collection building, despite the fact that research excellence is one of the UCC's key priorities. Opportunities exist for improving feedback mechanisms between the users, digital library staff and the university management; and inclusion of social media tools in the digital library project. Since only the experience of a single institution of higher learning is considered, it cannot be definitively stated that strategy formulation and implementation will be similar in every institutional context. However, the results provide a basis for academic digital libraries to draw lessons from this case. In African public universities, there is little earlier research on strategy formulation and implementation in digital library management. Strategy formulation and implementation is a critical issue for higher education academic libraries especially in developing countries like Ghana, due to limited financial resources and the rapid change in the information environment during the last several decades.