A Career at the Inner Temple: Thirty Years On

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
pp. 23-28
Author(s):  
Margaret Clay
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Selection Process ◽  
Information Service ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Cd Rom ◽  
Inns Of Court ◽  
The Future ◽  
Periodic Changes

AbstractThe author of this article Margaret Clay looks back on her long tenure as Librarian at the Inner Temple, one of the four Inns of Court libraries serving barristers, judiciary, and students on the Bar Course. She recalls the selection process she experienced and proceeds to discuss the introduction of automation to the Library, a high priority in the early days. She explains the various relocations of parts of the Library's print collection (made necessary by periodic changes in the priorities of the parent organisation) and traces the development of electronic services: from CD-ROM databases to web-based services and onward to social media. She outlines the initiatives in reader services and other areas entered upon during her tenure and, in conclusion, looks forward to the future of the information service she was instrumental in setting up. Margaret retired in 2020.*

scholarly journals A Web-Based Software Platform for Restoration-Oriented Species Selection Based on Plant Functional Traits

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chen Wang ◽  
Shuguang Jian ◽  
Hai Ren ◽  
Junhua Yan ◽  
Nan Liu
Keyword(s):  
Plant Species ◽  
Functional Traits ◽  
Selection Process ◽  
Plant Functional Traits ◽  
Species Selection ◽  
Software Platform ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Successful Case ◽  
The Future ◽  
Degraded Ecosystems

Plant functional traits are fundamental to the understanding of plant adaptations and distributions. Recently, scientists proposed a trait-based species selection theory to support the selection of suitable plant species to restore the degraded ecosystems, to prevent the invasive exotic species and to manage the sustainable ecosystems. Based on this theory, in a previous study, we developed a species screening model and successfully applied it to a project where plant species were selected for restoring a tropical coral island. However, during this process we learned that a software platform is necessary to automate the selection process because it can flexible to assist users. Here, we developed a generalized software platform called the “Restoration Plant Species Selection (RPSS) Platform.” This flexible software is designed to assist users in selecting plant species for particular purposes (e.g., restore the degraded ecosystems and others). It is written in R language and integrated with external R packages, including the packages that computing similarity indexes, providing graphic outputs, and offering web functions. The software has a web-based graphical user interface that allows users to execute required functions via checkboxes and buttons. The platform has cross-platform functionality, which means that it can run on all common operating systems (e.g., Windows, Linux, macOS, and others). We also illustrate a successful case study in which the software platform was used to select suitable plant species for restoration purpose. The objective of this paper is to introduce the newly developed software platform RPSS and to provide useful guidances on using it for various applications. At this step, we also realized that the software platform should be constantly updated (e.g., add new features) in the future. Based on the existing successful application and the possible updates, we believe that our RPSS software platform will have broader applications in the future.

The Role of Social Media and Social Networking in Information Service Provision

2015 ◽  
pp. 126-139 ◽  
Author(s):  
Edeama O. Onwuchekwa
Keyword(s):  
Social Networks ◽  
Social Media ◽  
Social Network ◽  
Social Networking ◽  
Service Provision ◽  
Information Service ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Use Of Social Media ◽  
Bounded System

Social networking is a Web-based service that allows individuals to construct a public or semi-public profile within a bounded system, articulate a list of other users with whom they share a connection, and view and navigate their list of connections and those made by others within the system. No doubt, social media has great potential in taking library operations to the next level. It is in the light of this that this chapter examines the role of social media and social networking in information service provision in libraries. To achieve this objective, the chapter looks at social media as a tool in libraries, advantages of social media in libraries, social media and social networks, and practical examples on the use of social media and social network tools together with how libraries can forge ahead due to the use and application of social media and social networks to their daily operations. Conclusion and recommendations based on these highlights are provided.

scholarly journals How Will Information Services of Social Media Portals Change in the Future When Artificial Intelligence is implemented?

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 31-46
Author(s):  
Mir Kasi ◽  
Rubina Shaheen
Keyword(s):  
Artificial Intelligence ◽  
Social Media ◽  
Theoretical Perspective ◽  
Information Services ◽  
Web Based ◽  
The Future ◽  
Governmental Institutions ◽  
The One ◽  
Qualitative Methodologies ◽  
Unavoidable Patterns

Innovation is surpassing our desires. Different AI-based instruments are created and help advertisers focus on perfect clients via web-based media at the ideal time. Purpose: the purpose of the study is to link the Information Services of Social Media Portals Change in the Future When Artificial Intelligence is implemented. Methodology: Surveys and qualitative methodologies were utilized to build up the theoretical perspective on A.I.'s effects on advancement across various foundations and social areas on the planet's economies. All the users of face book were population for the current study. Convenient sampling was the technique to access the sample. Focus groups and academic centres, and governmental institutions were likewise fused in acquiring valuable data on the effects of being knowledgeable about all the fields of advancement through A.I. innovations on social media. Findings: Most interviewees reacted emphatically about using technologically advanced tools and disseminating information in modern applications on social media. Advancement in A.I. innovations in the social media services expanded creation periods in the viral news than anticipated from a man if they needed to access vital information at every interval without an aspect of delay. Contribution: The future will be A.I. empowered and less miss-information. Tis paper do not generally know how soon or in what ways these dreams of the AI-empowered future will turn into a reality, yet even the most easygoing of eyewitnesses can see that these are unavoidable patterns. The one sure thing is that it is coming, and this paper now travelling toward that path.

scholarly journals What Does the Future Hold for Scientific Journals? Visual Abstracts and Other Tools for Communicating Research

2017 ◽  
Vol 30 (04) ◽  
pp. 252-258 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vahagn Nikolian ◽  
Andrew Ibrahim
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Academic Medicine ◽  
Scientific Research ◽  
Scientific Journals ◽  
Web Based ◽  
The Future ◽  
Dissemination Of Research ◽  
Principles Of Learning ◽  
Content Design

AbstractJournals fill several important roles within academic medicine, including building knowledge, validating quality of methods, and communicating research. This section provides an overview of these roles and highlights innovative approaches journals have taken to enhance dissemination of research. As journals move away from print formats and embrace web-based content, design-centered thinking will allow for engagement of a larger audience. Examples of recent efforts in this realm are provided, as well as simplified strategies for developing visual abstracts to improve dissemination via social media. Finally, we hone in on principles of learning and education which have driven these advances in multimedia-based communication in scientific research.

Microsurgery Fellowship Website and Social Media Presence: Are Programs Optimizing Recruitment Strategy?

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrew Atia ◽  
Hannah C. Langdell ◽  
Andrew Hollins ◽  
Ronnie L. Shammas ◽  
Adam Glener ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Plastic Surgery ◽  
San Francisco ◽  
Selection Process ◽  
Recruitment Strategy ◽  
Published Data ◽  
Social Media Presence ◽  
Eligibility Requirements ◽  
Program Description

Abstract Background Microsurgery fellowship applicants make decisions for future training based on information obtained from colleagues, mentors, and microsurgery fellowship program Websites (MFWs). In this study, we sought to evaluate the accessibility and quality of available information by microsurgery programs by analyzing the most commonly used web resources and social media outlets for applicants. Methods The San Francisco (SF) Match and American Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery Websites were queried in April 2020 for microsurgery fellowship programs (MFPs) participating in the SF Match. Twenty-two independent variables of information were assessed on MFWs based on previously published data. Social media presence was also assessed by querying Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter for official hospital, plastic surgery residency, and microsurgery fellowship accounts. Results All 24 MFWs participating in the SF Match had a webpage. Program description, faculty listing, operative volume, and eligibility requirements were listed for all programs (100%). The majority of MFWs listed affiliated hospitals (75%), provided a link to the fellowship application (66.7%), listed interview dates (66.7%), and highlighted research interests (50%). A minority of MFWs provided information on conference schedule (37.5%), current fellow listing (25%), previous fellow listing (16.67%), and positions held by previous fellows (8.33%). No MFWs (0%) presented information on selection process, or rotation schedule.All hospitals with an MFP had a Facebook page and nearly all had Instagram (83.3%) and Twitter accounts (95.8%). Plastic surgery residency programs at the same institution of an MFP had social media presence on Facebook (38.9%), Twitter (38.9%), and Instagram (66.7%). Only three MFPs had Facebook accounts (12.5%) and none had Instagram or Twitter accounts. Conclusion As the field of microsurgery continues to grow, the need for effective recruitment and training of microsurgeons continues to be essential. Overall, we conclude that both the accessibility and quality of information available to applicants are limited, which is a missed opportunity for recruitment.

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