Factors for adoption of OSILS in university libraries of Bangladesh

IFLA Journal ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 45 (2) ◽  
pp. 127-139 ◽  
Author(s):  
Md. Jahangir Alam ◽  
Muhammad Mezbah-ul-Islam
Keyword(s):  
Public University ◽  
Influential Factors ◽  
Future Research ◽  
University Libraries ◽  
Pilot Survey ◽  
Independent Variables ◽  
First Time ◽  
Structured Questionnaire ◽  
Significant Factors ◽  
Library Professionals

This study identified the influential factors for adoption of OSILS in university libraries in Bangladesh. The survey was carried out among 196 library professionals from 14 private and seven public university libraries by a structured questionnaire which was adapted cautiously as per local arrangements after conducting a pilot survey. Factors for adoption of OSILS were analyzed by multiple regressions where overall satisfaction was used as dependent variable, and 14 factors for adoption of OSILS were applied as the independent variables. The entire model of regression analysis was established to be significant and revealed that cost-effectiveness, open source code, supporting community, backup and restore systems, easy to integrate with other software, and freedom from licensing fee significantly influenced library professionals to adopt OSILS. Moreover, an effort has been made for the first time to evaluate significant factors for adoption of OSILS in university libraries of Bangladesh that will prompt future research on OSILS.

scholarly journals A Study on Customer Perception on San Francisco Coffee in KL Gateway Mall

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
pp. 116-132
Author(s):  
Adwa Qamarina Mohd Yusof ◽  
Amira Alya Razali ◽  
Cahya Medina Mohd Rizal ◽  
Ho Ruoh Jyu ◽  
Jegan Motalaiyar Mahendran ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
San Francisco ◽  
Specific Area ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Demographic Information ◽  
Coffee Shop ◽  
Customer Perception ◽  
Independent Variables ◽  
Larger Sample ◽  
Survey Questionnaires ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

This research is an attempt to identify the customer perception on San Francisco Coffee in KL Gateway Mall. Customer’s assumptions on their preferred shop are very important because it could affect their loyalty towards the shop as well as its survival in the market. This paper surveys the customers’ perception of San Francisco Coffee in Kl Gateway Mall using a structured questionnaire. There are two sections of this study: Section A involve the demographic information, while Section B focus on the independent variables. A total of 100 self-administered survey questionnaires was distributed for thie present study and the same amount was expected to be collected back. There are four variables included in the questionnaire to determine the customer’s perception towards the coffee shop: (i) price, (ii) service quality, (iii) brand image, and (iv) cleanliness. Furthermore, five Likert-scale were employed to analyse the data needed for the present study. Additionally, the study consist of four research objectives, which are to evaluate the customer response, identify the problems they faced, discover the most effective strategy and techniques, as well as evaluate the satisfaction level of the customers. The predicted outcome from the study result shows that all the variables have an impact on customer’s satisfaction as it defined how the shop manage to satisfy its customers based on the variables. However, the current study only focuses on customers of San Francisco Coffee shop in specific area (KL Gateway Mall). As such, future research can develop a larger sample size in order to enhance the accuracy and reliability. Also, other variables (taste, ambiance and environment) that affect customer’s satisfaction can be included in future research. There are only several past studies that identify the customer’s perception in coffee shop.

scholarly journals Problems Of Females’ Progression In Higher Education: Perceptions Of Female University Students

2018 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 71-88
Author(s):  
Muhammad Amin ◽  
Ijaz Ahmad Tatlah ◽  
Arfa Afghani
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Economic Status ◽  
Public University ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Cultural Norms ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Major Barrier ◽  
Mixed Methods Approach ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

The study aims to investigate the barriers that hinder in the progress of females’ higher education. The study adopted a mixed methods approach. The quantitative data is collected from 200 female students of a Pakistani public university through a structured questionnaire, whereas to generate the qualitative data semi-structured interviews are conducted from 15 female students from the same group. The findings highlight ignorant parents as major barrier in the way of females’ higher education. Moreover, cultural norms, low socio-economic status, unavailability of universities in remote areas, and stereotype thinking of families are also pointed out as main barriers of females’ progression in higher education. Some implications for policy are offered and suggestions for future research are proposed.

scholarly journals Imperatives of Career Development on Librarians’ Commitment among University Libraries in Southern Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 107-116
Author(s):  
V. E Unegbu ◽  
B. Ezeudu ◽  
Y.T Babalola ◽  
E. Madukoma
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
Career Development ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Public University ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Academic Librarians ◽  
Normative Commitment ◽  
University Libraries ◽  
Southern Nigeria ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

This study examined the imperatives of career development on librarians commitment among university libraries in southern, Nigeria.The survey design was adopted for the study. A structured questionnaire was used to collect data from all the five hundred and fifty-six (556) professional librarians in thirty-nine public university in southern, Nigeria .five hundred and twenty four (524) were completed and retrieved for data analysis. Total enumeration method was used to include all academic librarians in the universities in Southern Nigeria. Data was analyzed with descriptive statistics. The findings showed that the extent of career development was high and that out of the five construct, training contributed highest in librarian career development while counselingoffered the least contribution, although it was high.Affectiv commitment made the largest contribution while normative commitment offered the least contribution.Also, findings reviewed that career development significantly influenced librarians commitment at < 0.05 significant level.The study recommends that the library managementcreates a friendly environment and organise regular staff trainingto boost librarians’ commitment Keywords: Career development, Librarians commitment, Librarians, University libraries

Access to and Use of Information and Communication Technology and Task Performance

Mousaion ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 35 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Wuraola J. Oyedipe ◽  
Sunday O. Popoola
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technology ◽  
Communication Technology ◽  
Joint Effect ◽  
Public University ◽  
Relative Effect ◽  
University Libraries ◽  
Job Knowledge ◽  
Ict Use ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
And Task

The study investigated the relationship between access to and use of information and communication technology and task performances of library personnel in public university libraries in South West Nigeria. The total enumeration technique was used to cover 330 library professionals working in public university libraries in the zone. A self-developed questionnaire was used to obtain data. Out of the 330 copies of questionnaire administered 248 (76.6%) copies were found useable. The findings revealed that the level of task performances of the respondents was high, and the level of access to ICT was high, while the frequency of ICT use was moderate. The results indicated that there was a positive relative effect of ICT access and use on task performances. The study also found a significant relationship between the access to ICT, ICT use and task performances of respondents, while there was a significant joint effect of access to ICT and ICT use on the task performances of library personnel. The study recommended the constant development of personnel regarding job knowledge and skills, the promotion of creativity and adaptability skills to enhance personnel task performances, while library managers should continue to make ICT tools accessible for library personnel to allow their use in improving the workflow in the library.

The Effect of Invertebrate Infestation on Green Turtle (Chelonia mydas) Nests on Kazanlı Beach, Mersın, Turkey

2020 ◽  
Vol 27 (5) ◽  
pp. 245-256
Author(s):  
Cemil Aymak ◽  
Aşkın Hasan Uçar ◽  
Yusuf Katılmış ◽  
Eyup Başkale ◽  
Serap Ergene
Keyword(s):  
Green Turtle ◽  
Hatching Success ◽  
Negative Relationship ◽  
Chelonia Mydas ◽  
Sea Turtle ◽  
Faunal Composition ◽  
Independent Variables ◽  
Invertebrate Species ◽  
First Time ◽  
Nesting Season

In this study invertebrate infestation in green turtle (Chelonia mydas) nests were recorded for the first time for Kazanlı beach, Mersin, Turkey. For this aim, in 2006 nesting season, 294 natural intact green turtle nests were sampled to examine their contents and invertebrate infestation was found in 76 (25.85% of the total sampling green turtle nests). These infested nests were examined in terms of the invertebrate faunal composition. The specimens found in the green sea turtle nests were identified to order, family or genus levels and they were represented in 5 orders. These invertebrate groups are Elater sp. larvae (Elateridae; Coleoptera), Pimelia sp. larvae (Tenebrionidae; Coleoptera), Enchytraeidae (Oligochaeta), Cyrptostigmata (Acari), Oniscidae (Isopoda), Formicidae (Hymenoptera). Elater sp. was the most common invertebrate group in the green turtle nests. According to student t test, we found statistically significant differences between 7 independent variables and invertebrate species presence. Furthermore, logistic regression analysis explained that there is a negative relationship between hatching success rate and invertebrate species presence.

Pengaruh Independensi, Kompetensi, Dan Pengalaman Kerja Auditor Terhadap Kualitas Audit

2012 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 91-110
Author(s):  
Caroline Sytha Sunarta ◽  
Suhajar Wiyoto
Keyword(s):  
Audit Quality ◽  
Multiple Regression Model ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Survey Area ◽  
Process Data ◽  
External Auditors ◽  
Job Experience ◽  
Independent Variables ◽  
One Year ◽  
Public Accountant

The objective of this research is to examine the effect of auditor’s independency, competency, and job experience towards audit quality.This research is conducted by using method survey to public accountants (external auditors) that working settled in Public Accountant Firm (KAP) in Jakarta and Tangerang, in 2012 and have one year minimum experience, as respondents with type research of causality. Using likert scale as an instrument (questionaire) for measure auditor’s perceptions about the independency, competency, and job experience that influence audit quality. From 150 questionaire distributed, returned was 109 questionaire, and 24 not complete, so that only 85 questionaire could be process. Data analysis conducted with multiple regression model. The hypotheses tested are revealed as that independency, competency, and job experience have influence to audit quality as well as partially and simultaneously. The result of the test showed empirical testimony that auditor’s independency, competency, and job experience as well as simultaneously significantly influence audit quality. Partially, independency, competency, and job experience also have significant influence to audit quality. Future research expected can extend survey area coverage and add more independent variables that can have influence to audit quality. Keywords: independency, competency, job experience, audit quality.

scholarly journals Influential Factors and Evaluation Methods of the Performance of Grouted Semi-Flexible Pavement (GSP)—A Review

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (15) ◽  
pp. 6700
Author(s):  
Xiaogang Guo ◽  
Peiwen Hao
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Systematic Literature Review ◽  
Asphalt Concrete ◽  
Cement Mortar ◽  
Road Construction ◽  
Flexible Pavement ◽  
Evaluation Methods ◽  
Influential Factors ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Relative Evaluation

Grouted Semi-flexible Pavement (GSP) is a novel pavement composed of open-graded asphalt concrete grouted with high-fluidity cement mortar. Due to its excellent load-bearing and anti-rutting performance, it has great potential as anti-rutting overlay and surface in road construction. However, the understanding of GSP performance remains limited and pertinent findings are inconsistent. This article aims to provide a systematic literature review for the articles which were published between 2000 and 2020 on GSP, explore the problems in the recent research, identify knowledge gaps, and deliver recommendations for future research. The influential factors and the relative evaluation methods of GSP performance are summarized and discussed in this article.

A Bibliometric Review on Outcome-Based Learning for Graduate Employability: Mapping the Research Front

2021 ◽  
pp. 002205742110164
Author(s):  
Mohammad Zahir Raihan ◽  
Md. Abul Kalam Azad
Keyword(s):  
Research Trend ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Research Front ◽  
Important Research ◽  
R Software ◽  
Future Research Agenda ◽  
Graduate Employability ◽  
Important Research Topic ◽  
Bibliometric Review ◽  
First Time

The outcome-based learning for graduate employability in higher education has been an important research topic among the policymakers, academicians, and researchers over the years. Yet, no bibliometric review on this topic has been published. This study, for the first time, examines bibliometric analysis on this topic examining current research trend and future research agenda. The bibliometrix package in R software and VOSviewer software are used for visualization and interpretation of results. A content analysis is performed to manually examine the bibliometric results.

scholarly journals A Review of Eco-Innovations and Exports Interrelationship, with Special Reference to International Agrifood Supply Chains

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 1378
Author(s):  
María del Carmen Galera-Quiles ◽  
Laura Piedra-Muñoz ◽  
Emilio Galdeano-Gómez ◽  
Angel Carreño-Ortega
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chains ◽  
Social Performance ◽  
Influential Factors ◽  
Global Perspective ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Employment Level ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Bidirectional Relationship ◽  
Business Size ◽  
Micro Level

Growing environmental awareness in recent years has led to greater efforts by companies and governments to promote eco-innovation, which is becoming an increasingly competitive factor in international supply chains. However, the interrelationships between exports and eco-innovation have not yet been studied in sufficient depth. As such, the purpose of this work is to analyze the influence that exists between these two variables, both at a business or micro level and at a country/region or macro level, and the most influential factors, such as country of origin and sector of activity, among others. To this end, 60 publications have been reviewed from 1996 to 2019 from a global perspective, to analyze the characteristics that define them and both the existing relationship and impact generated by the two variables being studied within international supply chains. The results show that, in general, there is a positive bidirectional relationship, influenced by several factors, such as social performance, environmental regulation, cooperation strategies, employment level, or business size. Additionally, there is a growing interest in this issue within the agrifood sector, as the benefits of an appropriate environmental policy based on innovation to promote exports are of great importance. Finally, a series of recommendations are made for future research that is able to serve scholars, companies and also policy makers.

scholarly journals Exploring Secondary Metabolite Profiles of Stachybotrys spp. by LC-MS/MS

Toxins ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 133 ◽  
Author(s):  
Annika Jagels ◽  
Viktoria Lindemann ◽  
Sebastian Ulrich ◽  
Christoph Gottschalk ◽  
Benedikt Cramer ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Secondary Metabolites ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Structural Modifications ◽  
Metabolite Profiles ◽  
The Individual ◽  
First Time ◽  
Analytical Standards ◽  
Respective Species

The genus Stachybotrys produces a broad diversity of secondary metabolites, including macrocyclic trichothecenes, atranones, and phenylspirodrimanes. Although the class of the phenylspirodrimanes is the major one and consists of a multitude of metabolites bearing various structural modifications, few investigations have been carried out. Thus, the presented study deals with the quantitative determination of several secondary metabolites produced by distinct Stachybotrys species for comparison of their metabolite profiles. For that purpose, 15 of the primarily produced secondary metabolites were isolated from fungal cultures and structurally characterized in order to be used as analytical standards for the development of an LC-MS/MS multimethod. The developed method was applied to the analysis of micro-scale extracts from 5 different Stachybotrys strains, which were cultured on different media. In that process, spontaneous dialdehyde/lactone isomerization was observed for some of the isolated secondary metabolites, and novel stachybotrychromenes were quantitatively investigated for the first time. The metabolite profiles of Stachybotrys species are considerably influenced by time of growth and substrate availability, as well as the individual biosynthetic potential of the respective species. Regarding the reported adverse effects associated with Stachybotrys growth in building environments, combinatory effects of the investigated secondary metabolites should be addressed and the role of the phenylspirodrimanes re-evaluated in future research.

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