scholarly journals Application of Internet for Service Delivery in Selected Special Libraries in Kaduna Metropolis

2017 ◽  
Vol 13 (7) ◽  
pp. 411
Author(s):  
Ikegwuiro, Patience Uloaku
Keyword(s):  
Service Delivery ◽  
Power Supply ◽  
Global Perspective ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Library Services ◽  
Internet Services ◽  
Effective Application ◽  
Use Of The Internet ◽  
Effective Use

The study investigated the Application of Internet for service delivery in some selected special libraries in Kaduna state. The objectives of the study were to ascertain the kind of Internet services used in the special libraries; to ascertain the library services where internet is applied; to find out the extent of internet application in library services; to ascertain the level of satisfaction of the staff with the application of the Internet and to determine the factors that hinder the effective application of Internet in the libraries. Survey method of research was adopted. The population of the study was made up of 38 library staff from the four (4) selected special libraries. Descriptive statistical tools such as simple percentages and tables were used to analyze the data. The study revealed that the application of Internet to library services is not significantly high. The study also found out that the librarians derive satisfaction in the application of Internet in their library services because it helps for effective services delivery, though some factors were discovered to be a hindrance for effective application of the Internet in the special libraries which include: low bandwidth; poor funding; erratic power supply, technology obsolescence and high cost of connectivity and maintenance. The study recommends that Internet services should be adequately used by the special libraries in Kaduna metropolis in carrying out the housekeeping operations and services of the library; libraries administrations in Kaduna metropolis should make sure that there is steady power supply in the libraries for effective use of the Internet services for service delivery; The special libraries should make sure that Internet facilities are serviced regularly; and training of staff on for effective use of the Internet. The study concludes that special libraries in Kaduna metropolis are still on the verge of meeting up with the global perspective of ICT compliance. This notwithstanding, the Internet services are available in such a way that libraries can apply them to library service to enhance the quality of their service delivery.

scholarly journals The Utilization of Digital Platforms for Marketing in the Nigerian Entertainment and Media (E&M) Industry: Prospects and Challenges

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 60
Author(s):  
Nelson Obinna Omenugha
Keyword(s):  
Power Supply ◽  
Global Perspective ◽  
The Internet ◽  
National Bureau ◽  
Network Infrastructure ◽  
Digital Platforms ◽  
The Government ◽  
Analogue To Digital ◽  
Economic Need ◽  
The Impact

The National Bureau of Statistics recently announced that the entertainment and media (E&M) industry in Nigeria recorded growth of 1.86% to 12.81%; contributing N54bn to the country’s GDP. The industry’s revenue is projected to reach an estimated $8.5bn in 2018, from $4bn in 2013, with internet as one of the key drivers (PwC report, 2016, p.14). This comes at a time when Nigeria’s economy has shrunk by 2.24% since 2015 and receded by 0.18% from the previous quarter. Therefore, this study unpacks the possibilities and challenges of the impact of e-marketing tools on the growth of the Nigerian E&M industry. E-marketing tools provide “a unique combination of powerful capabilities for marketers” (Parsons et al., 2015). E-marketing suitability for the E&M industry lies in its lower capital demand, and a convenient and online means of disseminating marketing messages across a heterogeneous population at an unlimited geographical space. E-marketing is a reality in Nigeria as a study by Mathew, Ogedebe & Ogedebe (2013, p. 549) shows that “Many Nigerians who used (sic) the internet as one form of communication or another are bombarded daily with advertisements of products and services from industries in the country.” This reality has brought a shift from mechanical to electronic and from analogue to digital; ultimately impacting the marketing realms. The internet enables these electronic/digital platforms; which marketers (E&M industry) and customers (content consumers) rely on to effectively reach and receive communication content and feedback respectively.  However, this study examined the challenges that have possibly hindered the full realization of the e-marketing tools of the Nigerian E&M industry and noted among others; poor power supply and unreliable network infrastructure in the country. There is also an increased customer expectation, security, content copyright and privacy issues as well as the challenge of compliance demand in the industry as influenced by ever dynamic digital boundaries. There is a huge economic need for the Nigerian government to live up to its obligation and enhance power supply and boost network infrastructure. The Nigerian E&M industry needs to continually integrate different digital platforms to reach targets and attract more content consumers. Both the government and industry should increasingly learn and bring a global perspective that can help the nation adapt to the constantly changing digital environment.

Quality of Health Information on the Internet

2009 ◽  
pp. 443-455
Author(s):  
Kleopatra Alamantariotou
Keyword(s):  
Health Information ◽  
Information Quality ◽  
Relevant Information ◽  
The Internet ◽  
High Quality ◽  
Related Information ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Use Of The Internet ◽  
Effective Use

Recent statistics show that the World Wide Web has now grown to over 100 million sites: a phenomenal expansion in only 15 years (Mulligan 2007). It has been estimated that there are 100,000 sites offering health related information (Wilson 2002). As the amount of health information increases, the public find it increasingly difficult to decide what to accept and what to reject (Burgess 2007). Searching for information on the internet is both deceptively easy and the same time frustratingly difficult (Kiley 2002). The challenge for consumers is to find high quality, relevant information as quickly as possible. There has been ongoing debate about the quality of information aimed at patients and the general public and opinions differ on how it can be improved (Stepperd 1999). The purpose of this chapter is to provide a brief overview of the different perspectives on information quality and to review the main criteria for assessing the quality of health information on the internet. Pointers are provided to enable both clinicians and patients find high quality information sources. An understanding of these issues should help health professionals and patients to make effective use of the internet.

scholarly journals Ejournals in Education: Just Generating Excitement or Living up to the Promise?

2017 ◽  
Vol 26 (1) ◽  
pp. 5
Author(s):  
Tirupalavanam G. Ganesh
Keyword(s):  
New Technology ◽  
American Educational Research Association ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Research Association ◽  
Electronic Medium ◽  
Electronic Journals ◽  
Global Mode ◽  
International Borders ◽  
Use Of The Internet ◽  
Effective Use

The Internet makes scholarly electronic journals an opportune global mode of communication for scholarly exchange, where national and international borders are erased. The American Educational Research Association Special Interest Group, Communications among Researchers (AERA SIG CR) lists over one hundred electronic journals i n the field of education that are scholarly, peer-reviewed, full text and accessible without cost on the world wide web (see http://aera-cr.ed.asu.edu/links.html). Are these ejournals merely poor electronic imitations of print journals? Granted, the use of the Internet to publish peer-reviewed scholarship has the potential of democratizing access. But are such scholarly exchanges making effective use of the electronic medium? What innovative things can be done with new technology? How can electronic journals be preserved, used, and managed over time?

scholarly journals The demand and interest of patients with cardiosurgical pathology in remote dynamic follow up using Internet services

2021 ◽  
Vol 65 (3) ◽  
pp. 222-229
Author(s):  
Maria A. Sokolskaya ◽  
Vladimir A. Shvartz ◽  
Eleonora A. Hugaeva ◽  
Olga L. Bockeria
Keyword(s):  
Social Networks ◽  
Surgical Treatment ◽  
Modern Medicine ◽  
University Education ◽  
Expert Advice ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Internet Services ◽  
National Medical ◽  
Use Of The Internet

Modern medicine develops rapidly in the digital direction, and new information and telemedicine technologies are actively introduced in clinical practice. Purpose. To identify the category of cardiac surgical patients interested in the remote dynamic follow-up after the discharge from the hospital, using the Internet services and the factors that affect this. Material and methods. The study was conducted at the base of the department of surgical treatment of interactive pathology of the Bakoulev National Medical Research Center for Cardiovascular Surgery of the Russian Federation. The study was prospective. Before the discharge, patients answered a series of questions combined into an anonymous questionnaire. The questions concerned education, social status of the patient, age, gender, patient interest in remote follow up after discharge, use of the Internet and social networks, satisfaction with the treatment. Results. The study included 652 patients with a mean age of 58±12.5 years. 44% of them were women, 56% were men. More than 85% of patients expressed a positive opinion about such an initiative as using web services for remote consulting. Further analysis was aimed to identify possible differences between those patients who answered positively about remote follow up and those who were not interested. Statistically significant differences were revealed in the following indicators: education, sex, age, frequency of Internet use, use of social networks, place of residence and work status. Conclusions. The study confirms the demand among patients for the availability of services for their remote follow-up, which would perform the function of providing expert advice and the storage of archives of patients’ medical documents. Younger patients who are active Internet users and who have university education are potentially interested in this service. Such services would allow the patient to keep in touch with the doctor of the Department where surgical treatment was carried out, which would undoubtedly increase patients’ adherence to the treatment and recommendations.

scholarly journals PENGGUNAAN INTERNET SEBAGAI MEDIA SUMBER LITERATUR OLEH MAHASISWA AKUNTANSI (Studi Kasus Pada Mahasiswa Program Studi S1 Akuntansi Universitas Semarang)

2018 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
pp. 191
Author(s):  
Amerti Irvin Widowati ◽  
Linda Ayu Oktoriza Surjawati
Keyword(s):  
Decision Maker ◽  
Positive Influence ◽  
Partial Least Square ◽  
Least Square ◽  
Internet Usage ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Literature Source ◽  
Use Of The Internet ◽  
Significant Positive Influence

<p><em>The purpose of this study is to determine the determinants of the use of the Internet as a medium of literature sources by students of master programs. Data were collected from 300 students of Accounting Program of Semarang University by survey method. Data were analyzed using Partial Least Square (PLS) application. The results of this study indicate that the perception of ease, perception of internet content, and the personality of openness have a significant positive influence on internet usage. While the perception of usability has no significant effect on internet usage. The result of this research can have implication to the lecturer as well as the decision maker about the perception of the student about the internet usage as the literature source. In addition the lecturers can describe the behavior of students who have a tendency to use the internet.</em></p>

scholarly journals Accessibility and Usability of Internet among University Students in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan

2016 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 37-51
Author(s):  
Shehzad Ahmad ◽  
Muhammad Rafiq
Keyword(s):  
Graduate Students ◽  
Public Sector ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Negative Attitude ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Low Rank ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa ◽  
Use Of The Internet ◽  
Effective Use

This study aims to investigate the internet accessibility and usability among the graduate students in the Public Sector Universities of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. The study adopts a descriptive survey design. The data was collected by administering a structured questionnaire as data collection tool from 1001 graduate students, selected through proportionate sampling technique from the five purposefully selected Public Sector Universities in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The results revealed that, majority of the students have their own PCs/Lap-tops and accessed internet at homes followed by university libraries and computer labs mostly for: entertainment, academics, communication and keeping themselves up-to-date. However, majority of the students used to spend maximum time on internet for entertainment purposes rather than educational purpose. It was also revealed that they were less satisfied with some of the important academic online resources like: free books, free online databases, free electronic reference material, indexes and abstracts, and thesis and dissertations and that is why these resources received the lowest ranks in effectiveness and a very low rank in the use frequency. The problems which hindered the effective use of internet among students were: inadequate knowledge of online e-resources, slow speed of internet, electricity shortage problems, the negative attitude of society towards the internet usage, and students having less encouragement from parents to use internet due to the availability of immoral sites on the internet. Thus, overcoming these problems will definitely enhance the effective use of the internet. Suggestions and recommendations are proffered based on the findings of this study.

Technology: Technology in Micro Practice

2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jerry Finn
Keyword(s):  
Service Delivery ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Online Therapy ◽  
Ethical Concerns ◽  
Human Service Agencies ◽  
Policies And Procedures ◽  
Therapeutic Services ◽  
Use Of The Internet ◽  
New Policies ◽  
Service Agencies

Online therapy is the delivery of supportive and therapeutic services over the Internet. Online therapy offers the advantages of convenience and increased access to services. Service delivery may be problematic due to ethical concerns and legal liability. Limited research supports the efficacy of online therapy for a variety of health and social concerns. Increased use of the Internet by consumers and human service agencies will likely see growing use of online therapy and require training for workers and development of new policies and procedures for online service delivery.

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