scholarly journals Kepuasan mahasiswa terhadap layanan sumberdaya Perpustakaan Universitas Sumatera Utara

2019 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 34
Author(s):  
Jonner Hasugian
Keyword(s):  
Demographic Factors ◽  
Information Resources ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Electronic Information ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Significant Discrepancy ◽  
Electronic Information Resources ◽  
Gender And Age ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Socio Demographic Factors

Introduction. Socio-demographic factors, such as gender and age, may affect the use of information resources for library users. These factors are often used as the antecedent variables in examining the use of information resources in the library. The purpose of research was to determine the expected and obtained satisfaction of students using printed and electronic information sources at Universitas Sumatera Utara Library.Data Collection Method. This study used a quantitative approach by using questionnaires. The sample was taken by using Taro Yamane formula. Data Analysis. The data processing used Lisrel version 8.8, Chi-Square statistics, multivariate analysis of variance and path analysis. Results and Discussions. Among male and female students, there was  no significant difference in using of information resources and no significant discrepancy between expected and obtained satisfactions. The printed and electronic information resources were available at USU Library to satisfy both gender.Conclusions. Socio-demographic factors of gender has no significant effect in using printed and electronic information resources at USU Library. Future research should discuss other antecedent variables such as ethnicity.

scholarly journals Evaluating the appropriateness of electronic information resources for learning in pre-clerkship medical education : an eye tracking study

2015 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Dinara Saparova
Keyword(s):  
Medical Education ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
Mental Effort ◽  
Information Resources ◽  
First Year ◽  
Electronic Information ◽  
Electronic Information Resources ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
First Year Medical Students

Current U.S. medical students have begun to rely on electronic information repositories -- such as UpToDate, Access Medicine, and Wikipedia -- for their pre-clerkship medical education. However, it is unclear whether these resources are appropriate for this level of learning due to factors involving information quality, level of evidence, and the requisite knowledge base. This study evaluated the appropriateness of electronic information resources from a novel perspective: the amount of mental effort learners invest in interactions with these resources and the effects of the experienced mental effort on learning. Eighteen first-year medical students read about three unstudied diseases in the three above-mentioned resources (a total of 54 observations). Their eye movement characteristics (i.e., fixation duration, fixation count, visit duration, and task-evoked pupillary response) were recorded and used as psychophysiological indicators of the experienced mental effort. Post reading, students' learning was assessed with a multiple-choice test. Eye metrics and test results constituted quantitative data that were analyzed according to the repeated Latin square design. Students' perceptions and observations of their interactions with the information resources constituted qualitative data that were also obtained. Participants' feedback from semi-structured interviews and recordings of students' information acquisition behaviors were reviewed, transcribed, and open coded for the emergent themes. Compared to Access Medicine and Wikipedia, UpToDate was associated with significantly higher values of eye metrics suggesting higher mental effort experienced by learners when using this resource. No statistically significant difference between the amount of mental effort and learning outcomes was found. More so, descriptive statistical analysis of the knowledge test scores suggested similar level of learning regardless of the information resource used. Students' feedback and observations of their behaviors were informative in understanding and interpreting the differences in quantitative findings. Judging by the learning outcomes, all three information resources were found appropriate for learning. UpToDate, however, when used alone, may be less appropriate for first-year medical students' learning as it does not fully address their information needs and is more demanding in terms of invested cognitive resources.

Nomophobia: An emerging fear

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (01) ◽  
Author(s):  
Madhu Bala ◽  
Neetu Chaudhary
Keyword(s):  
Cell Phones ◽  
Administrative Authority ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Current Time ◽  
Gender And Age ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Minimum Age ◽  
Multiple Cell ◽  
Negative Face ◽  
Agra City

In the current time, the use of technologies has become propensity more than necessity. Nobody has gotten away from them nor left youth or old. It's totally relying upon us How to utilize it? One such live innovation is a Smartphone. At only one touch we approach any data about the entire world. It is very easy to carry in our pocket so everyone can use it anytime whenever. Smartphone has some constructive as well as some cynical aspects too. Nomophobia is a negative face of the smartphone. Nomophobia is the irrational dread of being without cell phones or being not able to utilize phones (situational phobia) for some reason such as some signal or battery issues. Theprimary point of the current research is to find out the proportion of Nomophobia among understudies with regardof gender and age in Agra city. For this purpose, a total number of 300 students were selected by randomization (150 males and 150 females) from the age scope of 15-20 years. The data was taken by using a self-administered questionnaire NMP-Q developed by Yilidirim and Correia. The obtained data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, Mean and Chi-square. Results revealed that there is a significant difference between male and female score on nomophobia. The other result indicates that early adolescents positively related to Nomophobia as compare to late adolescents. In India, one person can use multiple cell phones. There is no minimum age to use mobile phones. It is adding fuel to the pre-existing problem of Nomophobia. Telecom Administrative Authority of India (TRAI) should assume a functioning job by making an arrangement/law that "setting based methodology" on cell phone limitations among individuals ought to be followed. A demonstration will be detailed, under this demonstration. There ought to choose the least age for portable use. It will assist a great deal with curbing the circumstance.

Factors Influencing the Adoption of Electronic Information Resources among Postgraduate Students in Nigerian Universities

Mousaion ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 38 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kehinde Abayomi Owolabi ◽  
Basirat.Olubukola Diyaolu ◽  
Nurudeen Adeniyi Aderibigbe ◽  
Mudasiru A Yusuf
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Digital Libraries ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Information Resources ◽  
Behavioural Intention ◽  
Electronic Information ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Postgraduate Students ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Electronic Information Resources

The advent of information and communication technologies (ICTs) has revolutionised how library resources are made and transmitted to end-users. It has effectively improved the standard of education and research in tertiary institutions worldwide by providing various essential resources, including e-books, journals and databases. However, it has been observed that students still abstain from making the best usage of the digital library, instead using search engines rather than institutional digital libraries. This study investigated the factors influencing the behavioural intention of postgraduate (PG) students to use electronic information resources (EIRs). The Unified Theory of Acceptance of Technology (UTAUT) model was adopted. A cross-sectional research design was used to assess the factors influencing the use of EIRs. A sample of 362 PG students was determined using a Monte Carlo simulation approach. Data were collected from participants via the administration of 400 copies of the questionnaire. Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) and the Covariance-Based Structural Equation Modelling (CB-SEM) were used to analyse data collected. The findings revealed that performance expectancy (PE) and effort expectancy (EE) were the two constructs that influenced PG students’ behavioural intention to use EIRs. In contrast, social influence (SI) and facilitating condition (FC) did not change the PG students’ behavioural plan to use EIRs. The study recommended the need for adequate training for postgraduate (PG) students on the obligation to accept and use EIRs.

Utilization of ICT among the Faculty Members of Government Siddha Colleges in Tamil Nadu

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 103-105
Author(s):  
S. Saravana Raj ◽  
K. Vijayakumar
Keyword(s):  
Operating System ◽  
Statistical Method ◽  
Tamil Nadu ◽  
Information Resources ◽  
Faculty Members ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Personal Interview ◽  
Electronic Information ◽  
Research Activities ◽  
Electronic Information Resources

The present study deals with Utilization of ICT among the faculty members of Siddha Colleges and various level of operating system with the information accessed by the faculty through the internet. The survey was conducted with the help of the questionnaire and personal interview. The responses received from the available faculty are presented in tables and data is analyzed by using simple statistical method. The findings reveals that the access of electronic information is an important component of research activities for faculty members like E-Journals, E-books, E-databases are most preferred electronic information resources.

Usage of Electronic Resources by the Research Scholars of REVA University: A Study

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 71-74
Author(s):  
B. Vasantha ◽  
B. M. Meera ◽  
M. Dhanamjaya
Keyword(s):  
Information Resources ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Electronic Information ◽  
Knowledge Resources ◽  
Electronic Information Resources ◽  
Level Of Satisfaction ◽  
Frequency Of Use ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Information Domain

Tremendous advancement in Information and Communication Technology has its impact on all walks of life. The advent of Internet and the World Wide Web has particularly impacted Library and Information domain. Library and Information Centers today play an important role in enhancing the quality of academic environment and influence basic and core activity of the research centers. They help the users to identify and access the variety knowledge resources in different formats such as electronic information resources in academic institutions. The purpose of this paper to it understands the usage pattern of electronic information resources in an academic institute by the research scholars. A survey method is adopted to know the frequency of use, level of satisfaction with different resources, and the problems encountered while using electronic information resources at REVA University, Bengaluru.

A Study on Information Seeking Behavior among the Scientists in Defence Avionics Research Establishment

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 58-61
Author(s):  
M. Josephine Nirmala ◽  
K. Divyananda
Keyword(s):  
Information Seeking ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Information Resources ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Information Seeking Behavior ◽  
Electronic Information ◽  
Electronic Warfare ◽  
Electronic Information Resources ◽  
Level Of Satisfaction ◽  
Seeking Behavior

The present study discusses the attitude of information seeking behavior among the scientists of Defence Avionics Research Establishment. The study describes about the scientists those who are involved in the research of Airborne Electronic Warfare, Airborne Processors and Testing & Evaluation of Electronic Warfare (EW) systems and their persuasiveness towards electronic information resources, level of satisfaction, and barriers in all aspects of using electronic resources. For the purpose of the study seventy two scientists listed category–wise were determined as the sample through purposive sampling technique. The primary data were collected through questionnaire survey and thus collected data were analyzed using statistical tools.

Printed and Electronic Resource Preferences among Ophthalmologists: A Study in India

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 15-22
Author(s):  
R. Govindarajan ◽  
S. Dhanavandan
Keyword(s):  
Information Resources ◽  
Electronic Resources ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Electronic Resource ◽  
Group Designation ◽  
Exact Test ◽  
Quality Patient Care ◽  
Electronic Information Resources ◽  
Study Results

The Ophthalmologists – Eye Doctors continuously seek and use information for their evidence-based practice, career advancements and quality patient care. The study aims to examine and explore the ophthalmologists’ preference towards print vs. electronic information resources. The study design is cross-sectional and convenience sampling method is adopted. A structured questionnaire was used to collect data. SPSS 18 PASW Statistical package was used for statistical analysis. Frequencies, percentages, Chi-square and Fishers’ exact test were used in the study. Around 633 ophthalmologists, working in 47 academic eye hospitals from 16 states of India were included in the study. The ophthalmologists prefer electronic resources more than the printed resources as a venue for access and publish. They consider both printed & electronic resources as more authenticated resources than electronic resources. They recognize electronic resources as easy to manage, use, economical, time savvy. They prefer electronic resources more than printed resources to improve their professional competency. The Ophthalmologists’ preference on resource choice doesn’t have any association with gender, age group, designation, experience, institution type. The study results revealed the ophthalmologists’ preferences on print and electronic resources. This will help the ophthalmic librarians to understand the resource choices of the ophthalmologists and manage information resources in libraries effectively. The study results will help the ophthalmic institutions and information providers for future planning

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