scholarly journals Environmental impact : a preliminary citation analysis of local faculty in a new academic program in environmental and human health applied to collection development at Texas Tech University Library

1999 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Johnson William T.
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Impact ◽  
Citation Analysis ◽  
Human Health ◽  
Academic Program ◽  
Collection Development ◽  
University Library ◽  
Texas Tech University

scholarly journals Plastic Pollution from Ships

2016 ◽  
Vol 51 (1) ◽  
pp. 57-66 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jelena Čulin ◽  
Toni Bielić
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Impact ◽  
Health Risk ◽  
Human Health ◽  
Marine Environment ◽  
Detrimental Effect ◽  
Human Health Risk ◽  
Monitoring Data ◽  
Marine Biota ◽  
Plastic Pollution ◽  
Risk Monitoring

The environmental impact of shipping on marine environment includes discharge of garbage. Plastic litter is of particular concern due to abundance, resistance to degradation and detrimental effect on marine biota. According to recently published studies, a further research is required to assess human health risk. Monitoring data indicate that despite banning plastic disposal at sea, shipping is still a source of plastic pollution. Some of the measures to combat the problem are discussed.

scholarly journals Ideology Contestation in Management of University Library Development

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 179-194
Author(s):  
Nurdin Laugu
Keyword(s):  
Research Data ◽  
Collection Development ◽  
Library Directors ◽  
Library Collection ◽  
University Library ◽  
Library Development ◽  
Three Stages

Library collection development is mostly studied as professionalism based on a positivistic paradigm neglecting constructivist based paradigm. This constructivist base is reflected in various factors, such as ideology and commodification, which influence collection development. This research aims to investigate ideological contestation and commodification of institutions and audiences related to the collection development of Muhammadiyah University library. The ideological contestation was examined using Giddens’ structuration and Bourdieu’s habitus. The research data was collected from interviews with five informants from librarians and library directors. The data were supported by observation and documentation. The data obtained were analyzed using the Miles and Huberman technique based on three stages: reduction, display, and conclusion/verification. The results of the research found three formations in contestation, i.e. internal institutions, external institutions, and professionalism of librarians. The internal institution represented by the UMY Library encountered with outside institutions, such as American Corner, Iranian Corner, and publishers. Meanwhile, librarians show their professionalism in facing the ideological domination of those institutions through various strategies regarding the development of library collection.

scholarly journals MARKETING OF GREEN PRODUCTS- CUSTOMER PERSPECTIVE

2021 ◽  
pp. 4-6
Author(s):  
M. Renuka Devi ◽  
G. A. HEMA
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Impact ◽  
Human Health ◽  
Climatic Condition ◽  
Toxic Elements ◽  
Green Marketing ◽  
Organic Fertilizers ◽  
Green Product ◽  
Value Proposition ◽  
Green Products ◽  
Customer Perspective

A green product as one that has less of an environmental impact or is less detrimental to human health that the traditional product equivalent. Now-a-days, peoples are becoming more conscious about health and environment. Green products will be produced by using organic fertilizers, without using any pesticides, insecticides, any inorganic fertilizers, or toxic elements. So, the demand for such products has doubled when compared to the last ten years. The changing climatic condition is not just a talk but has become an international concern. This awareness is greatly affecting consumer's purchasing decision. Even marketers are taking measures to minimize the production of harmful wastes. In the present scenario, brands producing green products use green marketing to communicate their value proposition to the market. Green products will be healthier in nature and safe to use.In this present study, to make a research on green products marketing among the consumers and their perspective.

scholarly journals A Step Towards Change: A Green Alternative for the Synthesis of Metal–Organic Frameworks

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paola Marino ◽  
P. Rafael Donnarumma ◽  
Hudson de Aguiar Bicalho ◽  
Victor Quezada-Novoa ◽  
Hatem M. Titi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Impact ◽  
Human Health ◽  
Olefin Metathesis ◽  
Metal Organic Frameworks ◽  
Plant Oils ◽  
Renewable Feedstocks ◽  
Metal Organic ◽  
Industrial Settings

Metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) are traditionally synthesized using formamide solvents that are hazardous to human health and the environment. In order to alleviate the environmental impact of MOF synthesis in both academic and industrial settings, safer and greener solvent alternatives are desired. Herein, STEPOSOL® MET-10U (<i>N,N</i>-dimethyl-9-decenamide), a bioderived solvent produced <i>via</i> olefin metathesis using renewable feedstocks, such as plant oils, is explored as a solvent for the synthesis of a series of structurally diverse MOFs.

Factors influencing collection development process at the University of Nairobi Library

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Grace Wambui Kamau ◽  
Aggrey Luyiya Elegwa
Keyword(s):  
Development Policy ◽  
Development Process ◽  
Research Output ◽  
Background Information ◽  
Collection Development ◽  
University Libraries ◽  
Content Type ◽  
University Library ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
The University

PurposeThe purpose of this study was to investigate the factors influencing the collection development process at the University of Nairobi library and suggest ways for improvement.Design/methodology/approachA qualitative approach was employed to collect, analyze and interpret data from collection development librarians at the University of Nairobi purposively selected. Data were collected through structured interviews and documentary review. Data were analyzed using content analysis and descriptive statistics.FindingsThe study established that the library has a written collection development policy which was revised in 2014 and is strictly adhered to. However, the policy has a gap on the role of faculty as stakeholders in the selection process. In addition, the criteria for selection are not explicitly stated. Findings also indicate that budget allocation, collection development policy, user demands, quality of staff, library consortium and the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act of 2015 influence the collection development process at the University of Nairobi Library.Research limitations/implicationsThe study was conducted in one public university library in Kenya. However, the findings may be applicable in similar university libraries in the country.Practical implicationsThe findings of this study may benefit students and faculty in the University of Nairobi from improved collection development process that would ensure that their information needs are met in a timely manner. This would lead to improved research output by students and faculty and ultimately improved research output by the university. University library management may also benefit in improving the collection development process, thereby making it more economical. The findings may also be useful in decision-making and policy development on matters pertaining to collection development at the University of Nairobi and other universities. Furthermore, the findings may be used by researchers to provide context and background information for future research on collection development in public universities locally and regionally.Originality/valueThis paper fulfills the need to make the collection development process in university libraries more efficient by proposing ways of addressing the challenges experienced.

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