scholarly journals Digitization of Theses and Dissertations in Academic Libraries of Sri Lanka: A Current Statues

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
R.M Nadeeka Rathnabahu
Keyword(s):  
Sri Lanka ◽  
Academic Libraries ◽  
Theses And Dissertations ◽  
A Current

scholarly journals Controlled Digital Lending of Video Resources: Ensuring the Provision of Streaming Access to Videos for Pedagogical Purposes in Academic Libraries

2022 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Christian Lear
Keyword(s):  
Academic Libraries ◽  
Current Crisis ◽  
A Current

This article examines a current crisis within media librarianship regarding the challenges for academic libraries in providing streaming access to video resources despite the growing need for users to have streaming access. The article discusses this crisis largely within the context of COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease of 2019) and how the pandemic has exacerbated the problem. This article also posits a possible solution to the issue through the application of controlled digital lending (CDL) to video resources for a pedagogical purpose. The article demonstrates the extent of the crisis, examines how other media librarians have addressed the problem, and shows the limitations to the solutions that have so far been offered. It then broadly discusses the concept of CDL and how this practice could be applied to video resources to address the frequent inability of libraries to provide streaming access to videos.

Status of Electronic Theses and Dissertations (ETDs) in Academic Libraries in Zimbabwe

2020 ◽  
Vol 16 (3) ◽  
pp. 96-108
Author(s):  
Collence Takaingenhamo Chisita ◽  
Rexwhite Tega Enakrire ◽  
Masimba Clyde Muziringa
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Sharing ◽  
Academic Libraries ◽  
Research Output ◽  
Scholarly Communication ◽  
Data Sets ◽  
Important Data ◽  
The World ◽  
Socio Economic Development ◽  
Electronic Theses And Dissertations ◽  
Theses And Dissertations

Globally, electronic thesis and dissertations (ETDs) are deposited within the institutional and national repository portals and related databases. The purpose was to increase visibility of research output, and preserve and manage knowledge sharing among scholars. The growth of ETDs throughout the world has transformed the scholarly communication landscape and Zimbabwe is no exception in this revolution. ETDs are important data sets for research and socio-economic development, such that, their creation, coordination and management in academic institution should not be undermined. The article explores how ETDs have transformed scholarly research through knowledge sharing. The article highlighted the experiences of academic institutions in creating and developing ETD's in Zimbabwe. The study makes recommendations to enhance ETD's culture in academic libraries in Zimbabwe.

scholarly journals Analytical Model for Passing Sight Distance Design Criteria of Two-Lane Roads in Sri Lanka

2018 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 10-20
Author(s):  
W. K. Mampearachchi ◽  
S. R. Masakorala
Keyword(s):  
Sri Lanka ◽  
American Association ◽  
Design Experiment ◽  
Design Practice ◽  
Highway Design ◽  
Traffic Conditions ◽  
Sight Distance ◽  
Current Design ◽  
All Speeds ◽  
A Current

Abstract For a safe overtaking manoeuvre on two-lane highways, drivers need a sufficient sight distance along the roadway, but it depends on the traffic environment. To provide an adequate Passing Sight Distance (PSD), a number of models have been proposed since the initial model introduced by American Association of State Highways and Transport Officials (AASHTO) in 1954. It is a current design practice in Sri Lanka as well, however, not validated for local traffic conditions. This paper will present an alternative PSD model and an evaluation of AASHTO model for national highway design. Experiment was based on GPS data collection. In conclusion, PSD demand was satisfied by AASHTO PSD under mix traffic conditions, but not the safety concerns for speeds greater than 80 km/h, while alternative model successful for all speeds.

scholarly journals The paradigmatic field of usage of the theoretical category of pluriactivity in Brazil

2019 ◽  
Vol 49 (5) ◽  
Author(s):  
Márcia Danielly Cavalcanti Silva ◽  
Ana Louise De Carvalho Fiúza ◽  
Neide Maria de Almeida Pinto
Keyword(s):  
Family Income ◽  
State Of The Art ◽  
Research Topic ◽  
Agricultural Activities ◽  
The Family ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Theoretical Category ◽  
Analytical Category ◽  
Theses And Dissertations ◽  
A Current

ABSTRACT: The lack of interpretive convergence around an analytical category or concept generates a field of disputes around the understanding of a certain phenomenon. This is also the case with “pluriactivity”, on which there remain interpretive divergences derived from its conception. This research aims to identify the interpretive tendencies that are gaining traction in Brazil. For that, the research used as a database the Brazilian Digital Library of Theses and Dissertations (BDTD - “Biblioteca Digital Brasileira de Teses e Dissertações”), since this type of database compiles and updates the state of the art on the subject. The research universe consisted of 115 dissertations and theses were systematized and analyzed using IRAMUTEQ software. Results showed that the development of theses and dissertations studying the theme of pluriactivity has remained as a current research topic. A higher incidence was noted more in the Southern and Southeastern universities of the country, where the dynamics between the three sectors of the economy favor the possibility of combining agricultural and non-agricultural activities. The conclusions of the research pointed to the coexistence of two different conceptions regarding pluriactivity: one that characterizes it as a strategy of reproduction and survival; and another that associates it with the diversification of the labor market at the regional level, which would allow the farmers’ family members to diversify the family income and increase the possibilities of investment in the activities developed in the rural property.

Sri Lanka ‐ a current perspective

Asian Affairs ◽  
1991 ◽  
Vol 22 (3) ◽  
pp. 314-329 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dagmar Hellmann‐Rajanayagam
Keyword(s):  
Sri Lanka ◽  
Current Perspective ◽  
A Current

scholarly journals How Did We Get Here: binding of print theses and dissertations to processing electronic theses and dissertations?

2015 ◽  
Vol 73 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Netta S. Cox
Keyword(s):  
Academic Libraries ◽  
Electronic Resources ◽  
Economic Climate ◽  
Print Materials ◽  
Electronic Theses And Dissertations ◽  
Impact Of Technology ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Theses And Dissertations ◽  
Technical Services

In today’s economic climate, many academic libraries are faced with shorter budgets and rising costs of materials.  Electronic databases and journals are growing in most libraries, while print materials are decreasing.  A shift in the change from print to electronic collections has impacted routine serials workflows.  This article examines the change from print to electronic resources, the impact of technology on traditional technical services tasks and the serials staff workflow transition from print to electronic theses and dissertations dissemination at F.D. Bluford Library.         

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