Information Needs of Bioinformatics Researchers

2017 ◽  
pp. 34-44
Author(s):  
Manlunching
Keyword(s):  
Information Needs ◽  
Information Technologies ◽  
Information Service ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Sources Of Information

Information plays a vital role in bioinformatics to achieve the existing bioinformatics information technologies and to identify the needs of bioinformatics researchers. The most revolutionary development for bioinformatics resources is access to the internet because internet is pervasive in all bioinformatics work. Users required various sources of information for conducting bioinformatics research. The success of the information service is more likely to be achieved by adjusting the services to meet the specific needs of an individual.

Information Needs of Bioinformatics Researchers

Biotechnology ◽  
2019 ◽  
pp. 1268-1276
Author(s):  
Manlunching
Keyword(s):  
Information Needs ◽  
Information Technologies ◽  
Information Service ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Sources Of Information

Information plays a vital role in bioinformatics to achieve the existing bioinformatics information technologies and to identify the needs of bioinformatics researchers. The most revolutionary development for bioinformatics resources is access to the internet because internet is pervasive in all bioinformatics work. Users required various sources of information for conducting bioinformatics research. The success of the information service is more likely to be achieved by adjusting the services to meet the specific needs of an individual.

Revisiting the Issue of Trust in E-Health

2017 ◽  
pp. 241-259
Author(s):  
Elizabeth Sillence ◽  
Pam Briggs ◽  
Peter R. Harris
Keyword(s):  
Health Information ◽  
Mobile Health ◽  
Information Needs ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Sources Of Information ◽  
Information Models ◽  
Health Advice ◽  
Mobile Health Applications ◽  
Health Field ◽  
Health Applications

As people continue to go online for their health information needs we revisit the issue of trust in relation to e-health. This chapter begins by briefly presenting an overview of e-health and describing current ways in which people are using the Internet for health advice and information. Models of trust are revisited and we then explore two emerging areas within the e-health field: peer resources and mobile health applications. Finally, we revisit and update our guidelines and point to further sources of information in this field.

scholarly journals Availability of Library and Information Services for Rural Community Development in Nigeria: A Case Study of Ewatto, in Esan South East LGA of Edo State

2015 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 143 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jerome Idiegbeyan-ose ◽  
Olalekan Adekunjo ◽  
Promise Ilo ◽  
Frederick Odion
Keyword(s):  
Rural Communities ◽  
Rural Community ◽  
Information Needs ◽  
Information Service ◽  
Information Services ◽  
Sources Of Information ◽  
Edo State ◽  
Health Occupation ◽  
Rural Dwellers

Abstract Objective – This paper examines the availability of Library and Information Services in a rural community using as a case study the community of Ewatto in Esan South East Local Government Area of Edo State in Nigeria Methods – Questionnaires were distributed by hand in each of Ewatto’s eighteen villages. Results – The survey found that the information needs of Ewatto rural dwellers are in the areas of health, occupation, politics, as well as family and education. Their major sources of information include town criers, oral information from neighbours and newspapers. The major challenges hindering information availability include absence of libraries and information service centres, lack of internet connectivity and poor attitude of rural extension workers. Conclusion – For any nation to develop maximally, rural communities must be provided with adequate, relevant, and up-to-date information, the authors recommend the establishment of a library and information centre in Ewatto.

The NCI’s Cancer Information Service: Meeting the public’s cancer information needs via the internet

2007 ◽  
Vol 22 (S2) ◽  
pp. S26-S34 ◽  
Author(s):  
Madeline La Porta ◽  
Heather Hagood ◽  
Judy Patt ◽  
Julie Keany Hodorowski ◽  
Katherine Treiman
Keyword(s):  
Information Needs ◽  
Information Service ◽  
Cancer Information ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Cancer Information Service

scholarly journals Information needs of students under the institute electronic educational environment

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (3D) ◽  
pp. 511-520
Author(s):  
Aislu R. Abdulkhakova ◽  
Guzela M. Kormishina ◽  
Olga A. Kaleginа ◽  
Galina V. Matveeva ◽  
Ludmila E. Savich ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Information Needs ◽  
Information Technologies ◽  
Educational Environment ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
Information Support ◽  
Sources Of Information ◽  
State Institute ◽  
New Information ◽  
Object Of Study

The article describes the results of the study of information needs of students in the formation of the electronic educational environment of the Kazan State Institute of Culture.  The study aims to solve the following problems: identify and evaluate the attitude of students to the use of new information technologies in the educational process; define the range of sources of information used by students; to evaluate the degree and effectiveness of using various elements of the electronic educational environment of the institute. The methodological base of the study was a systematic approach as a direction of the methodology of scientific knowledge, which is based on the consideration of the object of study as a system. This study uses empirical research methods, in particular survey and comparison methods, as well as analysis of publications and regulatory documents. Studying the information needs of students to optimize their information support system, intensify their activities in mastering the basic educational program and improve the quality of training of future specialists.

scholarly journals A GUIDELINE FOR BUILDING ACCEPTANCE TO USE M-LEARNING MEDIA

2021 ◽  
pp. 63-72
Author(s):  
Thitirat Thajeen ◽  
Tassanee Siriwan
Keyword(s):  
Technology Acceptance ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Information Technologies ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Perceived Ease Of Use ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Factors Affecting

Nowadays various kinds of information and communication technologies are playing a vital role in every sector of society and economy, including in education. Most education institutions use these innovative technologies in assisting the management and provision of information, supporting instruction as well as facilitating learners in their access to academic sources and other exchanges of knowledge and communication.  The purposes of this research are to study the related factors and then to provide guidelines on using M-learning for instructional purposes more effectively than with traditional classroom instruction. Our sample includes 400 students and the key research tool is questionnaire. The research findings point out that the factors affecting the acceptance of M-learning include the perceived ease of use of the application, attractiveness of the lessons contents, and the quality of the Internet connection. It can be concluded that the most important factors motivating this kind of technology acceptance for instructional purposes are the development of attractive contents within the application, and the quality of the applied information technologies, including the Internet system. Together they attract learners to use this application and thus increase their learning achievements.

African-American and caucasian female cancer patients’ cancer and treatment information needs and preferred information sources

2007 ◽  
Vol 25 (18_suppl) ◽  
pp. 9073-9073
Author(s):  
R. K. Matsuyama ◽  
C. Grange ◽  
L. J. Lyckholm ◽  
T. J. Smith
Keyword(s):  
African American ◽  
African Americans ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Information Needs ◽  
Information Sources ◽  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Sources Of Information ◽  
Female Cancer Patients ◽  
Caucasian Female

9073 Background: Patients need information to maximize access to appropriate care, make informed decisions about treatment and communicate with their physicians and other healthcare providers. This study examined information needs related to cancer care and preferred information sources across ethnicities. Methods: A cross-sectional telephone survey was conducted with a random sample of 107 African-American and Caucasian female cancer patients from a university-affiliated cancer clinic. Descriptive analyses characterize patient demographics and information preferences. Multiple logistic regression tested variations in preferences by ethnicity. Results: There were significant differences in what African-American and Caucasian cancer patients considered their primary sources of information about their cancer and treatment. More African-Americans (36%) than Caucasians (9%) said they go to healthcare providers other than their physicians (e.g., nurses, nursing assistants, p=0.002) and use the library (14% vs. 7%) for information about their disease and treatment (p=0.002). Caucasian patients more often said they go to physicians (61% vs. 40%, p<0.01) or the internet (23% vs. 10%, p=0.04) for their information. More African-Americans (84%) than Caucasians (59%) rated information about counseling for emotional support as extremely important (p<0.01) and rated information about issues such as transportation and legal advice as extremely important (75% vs. 55%, p=0.05). There were no differences between ethnicities in desire for information about disease, treatment, side effects, and chances of getting better. Conclusions: All patients desired accurate and comprehensive information about their disease, prognosis and treatment. Significant differences were found between African-Americans and Caucasians in type and means of information. African-American patients were more likely to obtain information from providers other than physicians, and Caucasians were more likely to use the internet. These findings have implications for training professionals and developing programs to provide information to patients about their cancer treatment. No significant financial relationships to disclose.

Covid-19 – rumours and facts in media

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (SPL1) ◽  
pp. 171-174
Author(s):  
Tarare Toshida ◽  
Chaple Jagruti
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Preventive Measures ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
The Other ◽  
Sources Of Information ◽  
Other Hand ◽  
Corona Virus ◽  
The People ◽  
The World

The covid-19 resulted in broad range of spread throughout the world in which India has also became a prey of it and in this situation the means of media is extensively inϑluencing the mentality of the people. Media always played a role of loop between society and sources of information. In this epidemic also media is playing a vital role in shaping the reaction in ϑirst place for both good and ill by providing important facts regarding symptoms of Corona virus, preventive measures against the virus and also how to deal with any suspect of disease to overcome covid-19. On the other hand, there are endless people who spread endless rumours overs social media and are adversely affecting life of people but we always count on media because they provide us with valuable answers to our questions, facts and everything in need. Media always remains on top of the line when it comes to stop the out spread of rumours which are surely dangerous kind of information for society. So on our side we should react fairly and maturely to handle the situation to keep it in the favour of humanity and help government not only to ϑight this pandemic but also the info emic.

PECULIARITIES AND CONDITIONS OF ACTIVITY OF BOOK PUBLISHING HOUSES OF UKRAINE IN THE MODERN MEDIA SPACE

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tetyana Jezhyzhanska
Keyword(s):  
Information Technologies ◽  
Rapid Development ◽  
Book Publishing ◽  
Cultural Development ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Modern Media ◽  
Media Space ◽  
The World ◽  
The Status ◽  
Book Publishers

In the information society the status of information is changing: this main value of global civilization becomes an important resource of socio- economic, technological and cultural development. The rapid development of virtual technologies and the growing number of Internet users in Ukraine and in the world causes the new challenges to communication of each organization. The book publishers are also obliged to respond to these processes. However, the works devoted directly to publishers’ communication in the modern media space are still lacking in Ukraine. The objective of the article is to clarify peculiarities and conditions of the activities of Ukrainian book publishers in today’s media space which is an important issue today. It is analyzed the literature and sources on this issue and it is ascertained the theoretical and practical possibilities to take into account the trends in the world of modern media in the PR-activity of book publishers. Also the prospects for further scientific study and practical use of PR-communications in the activity of publishers are determined. The analysis of current changes in the modern information space allows us to trace the general tendencies: the new subject and object areas are formed; the number of subjects is expanded; the new formats of interaction within the system of communications of the organization and in society as a whole are created. That means that publishing house’s PR-communications are complicated by the emergence of new elements, such as active audience, social networks as communication channels, promotions on the Internet and others. PR communication in the Internet space is the most effective and inexpensive tool for interaction of publishers with active audiences. Thus, the activation of PR communication in the modern media space is associated with the emergence of the latest information technologies, online media as well as development of Internet. The use of online channels of Internet for communication with the target audience of publishing organizations has certain advantages over traditional media. At the same time, it is necessary to take into account the information saturation of media space, which complicates the way of PR-messages of book publishers to the reader.

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