A Study on the Nanotechnology Researchers’ Information Needs and Information Retrieval Behavior

2011 ◽  
Vol 110-116 ◽  
pp. 3849-3852
Author(s):  
Tahereh Hasoomi ◽  
Sahar Mehraban
Keyword(s):  
Information Retrieval ◽  
Information Needs ◽  
Sampling Method ◽  
Data Bases ◽  
Related Information ◽  
Expert Opinions ◽  
Research Population ◽  
Access Information ◽  
Conducting Research ◽  
Cluster Random Sampling

The purpose of this project is to study the nanotechnology researchers’ information needs and information retrieval behavior. Its Methodology is questionnaire survey. Research instrument was a researcher-made questionnaire whose reliability was calculated through Cronbach α (α= 0,914) and whose content validity was analyzed and approved through expert opinions.1225 researchers in nanotechnology are included as the research population out of whom 291 researchers, based on Krejcie and Morgan table, were selected using cluster random sampling method. Out of distributed questionnaires (500), 243 of them (84% of the sample) were returned completed. Statistical analyses were carried out in SPSS and Excel environments. The results of research indicate that, 69.7 % researchers mainly use articles, 58.8 % of them e-journals, and a few of them use bibliographies as formal sources. Their ideal type of resource is e-resources. Their motives to use information are mainly conducting research projects and updating their field-related information. Academic centers are where they usually refer to address their information needs. The major problems to access information are inappropriate internet services and lack of access to certain data bases due to subscription issues.

scholarly journals Pengaruh Penggunaan Modul Berbasis Research pada Pembelajaran Think Pair Share dan Group Investigation terhadap Pemahaman Konsep dan Kemampuan Metakognisi Peserta Didik Kelas X SMA Negeri 1 Boyolali Tahun Ajaran 2013/2014

2015 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 60
Author(s):  
ARIEF RIDHO WICAKSONO ◽  
Sri Widoretno ◽  
Nurmiyati Nurmiyati
Keyword(s):  
Sampling Method ◽  
Choice Test ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Control Group Design ◽  
10Th Grade ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Research Population ◽  
Academic Year ◽  
Cluster Random Sampling ◽  
Determine Effect

<p class="5abstrak">The purpose of the research to determine effect of the use of Module-Based Research on Learning Model  of Think Pair Share and Group Investigation to Understanding of Concept and Metacognition Ability of 10th Grade Students at SMA Negeri 1 Boyolali 2013/2014 Academic Year. This research was quasi experiment research which use Pretest-postest Nonequivalent control group design. The research population was all students of 10th Grade at SMA Negeri 1 Boyolali 2013/2014 Academic Year. The sample is taken by using Cluster Random Sampling method, in order to obtain 4 class  experimental and 1 control class with the same capabilities. Experimental class is a class with treatment of different learning, namely TPS + module-based research, GI + module-based research, TPS, GI, and one class as a control. Data was collected using a multiple-choice test, test description, and observation sheets. Hypothesis testing using Anacova test. The research concluded that there are significant differences to understanding concept of  students as a result of the use Think Pair Share and Group Investigation with module-based research. Results for metacognition abilities showed no significant difference from the treatment that used, namely TPS + module-based research, GI + module-based research, TPS, GI towards metacognitive abilities of of 10th Grade Students at SMA Negeri 1 Boyolali 2013/2014 Academic Year.</p>

scholarly journals Exploring “Planned Serendipity” and On-site Information Behavior on Smartphones

2022 ◽  
pp. 406-411
Author(s):  
Micol Mieli
Keyword(s):  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Information Search ◽  
Information Needs ◽  
Sampling Method ◽  
Qualitative Interviews ◽  
Information Behavior ◽  
Experience Sampling Method ◽  
Travel Information ◽  
Related Information ◽  
Smartphone Use

AbstractThe paper explores tourists’ smartphone-related information behavior on site in light of the concept of “planned serendipity”. The ability to gather information at anytime and anywhere can deeply influence tourists’ behavior, their information needs and the outcomes of their travel plans. In this study, the concept of planned serendipity is used to suggest that the outcome of travel information behavior on site is not entirely planned nor entirely serendipitous. The study employs the Experience Sampling Method (ESM) in combination with qualitative interviews, which allow the researcher to gather data both during the participants’ trip and afterwards. The thematic analysis resulted in four main themes related to information search connected to smartphone use: flexible plans; orientation in time and space; specificity of the query; aiming for optimization. Such conditions result in planned serendipity. The study thus contributes to the conceptualization of planned serendipity as an outcome of smartphone use during travel for information purposes.

The Components of Information Literacy Treatment in Women Cancer Patients (Preprint)

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mahboobeh Farzin ◽  
Hassan Behzadi ◽  
Azam Sanatjoo ◽  
Soodabeh Shahidsaleth
Keyword(s):  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Information Literacy ◽  
Information Needs ◽  
Sampling Procedure ◽  
Health Centers ◽  
Medical Tests ◽  
Medical Terms ◽  
Health Authorities ◽  
Source Of Information ◽  
Cluster Random Sampling

BACKGROUND The information literacy treatment, which comprises an important part of the process of disease, is one of the aspects of health literacy and this concept has been explored in fewer studies. OBJECTIVE The purpose of the present study is to investigate the state of the components of information literacy treatment in Women cancer patients. METHODS This is an applied, survey-based study. The population consists of 143 Women cancer patients were selected employing a cluster random sampling procedure. Data were collected through a researcher-made questionnaire. The questionnaire includes 37 questions consisting of six categories—medications, treatment methods, nutrition, medical tests, treatment costs, and sport exercise. RESULTS The findings showed that patients had the most information needs in the five components (except sport exercise). In addition to, the most important source of information for patients was the doctor and, of course, some of the other medical staff. Also, all the identified criteria for cancer patients were important in using the information sources for treatment. The problems such as: specialized content, unfamiliarity with the medical terms, the complexity of the treatment process, are very important to the patients. CONCLUSIONS The health professionals play an important role in shortening the interval between the patients` need for information and receiving information. It is recommended for the health authorities to hold free classes in health centers and prepare simple and comprehensible materials in these courses.

scholarly journals “I actually got my first job through my ex-colleague”: Employment-related information seeking behavior of Bangladeshi immigrants in Canada

2021 ◽  
pp. 096100062199280
Author(s):  
Nafiz Zaman Shuva
Keyword(s):  
Information Seeking ◽  
Information Needs ◽  
Information Sources ◽  
Information Source ◽  
Occupational Status ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Related Information ◽  
Immigrant Professionals ◽  
Government Of Canada ◽  
First Job

This study explores the employment-related information seeking behaviour of Bangladeshi immigrants in Canada. Using a mixed-methods approach, the study conducted semi-structured interviews with 60 Bangladeshi immigrants in Ontario, Canada, and obtained 205 survey responses. The study highlights the centrality of employment-related settlement among Bangladeshi immigrants in Ontario and reports many immigrants not being able to utilize their education and skills after arrival in Canada. The results show that Bangladeshi immigrants utilize various information sources for their employment in Canada, including friends and professional colleagues, online searchers, and settlement agencies. Although Bangladeshi immigrants utilized a large array of information sources for meeting their employment-related information needs, many interview participants emphasized that the employment-related benefits they received was because of their access to friends and professional colleagues in Canada. The survey results echoed the interview findings. The cross-tabulation results on post-arrival information sources and occupation status as well as first job information sources and occupational status in Canada show a significant association among the use of the information source “friends and professional colleagues in Canada” and immigrants’ occupational status. The study highlights the benefits of professional colleagues among immigrants in employment-related settlement contexts. It also reports the challenges faced by many immigrant professionals related to employment-related settlement because of the lack of access to their professional friends and colleagues in Canada. The author urges the Federal Government of Canada, provincial governments, and settlement agencies working with newcomers to offer services that would connect highly skilled immigrants with their professional networks in Canada, in order to get proper guidance related to obtaining a professional job or alternative career. The author calls for further studies on employment-related information seeking by immigrants to better understand the role information plays in their settlement in a new country.

The use of thesauri in online retrieval

1984 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 63-66 ◽  
Author(s):  
C.P.R. Dubois
Keyword(s):  
Information Retrieval ◽  
Data Base ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Controlled Vocabulary ◽  
Free Text ◽  
Data Bases ◽  
Online Data ◽  
Controlled Vocabularies ◽  
Semantic Maps ◽  
Actual Use

The controlled vocabulary versus the free text approach to information retrieval is reviewed from the mid 1960s to the early 1980s. The dominance of the free text approach following the Cranfield tests is increasingly coming into question as a result of tests on existing online data bases and case studies. This is supported by two case studies on the Coffeeline data base. The differences and values of the two approaches are explored considering thesauri as semantic maps. It is suggested that the most appropriate evaluatory technique for indexing languages is to study the actual use made of various techniques in a wide variety of search environments. Such research is becoming more urgent. Economic and other reasons for the scarcity of online thesauri are reviewed and suggestions are made for methods to secure revenue from thesaurus display facilities. Finally, the promising outlook for renewed develop ment of controlled vocabularies with more effective online display techniques is mentioned, although such development must be based on firm research of user behaviour and needs.

scholarly journals Women’s participation in rice mills in Sherpur sadar upazila of Bangladesh

2014 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 36-39
Author(s):  
Naima Sultana ◽  
MSI Afrad
Keyword(s):  
Present Status ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Sampling Method ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Cluster Random Sampling ◽  
Status Of Women

The main purpose of this study was to determine women’s participation in rice mills of Sherpur sadar upazila of Bangladesh. Ninety respondents were selected using cluster random sampling method. The researchers personally collected data from August to September 2012. Aimed at explaining the assessment of the present status of women worker of rice mills and explored the relationship between their selected characteristics and extent of participation. Majority of the respondents had long experience in working in the rice mill and almost everybody had participation around the year. Women were mostly involved in drying and on an average spent time for helping in husking machine operating (3.02 hours) followed by final drying of paddy (2.05 hours), drying the paddy before boiling (1.25 hours), piling the paddy (1.12 hours), cleaning the threshing floor (1.05 hours), packing the rice (1.02 hours) per day. They worked about 8-10 hours per day. Results show that the women worker’s performance decreased with the increase of their age. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/ijarit.v4i1.21089 Int. J. Agril. Res. Innov. & Tech. 4 (1): 36-39, June, 2014

scholarly journals LITERASI INFORMASI PENGELOLA KOMUNITAS SAHABAT ILMU JAMBI BERDASARKAN STANDAR IFLA

2019 ◽  
Vol 25 (2) ◽  
pp. 145-163
Author(s):  
Rio Gusma Hendra ◽  
Wenny Dastina ◽  
Muhammad Rum
Keyword(s):  
Mobile Phones ◽  
Research Method ◽  
Information Needs ◽  
Sources Of Information ◽  
Data Presentation ◽  
Analysis Techniques ◽  
Internet Media ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
Descriptive Approach ◽  
Access Information

This study aims to determine how the ability of Jambi Friends of the Community of Friends in accessing, evaluating and using information. This study uses a qualitative research method with a descriptive approach and data collection through observation, interviews, and documentation. Data analysis techniques used: data reduction, data presentation, drawing conclusions and data triangulation. Based on the results of the analysis and research findings, the ability of the Jambi Sahabat Community Community Managers to access information based on the IFLA standard is said to be Expert, because it is seen from the manager’s ability to define information needs and to trace information through various sources, such as people who are experts in their fields, from print media: books and newspapers, electronic media: television and mobile phones. The ability of the Friends of the Jambi Friends of the Community in evaluating information based on the IFLA standard is said to be Expert, because it is seen from the ability of the manager to assess information and manage information obtained through clear sources of information, such as books, and internet media, as well as sources from internal community discussions. The ability of the Jambi Friends of the Sahabat Community Community to use information based on the IFLA standard can be said to be Expert, seen from the manager’s ability to use information and communicate information directly in the form of discussion, and indirectly as well as convey information with a simpler and easier to understand delivery

scholarly journals Employment information needs and information behaviour of North Korean refugees

2021 ◽  
Vol 26 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jieun Yeon ◽  
Jee Yeon Lee ◽  
Keyword(s):  
South Korea ◽  
Information Needs ◽  
Public Libraries ◽  
Public Institutions ◽  
Information Behaviour ◽  
Job Seeking ◽  
Related Information ◽  
North Korean Refugees ◽  
Social Accessibility ◽  
Group Interviews

Introduction. The employment-related information needs and behaviour of North Korean refugees during their settlement in South Korea were analysed, and provisions that public libraries should consider when providing employment-related information to North Korean refugees were suggested. Method. Semi-structured group interviews were conducted with twenty-one North Korean refugees who had job-seeking experience or who wanted to be employed. Also, five public and NGO workers that aid the employment seeking process for employment support services to North Korean refugees provided field data on the services provided and characteristics of North Korean refugees’ information behaviour. Analysis. The results were examined using content analysis according to the factors of Dervin’s sense-making theory—situation, gap, and use. We used NVIVO 12 to extract codes from interview parts according to the factors. Results. The employment situation of North Korean refugees in South Korea can largely be categorised into two types: employment-related and education-related. The frequent subjects of employment information needs were job posting, vocational education, and career. Participants suffered from a lack of intellectual, psychological, and social accessibility. North Korean refugees were most likely to get information from interpersonal sources, the Internet, and public institutions. Conclusion. We developed a model of North Korean refugees’ information behaviour based on the findings and provided guidance for public libraries on serving job-seeking North Korean refugees.

scholarly journals Geographic Information Retrieval and the World Wide Web: A Match Made in Electronic Space

1997 ◽  
pp. 13-26 ◽  
Author(s):  
David Johnson ◽  
Myke Gluck
Keyword(s):  
Information Retrieval ◽  
World Wide Web ◽  
Information Needs ◽  
World Wide ◽  
Data Retrieval ◽  
Query Languages ◽  
Geographic Information ◽  
Geographic Information Retrieval ◽  
Retrieval Systems ◽  
The World

This article looks at the access to geographic information through a review of information science theory and its application to the WWW. The two most common retrieval systems are information and data retrieval. A retrieval system has seven elements: retrieval models, indexing, match and retrieval, relevance, order, query languages and query specification. The goal of information retrieval is to match the user's needs to the information that is in the system. Retrieval of geographic information is a combination of both information and data retrieval. Aids to effective retrieval of geographic information are: query languages that employ icons and natural language, automatic indexing of geographic information, and standardization of geographic information. One area that has seen an explosion of geographic information retrieval systems (GIR's) is the World Wide Web (WWW). The final section of this article discusses how seven WWW GIR's solve the the problem of matching the user's information needs to the information in the system.

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