bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Elucidating the Role of Autophagy-related Genes in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Implications for Diagnostic Models and Immune Response
Regulation
Authors: Li Nan , Yu Kai , Huang Delun , Guo Hua , Zhu Xuehong , Lin Zhong
Published: October 2024

Background:

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a common endocrine disorder
that negatively affects female reproductive capacity. Although the association between
autophagy and PCOS is known, there are few detailed studies on the association
between autophagy-related genes and PCOS.

Methods:

Publicly available gene expression datasets (GSE102293, GSE138518,
GSE34526, GSE114419, GSE137684, GSE155489) were used in a comprehensive analysis
to identify a role for autophagy in PCOS. Batch effects were mitigated using the sva
package, followed by WGCNA (weighted gene correlation network analysis) and ss-
GSEA (single sample gene set enrichment analysis) to identify autophagy-related genes.
Recursive feature elimination (RFE) and LASSO COX methods were used to identify
important hub genes, and their correlation with immune cell activity was assessed using
ssGSEA and Pearson correlation analysis.

Results:

High autophagy scores were observed in PCOS samples, and the dark green
gene module with the highest autophagy correlation was identified. The differential analysis
identified a total of 169 up-regulated genes versus 2 down-regulated genes in the
PCOS samples, which were intersected by taking the intersection with the deep green
module genes and resulted in 121 key genes. Subsequently, 6 hub genes (MMP25, CSF3R,
SLPI, MMP9, CLEC4E, and SIGLEC10) were further identified based on RFE
and LASSO algorithms. Diagnostic efficacy based on ROC curves showed six autophagy-
associated hub genes with AUC values as high as 0.959 and 0.896 in the training and
validation sets, respectively. Finally, we observed that these hub genes are strongly associated
with immune function, especially chronic inflammation and aberrant immune activation
pathways.

Conclusion:

In this study, we identified autophagy genes closely related to PCOS and
constructed a gene model with high diagnostic accuracy. These findings not only provided
potential new biomarkers for the diagnosis of PCOS but also revealed the key role of
autophagy in the pathogenesis of PCOS.
Design, In Silico, and In vitro Evaluation of Polymer-Based Drug Conjugates Incorporated with Derivative of Cinnamic Acid, Zidovudine, and 4-Aminosalicylic Acid against Pseudo-HIV-1
Authors: Naki T. , Matshe W.M.R. , Obisesan O. , Balogun M.O. , Oselusi S.O. , Ray S.S. , Aderibigbe B.A.
Published: October 2024

Background:

The incorporation of anti-HIV drugs into polymer to form polymer-drug
conjugates has been reported to result in improved therapeutic activity. Zidovudine, an anti-HIV
drug, was explored alone and in combination with known drug molecules using polyamidoaminebased
carriers.

Objective:

Polymer-drug conjugates incorporated with zidovudine, cinnamic acid, and 4-aminosalicylic
acid were prepared and evaluated for their potential efficacy in vitro against pseudo-
HIV-1.

Methods:

Aqueous Michael addition polymerization reaction was employed to prepare the conjugates.
The conjugates were incorporated with zidovudine, cinnamic acid, and 4-aminosalicylic
acid. They were characterized by SEM/EDX, XRD, FTIR, NMR, LC-MS, particle size analysis,
in vitro analysis, computational studies, and in silico toxicity predictions.

Results:

The conjugates displayed spherically shaped morphology. The in vitro findings showed
that polymer-drug conjugates, T15 and T16, with a single drug were effective against pseudo-
HIV-1 at high concentrations of 111.11 and 333.33 μg/mL, respectively. The molecular docking
studies confirmed the in vitro results. The Swiss ADME, ProTox-II, and GUSAR (General Unrestricted
Structure-Activity Relationships) revealed that these compounds are promising antiviral
compounds.

Conclusion:

The prepared polymer-drug conjugates with a single drug showed promising effects
against the Pseudo-HIV-1, and the conjugates displayed features that make them potential anti-
HIV therapeutics that require further studies.
Preparation of New Liposomal Daunorubicin and Evaluation of its Anti-colorectal Cancer in HCT116 Cells
Authors: Mahdavi Faezeh , Rahiminezhad Arezo , Kami Aref Jafarpoor , Arasteh Amir , Ebrahimi Mehdi
Published: October 2024

Background:

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most common cause of cancerrelated
deaths worldwide. To develop more effective anti-CRC drugs, this research evaluated the
impact of synthesized liposomal daunorubicin on HTC116 colon cancer cell line.

Methods:

Liposomal daunorubicin (LDNR) was synthesized by the thin layer hydration method
and size was determined by dynamic light diffraction (DLS). MTT assay was used to determine
the cytotoxicity and IC50 of LDNR against the HCT116 CRC cell line. Relative mRNA expression
of the NF-κB gene and apoptosis were evaluated in 24 hours treatments of HCT116 cells by
qRT-PCR and flow cytometry, respectively.

Results:

The hydrodynamic diameter of liposomes containing daunorubicin (DNR) was determined
25.2 nm. MTT assay showed a 38% decrease in HCT116 cells viability after 24-hour
treatment with the DNR (0.5 μM). The lowest (0.125 μM) and highest (2 μM) dose of LDNR
showed 20.4% and 71.6% cytotoxicity, respectively. LDNR showed dose-dependent cytotoxicity
with the IC50 of 0.87 μM. The phase contrast microscope evaluation confirmed the LDNR cytotoxicity.
The DNR and LDNR (0.87 μM) decreased relative mRNA levels of NF-κB 63% (P=
0.023) and 99.6% (P=0.003), respectively. The percentage of apoptotic cells in the DNR and
LDNR increased by 27.1% (P<0.0001) and 49.7% (P<0.0001), respectively.

Conclusion:

DNR increases the rate of apoptosis by decreasing the NF-κB gene expression in
HCT116 cells. These effects are intensified in the liposomal form. Therefore, the LDNR produced
in this research can be considered in the treatment of CRC.
3D and 4D Technology for Pharmaceutical Drug Delivery: A Detailed Insight
Authors: Soni Shashank , Yadav Vivek , Kumar Dhananjay , Tiwari Sandeep Kumar
Published: October 2024

3D Printing, sometimes referred to as additive manufacturing, has made the concept of
personalized medicine a reality. The primary objective of 3D and 4D printing is to produce intricate,
customized pharmaceuticals at a reasonable cost. With improvements in materials, resolution,
and speed, 3D printing technology is quickly developing. It includes faster construction, cost
efficiency through reduced waste, design flexibility for complex structures, and sustainability
through optimized material usage. An extensive literature survey was done on 3D and 4D printing
of pharmaceuticals using PubMed, Elsevier, ScienceDirect, and Springer. The results were then filtered
based on the titles, abstracts, and accessibility of the complete texts. The search engine Google
Scholar was accessed for literature data mining. From the data mining, it was found that from
the year 2009 to 2024 the number of research publications surged more than 200 times on the current
topic. Even though 3-D and 4-D printing technologies have advanced significantly in a short
amount of time, the most often used ones are still stereolithography, nozzle-based deposition, inkjet,
and selective laser sintering. Their use has been modified for the production of nanoparticles,
polypills, tablets, and implants, etc. Pharma's aspirations for tailored medications are being revolutionized
by 3D printing, but cost, flexibility, and bioequivalence still need to be investigated. The
present review offers a thorough analysis of various 3D and 4D printing methods and emphasizes
the major advantages and disadvantages and major key challenges of 3D and 4D printing related
to pharmaceuticals. Compared to 3D Printing, 4D printing offers better quality, efficacy, and functionality.
Amine-tethered DMAP Cation Catalysts: An Efficient Organocatalytic System for the Chemical Fixation of CO2 to Five-Membered Cyclic
Authors: Dewi Rita Sharmali , Khaligh Nader Ghaffari
Published: October 2024

Introduction:

In this study, three amine-tethered DMAP cation bromide catalysts were
prepared using two different mole ratios of 4-dimethylpyridine (DMAP) and 3-bromopropylamine
hydrobromide (BPA·HBr) in two different solvents, namely, acetonitrile and ethanol. Then, prepared
catalysts were employed for CO2 cycloaddition with styrene and propylene epoxides under
metal- and solvent-free conditions.

Method:

The impact of mole ratio and solvent selection to prepare the designed product using a
simple and cost-effective procedure was demonstrated systematically and was discussed in detail.
Moreover, the influence of amine-tethered DMAP cation catalyst structures and reaction conditions
on the cycloaddition was investigated, and the CO2 conversion proceeded smoothly at 80°C and 0.2
MPa for the synthesis of cyclic carbonates in good to excellent yields and high selectivity.

Results:

The current protocol could be a promising process at an industrial scale due to the high
recyclability of the catalyst (10 cycles).

Conclusion:

In summary, three catalytic systems bearing amine-tethered DMAP cation have been
investigated for the chemical fixation of CO2 into five-membered cyclic carbonates at mild conditions.
Writing history in Renaissance Italy: the Venetian chronicle of Gian Giacomo Caroldo
Authors: Fazioni Nicola
Published: October 2024

The chronicle of Venice written by the Venetian diplomat Gian Giacomo Caroldo (circa 1480-1539) has been recognised as one of the most precise sources for the history of the city in XIVth century, especially in relation to northern Italy, Dalmatia and Aegean area. It covers the years 421-1382 and its importance is due to the large use of official state documents, that seem to be the main base on which Caroldo builds his work. Although not an aristocrat, Caroldo had access to state archive owing to his role as a diplomat and secretary of the Council of Ten, one of the most important Venetian assemblies. This chronicle, which does not yet have a proper edition and has never been studied in depth, has a particular textual tradition: we have two autographs, both preserved in Biblioteca Nazionale Marciana in Venice, one of them is the rough draft and the other the fair copy of it; both are incomplete and have some gaps. Many other complete manuscripts are spread across Europe, but they present a quite different text from the autograph, both in content and in language: it’s clear that some kind of revision took place. Confronting the main autograph with two of the principal complete manuscripts, I have tried to determine the nature and extent of these revisions, which were probably made by a nephew of Gian Giacomo, Niccolò, in 1585, when he must have found his uncle’s work and published it. Compared to the autograph, we can find different dates, added or removed information, more emphasis on rhetoric and character’s speeches; then, on linguistic side, the autograph is nearer to Venetian dialect and to Latin spelling.
A Nação Portuguesa de Antuérpia: mercadores, mercadorias e capitais (1535-1540)
Authors: Faustino Bruno
Published: October 2024

This present article aims to showcase our investigation project, which we aspire to transform into our master’s dissertation, about the commercial relations and networks of the merchants of the Portuguese Nation of Antwerp during the sixteenth century. In this paper, we present a few aspects relative to the elaboration of a solid scope of analysis, as well as a sound methodology of approach to a diverse corpus of documentation. In the end, we introduce a group of data which is being processed and conclusion hypotheses which will be put to the test throughout this investigation process.
Uma proposta de investigação sobre a Vida e a Morte das Comunidades de São Bartolomeu de Coimbra através do Timelink
Authors: Barreira Mariana
Published: October 2024

The master's thesis presented here has already been published, but the aim of this work is to show the research in an unfinished state, thus allowing us to observe the different paths that research can take. The study was developed from the perspective that the parish of S. Bartolomeu of Coimbra was observed as the case study with the help of a set of medieval sources, the basic source being the Obituary of the Collegiate Church of S. Bartolomeu. Aware of the relevance of ecclesiastical funds for the study of social, economic and cultural aspects of a city or region, we intended to scrutinize not only the Obituary Calendar, but also resort to documentation compiled from the Collegiate's documentary fund, and other ecclesiastical institutions documentary funds. For this complex and meticulous analysis of the Parish of S. Bartolomeu and its documentary collection, we opted for a computer-based methodology through a transdisciplinary dialogue. In this article, after a brief exposition of the object of study and its primary source, we will try to acknowledge the methodology used, and justify the structure of the research carried out.
O cartório e a memória medieval do Mosteiro de São Salvador de Grijó: as linhas de investigação
Authors: Soares Ana
Published: October 2024

Regardless of its objective of guaranteeing the correct exercise of its management and administrative functions, an institution's archive is the place of excellence for the preservation of writing. The preservation results in the construction of a memory. Therefore, we question how the Monastery of S. Salvador de Grijó used its archives to manage and administer its assets and to build its memory, knowing that memory has a key instrument for its preservation, which is writing. Why did the Monastery of Grijó kept its diplomas during the Middle Ages? We don't have any inventories of the medieval archives of Grijó, but there are records of copies that help us answer this question, namely the Baio-Ferrado cartulary, drawn up in the monastery in the 12th century, and the Livro Preto de Grijó, drawn up in the Royal Chancery in 1452. These copies are a consequence of their relationship with the royal power, serving not only as management tools but also as instruments for building the institution's written memory.
Os instrumentos musicais e a música do al-Andalus português: um contributo da arqueomusicologia
Authors: Bento Alexandre
Published: October 2024

Research in the field of music and its instruments in the Middle Ages has been based on written and iconographic sources originating from sculpture or representations in various manuscripts. These sources, however, only emerge with sufficient integrity from the 13th-14th centuries. Although, archaeology has progressively been providing us with more data, greater quantity, and rigor in sources. Nevertheless, the musical instruments recovered in these contexts have only occasionally been identified and thoroughly studied. Indeed, concerning the periods up to the 13th century, it has only been in the last three decades that archaeology has been punctually and gradually articulated with ethnomusicology, particularly regarding the Islamic period in Portugal. In this sequence, and under the interdisciplinary approach associated with archaeomusicology, it becomes relevant to raise questions and explore new directions. What archaeological vestiges of musical instruments in the context of Portuguese alAndalus have actually been recovered, and what are their archaeological origins? What is their organology, agents, practices, functions, and correlated contemporary contexts? What is the influence of these instruments and their associated practices on the production of intangible heritage and collective memory in contemporary times? In order to fill these gaps and answer these questions, the present project focuses on the musical instruments unearthed in the context of Portuguese al-Andalus. Through archaeomusicology, we aim for new directions beyond the study and interpretation of the musical instrument per se. Not only is its study intended, but also its articulation with iconography, historiography, treatises, and other contemporaneous sources. Thus, within the proposed chrono-spatial delimitation and aspiring to a more profound understanding of the medieval man's worldview, this project aims to generate new in-depth knowledge about music, its practices, instruments, functions, and contexts.
Public finance, administration and power relations in the early Renaissance. Burgundy and Savoy in the 15th century
Authors: Severgnini Carlo
Published: October 2024

The research aims to explore the consequences of public expenditure during the 15th century in two different duchies, Savoy and Burgundy. This was a period of growth of war expenditure and sudden cash shortages occurred very often, so princes had to rely even more on fiscal revenues and extraordinary funding, since their demesne could not provide enough money in a short amount of time to pay off troops and logistics. We will try to include not only central spending and management by ducal treasuries, but also the impacts on local public finances, i.e. municipal treasuries. As a result of long and continuous interactions between the court, the officials, and the cities, provincial assemblies emerged as a leading political actor and the main interlocutor for the dukes, a place for municipal elites to discuss common strategies and means to finance their overlord. The growing requests for additional funding caused some problems not only between the cities and their dukes, but also between different groups inside the cities
The laughter effect: Enhancing cross-cultural learning and cohesiveness in a virtual environment
Authors: Dewey L. A. , Abdullah Sidek 'Atiah
Published: October 2024

This practice report investigates the role of humor in enhancing cross-cultural learning and group cohesion in virtual education settings. Most collaborative international learning training focuses on structuring content, co-teaching, and managing coursework for specific outcomes (Rubin & Guth, 2015). Beyond including time for icebreakers for students to become acclimated with each other, often much of the rest of the experience emphasizes task completion; this serious focus may contribute to discomfort and reduced engagement among diverse students. After witnessing this our first year working together in a collaborative online international learning experience connecting North American students with those from Muslim-majority countries, we explored how modeling and creating opportunities for shared laughter in synchronous group exercises might better promote a relaxed and engaging learning environment. Our findings, derived from qualitative feedback and quantitative surveys, demonstrate that humor enhances group cohesion and cultural exploration. Students reported increased comfort, enjoyment, and willingness to engage and humor-driven activities consistently rated as the most impactful and enjoyable aspects of the course.
Ground Truths: Engaging Kansas Public Libraries in Resilience Research
Authors: Hovious Amanda , Becker Jamie
Published: October 2024

In Kansas, the NSF-funded statewide initiative Adaptive and Resilient Infrastructure for Social Equity (ARISE) was formed with the goal to create tools and programs that ensure support for communities in rural and urban areas who are most vulnerable to disaster, both natural and human-made. Data literacy has been identified as a foundational infrastructure need. This poster describes emerging findings from Data Literacy for All: A Kansas Public Library Initiative, a project within the ARISE initiative. This year-long study seeks to engage Kansas public library leaders in community-based research to identify the needs of their libraries for supporting everyday life data literacy in the communities they serve. Everyday life data literacy, defined as “the sociocultural data practices that occur within and across different domains of existing literacy practices,” is fundamental for social and economic resilience and can serve as a protective mechanism against misinformation. Using surveys and interviews with public library leaders, this study set out to uncover the ground truths of public library needs across the state of Kansas. An early and emerging picture suggests that public libraries may be best positioned to support data literacy and other resilience initiatives when they are recognized within their communities as critical infrastructure. This poster will report on continued findings in the Data Literacy for All project; the benefits and challenges of using community-engaged methods to involve library professionals in resilience research endeavors; and implications for preparing pre-service librarians for the profession.
Native Faculty in Library and Information Science, 1990–2022
Authors: Ulia Gosart  , Fu Rachel
Published: October 2024

We assessed the representation of Native faculty in LIS programs from 1990 to 2022. We comparative representation in LIS against trends in postsecondary education in the U.S. We utilized ALISE and federal data sources. We found that in both fields, Native faculty held lower ranking positions, predominantly as assistant professors. We also revealed that the quantity of Native LIS faculty was extremely low throughout the period assessed, with the possibility of a very few outlier LIS programs driving national statistics. Our study suggests that factors affecting representation of Native faculty in LIS might be similar to those in postsecondary education.
Ethical and Methodological Considerations in LGBTQ-focused Online Ethnography: A Proposal of a Systematic Review
Authors: Wang Shengang , Wang Ning-Chiao , Lee Wan-Chen
Published: October 2024

Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) people constitute a vulnerable population that requires research about their needs, representations, and challenges. Among the variant research methods, ethnography is particularly effective in understanding participants and their lived experience. The development of information and communication technologies has transformed traditional ethnography research and contributed to the emergence of online ethnography research that holds potential for studying vulnerable populations (e.g., LGBTQ people) and relevant topics. 
We propose a systematic review to explore how researchers have considered and addressed ethical and methodological issues in LGBTQ-focused online ethnography research. We used the core collection of the Web of Science to search for relevant literature. We crafted the search query based on studies of LGBTQ populations, online ethnography studies, and other data sources like the Homosaurus vocabulary. Two groups of search terms were compiled and used in combination, including population-related terms (e.g., “queer”, “LGB*”, “GLB*”, and “sexual minorit*”) and method-related terms (e.g., “online ethnograph*”, “netnograph*”, “digital ethnograph*”, and “virtual ethnograph*”). In this review, we focus on empirical journal articles using any type or variant of online ethnography to investigate LGBTQ-focused topics. The eligible articles may include LGBTQ people as participants or stakeholders (e.g., LGBTQ staff), or analyze LGBTQ-related content (e.g., YouTube videos). Most importantly, we will analyze the ethical concerns (e.g., informed consent, power imbalance, cultural sensitivity, and beneficence and justice) and methodological aspects (e.g., research design, sampling, recruitment, data collection, data analysis, and roles of LGBTQ people) of these studies.
Re-envisioning Search Education through a Critical Information Literacy Lens
Authors: Sinnamon Luanne , Dodson Samuel , Li Alice , Hina Shahid Syeda
Published: October 2024

Search engines are a pervasive and powerful means of accessing information in contemporary society. Library and Information Science approaches to educating students in information retrieval and online searching focus on search skills and the design of search systems, largely excluding critical perspectives. Major shifts in how information is produced, retrieved, and used require an ethically grounded re-evaluation of these approaches. Critical information literacy offers a framework for deepening pedagogy related to search. We present a case of an undergraduate course that instantiates a critical approach and discuss outcomes, challenges, and plans for future development.
Preparing Students for the Workplace: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
Authors: Julien Heidi , VanScoy Amy , Gross Melissa , Latham Don , Baum Brittany , Crabtree Lauren , Colón-Aguirre Monica
Published: October 2024

Curriculum for master’s level education in library and information science is an historically popular subject of discussion in the disciplinary literature. Specific topic areas are interrogated (Saunders & Bajjaly, 2022), opinions are solicited about courses or topics which ought to be required of all students (Saunders, 2019) or required of students in particular sub-areas of the profession (Davis & Saunders, 2020; Saunders, 2020; Williams & Saunders, 2020), changes over time are analyzed (EunKyung Chung, Schalk, & JungWon Yoon, 2022), and external standards are developed to articulate the breadth and depth of curricula which “should” be included (ALA, 2023). Similarly, the literature promotes a range of pedagogical approaches (Ely, 2023), and conference programs (such as the ALISE conference) and webinar series (such as those sponsored by ALISE, including the “LIS Pedagogy Chat” series) also address pedagogy.
One aspect of professional practice that has received less consideration is the way students are prepared to hold realistic expectations for the workplace. Those expectations may relate to organizational cultures, practices, and challenges, all of which may be minimally addressed during students’ pre-professional education or ignored completely.
The panel highlights specific aspects of workplace experience as revealed through research projects delving into the lived experiences of library workers. These research findings will be considered in terms of the ways in which they may inform the curricula of master’s programs in the field. The panel will open with a very short introduction by the moderator, Dr. Heidi Julien. Then each panelist will have 15 minutes to summarize results of their recent studies, and individually will suggest their implications for preparing master’s students for the realities of professional practice. The remaining 40 minutes will be devoted to audience discussion about possible ways students may be exposed to these realities. Prompting questions for the audience include:

Are there other workplace realities not addressed by the panel that would be relevant to students?
Who is best positioned to discuss these realities with students – e.g., practitioners? Adjunct instructors? Regular faculty members? Alumni?
Are there existing opportunities in master’s curricula to include these discussions, or would extra-curricular opportunities be more effective?

Ideas generated by the panelists and the audience will be captured and shared with attendees orally at the close of the session.
Exploring Perspectives on Data Science Competency: Insights from Students, Professionals, and Employers
Authors: O'Leary Kayla , Kim Jeonghyun , Rorissa Abebe
Published: October 2024

Graduate-level data science programs at iSchools have increased in recent years in response to growing needs in the field and demand for professionals with data-related skills due to technology advancements and the ubiquity of information and data. However, a perception gap still exists regarding skills taught in classrooms and those needed in the workplace. Hence, we systematically analyzed graduate-level data science programs and courses and conducted a survey of relevant stakeholders (current students, data professionals, and employers) on their perceptions of the skills and knowledge necessary for an effective data science professional or data librarian.
In the questionnaire, 116 participants rated the importance of data science competencies and topics using a seven-point Likert scale. The survey participants rated most data competency areas as important, very important, or extremely important, indicating a strong consensus among respondents regarding the significance of technical skills like data analysis, foundational skills like problem-solving, and soft skills like communication. Overall, students rated the importance of most technical skills higher than employers and professionals did. However, employers rated the importance of soft skills, such as communication, higher than students. A Kruskal-Wallis H test confirmed significant differences in the rating of multiple data competency importance among the three groups. When asked about the importance of data topics, participants rated topics like data ethics, privacy, and access as important. These findings could inform and assist administrators and faculty at LIS and iSchools with curricula design for graduate programs while working to prepare students for careers in the information professions.
Fallacy as Foundation of Post-Truth Knowledge and Knowing in LIS
Authors: Youngman Tyler , Patin Beth
Published: October 2024

How can library and information science (LIS) better promote epistemic vigilance and critical ethics toward post-truth (i.e., harmful; false; mis/dis/mal) information? This preliminary critical philosophical investigation argues LIS must go beyond considering mis/dis/mal information, and instead examine how post-truth shapes the process of producing mis/dis/mal epistemology through fallacies. Drawing from insights related to epistemicide and epistemic injustice in LIS, we reconsider post-truth and the modes of justification validating false beliefs as knowledge. We operationalize Fallacy 1 (“deceptively bad arguments”) and Fallacy 2 (“false popular belief”) to consider post-truth knowledge production. LIS faces an immediate pedagogical imperative of preparing information professionals to equitably mitigate fallacious harms inflicted by fake news proliferation, wavering information literacy, and the largely uncritical popularization of AI systems and tools which forcefully facilitate knower interactions with post-truth information. The evolving notions of post-truth information requires a critical ethical revolution for LIS.
Strengthening the Culture of Learning Outcome Assessment in LIS Programs through Student Self- Assessments
Authors: J.M Shalani Dilinika
Published: October 2024

Self-assessment empowers students to take ownership of their learning by assessing strengths and weaknesses in each area of competence they expect to achieve. This poster will illustrate perspectives gathered from a comprehensive examination and literature review to explore how LIS programs employ self-assessments, empowering students to understand their learning and competencies. Additionally, it aims to determine what lessons LIS programs can learn from other disciplines when creating an effective platform for facilitating student self-assessment.
The review revealed that LIS programs use self-assessment tools such as self-reflective essays and journals, often combined with other direct assessment methods. Other professional disciplines, such as Medicine and Engineering, employ technology-based personalized self-assessment tools, aiding students in self-assessing at different program milestones. However, literature and best practices emphasize that self-assessment should not be individualistic but should be collaborative, involving peers and instructors.
In addition to self-assessment methods, the review highlighted the importance of metacognitive awareness to ensure the accuracy of self-assessments and help students become more mindful of their learning. Many professional programs support students by facilitating rubric-guided judgments, self-rating, self-efficacy inventories, and metacognitive awareness inventories. LIS programs can adopt best practices from other disciplines to enhance the effectiveness and accuracy of student self-assessment practices.
University Governance for Responsible AI
Authors: Oh Sang Hoo , Sanfilippo Madelyn
Published: October 2024

With the democratization of access to artificial intelligence via large language models, such as ChatGPT, questions about AI ethics in education are at the forefront of educational policymaking. How do we teach students to engage with AI ethically in coursework, research, and careers? What uses of AI constitute violations of academic integrity? What norms need to be established about AI in higher education? This research evaluates official strategy and policy documents from a wide array of research and liberal arts schools in the U.S. via a combination of thematic and structured content analysis, to surface policy and ethics concerns and the institutional structures that shape restrictions, rights, and interventions, following assessment of interrupter reliability. Results highlight the concerns of universities and emerging approaches to intervene with respect to the appropriate use of AI in education. Policy recommendations are made based on the emerging strategies and norms identified via analysis.
Queer Voices in the Digital Barricades: Exploring Social Media Use in Information Resistance
Authors: Dreeszen Bowman Rhys
Published: October 2024

This paper interrogates how queer people use the Facebook group Queer Exchange to build community and meet information needs. Research indicates that queer people face social exclusion in mainstream society, which leads to health injustices. Social media can then become a space to build inclusion, necessitating the study of queer virtual space. The study consists of 12 semi-structured interviews with queer adults living in rural communities in Western Massachusetts. The themes identified include community-sourced information, community building by identity, and reproducing offline oppressions. The paper uses de Certeau’s theory of tactics and Chatman’s small world theory to frame the research. The study concludes that Queer Exchange plays an essential role in the digital information worlds of rural queer people.
Re-imagining Librarianship: An Observation of Job Advertisements for Librarian Positions in the US
Authors: Wan Yi , Thompson Kim M. , Copeland Clayton A.
Published: October 2024

In the current artificial intelligence (AI) and post-pandemic era, libraries are compelled to accelerate digitalization and automation (Nugroho et al., 2023; Pressreader Team, 2023). Revisiting the core values of librarianship is critical to understanding the opportunities and challenges for libraries and librarians in this trend. Advertisements define, convey, and uphold ideologies by including specific ideas and excluding others (McIntosh & Cuklanz, 2014). Job advertisements for librarian positions, therefore, are designed to convey the values of librarianship in the United States. The study aims to identify the values by answering the following research questions: (1) How do libraries describe themselves in job advertisements? (2) How do libraries describe ideal librarians in job advertisements? Between February 15 and March 15, 2023, we collected job advertisements for librarian positions in the US on ALA JobLIST and Indeed. We will use a qualitative research design to analyze the data. The codes are generated from the core values of librarianship, including sustainability, service, intellectual freedom, literacy and learning, equity of access, privacy, democracy, and public good (American Library Association [ALA], 2024; Gorman, 2015). By investigating the values embedded in library job advertisements, we reflect on what core values of librarianship affirm professionalization in social transformation and whether new principles need to be added to the core values. The study also responds to the burnt-out among librarians by emphasizing the boundaries of librarianship. Additionally, it offers insights into Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) programs on how to prepare future librarians for the job market.
Curriculum SIG: The Ethics and Evolution of Truth and Information
Authors: Li Xiaofeng , Hebert Holly , Taylor Natalie , Stogdill Cynthia , Burns Elizabeth A. , Clark Rhonda , Jones Angela
Published: October 2024

The Curriculum SIG will examine how library science education curricula can prepare future librarians to engage with the ethics and evolution of truth and information. The session will begin with presentations of each paper, followed by an interactive discussion inviting attendees to participate in an open dialogue and Q&A with the presenters about the issues raised by the papers, implications for practice, and potential areas for future research.
Dr. Natalie Taylor will deliver a presentation titled “Core Competencies, Core Courses: How Accredited MLIS Programs Interpret the ALA’s Core Competencies through their Curriculum.” This paper aims to examine the way that the 66 accredited degree programs describe their programs’ relationship with the ALA Core Competencies (ALACCs) and whether these descriptions can demonstrate a measurement of the influence of the ALACCs on curriculum. This finding will serve two purposes: 1) a representation of the strength (or weakness) of the connection between the library profession (as represented by the American Library Association) and MLIS degree programs and 2) a better understanding of how the curriculum of these programs represents the competencies called for by ALA.
Dr. Cynthia Stogdill and Dr. Elizabeth Burns will present “Information Literacy: A Case Study in Inquiry Instruction.” Information literacy is a set of skills we expect school librarians to teach K-12 learners. AASL embeds these competencies within their instructional standards for learners and school librarians however, there is little agreement on a model of inquiry that should be used with K-12 learners. Further, there is little consistency in pre-service school librarian information literacy instruction. This exploratory case study examines the information literacy instructional models used with one cohort of pre-service school librarians. Findings discuss practices that can be shared and further developed for LIS education.
Dr. Rhonda Clark, Dr. Xiaofeng Li, and Dr. Angela Jones will present “A Study of US Public Library Strategic Plans: Trends and Trajectories.” This paper reports the results of a content analysis, reviewing strategic plans from public libraries across multiple states in the U.S. The presenters will make recommendations based on their analysis to help library educators teach an effective writing style for strategic plans. They will also advocate for the importance of strategic planning as a necessary skill in the curriculum. Additionally, they will invite attendees to discuss how library schools implement curriculum development through strategic planning.
Overall, these presentations will provide valuable insights into how library science education programs address core competencies, information literacy instruction, and strategic planning to better prepare future librarians for the evolving challenges of the profession.
The Use of Automatic AI-based Notes and Transcription Services in Qualitative Research: Ethical and Methodological Concerns
Authors: Herdiyanti Anisah
Published: October 2024

The rise of online interviewing using videoconferencing platforms has impacted the way qualitative researchers conduct their data collection. Previous studies have investigated the use of Zoom Meetings for online data collection (Archibald et al., 2019; Lobe et al., 2020), yet other studies also have outlined ethical challenges when collecting data remotely (Bamdad et al., 2022; Lim & Kaveri, 2024). In LIS studies, researchers have examined ethical considerations for qualitative research methods in a virtual setting (Newman et al., 2021), although the discussion surrounding the advancement of AI-based technology in online data collection has been limited. With the growing interest in the use of transcription features in Zoom Meetings to support data analysis (Handler et al., 2022), issues surrounding automatic AI-based notes and transcription services integrated with this platform may have been overlooked. This study reflected ethical and methodological concerns when collecting data on student mothers’ use of mobile devices via Zoom Meetings synced with Otter.ai services. Ten participants were involved in online interviews from February to May 2023, resulting in nine transcripts from Zoom Meetings and Otter.ai services each. Ethical and methodological concerns surrounding AI-based meeting assistants’ use were outlined, including data ownership and intellectual property management, data repository and flow strategies, real-time nature of interactions, implicit speech bias, and decision-making accountability. The study contributes to broadening the understanding of the ethical and methodological concerns for qualitative researchers when using AI meeting assistants and further calls for specific LIS guidelines in online research using AI technology.
“Tweet of the town”: Synthesizing Local and Social Media Discourse on Book Bans
Authors: Andrew Zalot
Published: October 2024

This project explores the intersection of local and online discourse around book bannings. I use the McMinn County School Board’s decision in 2022 to remove Art Spiegelman’s graphic memoir, Maus, as a case study for this discourse. Through a combination of interviews with McMinn County residents and data collected from Twitter, I argue that social media has altered local community discourse and responses to book bannings. Interviews with local residents asked them to discuss their experiences when Maus was removed by the school board and to reflect on how the local community responded amidst worldwide scrutiny once the event reached digital spaces via social media. Online discourse on Twitter involved collecting tweets mentioning the McMinn County Schools Twitter account along with tweets discussing Maus to understand the broader online response to the board’s decision. I use Danielle Allen’s discourse flow model as the theoretical framework for this project and in my initial findings, discourse around the Maus ban has traveled as described by Allen. In the age of social media, discourse frequently begins at the local level before traveling online and then back into local spaces. Ongoing data analysis has shown that locally, residents were concerned with not only the board’s decision, but also the perception of their community once news of the banning spread. This is supported by online discourse on Twitter, where initial analysis shows frequent characterization of the McMinn County community in a negative light based on the school board’s actions.
Examining Diversity and Equity in LIS Education: A Syllabus to Reading List Analysis
Authors: Copeland Andrea , Murillo Angela , Sheridan Jenna
Published: October 2024

To determine how effectively the Master of Library and Information Science curriculum at Indiana University - Indianapolis is addressing the new ALA core competency related to social justice, we analyzed all the course syllabi and are now in the process of analyzing all course readings, using various text analysis methods. We found the initial review of syllabi to lack the level of granularity that would have revealed the different kinds of diversity and equity issues in the curriculum. Additionally, courses we know for certain that covered topics related to social justice, the syllabus alone indicated otherwise. For these reasons, we decided to examine the readings that comprised the entire curriculum. With 68 courses and over 3000 readings to date, gathering the data for analysis has taken several months of time. Metadata and PDFs of course readings were stored in Zotero and extracted from there for analysis. Terminology, as identified from the study that examined all ALA-accredited LIS program course descriptions, will be used to frame the textual analysis (Dill, Grote, & Hardin, 2023). We will present the topics and trends identified through bibliometric analysis, topic modeling, and visual analysis of the citation data. This analysis will shed light on areas of strength and for improvement within curriculum with the goal of preparing students to effectively work in socially just library environments.
A framework of data curation competencies
Authors: Murillo Angela , Yoon Ayoung
Published: October 2024

Over the last decade, the library and information science (LIS) field has driven data curation education, research, and practice. As the field continues to grow and new techniques and technologies are developed, there is a need to evaluate current data curation practices to understand the important data curation competencies that should be taught to LIS students.
This research expands our understanding of data curation competencies, skills, and technical tools and provides a data curation competencies framework. This data curation competencies framework was developed through 1) a systematic literature review and 2) focus groups with strategic stakeholders.
For the systematic literature review, over 1,400 documents were reviewed, with 43 deemed relevant. Relevant documents described the competencies needed to conduct data curation activities, and from these findings, the initial competencies framework was created. The framework consists of twenty specific competencies organized into data curation activities, technical skills, and soft skills related to data curation.
Secondly, focus groups were held with strategic stakeholders (educators, practitioners, and community organizations) to provide feedback on the overall structure of the competencies framework and input on the competencies necessary to working with community data.
As this framework extends our current understanding of data curation competencies, it can also be utilized in both research and curriculum development. Currently, this framework is being utilized to create and test a pilot community data curation curriculum with LIS students and will be disseminated for LIS educators to incorporate into their curriculum.
A Qualitative Investigation into Students’ Learning Experience with ChatGPT
Authors: Baek Tae Hyun , Yi Kwan
Published: October 2024

The emergence of ChatGPT, a generative artificial intelligence (AI) tool, has sparked interest in its potential applications within the education sector. Despite extensive research on ChatGPT’s performance, there is a lack of understanding regarding students’ attitudes and perceptions towards this AI technology. This exploratory study aims to gain a deeper understanding of ChatGPT’s role and use in educational settings, ultimately contributing to its constructive integration into teaching and learning methodologies. A qualitative study was conducted using semi-structured interviews with 20 undergraduate students from South Korea, exploring their learning experiences, usage patterns, and concerns surrounding ChatGPT.
A thematic analysis of the students’ responses revealed five key themes related to the purposes of using ChatGPT: (1) writing and language support, (2) educational and research assistance, (3) programming and coding aid, (4) idea generation and brainstorming, and (5) general knowledge acquisition. Despite the wide range of applications, some respondents acknowledged limitations and expressed skepticism regarding the information provided by ChatGPT, emphasizing the need for caution when relying on AI-generated content for educational purposes.
The findings offer valuable insights into the current usage of ChatGPT and the potential challenges associated with its integration into educational settings. By leveraging the advancing capabilities of ChatGPT in teaching and learning and fostering AI literacy, educators can enhance their practices. This involves developing the necessary skills and competencies to effectively utilize AI technologies and applications, allowing them to more effectively support students’ learning needs and better prepare them for the rapidly changing landscape of education.