bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
STATE OF LAND-RECLAMATION INDUSTRY IN TATARSTAN AND MAIN WAYS OF ITS DEVELOPMENT
Authors: Залаков  , Zalakov Anvar , Хисматуллин  , Khismatullin Mars , Файзрахманов  , Fayzrakhmanov Dzhaudat , Сабиров  , Sabirov Ayrat , Зарипов  , Zaripov Albert
Published: February 2016

The review article presents the main results of the activity of JSC TC “Tatmelioratsiya” and “Tatmeliovodkhoz” administration on the land-reclamation work in the Republic of Tatarstan. These works included the repair, reconstruction of dams and ponds, the restoration and construction of new irrigation systems, commissioning and start-up of new fuel-efficient sprinklers. At January 1, 2011 a complete inventory of the technical condition of existing hydraulic structures was carried out by the JSC TC “Tatmelioratsiya”. There are 298 waterworks, that require repair and reconstruction in the Republic of Tatarstan. At the same time, it should be noted, because of the intensive use of constructed facilities at different time of natural disasters, the 52 dams was partially destroyed and require urgent measures to restore them. Among the emergency, the greatest danger in case of emergencies during the flood were 18 waterworks, where in case of emergency there is a real threat of flooding populated areas and economic facilities located in the flooded areas. The government of the Republic had provided funding for the anti-flood measures in 2011 in the amount of 40 million rubles, moreover, a republican target program for 2012- 2014 on the repair and reconstruction of hydraulic structures for the prolongation until 2017 was developed and adopted. The programs, passed by the Russian government and the Republic of Tatarstan, allow to strength food security and reduce import substitution of basic foods that will eventually contribute to the development of their own agricultural sector.
ARCHITECTURAL PLANNING OF PINE CUTTING FOR RECREATIONAL FORESTS
Authors: Гибадуллин  , Gibadullin Nursil , Газизов  , Gazizov Ruslan
Published: February 2016

The results of forest regeneration studies on pine felling were described, the sample of the architectural and planning of the territory was ordered in the article.
The Royal College of Nursing: a century of dedication to nurses and patients
Authors: Davies Janet
Published: February 2016

Janet Davies, Chief Executive of the Royal College of Nursing, reflects on the RCN's achievements since its foundation in 1916, and looks ahead to the challenges the nursing profession faces in 2016 and beyond
Women's experiences of maternity care: meeting the challenges
Authors: Tingle John
Published: February 2016

John Tingle, Reader in Health Law at Nottingham Trent University, discusses three publications that give insights into women's experiences of maternity care—and what can happen when care services fail
‘Prioritise people’: the importance of anti-oppressive practice
Authors: Scammell Janet
Published: February 2016

Janet Scammell, Associate Professor at Bournemouth University, discusses tensions between person-centred, humanised care and structural pressures
From staff nurse to nurse consultant: Writing for publication part 10: publishing a project report
Authors: Fowler John
Published: February 2016

John Fowler, independent education consultant, continues his series for clinical nurses hoping to share their experiences with a wider audience, with advice on developing a potential article for a professional journal
Radiotherapy-induced skin reactions: assessment and management
Authors: Bostock Samantha , Bryan Julie
Published: February 2016

Patients undergoing radiotherapy often experience a skin reaction to their treatment. In an attempt to assist clinicians in the recognition and care of these radiotherapy-induced skin reactions, an assessment and management tool has been designed for use. This patient-focused assessment tool has been distributed across the counties that the authors' trust serves. It has standardised the care of patients with these skin reactions, so that the patients can be treated with the same interventions whether they visit their GP, hospital or district nurse.
The role of in-service training for language teachers in the domain of language competence
Authors: Pawlak Mirosław
Published: February 2016

Foreign language teachers’ language competence is one of the key factors contributingto the success of instruction as it ensures the provision of a good model of the target language,enables teachers to address the problems learners encounter, and makes teaching more creative. For this reason, improving this facet of a teacher’s expertise is indispensible in in-service teacher training, either in the form of stand-alone courses or modules incorporated into more comprehensive teacher education programs. The main aim of the present paper is to emphasize the importance of language teachers’ proficiency in the language they teach, describe its dimensions, presentthe possible goals of in-service teacher education in this area, and discuss issues involved inconducting and organizing training of this kind.
Holographic femtosecond laser manipulation for advanced material processing
Authors: Hasegawa Satoshi , Hayasaki Yoshio
Published: February 2016

Parallel femtosecond laser processing using a computer-generated hologram displayed on a spatial light modulator, known as holographic femtosecond laser processing, provides the advantages of high throughput and high-energy use efficiency. Therefore, it has been widely used in many applications, including laser material processing, two-photon polymerization, two-photon microscopy, and optical manipulation of biological cells. In this paper, we review the development of holographic femtosecond laser processing over the past few years from the perspective of wavefront and polarization modulation. In particular, line-shaped and vector-wave femtosecond laser processing are addressed. These beam-shaping techniques are useful for performing large-area machining in laser cutting, peeling, and grooving of materials and for high-speed fabrication of the complex nanostructures that are applied to material-surface texturing to control tribological properties, wettability, reflectance, and retardance. Furthermore, issues related to the nonuniformity of diffraction light intensity in optical reconstruction and wavelength dispersion from a computer-generated hologram are addressed. As a result, large-scale holographic femtosecond laser processing over 1000 diffraction spots was successfully demonstrated on a glass sample.
Towards microstructure-cytocompatibility relationship in ultralight Mg-4Li-1Ca (LX41) alloy for degradable implant applications
Authors: Nene Saurabh Sanjay , Estrin Yuri , Kashyap Bhagawati Prasad , Prabhu Nithyananad , Al-Samman Talal , Luthringer Berengere J.C. , Willumeit Regine
Published: February 2016

Cytocompatibility and biodegradation behaviour were investigated for a newly developed ultralight Mg-4Li-1Ca (LX41) alloy with different starting microstructures. This established the important role of microstructure in determining the pH variation, H
Cross-linked enzyme aggregates (CLEA) in enzyme improvement – a review
Authors: Velasco-Lozano Susana , López-Gallego Fernando , Mateos-Díaz Juan C. , Favela-Torres Ernesto
Published: February 2016

Structural and functional catalytic characteristics of cross-linked enzyme aggregates (CLEA) are reviewed. Firstly, advantages of enzyme immobilization and existing types of immobilization are described. Then, a wide description of the factors that modify CLEA activity, selectivity and stability is presented. Nowadays CLEA offers an economic, simple and easy tool to reuse biocatalysts, improving their catalytic properties and stability. This immobilization methodology has been widely and satisfactorily tested with a great variety of enzymes and has demonstrated its potential as a future tool to optimize biocatalytic processes.
Electoral Adaptation and Business Cycles in Post-1994 Japan
Authors: Rosenbluth Frances McCall , Yamada Kyohei
Published: February 2016

Japan’s conservative Liberal Democratic Party swept both houses of parliament in December 2012 and July 2013 on a platform of Keynesian spending. Better known for fiscal stringency, the LDP “changed its spots” in part because 1994 electoral reforms force parties to compete on party platforms in place of clientelism.
Surgical Revascularization of Coexistent Significant Left Main and Right Coronary Artery Stenosis: A Single Center Experience
Authors: Eldib Osama Saber , Elassal Ahmed Abdelrahman , Jabbad Husain Hamza
Published: February 2016

Background: Patients with left main coronary artery stenosis often have complex coexisting coronary artery disease. Surgical revascularization is still the standard modality of treatment.
Objective: To present our experience in surgical revascularization for patients with stenosis of both left main and right coronary artery and evaluate the impact of the latter on the outcome of surgery.
Methods: From 2006 to 2015, a total of 46 patients
(38 male and 8 female, mean age 56.3 years) underwent coronary artery bypass grafts for stenosis of both left main and right coronary artery. Risk factors for coronary artery disease were identified in 93.4%. EuroSCORE II was
2.2 ± 4.29. All were operated on pump with mean grafts 3.3 ± 0.8.1 per patient. Intraaortic balloon was inserted in 11 patients.
Results: Early postoperative mortality was 8.7%. Regarding complications, we reported bleeding in 6 patients, sternal wound infection in 5, renal impairment in 5, respiratory complications in 2, and myocardial infarction in 4.
Conclusion: Surgical revascularization for patients with stenosis of both left main and right coronary artery has a higher morbidity and mortality when compared to results of surgery for isolated left main disease.
Long-term effect of Prolotherapy on symptomatic rotator cuff tendinopathy
Authors: Trebinjac Suad , Kitchbi Hamda
Published: February 2016

Introduction: The objective of this study was to assess a long-term clinical effect of Prolotherapy on chronic symptomatic rotator cuff tendinopathy.Methods: We conducted a retrospective, uncontrolled study in the outpatient setting with 12 months follow-up. Adults diagnosed clinically and radiologically with rotator cuff tendinopathy that has been persisting for a minimum of six months were included. Patients received 15% extra-articular and 25% intra-articular hyperosmolar dextrose injections, repeated at weeks 5, 9, 13, 17 and 21. Primary outcome measure was validated Shoulder Pain and Disability Index (SPADI). Secondary outcome measure was validated visual pain analogue scale (VAS 0-10). The third outcome measures were patient’s satisfaction with Prolotherapy and adverse reactions after injections.Results: Twenty-one patients, 14 male and 7 female were treated with 6 sessions of hyperosmolar dextrose Prolotherapy repeated every 4 weeks. Average SPADI before starting the treatment was 73.995 ± 13.6, while 12 months after completed treatment was 20.84 ± 26.03 (P< 0.0001). Average VAS score before starting the treatment was 8.14 ± 1.2, while 12 months after completed treatment was 2.29 ± 2.8 (P<0.0001). Out of 21 patients, 18 (85.71%) would recommend Prolotherapy to other people with the similar condition, and no one participant reported any side effect that was not resolved within one week after the treatment.Conclusion: Hyperosmolar dextrose Prolotherapy may result in significant reduction of pain and disability index in adult patients with chronic rotator cuff tendinopathy, without eliciting long-lasting side effects. Results of this pilot study need to be validated in prospective controlled randomized trials.
Contextualizing mathematics related affect: Significance of students’ individual and social level affect in Finland and Chile
Authors: Tuohilampi Laura
Published: February 2016

Mathematics related affect turn from positive to negative during comprehensive school years worldwide. There is a clear need to find solutions to the problem. However, some gaps and problems appear in the methodologies and the common approaches used in the field. This article discusses five studies addressing affective development, challenges some of the methods and approaches to measure the development and presents some possibilities to make a change in such a development. The frameworks of the studies, as well as their methods, data and results are briefly presented. Based on the studies, we confirmed several dilemmas concerning affect research and the significance of mathematics-related affect across two cultures. We identified the cultural meaning of different affective levels, and elaborated the social comparison the students live through their school years. As a conclusion, we formulated several suggestions to take into account in future studies. What counts especially is the need to be culturally sensitive in the affect domain.
Small bowel volvulus: a rare twist in an adult
Authors: Barabde Madhuri , Tiwari Saurabh , Lavankar Vasant
Published: February 2016

Volvulus is a special form of mechanical intestinal obstruction. It is most commonly seen in sigmoid colon. It results from abnormal twisting of a loop of bowel around the axis of its own mesentery. Small bowel volvulus (SBV) is a rare condition even though the incidence in Africa and Asia is high. It is of two types; primary and secondary. It requires emergency surgical intervention; more so as consuming time increases the risk of bowel getting gangrenous. Here is a case of primary small bowel volvulus in an elderly man with evidence of ischemic bowel and perforation who was managed surgically by resection and anastomosis.
EBLIP6 Conference Award Winners
Authors: . .
Published: February 2016

No abstract.
Congratulations to the UK North West Clinical Librarian Systematic Review and Evaluation Group
Authors: . .
Published: February 2016

No abstract.
An International Association of EBLIP, Redux
Authors: Wilson Virginia
Published: February 2016

No abstract.
Teams Are Now Used by Many Technical Services Departments in Academic Libraries
Authors: Thomson Kirsty
Published: February 2016

Objective – An investigation of the use of teams in technical services, provision of training on team-working, characteristics of technical services teams, and the effectiveness of teams.

Design – Survey comprising of 19 closed questions and one open question.

Setting – Technical services departments in academic libraries.

Subjects– Responses were received from 322 library staff members. Of those, 294 answered the survey question about team-based technical services and 55.9% of respondents completed the full survey.

Methods – An online survey was promoted via seven technical services electronic mail lists and was conducted using SurveyMonkey.

Main Results – The survey found that 39% of technical services were entirely team-based, 18% were partly team-based, and 43% did not use teams. Information was gathered about the number of teams, team nomenclature, and how long teams have been used. This research highlighted the lack of provision of training and documentation about working in teams.

Conclusion – Many respondents have team-based technical services, and most participants found that working in teams had a positive impact. A systematic application of this survey is planned for the future.
Inter-Library Loans and Document Supply Services in Italy Appear to Supplement Journal Subscriptions Rather Than Replace Them
Authors: Oxborrow Kathryn
Published: February 2016

Objectives – To examine patterns of Inter-Library Loans and Document Supply (ILL) in a large network of libraries over a period of five years, in order to establish whether ILL services are being used to replace journal subscriptions. The authors also aimed to establish which journal titles were most requested in their network, to inform future acquisitions policy.

Design – Longitudinal study using transactional data collected from the Italian Network for Inter-Library Document Exchange (NILDE) for the period 2005-2009.

Setting – The Italian library sector.

Subjects – Member libraries of NILDE, which is the largest ILL network in Italy with several hundred libraries. These consist primarily of university libraries, but also hospitals and health research institutions, public research institutions, and not-for-profit and public organisations.

Methods – ILL request data collected from the NILDE network software were analyzed. Figures were retrieved for the number of different journal titles requested per year of the study overall and by individual institution. Further analysis was undertaken on requests for more recent articles, those published up to five years prior to being requested. This involved creating a list of the most requested titles for each year, and then compiling a core collection of journals that were requested 20 or more times in each year of the study. These core titles were analyzed for trends by subject and publisher, and for any significant correlations between either Impact Factors (IFs) or citation counts and ILL requests for particular journals.

Main Results – The data revealed that the number of ILLs processed through NILDE increased every year during the period of the study. The majority of journals were only requested a small number of times in the five year period of the study, with 60% being requested five times or less. In the majority of instances, institutions were not borrowing the same title regularly. Analysis of the core collection of journals revealed that these repeated requests of the same title were mainly in the biomedical sciences and science and technology subject areas, and that these journals were often produced by smaller publishers who were not included in consortia purchasing. There was no correlation between journal impact factors (IFs) and ILL requests, but there was a statistically significant correlation between citation counts and ILL requests.

Conclusions – ILL numbers are increasing despite big deals and consortia purchasing. The majority of requests are for articles that are two years old or older, and the authors suggest that this indicates that ILLs do not influence journal subscriptions. The authors suggest that ILLs may have increased during the course of the study (and may continue to do so) due to the current global financial crisis and its impact on library acquisitions.
Surveying North American Academic Library Websites for Instructional Outreach and Delivery Reveals a Broad Range of Approaches Employed
Authors: Coates Heather
Published: February 2016

A Review of:
Yang., S. Q., & Chou, M. (2014). Promoting and teaching information literacy on the Internet: Surveying the web sites of 264 academic libraries in North America. Journal of Web Librarianship, 8(1), 88-104. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/19322909.2014.855586

Abstract

Objective – To determine the extent to which academic libraries have used the Web to market and deliver information literacy both as a service and as a concept.

Design – Survey of web content.

Setting – Websites of North American academic libraries.

Subjects – A random sample of 264 libraries selected from Peterson’s Four-Year Colleges.
Methods – The investigators reviewed and analyzed content on academic library websites by recording the presence of various types of information. Presence was recorded for the term information literacy, tutorial content, guides and tests, and delivery of information literacy instruction. The frequencies of tutorials and guides were also reported.

Main Results – Approximately 65% of the libraries used their website to promote instruction, while 30% did not mention information literacy or library instruction. A wide range of terminology was used to denote library instruction, but information literacy was not highly used. Approximately 5% of libraries had no public web presence. Research guides, tutorials, or both were provided by 64% of libraries. More than 300 tutorials in a variety of formats, including Adobe Flash videos, static web pages with little or no animations, webcasts, documents, and presentations were offered by 111 libraries. The tutorials addressed general research topics, databases, concepts and technical skills, among others.

Conclusion – While the majority of academic libraries sampled have incorporated information literacy and library instruction into their web presence, it is unclear why nearly one third did not mention these activities. Further study is needed to benchmark how libraries are using the Web for instruction and outreach.
EBLIP Seeks Editorial Intern and Copyeditors
Authors: . .
Published: February 2016

No abstract.
Pediatric Residents and Interns in an Italian Hospital Perform Improved Bibliographic Searches when Assisted by a Biomedical Librarian
Authors: Stone Mathew
Published: February 2016

A Review of:

Gardois, P., Calabrese, R., Colombi, N., Lingua, C., Longo, F., Villanacci, M., Miniero, R., & Piga, A. (2011). Effectiveness of bibliographic searches performed by paediatric residents and interns assisted by librarian. A randomised controlled trial. Health Information and Libraries Journal, 28(4), 273-284. doi: 10.1111/j.1471-1842.2011.00957.x

Objective – To establish whether the assistance of an experienced biomedical librarian delivers an improvement in the searching of bibliographic databases as performed by medical residents and interns.

Design – Randomized controlled trial.

Setting – The pediatrics department of a large Italian teaching hospital.

Subjects – 18 pediatric residents and interns.

Methods – 23 residents and interns from the pediatrics department of a large Italian teaching hospital were invited to participate in this study, of which 18 agreed. Subjects were then randomized into two groups and asked to spend between 30 and 90 minutes searching bibliographic databases for evidence to answer a real-life clinical question which was randomly allocated to them. Each member of the intervention group was provided with an experienced biomedical librarian to provide assistance throughout the search session. The control group received no assistance. The outcome of the search was then measured using an assessment tool adapted for the purpose of this study from the Fresno test of competence in evidence based medicine. This adapted assessment tool rated the “global success” of the search and included criteria such as appropriate question formulation, number of PICO terms translated into search terms, use of Boolean logic, use of subject headings, use of filters, use of limits, and the percentage of citations retrieved that matched a gold standard set of citations found in a prior search by two librarians (who were not involved in assisting the subjects) together with an expert clinician.

Main Results – The intervention group scored a median average of 73.6 points out of a possible 100, compared with the control group which scored 50.4. The difference of 23.2 points in favour of the librarian assisted group was a statistically significant result (p value = 0.013) with a 95% confidence interval of between 4.8 and 33.2.

Conclusion – This study presents credible evidence that assistance provided by an experienced biomedical librarian improves the quality of the bibliographic database searches performed by residents and interns using real-life clinical scenarios.
Project Output versus Influence in Practice: Impact as a Dimension of Research Quality
Authors: Hall Hazel
Published: February 2016

No abstract.
Canadian Public Libraries Are Aware of Their Role as Information Literacy Training Providers, but Face Several Challenges
Authors: Newton Miller Laura
Published: February 2016

Abstract

Objective – To explore the current state of information literacy (IL) training in Canadian public libraries, and to identify strategies used for improving IL training skills for staff and patrons.

Design – Mixed-methods approach, including document analysis, observations, and focus group interviews.

Setting – Two libraries of a large public library system in Canada: the central library and one branch library.

Subjects – Six staff members (manager, administrator, training coordinator, instructor, and computer technician) who have been involved in designing and teaching information literacy courses for library patrons and staff.

Methods – The researcher analyzed internal and external library documents related to information literacy, including, but not limited to, reports, posters, lesson plans, newsletters, and training scripts. He also observed interactions and behaviours of patrons during IL training sessions. Finally, he conducted a focus group with people involved in IL training, asking questions about facilities and resources, programs, patron reaction, librarian knowledge of IL theory, and impediments and benefits of IL training programs in public libraries.

Main Results – Staff were aware of the importance of IL training in the library. Attracting more library patrons (including building partnerships with other organizations), improving staff IL and training skills, employing effective strategies for running training programs, and dealing with financial issues were all concerns about running IL training that were highlighted.

Conclusion – Canadian public libraries are well aware of their role as IL training providers, but they still face several challenges in order to improve their effectiveness.
Conducting State-Wide Research to Inform Practice in New South Wales Public Libraries
Authors: Forsyth Ellen , Morley Cameron , O'Grady Kate
Published: February 2016

No abstract.
Call for Proposals: 4th Qualitative and Quantitative Methods in Libraries International Conference (QQML2012)
Authors: . .
Published: February 2016

No abstract.
Looking at Things in New Ways
Authors: Koufogiannakis Denise
Published: February 2016

No abstract.
EBL101: Riding Into the Sunset
Authors: Wilson Virginia
Published: February 2016

No abstract.
Reference Desk Employees Need Both Research Knowledge and Technical Skills for Successful Reference Transactions
Authors: Shen Lisa
Published: February 2016

A Review of:

Chan, E. K. (2014). Analyzing recorded transactions to extrapolate the required knowledge, skills, and abilities of reference desk providers at an urban, academic/public library. Journal of Library Administration, 54(1), 23-32. doi:10.1080/01920836.2014.893113

Abstract

Objective – To determine the essential knowledge and skills required by reference positions serving academic and public library patrons.

Design – Data analysis of recorded reference transactions using author-created categories.

Setting – The reference desk of a joint academic and public library in downtown San José, California.

Subjects – A total of 9,683 in-person and phone reference transactions recorded between August 20 and December 29, 2012.

Methods – All reference transactions recorded in the tracking software Gimlet during the fall 2012 semester were downloaded and analyzed in Excel using 17 author-created reference service categories. Of the original 13,827 transaction entries, 4,135 were eliminated because the actual reference questions, an optional entry in Gimlet, were not recorded. Thus these transactions could not be properly categorized for analysis.

Main Results – The most frequently occurred type of reference transaction (16.6%, or 1,607 out of 9,683) out of the 17 categories was assistance for printing, copying, scanning, and wireless network assistance. The next most regularly recorded categories were catalog searching for non-known items (15.0%) and general research (10.9%), which included formulating research questions and selecting the appropriate resources for searching.

When clustering the 17 reference question categories into 4 broader thematic groups, “research-oriented assistance,” including question categories for catalog searching and general research, emerged as the most common question type (31.7%). Technical and equipment assistance (30.8%) was the second most popular category group, followed by facility and policy questions (19.2%), and quick search requests (18.3%).

Conclusion – The study findings suggest that successful reference desk transactions would require library employees to master research knowledge as well as technical computer and equipment skills.
Problem Based Learning and Evidence Based Medicine: Utilizing the Librarian
Authors: Fyfe Trina M. , Payne Geoffrey W.
Published: February 2016

No abstract.
Editorial Responsibilities
Authors: Kloda Lorie
Published: February 2016

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The Evolution of Evidence Based Library and Information Practice, Part I: Defining EBLIP
Authors: Eldredge Jonathan D.
Published: February 2016

No abstract.
Should We Value Knowledge and Expertise?
Authors: Koufogiannakis Denise
Published: February 2016

No abstract.
Evidence Based Library and Information Practice Seeks Associate Editor (Articles)
Authors: . .
Published: February 2016

No abstract.
Evidence in Crisis?
Authors: Brettle Alison
Published: February 2016

No abstract.
Library Instruction for Freshman English: A Multi-Year Assessment of Student Learning
Authors: Gardner Archambault Susan
Published: February 2016

Objective – The objective of this study was twofold: 1) to assess the effectiveness of curriculum changes made from the 2009 freshman English library instruction curriculum to the 2010 curriculum at Loyola Marymount University (LMU); and 2) to evaluate the effectiveness of library instruction delivered via a “blended” combination of face-to-face and online instruction versus online instruction alone.

Methods – An experimental design compared random samples of student scores from 2009 and 2010 worksheets to determine the effects of a new curriculum on student learning. A second experiment examined the effect of delivery method on student learning by comparing scores from a group of students receiving only online instruction against a group receiving blended instruction.

Results – The first component of the study, which compared scores between 2009 and 2010 to examine the effects of the curriculum revisions, had mixed results. Students scored a significantly higher mean in 2010 on completing and correctly listing book citation components than in 2009, but a significantly lower mean on constructing a research question. There was a significant difference in the distribution of scores for understanding differences between information found on the Internet versus through the Library that was better in 2010 than 2009, but worse for narrowing a broad research topic. For the study that examined computer aided instruction, the group of students receiving only computer-assisted instruction did significantly better overall than the group receiving blended instruction. When separate tests were run for each skill, two particular skills, generating keywords and completing book citation and location elements, resulted in a significantly higher mean.

Conclusions – The comparison of scores between 2009 and 2010 were mixed, but the evaluation process helped us identify continued problems in the teaching materials to address in the next cycle of revisions. The second part of the study supports the idea that computer-assisted instruction is equally or more effective than blended instruction.
C-EBLIP Fall Symposium: Librarians as Researchers Wednesday, October 15, 2014 University Library, University of Saskatchewan
Authors: Brettle Alison
Published: February 2016

No abstract.
Graduate Students Report Strong Acceptance and Loyal Usage of Google Scholar
Authors: Shen Lisa
Published: February 2016

Objective – To determine the frequency of graduate students’ Google Scholar usage, and the contributing factors to their adoption. The researchers also aimed to examine whether the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) is applicable to graduate students’ acceptance of Google Scholar.

Design – Web-based survey questionnaire.

Setting – The survey was conducted over the internet through email invitations.

Subjects – 1,114 graduate students enrolled at the Twin Cities campus of the University of Minnesota.

Methods – 9,998 graduate students were invited via email to participate in a study about their perceptions of Google Scholar in the fall of 2009. A follow-up email and a raffle of two $25 gift certificates were used to provide participation incentive.

The survey measurements, which consisted of 53 items in 15 questions, were based on modifications to the validated TAM using measurements adopted by other studies using the same instrument. Each item was scored using five-point scales ranging from 1 (“strongly disagree”) to 5 (“strongly agree”). Because the TAM model is based on direct user experience, only responses from those who have used Google Scholar in the past were included in the data analysis.

Main Results – The survey had a response rate of 11.4%, with 73% of the respondents reporting having used Google Scholar at least once before. However, only 45% of those who had used Google Scholar reported linking to full text articles through the customized library link “frequently or always.” On average, respondents found Google Scholar easy to use (M=4.09 out of 5) and access (M=3.86). They also perceived Google Scholar as a useful resource for their research (M=3.98), which enhanced their searching effectiveness (M=3.89). However, respondents were less enthusiastic when asked whether they often found what they were looking for using Google Scholar (M=3.33) or whether it had enough resources for their research (M=3.14). Nonetheless, most still felt they made the correct decision to use Google Scholar (M=3.94), even if their loyalty towards Google Scholar was limited (M=3.23).

The researcher categorized survey measurements into 9 TAM-based variables and performed regression analysis (all with p
From Solving Puzzles to Designing Solutions: Integrating Design Thinking into Evidence Based Practice
Authors: Howard Zaana , Davis Kate
Published: February 2016

No abstract.
What is Evidence?
Authors: Koufogiannakis Denise
Published: February 2016

No abstract.
The Evidence of Change
Authors: Brettle Alison
Published: February 2016

No abstract.
Academic Library Websites Show Heavy Use of Web 2.0 Applications
Authors: Wakimoto Diana K.
Published: February 2016

A Review of:

Boateng, F., & Liu, Y. Q. (2014). Web 2.0 applications’ usage and trends in top US academic libraries. Library Hi Tech, 32(1), 120-138. doi:10.1108/LHT-07-2013-0093

Abstract

Objective – To explore Web 2.0 application use in academic libraries through determining: Web 2.0 applications used, the purpose of using these applications, and how the use of Web 2.0 is changing.

Design – Exploratory survey of academic library websites using content analysis of websites, blogs, and social networking service platforms.

Setting – Websites of academic libraries in the United States, blog platforms, and social networking services.

Subjects – 100 academic libraries.

Methods – The researchers based their selection of academic library websites on the US News & World Report’s 2013 list of the top 100 best colleges in the United States. The authors created a checklist to determine which Web 2.0 technologies were used by the academic libraries on their websites and for what purposes. The researchers searched for Web 2.0 applications on the main page and one subpage down from the main page. The researchers also used keyword searches on the library’s website to find Web 2.0 applications and searched blog platforms and social networking sites.

Main Results – The authors found that Facebook and Twitter were the most popular Web 2.0 applications and that all of the libraries analyzed used social networking services. Blogs were the second most popular Web 2.0 tool at 99% participation rate, followed closely by RSS (97%) and instant messaging (91%). Libraries used these Web 2.0 tools for information sharing including: outreach, promotion, providing online reference services, subject guides, tutorials, highlighting resources, and posting announcements.

Conclusion – The academic libraries analyzed in this study use Web 2.0 applications to a much greater extent than previous research had shown. The researchers expect to see increased use of Web 2.0 applications by academic libraries in the coming years. They suggest that future research focus on Web 2.0 use by historically black colleges in the United States and on collaboration between academic libraries and other academic units when offering Web 2.0 services.
Increased Size of E-Book Collection Positively Impacts Usage but May Reach Critical Mass
Authors: Tewell Eamon C.
Published: February 2016

Objective – To investigate the impact of collection size, student population, and faculty population on the use of an e-book collection.

Design – Longitudinal quantitative analysis.

Setting – Mid-sized public university located in Ontario, Canada.

Subjects – Data from 79,821 e-books related to searches and viewings; data regarding number of e-books held, students enrolled, and faculty employed at institution.

Methods – Numbers of e-books purchased individually and in packages were calculated, followed by the acquisition of annual student and faculty numbers through the University Institutional Planning Office. Searches for and viewings of e-books conducted via vendor websites were obtained directly from vendors. Data for all variables represent years 2002-2010.

Main Results – Very high Pearson’s correlation coefficients of r = 0.96 for searches performed and r = 0.91 for viewings were found in relation to the number of e-books held. While the annual increase in number of viewings was at a rate similar to that of e-books available, a 7% decrease in searches and viewings occurred in 2010. In terms of user populations, doctoral students exhibited the strongest association with e-book collection size followed by undergraduate students and faculty.

Conclusions – Based upon examination of correlation coefficients, the study concludes that the e-book collection size is closely associated with the level of e-book usage. The author notes that the data suggests use of the collection may possibly have leveled off, implying that additional large increases in the e-book collection could incur unnecessary expenditure. “Viewings per e-book” and “searches per e-book” ratios were highest when e-books were obtained on an individual title-by-title basis, though the author cautions that this does not necessarily prove that selective purchasing results in increased use. A deeper quantitative analysis into e-book usage and academic program size is considered for future research, as well as a comparison between electronic reference books and monographs. The author recommends that similar research be performed at other institutions of varying size to determine whether the study’s results would be replicated.
LibQUAL+® and the Information Commons Initiative at Buffalo State College: 2003 to 2009
Authors: Harvey Eugene J. , Lindstrom Maureen
Published: February 2016

Objective – To examine the effect of a transition to an information commons model of service organization on perceptions of library service quality. In 2003, the E. H. Butler Library at Buffalo State College began development of an Information Commons, which included moving the computing help desk to the library, reorganizing the physical units in the library around functional service areas, and moving the reference desk to the lobby.

Methods – In 2003, 2006, and 2009, the library administered the LibQUAL+ survey, which measures the relationship between perceived library service delivery and library user satisfaction. The 2003 survey was conducted before the implementation of the Information Commons Initiative. Analyses of variance were conducted to compare the effect of the service changes on users’ perceptions of library service quality between the three data collection points, as well as to explore differences between undergraduate and graduate students.

Results – The analyses revealed significant differences between the three data points, with significantly more positive perceptions of library service quality in 2006 and 2009 than in 2003. Comparisons between 2006 and 2009 were not statistically significant. In 2003, no significant differences were found between undergraduate and graduate students’ perceptions. However, in 2006, undergraduate students perceived higher levels of service quality after the development of the Information Commons than graduate students. This difference was maintained in 2009.

Conclusion – The Information Commons has become a popular place for new programming, exhibits, workshops, and cultural events on campus. The library staff and administration have regained the respect of the campus community, as well as an appreciation for user-driven input and feedback and for ongoing assessment and evaluation.
Samorządowe interpretacje przepisów prawa podatkowego
Authors: Brolik Jacek
Published: February 2016

Wydawanie interpretacji przez organy samorządu terytorialnego działające jako podatkowe organy interpretacyjne, w normatywnym przedmiocie ich funkcjonowania jako organów podatkowych, uzasadnia ogólne nazwanie tych interpretacji: samorządowymi interpretacjami przepisów prawa podatkowego. W zakresie wydawania interpretacji indywidualnych przez samorządowe organy podatkowe, poza przyznaniem im w art. 14j § 1 o.p. statusu podatkowych organów interpretacyjnych, obowiązujące prawo przewiduje – w relacji do regulacji prawnych rozdziału 1a działu II o.p. – pewne odrębności i cechy specyficzne w zakresie: przedmiotu interpretacji, wniosku i postępowania o wydanie interpretacji, które omówione zostały w niniejszym studium.
Aspekty moralne odpowiedzialności w prawie karnym
Authors: Peno Michał
Published: February 2016

Celem pracy jest charakterystyka prawa karnego jako gałęzi prawa o szczególnym natężeniu pierwiastka moralnego, przesądzającego o jego specyfice. Wyróżniono dwa aspekty rozważań. Pierwszy dotyczy oceny moralnej zachowań uznanych za przestępstwo i założenia, że potępienie moralne czynu ma odróżniać prawo karne od innych gałęzi prawa publicznego. Drugi aspekt dotyczy założenia, że wyróżnikiem kary kryminalnej ma być komunikowana przez nią dezaprobata dla sprawcy, co z kolei wiąże się z pytaniem o winę i jej związek z odpowiedzialnością moralną. Tradycyjna nowożytna filozofia poszukiwała moralnych podstaw prawa karnego w różnie rozumianej idei dobra wspólnego realizowanego przez wolę „suwerennego ludu”, lecz współcześnie ten punkt odniesienia traci na ostrości. Nowoczesna filozofia prawa nie sformułowała alternatywnego i dostosowanego do wymogów współczesności moralnego uzasadnienia prawa karnego.
Skuteczność formalna i materialna performatywu
Authors: Łukowski Łukasz
Published: February 2016

Skuteczność performatywu jest zazwyczaj rozumiana jako spełnienie wszystkich warunków gwarantujących jego poprawną prezentację. Takie podejście jest uzasadnione na gruncie logiczno-filozoficznym. Na gruncie prawoznawstwa wydaje się jednak równie ważne rozważenie innego rodzaju skuteczności performatywu, przyznawanej ze względu na to, czy performatyw faktycznie prowadzi do orzekanej przez siebie zmiany rzeczywistości. Wyróżniona przez Searle’a skuteczność pierwszego rodzaju nazwana jest w pracy formalną, drugiego zaś – materialną. Kombinatoryczne połączenie osiągnięcia bądź nie tych dwóch skuteczności daje cztery przypadki. W warunkach państwa demokratycznego pożądane są przypadki spełnienia materialnego performatywów, które są również spełnione formalnie oraz niespełnienia materialnego performatywów, które nie są także spełnione formalnie. Pozostałe konfiguracje spełnienia performatywów są niepożądane. Jak pokazuje analiza konkretnych przypadków performatywów na gruncie prawa (norm prawnych), prawidłowość ta nie zachodzi w sytuacji, gdy funkcjonowanie demokracji doznaje uszczerbku. Fakt ten stwarza możliwość „performatywnego” zdefiniowania systemu demokratycznego rozumianego jako państwo prawa.
Organizational Reputation And Human Resource Evaluation From Strategic, Functional, And Workplace Perspectives
Authors: Koys Daniel J. , Briggs Steven , Ross Steven C.
Published: February 2016

A survey of human resource (HR) managers in 82 corporations measures the importance of evaluating the HR function from strategic, function, and workplace perspectives. These scores are correlated with Fortunes measure of organizational reputation. Results indicate significant, positive relationships between organizational reputation and the importance of evaluating HR from the strategic perspective and from the functional perspective. The positive relationship between organizational reputation and the importance of evaluating HR from the workplace perspective is insignificant.
Student Academic And Professional Organizations: An Effective Vehicle For Enhancing The Educational Experience Of Accounting Students
Authors: Cooper William D. , Kennedy Helen A. , Kiel Mark , Robinson Ida
Published: February 2016

Accounting graduates entering the work environment are often criticized for the quality of their communication skills and leadership ability. In response to these and other problems, members of the AICPA recently voted to restrict membership in the Institute after the year 2000 to those individuals who have obtained a minimum of 150 semester hours of higher education. Moreover, several states (for example Florida, Utah, Hawaii, and Tennessee) have adopted a similar 150 semester hour requirement. While these steps may enhance the communication skills of students this talent may also be developed through the effective use of student academic and professional organizations as an extension of the educational process. This article presents a two-tiered organizational structure and activities which can be used to mitigate these deficiencies in the account students educational background.
Multi-Unit Retailing: The Role Of Control As A Determinant Of Success
Authors: Powell Judity D. , Bitner Larry N.
Published: February 2016

To meet the demands of fragmenting markets and to enhance their financial success, small retailers often expend to multi-unit operations. A successful expansion requires careful strategic planning and control. This research indicates that there is a positive relationship between financial success and the degree of centralized control over store identity, buying, and management of certain retailers. Evidence further indicates a synergistic effect among these control variables.
Decision Makers' Ability To Identify Unusual Costs And Implications For Alternative Estimation Procedures
Authors: Atkinson MaryAnne , Jones Scott
Published: February 2016

This paper reports the results of an experiment in which individuals visually fitted a cost function to data. The inclusion or omission of unusual data points within the data set was experimentally manipulated. The results indicate that individuals omit outliers from their visual fits, but do not omit influential points. Evidence also suggests that the weighting rule used by individuals is more robust that the weighting rule used in the ordinary least squares criterion.
Accounting And Economic Implications Of Healthcare Information Technology
Authors: Carruth Paul J. , Carruth Ann K.
Published: February 2016

There is a growing consensus that interoperability of health care technology is greatly needed so that data can be effectively and accurately exchanged across provider groups and organizations to provide quality healthcare while reducing the cost of healthcare delivery. Benefits are expected for physician groups, organizations, and patients.  Perhaps most exciting is the opportunity for integrated patient and population level data leading to clinical decision support systems which assist with the management of patients by integrating medical knowledge with patient characteristics and generating computer based reminders, alerts, and guidelines.  While research supports a multitude of benefits, challenges exist that require long-term commitment before the reality of an integrated healthcare information technology will exist. This article explores the benefits, the barriers, and the long term impact of Healthcare Information Technology on future healthcare delivery systems.