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Altmetrics and their relationship with citation counts: a case of journal articles in physics
(Emerald Publishing, 2022-01-13T00:00:00) Shrivastava, Rishabh; Mahajan, Preeti
Purpose: The first purpose of the present study is to investigate the coverage of journal articles in Physics in various sources of altmetrics. Secondly, the study investigates the relationship between altmetrics and citations. Finally, the study also investigates whether the relationship between citations and altmetrics was stronger or weaker for those articles that had been mentioned at least once in the sources of altmetrics. Design/methodology/approach: The journal articles in Physics having at least one author from an Indian Institution and published during 2014�2018 in sources of altmetrics have been investigated. Altmetric.com was used for collecting altmetrics data. Spearman�s rank correlation coefficient (?) has been used as the data found to be skewed. Findings: The highest coverage was found on Twitter (22.68%), followed by Facebook (3.62%) and blogs (2.18%). The coverage in the rest of the sources was less than 1%. The average Twitter mentions for journal articles tweeted at least once was found to be 4 (3.99) and for Facebook mentions, it was found to be 1.48. Correlations between Twitter mentions�citations and Facebook mentions�citation were found to be statistically significant but low to weak positive. Research limitations/implications: The study concludes that due to the low coverage of journal articles, altmetrics should be used cautiously for research evaluation keeping in mind the disciplinary differences. The study also suggests that altmetrics can function as complementary to citation-based metrics. Originality/value: The study is one of the first large scale altmetrics studies dealing with research in Physics. Also, Indian research has not been attended to in the altmetrics literature and the present study shall fill that void. � 2022, Emerald Publishing Limited.
Altmetrics and their relationship with citation counts: a case of journal articles in physics
(Emerald Publishing, 2022-01-13T00:00:00) Shrivastava, Rishabh; Mahajan, Preeti
Purpose: The first purpose of the present study is to investigate the coverage of journal articles in Physics in various sources of altmetrics. Secondly, the study investigates the relationship between altmetrics and citations. Finally, the study also investigates whether the relationship between citations and altmetrics was stronger or weaker for those articles that had been mentioned at least once in the sources of altmetrics. Design/methodology/approach: The journal articles in Physics having at least one author from an Indian Institution and published during 2014�2018 in sources of altmetrics have been investigated. Altmetric.com was used for collecting altmetrics data. Spearman�s rank correlation coefficient (?) has been used as the data found to be skewed. Findings: The highest coverage was found on Twitter (22.68%), followed by Facebook (3.62%) and blogs (2.18%). The coverage in the rest of the sources was less than 1%. The average Twitter mentions for journal articles tweeted at least once was found to be 4 (3.99) and for Facebook mentions, it was found to be 1.48. Correlations between Twitter mentions�citations and Facebook mentions�citation were found to be statistically significant but low to weak positive. Research limitations/implications: The study concludes that due to the low coverage of journal articles, altmetrics should be used cautiously for research evaluation keeping in mind the disciplinary differences. The study also suggests that altmetrics can function as complementary to citation-based metrics. Originality/value: The study is one of the first large scale altmetrics studies dealing with research in Physics. Also, Indian research has not been attended to in the altmetrics literature and the present study shall fill that void. � 2022, Emerald Publishing Limited.
Altmetrics and their relationship with citation counts: a case of journal articles in physics
(Emerald Publishing, 2022-01-13T00:00:00) Shrivastava, Rishabh; Mahajan, Preeti
Purpose: The first purpose of the present study is to investigate the coverage of journal articles in Physics in various sources of altmetrics. Secondly, the study investigates the relationship between altmetrics and citations. Finally, the study also investigates whether the relationship between citations and altmetrics was stronger or weaker for those articles that had been mentioned at least once in the sources of altmetrics. Design/methodology/approach: The journal articles in Physics having at least one author from an Indian Institution and published during 2014�2018 in sources of altmetrics have been investigated. Altmetric.com was used for collecting altmetrics data. Spearman�s rank correlation coefficient (?) has been used as the data found to be skewed. Findings: The highest coverage was found on Twitter (22.68%), followed by Facebook (3.62%) and blogs (2.18%). The coverage in the rest of the sources was less than 1%. The average Twitter mentions for journal articles tweeted at least once was found to be 4 (3.99) and for Facebook mentions, it was found to be 1.48. Correlations between Twitter mentions�citations and Facebook mentions�citation were found to be statistically significant but low to weak positive. Research limitations/implications: The study concludes that due to the low coverage of journal articles, altmetrics should be used cautiously for research evaluation keeping in mind the disciplinary differences. The study also suggests that altmetrics can function as complementary to citation-based metrics. Originality/value: The study is one of the first large scale altmetrics studies dealing with research in Physics. Also, Indian research has not been attended to in the altmetrics literature and the present study shall fill that void. � 2022, Emerald Publishing Limited.
Analysis of digital tools and technologies for Debunking Fake News
(Amity University, 2019) Kanozia R.
Most of the largest democratic countries like India and USA, media houses like AFP and BBC, media education institutions like Reuters Institute for the study of Journalism & Shorenstein Centres, media educationalists, trainers, researchers and techno-giants like Facebook, Google and WhatsApp are debating and discussing threats, challenges and possible solutions of fake news menace in India and abroad. This research is an exploratory study, exploring and analysing the digital tools and technologies for debunking fake news and virtual reality of media. This research paper is an in-depth analysis and review of current research, threats, trends and digital initiatives to combat with fake news on national and international level. This study also reviews the theoretical approaches and research on using digital technologies and tools for debunking fake news and virtual reality of the media. This study will help in encountering the micro-propaganda techniques by using digital immersive tools to stop spreading the hate and visibility of the virtual truth to win political rhetoric in general not in particular. This is also an attempt to identify the ways, remedies and possible solutions by using the two kinds of techniques: Human interface/intelligence and use of machine learning or artificial intelligence to curb the menace of fake news. The outcome of this research paper proposes, an in-depth review indicates the need of strong fact checking mechanism via Artificial Intelligence, increased digital literacy and machine based learning, training for newsrooms producers and journalist to make them aware about the styles and techniques of fake news, so they could simply identify and debunk the fake news. Thus, debunking fake news involves four major skills: reverse image search, smart key words search, strong observational skills and good old-fashioned journalism skills. � 2019 Journal of Content, Community & Communication.
An analysis of Indian Research Information Network System (IRINS)
(University of Idaho Library, 2019) Jeyapragash, B; Muthuraj, A; Kannan, P.
Indian Research Information Network System (IRINS) developed by the Central University of Punjab, Bathinda in collaboration with Information and Library Network Centre (INFLIBNET) which can be used for higher education institution and research institutions to showcase the research contribution to the scholarly community. The data were taken from Indian Research Information Network System (http://irins.org/irins/) of 15 instances for the Academic and Research Organisations. The objectives of the article is to analyze the faculty members, department and their scholarly publications with citations and its impact. It is found that KL University, Guntur has highest 836 (17.22%) faculty member. The Indian Institute of Technology, Madras has received 278374 (26.28%) highest citations from Scopus and 227686 (22.30%) citations from Cross Ref.
Availability and preferences for information services to visually impaired tertiary students in Delhi
(Emerald Group Holdings Ltd., 2021-10-04T00:00:00) Bhardwaj, Raj Kumar
Purpose: The study aims to understand the information services provided to visually impaired users in Indian universities. Further, the study identifies the nuances of information system for visually impaired (ISVI) development suitable to the requirements of the visually impaired community in Indian higher educational institutions. Design/methodology/approach: A two-fold methodology was followed in the study: (1) empirical survey and (2) information system design and development. The empirical survey was conducted in Indian higher educational institutions wherein 316 responses were collected including 185 (58.5%) undergraduate and 131 (41.5%) postgraduate students. A stratified random sampling technique was used in data collection. Empirical study findings were further used as a basis for ISVI design and development for addressing the information requirements of visually impaired users. Findings: The study found that 232 respondents (73.2%) access the Internet every day. �Surprisingly, 143 respondents (45.3%) revealed that no digital infrastructure is available in their institutions, while 173 respondents (54.7%) stated digital infrastructure is available. A total of 210 respondents (75.9%) highlighted that the interface of open access (OA) resources is not designed as per visually impaired (VI) students' requirements. information and communication technology (ICT) infrastructure is not up to the mark revealed as by 34 respondents (10.7 percent) and was rated �poor.�� A total of 268 respondents (90.2%) expressed that their institution should develop the information system to full their information needs. Research limitations/implications: The study is conducted in only one state in India due to financial hindrances. Visually impaired students studying in other states of India are not covered in the study, which may have different perception about the design and development of information system for the visually impaired. Practical implications: An online ISVI is designed and developed under the study, which is accessible at http://www.isvi.in. Furthermore, the findings of the study may also be used by administrators of the higher educational institutions for building ICT infrastructure for visually impaired students. Originality/value: No study has been conducted in Indian higher educational institutions for understanding the availability and preferences of information services to visually impaired tertiary students. � 2021, Emerald Publishing Limited.
Availability and preferences for information services to visually impaired tertiary students in Delhi
(Emerald Group Holdings Ltd., 2021-10-04T00:00:00) Bhardwaj, Raj Kumar
Purpose: The study aims to understand the information services provided to visually impaired users in Indian universities. Further, the study identifies the nuances of information system for visually impaired (ISVI) development suitable to the requirements of the visually impaired community in Indian higher educational institutions. Design/methodology/approach: A two-fold methodology was followed in the study: (1) empirical survey and (2) information system design and development. The empirical survey was conducted in Indian higher educational institutions wherein 316 responses were collected including 185 (58.5%) undergraduate and 131 (41.5%) postgraduate students. A stratified random sampling technique was used in data collection. Empirical study findings were further used as a basis for ISVI design and development for addressing the information requirements of visually impaired users. Findings: The study found that 232 respondents (73.2%) access the Internet every day. �Surprisingly, 143 respondents (45.3%) revealed that no digital infrastructure is available in their institutions, while 173 respondents (54.7%) stated digital infrastructure is available. A total of 210 respondents (75.9%) highlighted that the interface of open access (OA) resources is not designed as per visually impaired (VI) students' requirements. information and communication technology (ICT) infrastructure is not up to the mark revealed as by 34 respondents (10.7 percent) and was rated �poor.�� A total of 268 respondents (90.2%) expressed that their institution should develop the information system to full their information needs. Research limitations/implications: The study is conducted in only one state in India due to financial hindrances. Visually impaired students studying in other states of India are not covered in the study, which may have different perception about the design and development of information system for the visually impaired. Practical implications: An online ISVI is designed and developed under the study, which is accessible at http://www.isvi.in. Furthermore, the findings of the study may also be used by administrators of the higher educational institutions for building ICT infrastructure for visually impaired students. Originality/value: No study has been conducted in Indian higher educational institutions for understanding the availability and preferences of information services to visually impaired tertiary students. � 2021, Emerald Publishing Limited.
Availability and preferences for information services to visually impaired tertiary students in Delhi
(Emerald Group Holdings Ltd., 2021-10-04T00:00:00) Bhardwaj, Raj Kumar
Purpose: The study aims to understand the information services provided to visually impaired users in Indian universities. Further, the study identifies the nuances of information system for visually impaired (ISVI) development suitable to the requirements of the visually impaired community in Indian higher educational institutions. Design/methodology/approach: A two-fold methodology was followed in the study: (1) empirical survey and (2) information system design and development. The empirical survey was conducted in Indian higher educational institutions wherein 316 responses were collected including 185 (58.5%) undergraduate and 131 (41.5%) postgraduate students. A stratified random sampling technique was used in data collection. Empirical study findings were further used as a basis for ISVI design and development for addressing the information requirements of visually impaired users. Findings: The study found that 232 respondents (73.2%) access the Internet every day. �Surprisingly, 143 respondents (45.3%) revealed that no digital infrastructure is available in their institutions, while 173 respondents (54.7%) stated digital infrastructure is available. A total of 210 respondents (75.9%) highlighted that the interface of open access (OA) resources is not designed as per visually impaired (VI) students' requirements. information and communication technology (ICT) infrastructure is not up to the mark revealed as by 34 respondents (10.7 percent) and was rated �poor.�� A total of 268 respondents (90.2%) expressed that their institution should develop the information system to full their information needs. Research limitations/implications: The study is conducted in only one state in India due to financial hindrances. Visually impaired students studying in other states of India are not covered in the study, which may have different perception about the design and development of information system for the visually impaired. Practical implications: An online ISVI is designed and developed under the study, which is accessible at http://www.isvi.in. Furthermore, the findings of the study may also be used by administrators of the higher educational institutions for building ICT infrastructure for visually impaired students. Originality/value: No study has been conducted in Indian higher educational institutions for understanding the availability and preferences of information services to visually impaired tertiary students. � 2021, Emerald Publishing Limited.
COVID-19 in Mass Media: Manufacturing Mass Perceptions of the Virus among Older Adults
(Walter de Gruyter GmbH, 2023-03-17T00:00:00) Pelletier, Petra; Kanozia, Rubal; Arya, Ritu; Lefort, Claire; McLaughlin, C�cile; Boespflug, Magali; Alain, Sophie
According to the latest The Global Risks Report (2022) of World Economic Forum, the large-scale coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) threat creates various tensions that might lead to unexpected cascading impacts in various domains. Nevertheless, the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) virus, about 120 nm in diameter, remains invisible to people whose cognition, emotions, and health-related behaviors are driven primarily by the subjective perception of the virus. Mass media communicating information, symbols, beliefs, and codes of conduct to the population contribute widely to the socially constructed representations of the new SARS-CoV-2 virus. Thus, the aim of the current research is to investigate the impacts of the common COVID-19 mass media image of the "ball with spikes"representing the SARS-CoV-2 virus on older adults particularly vulnerable to the COVID-19 coronavirus disease and fake news dissemination. This research is based on an innovative mixed-methods research design that combines questionnaires (N = 144), semi-structured research interviews, and pictographic measures (N = 26). The primary results demonstrate that individuals' perceptions of and emotional reactions to the invisible SARS-CoV-2 virus are shaped by mass media exposure, as the "ball with spikes"became a familiar symbol of the COVID-19 virus, marked by the symbolism of dangerousness and mystery with a divisive aesthetic. The current research that aims to highlight the role of mass media as the vector of an icon image of the new SARS-CoV-2 virus provides additional elements that may contribute to improved crisis management effectiveness of future pandemic outbreaks. � 2023 the author(s), published by De Gruyter.
Critical Media and Information Literacy to Combat Misinformation: Research Gaps and Future Directions
(Amity University, 2022-12-08T00:00:00) Kanozia, Rubal; Dheera, C.S.; Arya, Ritu
This review article aims to provide insights to how effective critical media and information literacy can help in curbing the tide of fake news and misinformation in society. In this study, 55 research articles out of 2077 articles from the year 2010 to 2020 were incorporated from three databases � Sage Journals, Science Direct, Taylor and Francis, for quantitative and thematic analysis. A total of seven categories were developed and analysed in the quantitative analysis phase whereas the thematic analysis phase divided the studies into three major themes based on the ways to combat fake news and misinformation. The quantitative data and thematic analysis suggest the following measures to fight fake news and misinformation: (1) Critical media and information literacy as a tool to curb fake news, (2) Technological advancements to reduce fake news, and (3) Governmental regulations on fake news spread. Researchers propose media and information literacy as an effective tool to curb fake news and misinformation in the society. � 2022,Journal of Content, Community and Communication.All Rights Reserved.
Digital Practices by Citizens During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Findings From an International Multisite Study
(JMIR Publications Inc., 2023-03-06T00:00:00) Marston, Hannah Ramsden; Ko, Pei-Chun; Prabhu, Vishnunarayan Girishan; Freeman, Shannon; Ross, Christopher; Sharaievska, Iryna; Browning, Matthew HEM; Earle, Sarah; Ivan, Loredana; Kanozia, Rubal; �al?ko?lu, Halime �zt�rk; Arslan, Hasan; Bilir-Koca, Burcu; Silva, Paula Alexandra; Buttigieg, Sandra; Gro�sch�dl, Franziska; Sch�ttengruber, Gerhilde
Background: The COVID-19 pandemic brought digital practices and engagement to the forefront of society, which were based on behavioral changes associated with adhering to different government mandates. Further behavioral changes included transitioning from working in the office to working from home, with the use of various social media and communication platforms to maintain a level of social connectedness, especially given that many people who were living in different types of communities, such as rural, urban, and city spaces, were socially isolated from friends, family members, and community groups. Although there is a growing body of research exploring how technology is being used by people, there is limited information and insight about the digital practices employed across different age cohorts living in different physical spaces and residing in different countries. Objective: This paper presents the findings from an international multisite study exploring the impact of social media and the internet on the health and well-being of individuals in different countries during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: Data were collected via a series of online surveys deployed between April 4, 2020, and September 30, 2021. The age of respondents varied from 18 years to over 60 years across the 3 regions of Europe, Asia, and North America. On exploring the associations of technology use, social connectedness, and sociodemographic factors with loneliness and well-being through bivariate and multivariate analyses, significant differences were observed. Results: The levels of loneliness were higher among respondents who used social media messengers or many social media apps than among those who did not use social media messengers or used ?1 social media app. Additionally, the levels of loneliness were higher among respondents who were not members of an online community support group than among those who were members of an online community support group. Psychological well-being was significantly lower and loneliness was significantly higher among people living in small towns and rural areas than among those living in suburban and urban communities. Younger respondents (18-29 years old), single adults, unemployed individuals, and those with lower levels of education were more likely to experience loneliness. Conclusions: From an international and interdisciplinary perspective, policymakers and stakeholders should extend and explore interventions targeting loneliness experienced by single young adults and further examine how this may vary across geographies. The study findings have implications across the fields of gerontechnology, health sciences, social sciences, media communication, computers, and information technology. �Hannah Ramsden Marston, Pei-Chun Ko, Vishnunarayan Girishan Prabhu, Shannon Freeman, Christopher Ross, Iryna Sharaievska, Matthew HEM Browning, Sarah Earle, Loredana Ivan, Rubal Kanozia, Halime �zt�rk �al?ko?lu, Hasan Arslan, Burcu Bilir-Koca, Paula Alexandra Silva, Sandra C Buttigieg, Franziska Gro�sch�dl, Gerhilde Sch�ttengruber.
DOES MEDIA USAGE ENHANCE NUTRITION LITERACY? A SYSTEMATIC LITERATURE REVIEW AND THEMATIC ANALYSIS
(Amity University, 2021-07-08T00:00:00) Mythraye, V.P.; Kanozia, Dr Rubal
The aim of this article is to show in-depth view about the potent of different media usage aid in enhancing nutrition literacy in society. In this review article, 25 studies were selected from the year 2010 to 2021 to identify the gaps and recent trends in media and nutrition literacy. The incorporated studies are selected from the databases- Science Direct, PMC, Sage, Taylor and Francis, and Willey as all of them are well established for their authenticity. The studies discussed are analysed quantitatively and thematically. In the quantitative phase, seven categories are defined and in the thematic analysis phase, four themes are extracted from the conclusion of each literature about various media harnessed to improve nutrition literacy. From the quantitative data and the thematic analysis, following media category are found: (1) Traditional media as a source of nutrition literacy; (2) Online media as a source of nutrition literacy; (3) Intervention of nutrition app as a source of nutrition literacy, and (4) Intervention of gaming as a source of nutrition literacy. Media usage is considered as a substantial avenue to improve nutrition literacy globally by researchers. � 2021. All Rights Reserved.
Finding a home in or through mobile phones: Access and usage patterns among homeless women in shelter-homes of India
(SAGE Publications Ltd, 2023-09-21T00:00:00) Chakraborty, Debjani; Garg, Chhavi
With the number of mobile phone subscribers increasing across all sections of society, this paper aims to understand if homeless women in shelter-homes of India have access to mobile phones and, if so, what are their usage patterns. Facilitated by issues ranging from domestic violence to lack of employment to forced migration and even to human trafficking and rape, women residing in the shelter-homes of India have a myriad of stories to tell. Not all of them have been on streets forever and many have the basic literacy to understand how to use a mobile phone. For the purposes of the study, the researchers engaged with women above 18 years of age up to the age of 45 in a series of open-ended interviews to understand their access to mobile phones and contextualize their homelessness within an affordances-based framework for mobile phone access. This paper takes into account the dual barriers of gender and the lack of a home to study the digital divide experienced by homeless women in India, expanding on how both these factors shape their access and usage, eventually bridging the digital divide, and whether mobile phones are required/desired by the women themselves. The study found that the women staying in shelter-homes see a window of hope in their use of mobile phones in the form of an independent financial future or an independent marital life, but the biased perception of using a mobile phone among women hinders women�s access to and use of these devices, which ultimately results in the loss of any kind of opportunity before it has even been explored, perhaps leading to the loss of a chance at a bright future. � The Author(s) 2023.
Information system for visually impaired in Indian universities: a user�s perspectives
(Emerald Group Holdings Ltd., 2021-10-10T00:00:00) Bhardwaj, Raj Kumar
Purpose: This study aims to comprehend the perceptions of visually impaired users in development of information systems in Indian universities. This will help higher educational institutions in India to fulfil information requirements of visually impaired users. Design/methodology/approach: A twofold method was used in the study: survey of visually impaired students in four universities; design and development of an online information system for visually impaired (ISVI). A structured questionnaire was used for survey of visually impaired users in Indian universities. The questionnaire with 33 open-ended questions was distributed among 603 visually impaired users and 316 responses were received. Stratified sampling technique was used in data collection. Response rate was 52.4%. The received responses were analysed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences version 19 and presented through tables and figures. Findings: Majority of respondents revealed that lack of content availability in vernacular language, poor information resources access mechanism, less volume of course content and poor maintenance of assistive software(s) and devices and non-standardized e-resources compatible with the assistive software(s) are some major inhibits faced. Majority of respondents revealed that they prefer scribes in examinations because use of assistive technology (AT) is time-consuming. Lack of training and confidence in using AT is another reason for preferring scribes in examinations. Research limitations/implications: This study was conducted on a limited number of visually impaired uses in Indian universities. Also, the online system ISVI contains a sample collection related to undergraduate courses only. Practical implications: This study will help Indian universities to identify problems faced by visually impaired users. Findings of the study can help faculty members, decision-makers to understand the perspective of visually impaired. Besides this, the study can also help government agencies in formulating policies. Findings will help in developing robust information resources suiting the needs of visually impaired. Originality/value: This study developed an online system ISVI (www.isvi.in) suitable to address the requirements of visually impaired students. Furthermore, it can guide policymakers, faculty members and information professionals in developing seamless open access information systems. � 2021, Emerald Publishing Limited.
Information system for visually impaired in Indian universities: a user�s perspectives
(Emerald Group Holdings Ltd., 2021-10-10T00:00:00) Bhardwaj, Raj Kumar
Purpose: This study aims to comprehend the perceptions of visually impaired users in development of information systems in Indian universities. This will help higher educational institutions in India to fulfil information requirements of visually impaired users. Design/methodology/approach: A twofold method was used in the study: survey of visually impaired students in four universities; design and development of an online information system for visually impaired (ISVI). A structured questionnaire was used for survey of visually impaired users in Indian universities. The questionnaire with 33 open-ended questions was distributed among 603 visually impaired users and 316 responses were received. Stratified sampling technique was used in data collection. Response rate was 52.4%. The received responses were analysed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences version 19 and presented through tables and figures. Findings: Majority of respondents revealed that lack of content availability in vernacular language, poor information resources access mechanism, less volume of course content and poor maintenance of assistive software(s) and devices and non-standardized e-resources compatible with the assistive software(s) are some major inhibits faced. Majority of respondents revealed that they prefer scribes in examinations because use of assistive technology (AT) is time-consuming. Lack of training and confidence in using AT is another reason for preferring scribes in examinations. Research limitations/implications: This study was conducted on a limited number of visually impaired uses in Indian universities. Also, the online system ISVI contains a sample collection related to undergraduate courses only. Practical implications: This study will help Indian universities to identify problems faced by visually impaired users. Findings of the study can help faculty members, decision-makers to understand the perspective of visually impaired. Besides this, the study can also help government agencies in formulating policies. Findings will help in developing robust information resources suiting the needs of visually impaired. Originality/value: This study developed an online system ISVI (www.isvi.in) suitable to address the requirements of visually impaired students. Furthermore, it can guide policymakers, faculty members and information professionals in developing seamless open access information systems. � 2021, Emerald Publishing Limited.
Information system for visually impaired in Indian universities: a user�s perspectives
(Emerald Group Holdings Ltd., 2021-10-10T00:00:00) Bhardwaj, Raj Kumar
Purpose: This study aims to comprehend the perceptions of visually impaired users in development of information systems in Indian universities. This will help higher educational institutions in India to fulfil information requirements of visually impaired users. Design/methodology/approach: A twofold method was used in the study: survey of visually impaired students in four universities; design and development of an online information system for visually impaired (ISVI). A structured questionnaire was used for survey of visually impaired users in Indian universities. The questionnaire with 33 open-ended questions was distributed among 603 visually impaired users and 316 responses were received. Stratified sampling technique was used in data collection. Response rate was 52.4%. The received responses were analysed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences version 19 and presented through tables and figures. Findings: Majority of respondents revealed that lack of content availability in vernacular language, poor information resources access mechanism, less volume of course content and poor maintenance of assistive software(s) and devices and non-standardized e-resources compatible with the assistive software(s) are some major inhibits faced. Majority of respondents revealed that they prefer scribes in examinations because use of assistive technology (AT) is time-consuming. Lack of training and confidence in using AT is another reason for preferring scribes in examinations. Research limitations/implications: This study was conducted on a limited number of visually impaired uses in Indian universities. Also, the online system ISVI contains a sample collection related to undergraduate courses only. Practical implications: This study will help Indian universities to identify problems faced by visually impaired users. Findings of the study can help faculty members, decision-makers to understand the perspective of visually impaired. Besides this, the study can also help government agencies in formulating policies. Findings will help in developing robust information resources suiting the needs of visually impaired. Originality/value: This study developed an online system ISVI (www.isvi.in) suitable to address the requirements of visually impaired students. Furthermore, it can guide policymakers, faculty members and information professionals in developing seamless open access information systems. � 2021, Emerald Publishing Limited.
Is Mobile Phone Use Invading Multiple Boundaries? A Study of Rural Illiterate Women in India
(Sage Publications India Pvt. Ltd, 2021-01-20T00:00:00) Garg, Chhavi
Blurring various boundaries of age, place of residence (urban/rural) and sociocultural�economic factors, the mobile phone has become an integral part of everyday life of almost everyone in this world. Through the identification of differences in accessibility and use of technology including the mobile phone, a digital divide is seen to be emerging, and what is of great concern is the emergence of a digital gender divide. The article is based on a study of mobile phone use by rural illiterate women in India, exploring whether three different parameters, namely, place of residence (rural or urban), gender and illiteracy, are hindering the use of the mobile phone or not. Nearly 85 per cent of the rural illiterate women studied were found to be using a mobile phone without necessarily owning it. It was their quickest means of communication and receiving information. A further improvement such as a community radio through which interaction with the outside world can be facilitated should be encouraged. � 2021 SAGE Publications.
Library and information science courses in India: Issues and suggestions
(University of Idaho Library, 2019) Brar, K.S; Singh, Bhupinder; Kaur, A.
Library and information science courses are professional and job oriented. Due to this, these courses are much popular in India and neighbored developing countries. This paper discussed the various library and information science courses offered by different institutes in India. The paper also highlighted some core issues related to library and information science education with some vital suggestion. The paper is comprehensive sketch of library and information science education in India.
Lifestyle modifications and nutrition in Alzheimer's disease
(Elsevier, 2023-06-16T00:00:00) Bhatti, Gurjit Kaur; Mishra, Jayapriya; Sehrawat, Abhishek; Sharma, Eva; Kanozia, Rubal; Navik, Umashanker; Reddy, P. Hemachandra; Bhatti, Jasvinder Singh
Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a progressive chronic neurodegenerative disorder that is increasingly seen in developed and developing countries that subjugate older people. The exacerbation begins with the disease seen with the symptoms like deterioration of mental ability, memory, and cognitive deficits, which ultimately decline the physical activity also, and the severity of this disease causes the death of the patient. There is no proper medication and cure available to date, which can precisely prevent the condition efficiently. But it is essential to diagnose it before its destructive phase and consult for necessary treatments and procedures taken by the patient and the caregivers. Apart from clinical trials, the first and foremost thing is to focus on lifestyle; a way of living can have a more significant impact on a person's health. One can stay healthy for a longer time or fight against the disease by developing strategies like boosting immunity and staying physically fit enough, or else, one can successfully delay the appearance of disease with strong immunity and a healthier lifestyle. And the other promising fact is taking nutritious food, which is helpful to build a robust internal defense system against the diseased condition and lowering the risk of ailments. This chapter will focus on the pathophysiology of Alzheimer's disease, lifestyle modifications, and nutritional interventions in AD. � 2023 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
New Media as a Change Agent of Indian Television and Cinema: A study of over the top Platforms
(Amity University, 2019) Singh P.
New media is a creating new world and changing our daily lives. Internet is changing Indian cinema very rapidly. There are several new technologies, which are used by audience to watch movies and documentaries on their personal gadgets. Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hotstar, Zee5 and ALT Balaji, Jio tv are some examples, which are providing movies and other video content through internet. These platforms are new convergence of television and cinema. Some new ventures are producing video content for these Internet platforms only. Now audience can watch new movies, web series, documentaries, news and short films on their convenient timing at reasonable price on these new media platforms. These new ventures are changing Indian television and cinema in many ways. Objectives of this study are to know how Indian Television and Cinema are changing due to new online platforms and how youth is using these new digital platforms for video content watching. This study analyze the video content watching habits of the youth and try to find out the changes in television and cinema watching trends in youth. This study is based on survey method to know the video content watching habits of youths through online platforms. Study reveals that Hotstar, Netflix and Jio are the major players in Indian OTT service market. Indian audience use these applications without paying any money. Most of the viewers watch content through these applications up to 2 hours daily. Most of the audience watch content on streaming media in night. Most preferred content on Over the top applications is web series. Indian population loves to watch web series on these platforms. Second preferred program is movie. Hindi is preferred language of Indian viewers. Entertainment is the biggest reason behind the use of over the top application. Most of the Indian users watch movies on these applications. Action and comedy are the favorite genre of movie. Indian audience loves to watch latest movies on these applications. Almost all respondents agree that over the top applications are changing television and film watching habits in India. Reasons behind the change are convenience of service, personal medium and availability of International content. Study reveals that future of Over the top applications is bright in India and the reasons for this are smartphone penetration, International collaborations between media moguls, Cost effectiveness and digital quality of the medium.