Qualitative and Quantitative Methods in Libraries
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description: QQML- e-journal is an international scientific on-line open accessed, double anonymous peer-reviewed journal, which publishes scientific papers on diverse topics on Library and Information Science research. The scope of the journal is to publish contemporary and quality research, including theoretical research papers and applications. The journal is open and encourages the use of various research methods (quantitative and qualitative methods). QQML e-journal as a rule publishes the papers presented at the International conference QQML- Qualitative and Quantitative Methods in Libraries (www.isast.org). Furthermore, QQML e-journal welcomes papers of the following types: • Articles, • Reports, • Case Studies, • Dissertations’ and Theses’ Abridgement, • Reviews of recent publications relevant to the scope and the topics of the journal, • Announcements of the International Associations, • News about the LIS activities internationally. The title of the journal QQML –e-journal (Qualitative and Quantitative Methods in Libraries -electronic journal) indicates the two major methodological trends and also two different ways of measuring quality and results. Qualitative and Quantitative Methods (QQM) are proved more and more popular tools for Librarians, because of their usefulness to the everyday professional life. QQM aim to the assessment and improvement of the services, to the measurement of the functional effectiveness and efficiency. For ages library science was considered as a practical job, without scientific basis and prospect. Analysis and Synthesis, methodologies and metrics are terms of the last two decades. We invite the cooperation of Professionals and Researchers, Theorists and Practitioners to address existential problems, to emphasize the role of methodologies and argument aiming to the maximum scholarship, reliability and view. QQM are the mean to make decisions on fund allocation and financial alternatives. Librarians use also QQM in order to determine why an…
publisher: ISAST
language: en
publication name: Qualitative and Quantitative Methods in Libraries
issn: 2241-1925
items: A Novel Indicator to Avoid Ranking Conflicts among Individual Authors: Analysis with Authors’ Productivity
items: Determining the Environmental Literacy Levels of Public Library Personnel: Türkiye Example
items: Artificial Intelligence in Library and Information Science: A Systematic Review of Applications and Challenges
items: Censorship on the Rise: A Review of Book Challenges in America in 2023
items: Changes in Psychology Publication Patterns in the Nordic Universities: A Bibliometric Analysis based on Current Research information Systems data
items: Sentiment Analysis of Customer Review: An Approach for Book Selection in Library
items: Key factors influencing service quality in university libraries in Latin America
items: The Evolution of the Scientific Publishing System in the Republic of Moldova: Bibliometric Analysis and Implications for Science Policies
items: How much open is cancer research? Evaluating The Openness of Scholarly Publications in SAARC Countries: A Data Carpentry Approach
items: An Investigation into the Strategies for Enhancing User Engagement with Indigenous Knowledge at the Odisha State Tribal Museum in the Digital Era
items: Virtual Assistants in Philippine Academic Libraries: A Comparative Analysis of Features, Accessibility,and User Engagement
items: The Importance of Internal Communication in Job Satisfaction: The Example of UNIKOP Region Libraries Employees in Türkiye
items: An in-depth look at Science Process Skills Research from 2000-2024. A Scientometric Analysis
items: A decade of trend reports: Approaches of information literacy and digital literacy in light of the IFLA Trend Reports (2013-2024): A textual analysis
items: Critical thinking in library and information science: a bibliometric analysis
items: Visualizing Knowledge, Research Areas, and Trends in Digital Literacy from 2005 to 2024
items: Scientometrics Analysis of World-Wide Scientific Research Output on Treatment of Diabetes Using VOSviewer and R Biblioshiny Visualisation Tools
items: Social Tags vs LCSH Descriptors: A Comparative Metadata Analysis of Tagore’s Literature
items: Quantitative and Qualitative Methods applied in LIS research published in Annals of Library and Information Studies (ALIS): An Analysis
items: Evolution of Academic Production in Information Science: Theses and Dissertations in Portugal (2014-2024)
items: NLIST in Provincialized Government Colleges of Assam: An Assessment
items: Optimizing Instagram Metrics for Strategic Information Marketing: Insights from Global Influencers
items: Research Output of University of Delhi In The Field Of Physics: A Scientomteric Analysis
items: Developing Digital Libraries for People with Disabilities: Accessibility Compliance and Challenges
items: A Bibliometric Analysis on Digital Library Research Output in Asian Countries from 2014-2023
items: Reshaping Roles: Libraries in the Era of Mental Health Advocacy
items: Unveiling Digital Realms: A Systematic Review of Netnography Research in Library and Information Science
items: The Nexus of Organizational Effectiveness and Renovated Academic Library Environment -A Research-Centric Approach
items: Use of Online Databases and Social Networking Sites by Geology Faculty Members in Kerala
items: Benchmarking Rajagiri Business School’s Scholarly Output through Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)Lens: A Bibliometric Approach

A Novel Indicator to Avoid Ranking Conflicts among Individual Authors: Analysis with Authors’ Productivity
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description: Citation received from scholarly sources has become a standard and an indirect measure to assess the impact as well as the reputation of the author.There are several indices which measure the rank of the author, institutes, journals as well as a country. But most of the indices stress solely on highly cited papers. There are only a few indices that count total number of papers and related citation values together. Two new quality assessment indicators have been introduced in this paper in order to avoid the conflicts between the rankings of authors, journals or institutions. The name given these two new indicators are BD(H) index and BD(G) index, which stand for Balanced Deviation of citation from h index and g index respectively. These two new indicators have been tested for twenty-five top-ranked authors in the field of protein chemistry, which shows the non-occurrence of the overlapping of rankings. This new method of ranking mechanism takes these two parameters and has potential to generate a family of indices. The formulation of these two new indicators is essentially based on the classical standard deviation method of descriptive statistics.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Scientists’ Ranking; Scientometric Indicator; Bibliometric Indicator; Citation-based Ranking; B(H) Index; B(G) Index; H Index; G Index
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creator: Anindya Basu
creator: Dr. Bidyarthi Dutta
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 Qualitative and Quantitative Methods in Libraries https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2026-06-12
publication date: 2026-06-12
starting page: 329
ending page: 346

Determining the Environmental Literacy Levels of Public Library Personnel: Türkiye Example
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description: Public libraries are information institutions with the potential to contribute to the information culture of society from the lowest to the highest levels. They are leading institutions in facilitating all information exchange processes within society. Examining the connection between public libraries and the environment and environmental literacy will also be supportive in improving their services. Environmental literacy plays a critical role in promoting sustainable development and raising public awareness about environmental issues. As community-centered institutions, public libraries have the potential to significantly contribute to environmental education and awareness. In this context, this study aims to determine the environmental literacy levels of public library personnel working in Türkiye and to identify the factors influencing these levels. The main objective of this study is to explain the role of public libraries in developing environmental literacy skills in society based on the literature, to identify the activities carried out by provincial public libraries in Türkiye for this purpose, and to raise awareness on this issue. The study was conducted using a quantitative research design based on survey and interview methods. Data were collected from public library personnel through a structured environmental literacy questionnaire measuring four main dimensions (environmental information, attitudes, behaviors, and awareness). Descriptive and inferential statistical analyses were used to evaluate the collected data and investigate possible relationships between environmental literacy levels and demographic variables such as age, education level, professional experience, and participation in environmental education. The research findings reveal that public library personnel generally possess a moderate level of environmental awareness. While participants tended to exhibit positive attitudes toward environmental protection, levels of environmental informat…
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Public libraries, Environmental literacy, Library personnel, Sustainability, Türkiye
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creator: YASİN ŞEŞEN
creator: ELİF ŞEŞEN
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 Qualitative and Quantitative Methods in Libraries https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2026-06-12
publication date: 2026-06-12
starting page: 301
ending page: 328

Artificial Intelligence in Library and Information Science: A Systematic Review of Applications and Challenges
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description: This study aims to systematically review studies on the application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies in the Library and Information Science (LIS) area. It focuses on AI associations with key LIS areas, challenges, and offers a critical insight into how AI is transforming the LIS areas. A systematic review of peer-reviewed papers (2000-2024) was conducted using Web of Science (WoS), Library, Information Science & Technology Abstracts (LISTA), and Library Literature & Information Science (LLIS). Following PRISMA guidelines, inclusion and exclusion criteria ensured rigor. VOSviewer was used for bibliometric mapping and keyword co-occurrence analysis, and studies were thematically categorized to link AI techniques and tools with LIS areas and challenges across the three periods. The review revealed that AI in LIS had progressed from experimental tools to essential components of modern information systems. Three periods were apparent: in 2000-2009, natural language processing (NLP) and artificial neural networks (ANNs) were primarily linked to Information Retrieval (IR); in 2010-2019, AI was most associated with digital libraries and library services; and in 2020-2024, more AI techniques and tools were associated with IR, and library services, particularly in digital and academic libraries to enhance library services and user experience. Unlike prior reviews that focused generally on libraries and specific areas such as information literacy, this study provides a broader analysis of AI techniques and tools across various LIS areas over three periods.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Artificial Intelligence
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subject: Library and Information Science
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subject: Systematic Review
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subject: Applications
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subject: Challenges
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creator: Ning-Chiao Wang
creator: Emmanuel Kwame Cudjoe
creator: Iris Xie
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 Qualitative and Quantitative Methods in Libraries https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2026-06-12
publication date: 2026-06-12
starting page: 271
ending page: 300

Censorship on the Rise: A Review of Book Challenges in America in 2023
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description: In 2023, the United States witnessed a significant rise in censorship and book challenges across the country, particularly in schools and public libraries. This article reviews the cultural, political, and educational dynamics that fueled these trends. The year saw increased legislative efforts, particularly in conservative-leaning states, aimed at restricting access to materials deemed inappropriate for young readers, with a focus on books addressing LGBTQIA+ themes, racial inequality, and other sensitive topics. Supporters of these measures argue for parental rights and protecting children from content they believe is unsuitable, while opponents see these actions as a direct threat to intellectual freedom and educational diversity. Public and school libraries became battlegrounds where librarians, educators, parents, and advocacy groups clashed over the scope and limits of free expression. This review highlights key instances of book bannings and challenges and analyzes the legal and societal implications of restricting access to literature. The article also examines how these debates reflect broader cultural divides in the U.S., with issues of race, gender identity, and political ideology at the center of the controversy. In conclusion, the review discusses the potential long-term impact of censorship on educational systems, intellectual freedom, and the role of libraries as spaces for free inquiry and diverse perspectives.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Book Challenges
  topic: keywords
subject: Censorship
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subject: Information Accessibility
  topic: keywords
subject: Intellectual Freedom
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subject: Public Libraries
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subject: School Libraries
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creator: Jennifer Steele
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 Qualitative and Quantitative Methods in Libraries https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2026-06-12
publication date: 2026-06-12
starting page: 255
ending page: 270

Changes in Psychology Publication Patterns in the Nordic Universities: A Bibliometric Analysis based on Current Research information Systems data
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description: There is little empirical research focusing on the publication patterns of psychology. Using research information system (CRIS) data, the current analysis will give a more comprehensive view of the publication types, languages, co-authorship patterns, and publishers preferred by Nordic psychology researchers beyond Web of Science and Scopus. This study shows that the total number of publications as well as the number of authors per publication has increased during 2014-2023. The research also expands previous research by showing that besides scholarly papers, academic psychologists continue to write book publications and national language publications. These are largely missing from commercial databases. Yet, large international publishers remain dominant, although the role of OA publishers such as Frontiers and MDPI has strengthened.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: bibliometrics, research information systems (CRIS), publication patterns, psychology departments, Finland, Sweden, Denmark, Norway
  topic: keywords
creator: Kristiina Hintikka
creator: Elina Late
creator: Sanna Kumpulainen
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 Qualitative and Quantitative Methods in Libraries https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2026-03-10
publication date: 2026-03-10
starting page: 167
ending page: 182

Sentiment Analysis of Customer Review: An Approach for Book Selection in Library
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description: The rapid growth of online customer reviews has created new opportunities for libraries to utilize user-generated feedback for informed collection development. This study applies sentiment analysis techniques to examine customer opinions on books in order to support effective library book selection decisions. Reviews were collected from the Amazon.in platform for two popular self-help books, The Power of Your Subconscious Mind by Joseph Murphy and The Power of a Positive Attitude: Your Road to Success by Roger Fritz. A lexicon-based sentiment analysis approach was implemented using the R programming environment. The dataset was pre-processed through tokenization, stop-word removal, stemming, lemmatization, and normalization to enhance data quality. Emotional dimensions such as joy, trust, anger, fear, sadness, and overall polarity were computed to evaluate customer sentiment. The results indicate that both books achieved strongly positive sentiment scores, reflecting high levels of user satisfaction and acceptance. The findings demonstrate that sentiment analysis can efficiently process large volumes of textual review data and serve as a valuable decision-support tool for librarians. This study highlights the practical application of open-source text mining techniques in strengthening evidence-based library collection management.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Sentiment Analysis, Opinion Mining, Natural language processing, Customer feedback, Book selection process
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creator: Poulami Pal
creator: Riya Karmakar
creator: Rajashree Das
creator: Prof. Sibsankar Jana
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 Qualitative and Quantitative Methods in Libraries https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2026-06-12
publication date: 2026-06-12
starting page: 243
ending page: 254

Key factors influencing service quality in university libraries in Latin America
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description: This study evaluates the key factors that impact service quality in nine Latin American university libraries that are members of the Z (Z) between 2018 and 2022. Using a Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) approach, the research identifies library space, staff performance, and collections as the main contributors to perceived service quality. The results reveal consistent patterns among users' evaluations and highlight the need for standardized assessment methodologies in the region. These findings contribute empirical evidence to ongoing discussions about library management and user satisfaction in Latin American higher education.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
creator: MARIA ELENA GOMEZ CRUZ
creator: PILAR ECHANDI-RUIZ
creator: Victor Harari-Betancourt
creator: Genoveva Vergara-Mendoza
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 Qualitative and Quantitative Methods in Libraries https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2026-03-10
publication date: 2026-03-10
starting page: 141
ending page: 165

The Evolution of the Scientific Publishing System in the Republic of Moldova: Bibliometric Analysis and Implications for Science Policies
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description: This paper examines the evolution of the scientific publishing system in the Republic of Moldova, focusing on the impact of global trends and national science policies. It uses a mixed-methods approach, including literature reviews, policy analysis, and bibliometric data, to assess changes in research output, open access adoption, and the influence of digitalization. The study identifies key challenges and opportunities for enhancing research quality and visibility, providing recommendations for science policies to support scholarly publishing in Moldova and ensure integration into the global scientific community.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: scientific publishing
  topic: keywords
subject: bibliometric analysis
  topic: keywords
subject: open access
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subject: research evaluation
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subject: academic policy
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subject: digitalization in research
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creator: Nelly Țurcan
creator: Rodica Cujba
creator: Vitalie Minciună
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 Qualitative and Quantitative Methods in Libraries https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2026-06-12
publication date: 2026-06-12
starting page: 225
ending page: 242

How much open is cancer research? Evaluating The Openness of Scholarly Publications in SAARC Countries: A Data Carpentry Approach
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description: This study presents a bibliometric and metadata analysis of research publications in cancer research from SAARC countries (Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka) over the period 2015 to 2024, with a particular focus on open access trends, collaboration networks, and thematic distributions. Data comprising 19,567 articles was retrieved from the Scopus database using affiliation-based filters and refined using OpenRefine to standardize open access status, licensing types, and publication attributes. VOSviewer was used to map co-authorship networks and examined keyword co-occurrence across countries, illustrating significant intra-regional collaboration patterns, with India emerging as the principal hub. The analysis also revealed common thematic areas of research emphasis, including public health, and digital innovation. The results highlight a growing but uneven adoption of open access practices across SAARC nations in cancer research, with disparities in licensing and accessibility. The study underscores the potential of bibliometric tools to uncover regional research dynamics and suggests pathways for enhancing scholarly visibility and cooperation within SAARC countries.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Open access publishing, Licensing types, OpenRefine, VOSviewer, Bibliometrix, SAARC, Cancer research.
  topic: keywords
creator: Riya Karmakar
creator: Poulami Pal
creator: Prof. Sibsankar Jana
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 Qualitative and Quantitative Methods in Libraries https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2026-01-06
publication date: 2026-01-06
starting page: 671
ending page: 689

An Investigation into the Strategies for Enhancing User Engagement with Indigenous Knowledge at the Odisha State Tribal Museum in the Digital Era
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description: Abstract Purpose – Museums are key contributors for preserving and promoting Indigenous Knowledge. Integration of User Engagement (UE) in museums can foster user interaction with Indigenous Knowledge. The purpose of this study is to explore the digital tools and services provided by the Odisha State Tribal Museum (OSTM) to enhance User Engagement towards Indigenous Knowledge in this digital age. Design/Methodology – A case study design is used to analyse OSTM’s services and collections in depth. Through physical observation and website analysis, this study explores the role of OSTM in preserving and promoting the Indigenous Knowledge of tribes of Odisha. Through discussion with OSTM professionals, this research identifies the best practices used here for creating an exclusive user engagement. Through article reviews, this paper suggests actionable insights for the museum to create a future-ready and interactive user engagement. Findings- The study found that OSTM, through display and exhibition, tried to preserve rare and culturally significant art and artifacts of Odisha’s Tribal culture. It explores how digital tools can support enhancing user engagement by involving participation. The outcome suggests a well-developed user engagement strategy to elevate the museum experience and integrate indigenous knowledge. Research limitations/Implications-This research scope is limited to OSTM’s professionals only. Further, a user survey could be implemented to analyse the engagement and satisfaction of the users. Practical Implications- The proposed strategy will help the museum to strengthen user engagement and the Indigenous community by promoting cultural preservation. Originality/Value of paper – It offers a replicable framework for museum curators and professionals to continue this User Engagement practice.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
creator: Subhalaxmi Mohanty
creator: Kirti Arya
creator: AMIT KUMAR
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 Qualitative and Quantitative Methods in Libraries https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2026-06-12
publication date: 2026-06-12
starting page: 209
ending page: 224

Virtual Assistants in Philippine Academic Libraries: A Comparative Analysis of Features, Accessibility,and User Engagement
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description: This study examines the implementation of different virtual assistants (VAs) in academic libraries across various Philippine universities to determine the best features of different VAs, and to explore the role of VA platforms in accessibility and effectiveness of the services. Web content analysis is used in collecting data from ten academic institutions based from Commission on Higher Education (CHED) list of Higher Education Institutions (HEIs), revealing a mx of VA types including live librarians, chatbots, and AI-driven systems, supported by platforms such as TAWK.to, Springshare, Freshworks, Tidio, and PureChat. The analysis highlights the following: 1) types of VAs and platforms used by academic libraries, 2) comparing the different features and technical specifications, and 3) accessibility and effectiveness of VA platforms. The study underscores the need for enhanced platform integration and improved AI capabilities to optimize user experience in Philippine academic libraries.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Virtual Assistant (VA), Library Services, Library Support, Academic Libraries, and Philippines
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creator: Marie Chezka Tamayo
creator: Marvin Factor
creator: Simon De Leon
creator: Julieta Olivar
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 Qualitative and Quantitative Methods in Libraries https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2026-03-10
publication date: 2026-03-10
starting page: 123
ending page: 139

The Importance of Internal Communication in Job Satisfaction: The Example of UNIKOP Region Libraries Employees in Türkiye
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description: Job satisfaction is an important factor that affects employees commitment to their jobs, productivity and overall satisfaction levels. Many factors play a role in ensuring job satisfaction, and internal communication is one of them. Internal communication is a set of processes that enable the exchange of information, interaction and cooperation between the employees of an organization. An effective communication structure ensures that employees feel valued, while at the same time playing a critical role in terms of achieving the organization’s goals. The healthy functioning of internal communication increases the job satisfaction of employees, as well as strengthens their motivation and commitment. As information centers with a large number of users and employees, internal communication is also very important for libraries. Library employees who are satisfied with the environment they are in and satisfied with their work will provide better service to both users and society. The purpose of the study was to examine the perceptions of employees of KOP Region Universities Association (UNIKOP) libraries regarding internal communication and job satisfaction, in light of various demographic variables. Data were collected online and in-person via surveys. The study population consisted of 187 individuals working in university libraries in the region, and 94 volunteered to participate. The results of the study reveals that there is a significant difference between the participants in terms of gender and educational status; on the other hand, marital status and income has not created a significant difference.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Job satisfaction, Communication, Internal communication, UNIKOP region, Library employee
  topic: keywords
creator: Yasin Sesen
creator: Elif Sesen
creator: Alpaslan Hamdi Kuzucuoglu
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 Qualitative and Quantitative Methods in Libraries https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2026-01-06
publication date: 2026-01-06
starting page: 647
ending page: 670

An in-depth look at Science Process Skills Research from 2000-2024. A Scientometric Analysis
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description: This scientometric analysis examines 8,110 Scopus articles (2000-2024) tracking the evolution of Scientific Process Skills (SPS) research. Publication output showed steady growth, reaching a peak of 730 articles in 2024, indicating expanding academic engagement. The United States dominated research production with 8,331 articles, while the University of California system was the top-contributing institution with 206 publications. Teece's 2007 work received the highest citations (8,386), demonstrating substantial cross-disciplinary impact. Keyword analysis revealed enduring themes like "education" and "learning" alongside emerging interests in artificial intelligence integration and pandemic-related pedagogical adaptations. The strongest research collaborations existed between North American and European institutions. These findings highlight key trends including the growing incorporation of technology in SPS pedagogy, significant geographical disparities in research output, and important opportunities for enhanced global cooperation. The study provides empirical evidence of SPS research development, offering science educators and policymakers critical insights for developing twenty-first-century competencies through evidence based approaches that address current educational challenges and technological advancements.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: science process skills, scientometric analysis, research trends, global collaboration science education.
  topic: keywords
subject: science process skills
  topic: keywords
subject: scientometric analysis
  topic: keywords
subject: research trends
  topic: keywords
subject: global collaboration
  topic: keywords
subject: science education.
  topic: keywords
creator: Dr Mm Yashir Ahamed
creator: Lalduhlaii
creator: Dr Pooja Walia
creator: Dr Ruth Lalthlamuanpuii
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 Qualitative and Quantitative Methods in Libraries https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2026-01-06
publication date: 2026-01-06
starting page: 621
ending page: 646

A decade of trend reports: Approaches of information literacy and digital literacy in light of the IFLA Trend Reports (2013-2024): A textual analysis
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description: Structural abstract Background and objective: Examining and debating new subjects and emerging topics in library and information science is part of IFLA trends, and literacy concepts have long been a matter of concern within these trends. This article aims to discover prominent aspects and approaches of information literacy and digital literacy concepts in IFLA trend reports from 2013 to 2024 by implementing textual analysis within different corpus reports to investigate the contributions and relationships of various trends to information and digital literacy. Methods: To reach this purpose, Voyant tools’ important features were implemented for textual analysis for finding patterns, structures, and specific analysis of information and digital literacy within IFLA trend reports corpus from 2013 to 2024 by identifying and investigating important contexts with focus on Voyant tools special features such as Topics, Cirrus, TermsBerry, Relative frequency, and Bubblelines. Results: Both information literacy and digital literacy are topics of discussion in IFLA trend reports 2016 and 2024 from multiple perspectives, with a special focus on information literacy in the IFLA trend report 2021. In terms of Bubblelines, the highest density was in IFLA trend report 2024. In dealing with relative frequency in information literacy, IFLA trend reports 2013, 2016, 2021 and 2024 had the highest relative frequency while digital literacy was the main topic of discussion in IFLA trend report 2016 and 2024. Important contexts of information and digital literacy were also investigated and distinguished within various IFLA trends. Significance, value: Implementing Voyant tools in this research as an innovative textual analysis method demonstrated that information and digital literacy are considered important approaches in IFLA trends in various years and are not only aligned with most of these trends but can also interpret multiple aspects of a corpus of reports according to their definiti…
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Textual data analysis, data mining, information literacy, digital literacy, Voyant tools, IFLA trend reports, content analysis
  topic: keywords
creator: Farbod Kamgar
creator: Agnes Hajdu Barat
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 Qualitative and Quantitative Methods in Libraries https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2026-01-06
publication date: 2026-01-06
starting page: 589
ending page: 620

Critical thinking in library and information science: a bibliometric analysis
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description: Critical thinking has long been an important topic in academia and educational sciences. Despite various researches in analyzing critical thinking publications in different academic disciplines, no comprehensive research has ever been conducted about bibliometric analysis of publications in this topic in Library and information science (LIS). Bibliometric analysis is a significant tool for a systematic analysis of references related to multiple subjects and disciplines. This research aimed at discussing and defining critical thinking concept in LIS by implementing bibliometric analysis for analyzing and reviewing over publications regarding critical thinking in Library and information science via Web of Science Database (WoS). After standard searching, selecting and screening the relevant results, 105 publications were retrieved from WoS. Publications were analyzed according to number of references and citations per year, key authors, highly cited publications, affiliations, and countries. The frequency of related keywords and the relationship between them were also analyzed by VOSviewer to identify the relationship between keywords in critical thinking in LIS. The results demonstrated that critical thinking, information literacy and library instruction were among the most frequent keywords utilized in different publications and had the strong relationship with each other.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Critical thinking, Library and information science, library instruction, bibliometric analysis, information literacy
  topic: keywords
creator: Farbod Kamgar
creator: Ragnar Audunson
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 Qualitative and Quantitative Methods in Libraries https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2026-01-06
publication date: 2026-01-06
starting page: 567
ending page: 588

Visualizing Knowledge, Research Areas, and Trends in Digital Literacy from 2005 to 2024
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description: This paper aims to conduct a scientometric analysis of the literature in digital literacy, published from 2005 to 2024 in peer-reviewed journals. Data is extracted from the Scopus database. A total of 9043 articles was chosen for the extraction of the bibliographic data for the period 2005 to 2024. Then, MS Excel was used to find annual performance growth, VOSviewer was used to generate the co-authorship map and authors’ keyword co-occurrence networks, and Biblioshiny was run to create a three-field plot. The findings revealed that publications show an upward trajectory. A total of 9043 articles generated 97047 citations from 2005 to 2024, where the year 2024 has the highest number of publications of 1701 articles. Furthermore, the article “The relation between 21st-century skills and digital skills: A systematic literature review” has the highest citation of 1029, published in 2017. The key contributors are Rusudan Makhachashvili (23 publications) as a researcher, Deakin University, situated in Australia (14 publications) and organization, and the United States (1763 publications) as a country. Furthermore, “ACM International Conference Proceeding Series” is the source journal with 162 publications. The topmost keywords authors use are digital literacy, COVID-19, and digital divide. The study concludes the growing interest of various stakeholders in digital literacy. This study offers valuable insights into the current trends of the articles published in the domain of digital literacy by mapping the articles using the VOSviewer.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Digital Literacy
  topic: keywords
subject: Information Literacy
  topic: keywords
subject: Digital Competence
  topic: keywords
subject: COVID-19
  topic: keywords
subject: Scientometrics
  topic: keywords
subject: Annual Growth Rate (AGR)
  topic: keywords
subject: Doubling Time (DT)
  topic: keywords
subject: VOSviewer
  topic: keywords
subject: Biblioshiny
  topic: keywords
creator: Mohammad Zameer
creator: Pratiksha Bharti
creator: Somipam R. Shimray
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 Qualitative and Quantitative Methods in Libraries https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2026-06-12
publication date: 2026-06-12
starting page: 183
ending page: 208

Scientometrics Analysis of World-Wide Scientific Research Output on Treatment of Diabetes Using VOSviewer and R Biblioshiny Visualisation Tools
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description: This study conducts a scientometric analysis of global research on diabetes treatment from 2020 to 2024, It aims to examine the quantitative publication trends, identify prolific authors and core journals, map influential themes and scholarly networks, and visualize international collaboration patterns. Data were retrieved from the Scopus database using a comprehensive Boolean search string, refined by inclusion and exclusion criteria, resulting in 4,073 relevant documents. VOSviewer and Biblioshiny R were employed for advanced scientometric visualization and interpretation, including Thematic Map co-authorship, co-occurrence, bibliographic coupling, and factorial analysis. The results indicate a steady increase in research output, with the highest relative growth rate is 0.792 in 2021, declining to 0.261 in 2024. Citation metrics showed that publications from 2020 had the highest impact of 17.53, while 2024 publications exhibited lower citation counts due to a shorter citation window. Co-occurrence analysis identified “type 2 diabetes,” “metformin,” and “glycemic control” as central keywords, reflecting thematic dominance in pharmacotherapy and complications. Thematic mapping revealed mature research areas (e.g., insulin therapy), niche topics (e.g., retinopathy), and emerging themes (e.g., diabetic foot ulcers). Co-authorship mapping identified Khunti K. and Ji Linong as key contributors, while Diabetes Care emerged as the most influential journal. Country collaboration networks showed the USA, China, and the UK as leading contributors, with the UK having the highest percentage of international collaboration of 48.7%.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Diabetes treatment, Scientometric analysis, VOSviewer, R Biblioshiny, Collaboration networks, Global research trends
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creator: Samyak Pratik Pattanaik
creator: Bikram Kishore Beura
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 Qualitative and Quantitative Methods in Libraries https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2026-03-10
publication date: 2026-03-10
starting page: 93
ending page: 121

Social Tags vs LCSH Descriptors: A Comparative Metadata Analysis of Tagore’s Literature
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description: Technological development has empowered civilization from all aspects. With the prevalence of web 2.0 applications, a new way of resource description has become popular called 'social tagging'. Social tagging has revolutionized how we describe and access web resources, offering numerous benefits over traditional cataloguing systems. This flexible and user-driven approach allows anyone to assign keywords to any resource, enabling quick adaptation to changing user needs. With social tagging, users can search for resources through tag recommendations, making it a cost-effective alternative that eliminates the need for professional librarians. The popularity of standalone social tagging applications, such as LibraryThing, BibSonomy, Goodreads, Anobii, Flickr, and Readgeek, has made it accessible to a wide range of users, offering a new way to discover and share information. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness and applicability of social tags compared to Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH) descriptors in Literature, specifically focusing on Rabindranath Tagore's works. By comparing the two approaches, this research seeks to determine whether social tags can be a viable alternative or complement to traditional LCSH descriptors, which are widely used in libraries for resource description. The study highlighted the advantage of social tags over LCSH (Library of Congress Subject Headings) in classifying Tagore's literature, showing that social tags achieved greater precision and recall in capturing the nuances and complexities of his works.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Social Tags
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subject: LCSH Descriptors
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subject: Metadata
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subject: Rabindranath Tagore
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subject: Library Thing
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creator: Ziaur Rahman
creator: Paromita Paul
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 Qualitative and Quantitative Methods in Libraries https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2026-03-10
publication date: 2026-03-10
starting page: 57
ending page: 91

Quantitative and Qualitative Methods applied in LIS research published in Annals of Library and Information Studies (ALIS): An Analysis
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description: The study examined 296 research articles published in the Annals of Library and Information Studies (ALIS) during 2011 to 2020 to identify trends in Library and Information Science (LIS) research, focusing on the research methods used. The research finds Bibliometrics and Scientometrics emerged as the dominant areas of study. Bibliometrics and Surveys of various types were the most used research methods with Web of Knowledge and Scopus being the preferred data sources to ensure reliability for their findings. Questionnaires and Likert scales were frequently used for data collection, with purposive and random sampling as the primary selection methods. Statistical data analysis often involved frequency counts and simple percentage analysis, followed by descriptive and inferential statistics. MS Excel and SPSS were the preferred software/tools for data analysis. Citation analysis revealed that journals were the most cited sources, particularly Scientometrics and Annals of Library and Information Studies. The findings provide a comprehensive overview of the methodologies and trends within LIS research.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Research Methods; Quantitative analysis; Qualitative analysis; Content analysis.
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creator: Jayanta Kumar Sahu
creator: Bulu Maharana
creator: Suchita Sahoo
creator: Siva Shankar Kimidi
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 Qualitative and Quantitative Methods in Libraries https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2026-03-10
publication date: 2026-03-10
starting page: 33
ending page: 56

Evolution of Academic Production in Information Science: Theses and Dissertations in Portugal (2014-2024)
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description: Academic training in information science is guided by international guidelines that establish essential structuring axes for preparing future information professionals. These axes include: Information in Society; Foundations of the LIS Profession; Information and Communication Technologies; Research and Innovation; Information Resources Management; Management for Information Professionals; Information Needs and User Services; Literacies and Learning. However, technological advances and changes in information practices have led to the emergence of new research topics, such as Communicating Value, Data Curation, Digital Preservation, Ubiquity of Information Technologies and Associated Ethical Problems, Mobile Devices and Environments, Acquisition and Use of E-books, Communication and Publication of Information, User Behaviours and Expectations, and Information Professionals. Against this backdrop, this study aims to investigate whether the theses and dissertations developed by higher education students in Information Science in Portugal align with the traditional axes of training in the area or reflect a growing tendency to explore emerging themes. To this end, an exploratory analysis was conducted of the academic works available in the RENATES (National Registry of Dissertations and Theses), considering master's dissertations and doctoral theses in Library and Information Science. The study followed a quantitative and qualitative methodology, starting with the creation of a corpus of analysis based on criteria such as keywords, abstracts, and thematic classification. The academic papers were categorized according to their adherence to traditional or emerging themes, allowing a comparison between the two approaches. By analysing the results, this study contributes to a reflection on the adequacy of academic curricula to the emerging demands of the market and society. The research highlights the need for a balance between traditional training and the incorporation of n…
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Information Science
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subject: Research Trends
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subject: Academic Training
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subject: Theses and Dissertations
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subject: Academic Training
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subject: Portugal
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creator: Tatiana Sanches
creator: Luiza Baptista Melo
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Qualitative and Quantitative Methods in Libraries https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2025-09-05
publication date: 2025-09-05
starting page: 473
ending page: 485

NLIST in Provincialized Government Colleges of Assam: An Assessment
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description: The present study aims to evaluate the utilization of NLIST services within provincialised colleges in Assam. A total of 17 colleges were randomly chosen for data collection. The questionnaire has been designed in a descriptive format, covering ICT infrastructure, authorities' support, reasons for opting for NLIST e-resources, challenges in seamless user services, and the frequency of significant efforts by college libraries. Personal interactions performed by the researcher following the distribution of the questionnaire among librarians of selected colleges. Findings revealed deficiencies in ICT infrastructure, slow internet speeds, and insufficient authority support regarding budget allocation and availability of skilled staff. The study identified lower costs of e-resources, NAAC evaluations, and the NEP 2020 as primary factors which are strong reason identified behind opting NLIST resources. Emphasizing the critical necessity for improved high-speed internet access to fully leverage e-resources, despite 70.57% of college librarians conducting awareness and training programs, 52.94% expressed the need for further orientation, workshops, and training sessions. It underscores the importance of awareness initiatives in Higher Education Institutes across Assam. To optimize the impact of the NLIST project, the study suggests conducting publicity and marketing campaigns aimed at college awareness to attract more institutions to benefit from the initiative. The research unveils a substantial gap in NLIST resource utilization in Assam's colleges, indicating the urgent need for corrective measures to match with those in other Indian states.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: NLIS
  topic: keywords
subject: E-resources
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subject: Library Consortium
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subject: Provincialized College
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subject: E- Shodhshindhu
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creator: Manendra Singh
creator: Bhabananda Das Das
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Qualitative and Quantitative Methods in Libraries https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2025-09-05
publication date: 2025-09-05
starting page: 455
ending page: 471

Optimizing Instagram Metrics for Strategic Information Marketing: Insights from Global Influencers
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description: This study examines engagement dynamics and follower distributions among the top ten most-followed Instagram accounts, collectively amassing 4.289 billion followers. Statistical analysis reveals a positively skewed distribution, with a mean follower count of 428.9M exceeding the median (382M), influenced by outliers such as @instagram (672M) and @cristiano (617M). Z-score analysis identifies these accounts as significant outliers, whereas @khloekardashian (-1.03) and @beyonce (-0.97) rank at the lower spectrum. Sector-wise, athletes, predominantly footballers, maintain the highest average follower count (548.5M), whereas musicians and influencers range between 305M–420M. Sentiment analysis classifies engagement patterns into three categories: (i) highly positive accounts (@therock, @cristiano) fostering strong emotional resonance, (ii) neutral/promotional accounts (@instagram, @kimkardashian) with lower engagement, and (iii) music/activism-driven accounts (@beyonce, @arianagrande) balancing entertainment and social influence. Engagement Rate (ER) analysis highlights @therock (2.68%), @selenagomez (2.10%), and @cristiano (1.75%) as top performers, while @instagram (0.54%) exhibits minimal audience interaction. A moderate negative correlation (-0.582) between follower count and engagement rate suggests that larger audiences correspond with diminishing engagement levels, declining by 0.00248% per additional million followers. Findings underscore that content quality, audience sentiment, and narrative strategies surpass follower count in driving engagement. These insights hold critical implications for Library and Information Science (LIS) professionals, highlighting Instagram's potential for strategic digital outreach, branding, and knowledge dissemination. By leveraging targeted engagement strategies, LIS practitioners can optimize social media impact, fostering deeper connections with information users in an increasingly digital landscape.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Metrics
  topic: keywords
subject: Instagram Influencers
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subject: Information Marketing
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creator: Goutam Dinda
creator: Ziaur Rahman
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 Qualitative and Quantitative Methods in Libraries https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2026-01-06
publication date: 2026-01-06
starting page: 541
ending page: 566

Research Output of University of Delhi In The Field Of Physics: A Scientomteric Analysis
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description: current study is based on a scientometric examination of the physics research trend. The data for this study was extracted from the Scopus Database covering the study period 1942 to 2023.The current study examined 14462 articles in the field of physics and also the recent research trends between them. The analysis mainly covers the chronological distribution of documents, forms of publications, top-ranked journals, top-cited articles, and the authorship pattern has been examined during the study. The result of the study found that Most of the articles was published in the year 2022, with 1079 (7.46%), Chaudhary B.C. has been contributed the maximum number of articles i.e.,1785(2.23%); The degree of collaboration (DC) decreases from 1.00 to 0.97 and the average value of DC is 0.80 The journal articles form of documents constitutes the maximum number of publications i.e.,12536(86.68%) publications. The research paper “CMS physics technical design report, volume II: Physics performance” has the highest number of citations 751. The top most journal name ‘Journal of High Energy Physics’ is having the maximum number of publications i.e., 409 (2.82%).
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Degree of Collaboration, Physics, Scientometrics, Research Output, University of Delhi
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creator: Juli devi
creator: prof. meera
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 Qualitative and Quantitative Methods in Libraries https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2026-03-10
publication date: 2026-03-10
starting page: 1
ending page: 32

Developing Digital Libraries for People with Disabilities: Accessibility Compliance and Challenges
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description: This study explores how digital library (DL) developers address accessibility when creating digital collections to support people with disabilities, especially blind and visually impaired (BVI) users. It investigates whether developers comply with accessibility guidelines and the challenges they face. A total of 31 DL developers from U.S. institutions participated, recruited through listservs, professional organizations, and snowball sampling. Data were collected via a questionnaire and asynchronous focus groups conducted through Canvas. Quantitative and qualitative methods were used to analyze the data. Findings show most developers follow legal and accessibility guidelines, though a few do not. Challenges include limited resources, a lack of awareness, legacy system issues, a lack of engagement with BVI users, administrative and vendor constraints, and complex guidelines.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Accessibity guidelines, compliance, challenges, people with disabilities, blind and visually impaired users, digital libraries
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creator: Iris Xie
creator: Shengang Wang
creator: Hyun Seung Lee
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 Qualitative and Quantitative Methods in Libraries https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2026-01-06
publication date: 2026-01-06
starting page: 521
ending page: 539

A Bibliometric Analysis on Digital Library Research Output in Asian Countries from 2014-2023
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description: This study aims to present a bibliometric analysis of research output on Digital Libraries from Asian countries during 2014 to 2023. It explores the research activities on digital Library as well as subject wise classification of papers, journal wise publication trend, institution and country wise distribution of contribution. Also the prolific authors during 2014-2023 and keywords having more potential to cover this study area have been analyzed.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
creator: Manoj Kumar Acharya
creator: Biswajeet Sahoo
creator: Chinmay Kumar Das
creator: Kirteeman Sahoo
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Qualitative and Quantitative Methods in Libraries https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2025-09-05
publication date: 2025-09-05
starting page: 431
ending page: 454

Reshaping Roles: Libraries in the Era of Mental Health Advocacy
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description: This literature review examines the evolving role of libraries in supporting mental health and well-being. Traditionally, centers of learning, libraries are increasingly offering resources, programs, and safe spaces for mental health advocacy. As mental health concerns rise, libraries have expanded services, including providing literature, support groups, and connections to professionals. However, gaps remain in assessing the effectiveness of these initiatives and integrating digital health tools. This review emphasizes the positive impact libraries have on community well-being and individual mental health, highlighting the need for further development of inclusive, evidence-based practices in library-based mental health support.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: well being
  topic: keywords
subject: community support
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subject: library
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subject: mental health
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subject: social work
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creator: Lady Catherine R. de Leon
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Qualitative and Quantitative Methods in Libraries https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2025-06-16
publication date: 2025-06-16

Unveiling Digital Realms: A Systematic Review of Netnography Research in Library and Information Science
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description: Netnography is an innovative qualitative approach that holds promise for investigating online phenomena. It has been gaining increasing popularity across disciplines in recent years. This study aims to provide a nuanced understanding of how netngoraphy has been applied in library and information science (LIS). A systematic review was conducted on 38 netnography studies published in LIS journals indexed in three academic databases. The findings reveal a growing trend of netnography research and a wide range of research topics of interest in the included studies. Of particular significance is the comprehensive analysis and discussion of various methodological aspects, including research design, data collection, data analysis, research ethics, and research rigor, within the context of netnography in LIS. The examination of methodological issues in current netnography research provides valuable insights and serves as a foundation for identifying potential opportunities for improvement in future studies.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Netnography; Systematic review; Research design; Data collection; Data analysis: Research rigor; Research ethics
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creator: Shengang Wang
creator: Jiarui Sun
creator: Ge Zhang
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Qualitative and Quantitative Methods in Libraries https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2025-09-05
publication date: 2025-09-05
starting page: 407
ending page: 429

The Nexus of Organizational Effectiveness and Renovated Academic Library Environment -A Research-Centric Approach
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description: Academic libraries counted as the “Heart of the Institution” which already having some predefined duties and responsibilities. Recently Many academic institutions modified their libraries using latest technologies and equipments for better user support. The article throws light to Academic institution’sRenovated Knowledge Houses ‘s contributions to Institutional Effectiveness. How libraries resources, services, human assets are being explore for the well being of the parent organization? Are the users received their expected out come from latest facilities offered by the information centers? Many components all together provide their endowment to the success and goal achievement of the parent organization. Current study investigates the changing pattern, attitudes, utilities, effectiveness etc of modified physical and digital functionaries of advanced and renovated libraries towards the empowerment , achievement and path setting of institution. The study results pointed that these new ventures can promote the reputation, sprit ,corevalueand mission of organizations and their in house and exterior collaborators. It’s evident that Institutional effectiveness through library services and facilities can attract more staff and students to the institution and Accreditation bodies, government agencies provide high rating to these institutions.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Organizational Effectiveness, Knowledge Houses, Academic Libraries, Remodeled Facilities
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creator: Matty Balagopal
creator: Vijesh Vijayan
creator: Dev Anand
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 Qualitative and Quantitative Methods in Libraries https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2026-01-06
publication date: 2026-01-06
starting page: 503
ending page: 520

Use of Online Databases and Social Networking Sites by Geology Faculty Members in Kerala
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description: This study aims to examine the use of online databases and social networking sites (SNS) by geology faculty members in Kerala, India. It also seeks to identify the relationship between their research experience, the number of published papers, and their overall usage of these digital resources. Data was collected using a structured questionnaire. The study population comprises geology faculty members from academic geoscience departments in government and government-aided colleges, as well as state and central universities in Kerala. SPSS software was employed for both descriptive and analytical data analysis. The respondents in this study utilized an average of four databases: Science Direct, Web of Science, Scopus, and Google Scholar. They also had an average level of use of social networking sites such as WhatsApp, ResearchGate, YouTube, Slideshare, and Academia.edu. A very strong statistically significant relationship was found between research experience (in years) and the number of published papers (rho = 0.659, p < 0.01). Additionally, a moderate statistically significant relationship was observed between the overall use of online databases and the overall use of social networking sites (rho = 0.517, p < 0.01). Conversely, a moderate statistically significant negative relationship was observed between the overall use of social networking sites and the number of published papers (rho = -0.323, p < 0.05). The usage of various digital resources by faculty members is continually increasing. This study examines their use of online databases and social networking sites.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Electronic Resources, E-resources Usage, Geology Faculty, Online Databases, Social Networking Sites
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creator: Dr. Renjith V. R.
creator: Dr. Mini Devi. B.
creator: Dr. Pradeepkumar A. P.
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Qualitative and Quantitative Methods in Libraries https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2025-06-16
publication date: 2025-06-16

Benchmarking Rajagiri Business School’s Scholarly Output through Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)Lens: A Bibliometric Approach
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description: This study provides a bibliometric analysis of Rajagiri Business School's (RBS) research contributions through the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) lens, utilizing SciVal's research intelligence and benchmarking capabilities to assess impact, alignment, and strategic growth areas in responsible management education (RME). Analyzing key performance metrics—including Field-Weighted Citation Impact (FWCI), citation counts, and scholarly output across all 17 SDGs—this work reveals RBS's substantial contributions to SDGs such as Affordable and Clean Energy (SDG 7), Decent Work and Economic Growth (SDG 8), and Climate Action (SDG 13), with FWCI scores significantly above global averages. Meanwhile, research gaps in SDGs like Gender Equality (SDG 5) and Clean Water and Sanitation (SDG 6) highlight further areas for development. This analysis underscores how benchmarking and insights tools empower business schools to position their research within national and international academic landscapes, enhancing institutional visibility and impact. By illustrating the strategic role of SDG-focused research in business schools, particularly within India and globally, this study affirms the integral role of academia in advancing sustainable development. The findings demonstrate how business schools can utilize data-driven insights to support targeted research growth, foster impactful collaborations, and align their missions with global sustainability objectives, thereby reinforcing the critical influence of academia on pressing societal challenges and global sustainability objectives.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
  topic: keywords
subject: Research Benchmarking
  topic: keywords
subject: Business Schools
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subject: Rajagiri Business School
  topic: keywords
subject: Bibliometric Analysis
  topic: keywords
subject: Field-Weighted Citation Impact (FWCI)
  topic: keywords
creator: Vijesh P V
creator: Varghese Joy
creator: Saju M.D
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Qualitative and Quantitative Methods in Libraries https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2025-06-16
publication date: 2025-06-16