Journal of Information Management and Practices, 2024
This study aims to explore the adoption of Open-Source Software's (OSS) in the academic libraries... more This study aims to explore the adoption of Open-Source Software's (OSS) in the academic libraries of Pakistan. It also focuses on the challenges encountered during the application and management of these software's in both public and private sectors academic libraries around the country. Quantitative data was collected through structured questionnaire developed and distributed online to the target population. The findings indicate that the library's adoption of OSS, such as Koha, SLIMS, GREENSTONE, and DSpace, was motivated by the need to distribute information to library users efficiently, modernize library staff workflows, and enhance user accessibility to library information resources. The OSS has been instigated specially in the cataloguing and circulation and digital library management functions of the library. The major hurdles impeding the software's full implementation include lack of planning, lack of technical expertise, and security concerns related to library software's. Study recommends that, to successfully adopt and implement any integrated library Software, proper planning and prior feasibility studies, along with proper training of the library professionals are recommended.
Purpose-As a part of doctoral study, this study aims to analyze research on library management mo... more Purpose-As a part of doctoral study, this study aims to analyze research on library management models (LMMs) by conducting a systematic literature review (SLR). Design/methodology/approach-A Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Mata-Analysis approach was used to search four databases. The search criteria included studies published in English until 2022, resulting 9,125 records. Out of these records, a total of 36 studies were selected for final analysis Findings-The results show a positive attitude among researchers toward the development of LMM for libraries globally. The results depict that more than one-third (39%) of the target population was comprised of academic staff and students. The majority (91.76%) of studies were conducted using survey. Quantitative methods were predominant (89%) for LMMs. There were a significant number of studies conducted in 2016. The country-wise distribution shows the USA and China each contribute (20%) of the studies.
PAKISTAN JOURNAL OF INFORMATION MANAGEMENT & LIBRARIES (PJIM&L), 2023
The use of social media has become widespread in recent years. It is an excellent source of socia... more The use of social media has become widespread in recent years. It is an excellent source of social interaction, and students routinely use various social media platforms for different academic activities. This study aimed to review and synthesize research on social media usage and its impact on university students in Pakistan. The systematic literature review (SLR) technique was used. With the help of a refined search string, a systematic review of studies published in the English language between 2010 and2022 was conducted. The data was collected from the Web of Science, Google Scholar, and the Library Information Science and Technology Abstracts (LISTA) database. Thirty-one studies were selected after a rigorous review of 1244 studies. It was found that most quantitative research studies were conducted using the survey method and reported both positive and negative impacts of social media. The results highlighted that Pakistani students use social media for (1) knowledge sharing, (2) socialization, (3) political awareness, (4) job hunting, and (5) cross-cultural communication and coordination. They also support the positive impact of social media use among Pakistani students. The novelty of this research is rooted in the comprehensive search and systematic review of social media research from the Pakistani university student's perspective, which has not been unified to the present date. The results of this study would provide valuable insights to educational administrators regarding the formal adoption of social media technologies for teaching and research in the educational institutions of Pakistan.
Purpose-This study aims to analyze the status and application/use of human-computer interaction (... more Purpose-This study aims to analyze the status and application/use of human-computer interaction (HCI) in libraries by conducting a systematic literature review (SLR). Design/methodology/approach-A Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) approach was used to search Scopus, Web of Science and Google Scholar databases. The search criteria included research studies published in English language between 2010 and 2021, which were 4,167 citations. Out of 4,167 citations, a total of 50 studies were selected for the final analysis. Findings-The results showed a positive attitude of librarians toward HCI applications in libraries worldwide. The results depict that one-third (30%) of the studies were conducted in the USA, followed by four (8%) studies in China. Out of 50 studies, a portion of 15 (30%) studies were based on digital libraries, followed by seven (14%) studies on academic libraries and five (10%) studies on libraries and their websites. HCI was used for searching and retrieving information, users' interaction, authentication, online help/support, feedback, library web access, web OPAC, virtual access to resources, indigenous repository and virtual services. The most productive year was 2015, and journal of The Electronic Library had more articles on HCI than other journals. Practical implications-The findings of this study could assist policymakers and library authorities in reconciling the HCI application in libraries for providing effective and efficient access and services to end-users. Originality/value-This study is unique as no comprehensive study has been conducted on the use of HCI in librarianship using the SLR method.
Purpose- This paper presents the bio-bibliometric analysis of Dr. Saeed Ullah Jan's contributions... more Purpose- This paper presents the bio-bibliometric analysis of Dr. Saeed Ullah Jan's contributions to the Library and Information Science (LIS) field in Pakistan. This study includes the following: the year-wise distribution of research produced; authors' collaboration; publications by type; language; geographical preference for research; and coverage of different subject areas. Methodology/Design- The data for this retrospective study was requested through email from Dr. Saeed Ullah Jan with advance ethical permission and further verified from Scholar Google, the official university website, and departments where required. Findings- The results of the study indicate that Dr. Saeed Ullah Jan is a prolific writer and supervisor in LIS in Pakistan. He contributed 178 items, including 76 articles, two books, 86 theses, and fourteen conference papers, and secured eleven research grants until June 30, 2022. His most significant contribution is establishing two LIS departments with two postgraduate LIS education (MPhil and PhD) programs for the first time in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. He has the honor of launching the first LIS Higher Education Commission (HEC) recognized research journal from the fertile land of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. Research work by Dr. Saeed Ullah Jan has received worldwide recognition and has been accepted in leading journals in the United Kingdom, Canada, Japan, and the United States of America. He used the English language to publish the majority of his research work. He believes in teamwork, and about 98% of his research work was done in collaboration. He is also an HEC recognized and approved Ph.D. supervisor.
This paper explores the concept of mis/mal/dis-information (MMDI) and studies how information man... more This paper explores the concept of mis/mal/dis-information (MMDI) and studies how information managers/professionals can manage the phenomenon of infodemic during the COVID-19 pandemic. We review existing literature to explore the current concepts, models, associations, and gaps in MMDI to highlight the critical role of information managers/professionals. The findings focus on defining MMDI/fake news and evaluating ongoing and emerging information literacy frameworks. Next, we highlight the existing initiatives and efforts made by Library and Information Science (LIS) professionals, LIS associations, and libraries to contradict the diffusion of MMDI and fake news and educate the public on how to navigate through an era of MMDI. Finally, the study summaries effective strategies designed by those within the LIS profession while suggesting recommendations as to how the information managers/LIS professionals can continue to improve their keys position in the digital age and contribute effectively to managing the phenomenon of infodemic.
Purpose-This study aims to explore the status of collaborative research productivity, major libra... more Purpose-This study aims to explore the status of collaborative research productivity, major library and information sciences (LIS) research trends and the level of research among the LIS academicians as principal authors in Pakistan during 1975-2021 (47 years). Design/methodology/approach-A quantitative research method was adopted to collect the required data using bibliometric patterns. The data of all faculty members working in LIS schools of Pakistan was collected from the official website of their employers/institutions. Different strategies were used to acquire respondents' bibliographic/publication records such as faculty members'/employers' official websites and faculty members' Google Scholar profiles; advanced searching techniques were also used to retrieve their bibliographic records. Findings-The results revealed that a total of 74 regular faculty members comprising 78.38% males and 21.62% females are working in 12 LIS Pakistani schools. A total of 1,787 papers were produced by LIS faculty, among which 702 were written by Pakistani LIS faculty as principal authors during the selected period. The results revealed that 60.72% of the principal authors' work was produced in collaboration. The collaboration between faculty members and other faculty was 81%, while two authors' work productivity was on the top. No attention has been given to produce research in collaboration with international/foreign LIS experts, especially from developed countries. Practical implications-The findings of this study are useful for faculties to have a richer understanding of the various elements of collaboration at national as well as international levels, and then discover the ways to begin and maintain effective partnerships to research emerging trends in LIS. Originality/value-This study is a unique bibliometric study that systematically and quantitatively combined the research productivity of LIS academicians in Pakistan and provided a holistic sketch of the literature produced on various themes of LIS during 1975-2021.
Purpose-This study aims to explore the status of collaborative research productivity, major libra... more Purpose-This study aims to explore the status of collaborative research productivity, major library and information sciences (LIS) research trends and the level of research among the LIS academicians as principal authors in Pakistan during 1975-2021 (47 years). Design/methodology/approach-A quantitative research method was adopted to collect the required data using bibliometric patterns. The data of all faculty members working in LIS schools of Pakistan was collected from the official website of their employers/institutions. Different strategies were used to acquire respondents' bibliographic/publication records such as faculty members'/employers' official websites and faculty members' Google Scholar profiles; advanced searching techniques were also used to retrieve their bibliographic records. Findings-The results revealed that a total of 74 regular faculty members comprising 78.38% males and 21.62% females are working in 12 LIS Pakistani schools. A total of 1,787 papers were produced by LIS faculty, among which 702 were written by Pakistani LIS faculty as principal authors during the selected period. The results revealed that 60.72% of the principal authors' work was produced in collaboration. The collaboration between faculty members and other faculty was 81%, while two authors' work productivity was on the top. No attention has been given to produce research in collaboration with international/foreign LIS experts, especially from developed countries. Practical implications-The findings of this study are useful for faculties to have a richer understanding of the various elements of collaboration at national as well as international levels, and then discover the ways to begin and maintain effective partnerships to research emerging trends in LIS. Originality/value-This study is a unique bibliometric study that systematically and quantitatively combined the research productivity of LIS academicians in Pakistan and provided a holistic sketch of the literature produced on various themes of LIS during 1975-2021.
Purpose-This paper presents the bio-bibliometric analysis of Dr. Saeed Ullah Jan's contributions ... more Purpose-This paper presents the bio-bibliometric analysis of Dr. Saeed Ullah Jan's contributions to the Library and Information Science (LIS) field in Pakistan. This study includes the following: the year-wise distribution of research produced; authors' collaboration; publications by type; language; geographical preference for research; and coverage of different subject areas.
Introduction: An information retrieval system is widely used to locate the information for academ... more Introduction: An information retrieval system is widely used to locate the information for academic, research and reference purposes by the internet users in a library or Information services department. Aims of Study: This study aims to analyze the search engine's behavior on a given query and results for scholarly information, followed by examining precision and recall. Design/Method: The present study was conducted in a controlled environment where three search engines were selected to examine its recall and precision against 50 queries with basic and advance searching queries. The queries were executed in all search engines. This quantitative study was used on the General, and Subject focus search engines. Finding(s): The finding of study shows that the precision and recall of FindLaw, was highly followed by Lycos with medium and Yandex the low. Further study can explore the precision and recall of other searching engines with different subject. Research Limitation(s): The study highlights the retrieval effectiveness of three search engines in a specific subject.
This descriptive study was conducted in Pakistan in February 2021. The main objective was to iden... more This descriptive study was conducted in Pakistan in February 2021. The main objective was to identify and discuss the various aspects of the research journals of Library & Information Sciences (LIS) published form Pakistan till date. Documentary analysis was made for acquiring the basic and desired information about these journals. The scrutiny of the available record revealed that seven LIS journals are being published in Pakistan. Out of seven, three were Higher Education Commission (HEC) recognized. Two LIS journals are charging publication fee from authors. Five journals were started publishing in last decade by LIS schools or organizations working for LIS professionals in Pakistan. Amazing is to note that none of the Journals has Impact Factor and the oldest journal Pakistan Library Information Science Journal (PLISJ) has been de recognized after journey of 52 years. The LIS community of Pakistan needs to improve the quality of research journals to meet the international standards in the field of Library & Information Studies.
Worldwide, faculty members mostly use EIS for teaching, learning, research, and professional deve... more Worldwide, faculty members mostly use EIS for teaching, learning, research, and professional development. Though, evidence is lacking to address the EIS preferences among the academicians of private sector universities in the study context. To fill this gap, using a convenient sample technique, a survey was conducted, and a structured questionnaire was used as a data collection tool from 630 permanent faculty members of private sector universities at Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. A total of 360 questionnaires were administrated, and 250 useable responses were received with a response rate of 69.44%. The major findings revealed that 38% of respondents were lecturers followed by 32% Assistant Professor, about half 48% of the respondents were in the age group of 46 years or above. More than 19 research articles were published by 46.04 % of faculty in national and international journals. Most (48.26%) of the lecturer used EIS, followed by Associate Professors, while most (95%) of them preferred ejournals for different academic needs. The EIS has placed itself at the top priority in academia and impacted academics in terms of keep pace with research and improvement in teaching and learning. This study recommends improving access to the internet, development of indigenous electronic resources, access to international databases, research journals to cope with the challenges of EIS requirement and uses of faculty members. This study suggested HEC, and university higher authorities to allocate sufficient funds for subscribing international electronic resources/e-database and other EIS. Further research with a broader scope would provide additional information about this significant research area.
Technological advancement has a deep influence over all the sectors of life including libraries. ... more Technological advancement has a deep influence over all the sectors of life including libraries. The libraries are coping with these developments accordingly but the pace of development is not the same around the globe. The Smart library concept emerge s from the idea of smart cities, where all functions are controlled by the latest technology to minimize human involvement. This study aims to present a comprehensive mod el of smart library technolog ies and applications. The peer-reviewed literature published from 2016 to 2020 w as reviewed to model eleven smart library technologies. The feedback from the selected, senior university librarians of Pakistan on the proposed model of smart libraries was collected. The experts apprised the smart library model as a good combination of related technologies and applications. The findings reveal that each participating library is using some of the smart library technologies. The problems faced by university librarians of Pakistan while adopting smart library technologies are discussed. The study also suggests a way forward to overcome barriers to adopting the proposed model.
Pakistan Library and Information Science Journal, 2021
The paradigm shift in medical academic practices in Pakistan is challenging for medical librarian... more The paradigm shift in medical academic practices in Pakistan is challenging for medical librarian. Majority of medical schools in Pakistan have started problem based learning, undergrads medical research program and Postgraduate programs. This quantitative study aims to investigate the user education program in medical libraries situated in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) province of Pakistan. The questionnaire administered with in 19 medical colleges libraries using Google Forms as an instrument for data collection and distributed the link among all medical college librarians of the province. Findings of the study revealed majority medical libraries providing informal User Education using the orientation, bibliographic instructions and occasional lectures as method. The target audience of the User Education was New Students. The effectiveness and importance of user education program for medical students considered by (86.67%) librarians. This study will contribute to modify the current practices of user education by the medical libraries.
International Journal of Librarianship and Information Science, 2020
Purpose: This article is an attempt to examine the current situation of book losses/theft, their ... more Purpose: This article is an attempt to examine the current situation of book losses/theft, their causes, and remedies that have been taken by academic libraries in Pakistan. Design/methodology/approach: A quantitative approach was adopted for this study for which questionnaire as an instrument was carried out. It comprised of identifying the reasons, measures, and frequency of book theft was responded by 136 university librarians. The questionnaire was designed and administered via Google forms that took about two months for collection of the desired data. The data collected was tabulated and analysed using the Microsoft Excel. Research limitation(s): The scope of the study area is limited to the central libraries of universities of Pakistan. The investigation was confined to library physical learning resources i.e. book, journal, magazine, theses, flash cards, CDs and DVDs. Departmental, seminars, sub-campus and approved centre libraries were not the part of this research study. Key finding(s): The findings revealed that absence of national/local level policy, unawareness of users' education, high prices of the study materials, untrained supporting staff and lack of proper ownership marks are the causes of theft in the academic libraries in Pakistan. A few libraries have taken measures so as to control the theft of valuable library materials which include use of CCTV Cameras for monitoring and recording and the use of RFID (Radio Frequency Identification). However, due to high cost, useful precautionary measures have not been adopted by the libraries especially in universities. Practical implication(s): The findings of the study would highlight the importance of policy making regarding the library security measurement in the higher educational institutions of the country. It will alert the management of universities and higher education commission for provision of ample funds and applying the latest technology to resolve the issue. Contribution to knowledge: The study would prove fruitful and help aware the professionals of the library field about different aspects of library theft, allied reasons and their control.
This paper attempts to present the bibliometric attributes of the doctoral /postgraduate disserta... more This paper attempts to present the bibliometric attributes of the doctoral /postgraduate dissertations/theses submitted to Area Study Center for Russia, China and Central Asia University of Peshawar, Pakistan. Study covers thirty eight Years of productivity ranges from 1981 to the end of the 2019. The objective of the study was to examine the research productively of the Doctoral and Master of Philosophy (M.Phil) Theses of the Center. The primary investigation explored that a total of Eighty Two PhD and Thirty Three MPhil Theses were submitted by the scholars. The gender of the scholars was male dominate; over female. Only 1.74% PhD dissertations were written in and English & Pashto Language. Majority of the theses that is 34 percent has covered Pakistan, followed by Afghanistan that comes to 19 %. About one fourth (25%) of the research was done on the subject of “Political Science” and most productive year was 1995-1996. The minimum duration of completion of MPhil & PhD theses was one and two years respectively while the length of postgraduate dissertation / Thesis reports of the Area Study Centre was ranging from 90 to 700 pages. It was suggested that area covered in the research reports needs to extend to Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Kagazistan.
The focus of this paper is on the research productivity and their relevant parameters of top twen... more The focus of this paper is on the research productivity and their relevant parameters of top twenty international journals of Library and Information Science from 2015 to 2019. The analysis of data revealed that Journal of the Association for Information Science and Technology (JAIST) is the top cited journal followed by Scientometrics and Journal of Informetric during the mentioned period. The year 2015 was reported as the most productive year with 45% citations from the top twenty LIS journals. The average citation rate of Scholar Google is at the top followed by Scopus. “The sharing economy” was declared as the most cited research paper with 2391 citations followed by “The journal coverage of Web of Science and Scopus” with 688 citations.
The present study aims to rank the university libraries of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa-Pakistan. Library s... more The present study aims to rank the university libraries of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa-Pakistan. Library services, resources, status of automation and application of emerging technologies were the parameters used for the assessment of ranking of the nineteen Public Sector Universities and Degree Awarding Institutes of North-West province of Pakistan. Survey based approach was adopted to collect the required information. It was reported that majority of university libraries under study are partially automated. Based on the above-mentioned parameters, the central library of The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Agricultural University, Peshawar was ranked top followed by central/main library of University of Malakand, Chakdara, Dir, Malakand and central/main library of University of Peshawar, Peshawar. Provision of appropriate budget for the implementation of smart technologies, induction of technological adept human ware and awareness of higher-ups of the universities about the benefits of modern library technologies is recommended for the effective and smart library culture in the territory. The manifestation of these steps will help in the enhancement of quality education in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa-Pakistan.
The paradigm shift in medical academic practices in Pakistan is becoming a challenge for medical ... more The paradigm shift in medical academic practices in Pakistan is becoming a challenge for medical librarians. Majority of medical schools in Pakistan have started problem based learning, undergrads medical research program and Postgraduate programs. This quantitative study aims to investigate the information literacy program in medical libraries situated in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) province of Pakistan. The questionnaire administered with in 20 medical colleges libraries using Google Forms as an instrument for data collection and distributed link among all medical college librarians of the province. Findings of the study revealed that majority medical libraries are providing informal information literacy using orientation, bibliographic instructions and occasional lectures as method. The target audience of the information literacy was newly inducted Students. The effectiveness and importance of information literacy program for medical students considered by (87.50%) librarians. This study by large will contribute to modify the current practices of information literacy by the medical libraries.
Interfaith dialogue has become one of the most significant and interesting activities in contempo... more Interfaith dialogue has become one of the most significant and interesting activities in contemporary socio-political and socio-religious global scenario due to its crucial role in the peace process and peaceful interfaith relations. Many groups of scholars, institutes, organizations, and even governments are promoting the activities regarding interfaith relations. Meanwhile, it is also assumed that Pakistan is one of the countries where interfaith dialogue activities are arranged officially on the state level. In this study, efforts are made to review statistically and to index the literature produced by Pakistani scholars and universities. A mixed-method research methodology is adopted for this study with a bibliometric approach to find out results. Almost 136 theses & dissertations have been produced by scholars in a wide range of Pakistani Universities on interfaith Dialogue, religious debates, harmony, and relations. The research produced by male scholars was 71 (52.21 %) and most 49 (36%) productive era was from 2011 to 2015. The majority of the research was for Master (38%) and MS/M.Phil (34%) level degrees and about one-fifth of the theses were on the theme of “Interfaith Dialogue in Pakistani context”. Therefore, it is suggested that the course on interfaith dialogue, harmony, and relations should be taught at M. Phil and Ph.D. Level in the discipline of Islamic studies and social sciences.
Journal of Information Management and Practices, 2024
This study aims to explore the adoption of Open-Source Software's (OSS) in the academic libraries... more This study aims to explore the adoption of Open-Source Software's (OSS) in the academic libraries of Pakistan. It also focuses on the challenges encountered during the application and management of these software's in both public and private sectors academic libraries around the country. Quantitative data was collected through structured questionnaire developed and distributed online to the target population. The findings indicate that the library's adoption of OSS, such as Koha, SLIMS, GREENSTONE, and DSpace, was motivated by the need to distribute information to library users efficiently, modernize library staff workflows, and enhance user accessibility to library information resources. The OSS has been instigated specially in the cataloguing and circulation and digital library management functions of the library. The major hurdles impeding the software's full implementation include lack of planning, lack of technical expertise, and security concerns related to library software's. Study recommends that, to successfully adopt and implement any integrated library Software, proper planning and prior feasibility studies, along with proper training of the library professionals are recommended.
Purpose-As a part of doctoral study, this study aims to analyze research on library management mo... more Purpose-As a part of doctoral study, this study aims to analyze research on library management models (LMMs) by conducting a systematic literature review (SLR). Design/methodology/approach-A Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Mata-Analysis approach was used to search four databases. The search criteria included studies published in English until 2022, resulting 9,125 records. Out of these records, a total of 36 studies were selected for final analysis Findings-The results show a positive attitude among researchers toward the development of LMM for libraries globally. The results depict that more than one-third (39%) of the target population was comprised of academic staff and students. The majority (91.76%) of studies were conducted using survey. Quantitative methods were predominant (89%) for LMMs. There were a significant number of studies conducted in 2016. The country-wise distribution shows the USA and China each contribute (20%) of the studies.
PAKISTAN JOURNAL OF INFORMATION MANAGEMENT & LIBRARIES (PJIM&L), 2023
The use of social media has become widespread in recent years. It is an excellent source of socia... more The use of social media has become widespread in recent years. It is an excellent source of social interaction, and students routinely use various social media platforms for different academic activities. This study aimed to review and synthesize research on social media usage and its impact on university students in Pakistan. The systematic literature review (SLR) technique was used. With the help of a refined search string, a systematic review of studies published in the English language between 2010 and2022 was conducted. The data was collected from the Web of Science, Google Scholar, and the Library Information Science and Technology Abstracts (LISTA) database. Thirty-one studies were selected after a rigorous review of 1244 studies. It was found that most quantitative research studies were conducted using the survey method and reported both positive and negative impacts of social media. The results highlighted that Pakistani students use social media for (1) knowledge sharing, (2) socialization, (3) political awareness, (4) job hunting, and (5) cross-cultural communication and coordination. They also support the positive impact of social media use among Pakistani students. The novelty of this research is rooted in the comprehensive search and systematic review of social media research from the Pakistani university student's perspective, which has not been unified to the present date. The results of this study would provide valuable insights to educational administrators regarding the formal adoption of social media technologies for teaching and research in the educational institutions of Pakistan.
Purpose-This study aims to analyze the status and application/use of human-computer interaction (... more Purpose-This study aims to analyze the status and application/use of human-computer interaction (HCI) in libraries by conducting a systematic literature review (SLR). Design/methodology/approach-A Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) approach was used to search Scopus, Web of Science and Google Scholar databases. The search criteria included research studies published in English language between 2010 and 2021, which were 4,167 citations. Out of 4,167 citations, a total of 50 studies were selected for the final analysis. Findings-The results showed a positive attitude of librarians toward HCI applications in libraries worldwide. The results depict that one-third (30%) of the studies were conducted in the USA, followed by four (8%) studies in China. Out of 50 studies, a portion of 15 (30%) studies were based on digital libraries, followed by seven (14%) studies on academic libraries and five (10%) studies on libraries and their websites. HCI was used for searching and retrieving information, users' interaction, authentication, online help/support, feedback, library web access, web OPAC, virtual access to resources, indigenous repository and virtual services. The most productive year was 2015, and journal of The Electronic Library had more articles on HCI than other journals. Practical implications-The findings of this study could assist policymakers and library authorities in reconciling the HCI application in libraries for providing effective and efficient access and services to end-users. Originality/value-This study is unique as no comprehensive study has been conducted on the use of HCI in librarianship using the SLR method.
Purpose- This paper presents the bio-bibliometric analysis of Dr. Saeed Ullah Jan's contributions... more Purpose- This paper presents the bio-bibliometric analysis of Dr. Saeed Ullah Jan's contributions to the Library and Information Science (LIS) field in Pakistan. This study includes the following: the year-wise distribution of research produced; authors' collaboration; publications by type; language; geographical preference for research; and coverage of different subject areas. Methodology/Design- The data for this retrospective study was requested through email from Dr. Saeed Ullah Jan with advance ethical permission and further verified from Scholar Google, the official university website, and departments where required. Findings- The results of the study indicate that Dr. Saeed Ullah Jan is a prolific writer and supervisor in LIS in Pakistan. He contributed 178 items, including 76 articles, two books, 86 theses, and fourteen conference papers, and secured eleven research grants until June 30, 2022. His most significant contribution is establishing two LIS departments with two postgraduate LIS education (MPhil and PhD) programs for the first time in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. He has the honor of launching the first LIS Higher Education Commission (HEC) recognized research journal from the fertile land of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. Research work by Dr. Saeed Ullah Jan has received worldwide recognition and has been accepted in leading journals in the United Kingdom, Canada, Japan, and the United States of America. He used the English language to publish the majority of his research work. He believes in teamwork, and about 98% of his research work was done in collaboration. He is also an HEC recognized and approved Ph.D. supervisor.
This paper explores the concept of mis/mal/dis-information (MMDI) and studies how information man... more This paper explores the concept of mis/mal/dis-information (MMDI) and studies how information managers/professionals can manage the phenomenon of infodemic during the COVID-19 pandemic. We review existing literature to explore the current concepts, models, associations, and gaps in MMDI to highlight the critical role of information managers/professionals. The findings focus on defining MMDI/fake news and evaluating ongoing and emerging information literacy frameworks. Next, we highlight the existing initiatives and efforts made by Library and Information Science (LIS) professionals, LIS associations, and libraries to contradict the diffusion of MMDI and fake news and educate the public on how to navigate through an era of MMDI. Finally, the study summaries effective strategies designed by those within the LIS profession while suggesting recommendations as to how the information managers/LIS professionals can continue to improve their keys position in the digital age and contribute effectively to managing the phenomenon of infodemic.
Purpose-This study aims to explore the status of collaborative research productivity, major libra... more Purpose-This study aims to explore the status of collaborative research productivity, major library and information sciences (LIS) research trends and the level of research among the LIS academicians as principal authors in Pakistan during 1975-2021 (47 years). Design/methodology/approach-A quantitative research method was adopted to collect the required data using bibliometric patterns. The data of all faculty members working in LIS schools of Pakistan was collected from the official website of their employers/institutions. Different strategies were used to acquire respondents' bibliographic/publication records such as faculty members'/employers' official websites and faculty members' Google Scholar profiles; advanced searching techniques were also used to retrieve their bibliographic records. Findings-The results revealed that a total of 74 regular faculty members comprising 78.38% males and 21.62% females are working in 12 LIS Pakistani schools. A total of 1,787 papers were produced by LIS faculty, among which 702 were written by Pakistani LIS faculty as principal authors during the selected period. The results revealed that 60.72% of the principal authors' work was produced in collaboration. The collaboration between faculty members and other faculty was 81%, while two authors' work productivity was on the top. No attention has been given to produce research in collaboration with international/foreign LIS experts, especially from developed countries. Practical implications-The findings of this study are useful for faculties to have a richer understanding of the various elements of collaboration at national as well as international levels, and then discover the ways to begin and maintain effective partnerships to research emerging trends in LIS. Originality/value-This study is a unique bibliometric study that systematically and quantitatively combined the research productivity of LIS academicians in Pakistan and provided a holistic sketch of the literature produced on various themes of LIS during 1975-2021.
Purpose-This study aims to explore the status of collaborative research productivity, major libra... more Purpose-This study aims to explore the status of collaborative research productivity, major library and information sciences (LIS) research trends and the level of research among the LIS academicians as principal authors in Pakistan during 1975-2021 (47 years). Design/methodology/approach-A quantitative research method was adopted to collect the required data using bibliometric patterns. The data of all faculty members working in LIS schools of Pakistan was collected from the official website of their employers/institutions. Different strategies were used to acquire respondents' bibliographic/publication records such as faculty members'/employers' official websites and faculty members' Google Scholar profiles; advanced searching techniques were also used to retrieve their bibliographic records. Findings-The results revealed that a total of 74 regular faculty members comprising 78.38% males and 21.62% females are working in 12 LIS Pakistani schools. A total of 1,787 papers were produced by LIS faculty, among which 702 were written by Pakistani LIS faculty as principal authors during the selected period. The results revealed that 60.72% of the principal authors' work was produced in collaboration. The collaboration between faculty members and other faculty was 81%, while two authors' work productivity was on the top. No attention has been given to produce research in collaboration with international/foreign LIS experts, especially from developed countries. Practical implications-The findings of this study are useful for faculties to have a richer understanding of the various elements of collaboration at national as well as international levels, and then discover the ways to begin and maintain effective partnerships to research emerging trends in LIS. Originality/value-This study is a unique bibliometric study that systematically and quantitatively combined the research productivity of LIS academicians in Pakistan and provided a holistic sketch of the literature produced on various themes of LIS during 1975-2021.
Purpose-This paper presents the bio-bibliometric analysis of Dr. Saeed Ullah Jan's contributions ... more Purpose-This paper presents the bio-bibliometric analysis of Dr. Saeed Ullah Jan's contributions to the Library and Information Science (LIS) field in Pakistan. This study includes the following: the year-wise distribution of research produced; authors' collaboration; publications by type; language; geographical preference for research; and coverage of different subject areas.
Introduction: An information retrieval system is widely used to locate the information for academ... more Introduction: An information retrieval system is widely used to locate the information for academic, research and reference purposes by the internet users in a library or Information services department. Aims of Study: This study aims to analyze the search engine's behavior on a given query and results for scholarly information, followed by examining precision and recall. Design/Method: The present study was conducted in a controlled environment where three search engines were selected to examine its recall and precision against 50 queries with basic and advance searching queries. The queries were executed in all search engines. This quantitative study was used on the General, and Subject focus search engines. Finding(s): The finding of study shows that the precision and recall of FindLaw, was highly followed by Lycos with medium and Yandex the low. Further study can explore the precision and recall of other searching engines with different subject. Research Limitation(s): The study highlights the retrieval effectiveness of three search engines in a specific subject.
This descriptive study was conducted in Pakistan in February 2021. The main objective was to iden... more This descriptive study was conducted in Pakistan in February 2021. The main objective was to identify and discuss the various aspects of the research journals of Library & Information Sciences (LIS) published form Pakistan till date. Documentary analysis was made for acquiring the basic and desired information about these journals. The scrutiny of the available record revealed that seven LIS journals are being published in Pakistan. Out of seven, three were Higher Education Commission (HEC) recognized. Two LIS journals are charging publication fee from authors. Five journals were started publishing in last decade by LIS schools or organizations working for LIS professionals in Pakistan. Amazing is to note that none of the Journals has Impact Factor and the oldest journal Pakistan Library Information Science Journal (PLISJ) has been de recognized after journey of 52 years. The LIS community of Pakistan needs to improve the quality of research journals to meet the international standards in the field of Library & Information Studies.
Worldwide, faculty members mostly use EIS for teaching, learning, research, and professional deve... more Worldwide, faculty members mostly use EIS for teaching, learning, research, and professional development. Though, evidence is lacking to address the EIS preferences among the academicians of private sector universities in the study context. To fill this gap, using a convenient sample technique, a survey was conducted, and a structured questionnaire was used as a data collection tool from 630 permanent faculty members of private sector universities at Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. A total of 360 questionnaires were administrated, and 250 useable responses were received with a response rate of 69.44%. The major findings revealed that 38% of respondents were lecturers followed by 32% Assistant Professor, about half 48% of the respondents were in the age group of 46 years or above. More than 19 research articles were published by 46.04 % of faculty in national and international journals. Most (48.26%) of the lecturer used EIS, followed by Associate Professors, while most (95%) of them preferred ejournals for different academic needs. The EIS has placed itself at the top priority in academia and impacted academics in terms of keep pace with research and improvement in teaching and learning. This study recommends improving access to the internet, development of indigenous electronic resources, access to international databases, research journals to cope with the challenges of EIS requirement and uses of faculty members. This study suggested HEC, and university higher authorities to allocate sufficient funds for subscribing international electronic resources/e-database and other EIS. Further research with a broader scope would provide additional information about this significant research area.
Technological advancement has a deep influence over all the sectors of life including libraries. ... more Technological advancement has a deep influence over all the sectors of life including libraries. The libraries are coping with these developments accordingly but the pace of development is not the same around the globe. The Smart library concept emerge s from the idea of smart cities, where all functions are controlled by the latest technology to minimize human involvement. This study aims to present a comprehensive mod el of smart library technolog ies and applications. The peer-reviewed literature published from 2016 to 2020 w as reviewed to model eleven smart library technologies. The feedback from the selected, senior university librarians of Pakistan on the proposed model of smart libraries was collected. The experts apprised the smart library model as a good combination of related technologies and applications. The findings reveal that each participating library is using some of the smart library technologies. The problems faced by university librarians of Pakistan while adopting smart library technologies are discussed. The study also suggests a way forward to overcome barriers to adopting the proposed model.
Pakistan Library and Information Science Journal, 2021
The paradigm shift in medical academic practices in Pakistan is challenging for medical librarian... more The paradigm shift in medical academic practices in Pakistan is challenging for medical librarian. Majority of medical schools in Pakistan have started problem based learning, undergrads medical research program and Postgraduate programs. This quantitative study aims to investigate the user education program in medical libraries situated in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) province of Pakistan. The questionnaire administered with in 19 medical colleges libraries using Google Forms as an instrument for data collection and distributed the link among all medical college librarians of the province. Findings of the study revealed majority medical libraries providing informal User Education using the orientation, bibliographic instructions and occasional lectures as method. The target audience of the User Education was New Students. The effectiveness and importance of user education program for medical students considered by (86.67%) librarians. This study will contribute to modify the current practices of user education by the medical libraries.
International Journal of Librarianship and Information Science, 2020
Purpose: This article is an attempt to examine the current situation of book losses/theft, their ... more Purpose: This article is an attempt to examine the current situation of book losses/theft, their causes, and remedies that have been taken by academic libraries in Pakistan. Design/methodology/approach: A quantitative approach was adopted for this study for which questionnaire as an instrument was carried out. It comprised of identifying the reasons, measures, and frequency of book theft was responded by 136 university librarians. The questionnaire was designed and administered via Google forms that took about two months for collection of the desired data. The data collected was tabulated and analysed using the Microsoft Excel. Research limitation(s): The scope of the study area is limited to the central libraries of universities of Pakistan. The investigation was confined to library physical learning resources i.e. book, journal, magazine, theses, flash cards, CDs and DVDs. Departmental, seminars, sub-campus and approved centre libraries were not the part of this research study. Key finding(s): The findings revealed that absence of national/local level policy, unawareness of users' education, high prices of the study materials, untrained supporting staff and lack of proper ownership marks are the causes of theft in the academic libraries in Pakistan. A few libraries have taken measures so as to control the theft of valuable library materials which include use of CCTV Cameras for monitoring and recording and the use of RFID (Radio Frequency Identification). However, due to high cost, useful precautionary measures have not been adopted by the libraries especially in universities. Practical implication(s): The findings of the study would highlight the importance of policy making regarding the library security measurement in the higher educational institutions of the country. It will alert the management of universities and higher education commission for provision of ample funds and applying the latest technology to resolve the issue. Contribution to knowledge: The study would prove fruitful and help aware the professionals of the library field about different aspects of library theft, allied reasons and their control.
This paper attempts to present the bibliometric attributes of the doctoral /postgraduate disserta... more This paper attempts to present the bibliometric attributes of the doctoral /postgraduate dissertations/theses submitted to Area Study Center for Russia, China and Central Asia University of Peshawar, Pakistan. Study covers thirty eight Years of productivity ranges from 1981 to the end of the 2019. The objective of the study was to examine the research productively of the Doctoral and Master of Philosophy (M.Phil) Theses of the Center. The primary investigation explored that a total of Eighty Two PhD and Thirty Three MPhil Theses were submitted by the scholars. The gender of the scholars was male dominate; over female. Only 1.74% PhD dissertations were written in and English & Pashto Language. Majority of the theses that is 34 percent has covered Pakistan, followed by Afghanistan that comes to 19 %. About one fourth (25%) of the research was done on the subject of “Political Science” and most productive year was 1995-1996. The minimum duration of completion of MPhil & PhD theses was one and two years respectively while the length of postgraduate dissertation / Thesis reports of the Area Study Centre was ranging from 90 to 700 pages. It was suggested that area covered in the research reports needs to extend to Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Kagazistan.
The focus of this paper is on the research productivity and their relevant parameters of top twen... more The focus of this paper is on the research productivity and their relevant parameters of top twenty international journals of Library and Information Science from 2015 to 2019. The analysis of data revealed that Journal of the Association for Information Science and Technology (JAIST) is the top cited journal followed by Scientometrics and Journal of Informetric during the mentioned period. The year 2015 was reported as the most productive year with 45% citations from the top twenty LIS journals. The average citation rate of Scholar Google is at the top followed by Scopus. “The sharing economy” was declared as the most cited research paper with 2391 citations followed by “The journal coverage of Web of Science and Scopus” with 688 citations.
The present study aims to rank the university libraries of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa-Pakistan. Library s... more The present study aims to rank the university libraries of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa-Pakistan. Library services, resources, status of automation and application of emerging technologies were the parameters used for the assessment of ranking of the nineteen Public Sector Universities and Degree Awarding Institutes of North-West province of Pakistan. Survey based approach was adopted to collect the required information. It was reported that majority of university libraries under study are partially automated. Based on the above-mentioned parameters, the central library of The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Agricultural University, Peshawar was ranked top followed by central/main library of University of Malakand, Chakdara, Dir, Malakand and central/main library of University of Peshawar, Peshawar. Provision of appropriate budget for the implementation of smart technologies, induction of technological adept human ware and awareness of higher-ups of the universities about the benefits of modern library technologies is recommended for the effective and smart library culture in the territory. The manifestation of these steps will help in the enhancement of quality education in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa-Pakistan.
The paradigm shift in medical academic practices in Pakistan is becoming a challenge for medical ... more The paradigm shift in medical academic practices in Pakistan is becoming a challenge for medical librarians. Majority of medical schools in Pakistan have started problem based learning, undergrads medical research program and Postgraduate programs. This quantitative study aims to investigate the information literacy program in medical libraries situated in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) province of Pakistan. The questionnaire administered with in 20 medical colleges libraries using Google Forms as an instrument for data collection and distributed link among all medical college librarians of the province. Findings of the study revealed that majority medical libraries are providing informal information literacy using orientation, bibliographic instructions and occasional lectures as method. The target audience of the information literacy was newly inducted Students. The effectiveness and importance of information literacy program for medical students considered by (87.50%) librarians. This study by large will contribute to modify the current practices of information literacy by the medical libraries.
Interfaith dialogue has become one of the most significant and interesting activities in contempo... more Interfaith dialogue has become one of the most significant and interesting activities in contemporary socio-political and socio-religious global scenario due to its crucial role in the peace process and peaceful interfaith relations. Many groups of scholars, institutes, organizations, and even governments are promoting the activities regarding interfaith relations. Meanwhile, it is also assumed that Pakistan is one of the countries where interfaith dialogue activities are arranged officially on the state level. In this study, efforts are made to review statistically and to index the literature produced by Pakistani scholars and universities. A mixed-method research methodology is adopted for this study with a bibliometric approach to find out results. Almost 136 theses & dissertations have been produced by scholars in a wide range of Pakistani Universities on interfaith Dialogue, religious debates, harmony, and relations. The research produced by male scholars was 71 (52.21 %) and most 49 (36%) productive era was from 2011 to 2015. The majority of the research was for Master (38%) and MS/M.Phil (34%) level degrees and about one-fifth of the theses were on the theme of “Interfaith Dialogue in Pakistani context”. Therefore, it is suggested that the course on interfaith dialogue, harmony, and relations should be taught at M. Phil and Ph.D. Level in the discipline of Islamic studies and social sciences.
International Journal of Information Management Data Insights, 2021
Abstract Ever since the increased use of the internet in higher education, libraries have started... more Abstract Ever since the increased use of the internet in higher education, libraries have started mass digitisation programs to make their intellectual resources available on the World Wide Web. From the year 2000 onward, Pakistani universities’ libraries have been active in this mass digitisation projects. The purpose of this paper is to examine the data and information security measures taken by university libraries to safeguard the intellectual assets of their respective organisations. Researchers adopted a quantitative approach to conduct this study. Data were collected from 190 professional librarians around the country. The findings of the study revealed that majority of libraries are lagging in standardised measures to secure digital resources. It is hoped that the present study will help in suggesting appropriate standards of data and information security within universities’ libraries. Results can also be replicated in other developing countries to investigate data and information security in libraries.
Journal of Information Management and Library Studies, 2020
The main objective of this study is to determine to what extent LIS (library and information scie... more The main objective of this study is to determine to what extent LIS (library and information science) professionals read, conduct, and apply relevant research by examining their research activities and attitudes. The members of the three major LIS professional organizations known as PLA (Pakistan Library Association), PLWO-KP (Pakistan Library Welfare Organization- Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Branch), and PUCLA (Peshawar University Campus Librarians Association) were the targeted population for this study. The questionnaire was designed using a Google Survey form to collect data for the pilot and final study. Lack of understanding about research activities, non-availability of research journals, and non-applicability of research output in libraries by LIS professionals are the major findings of the study. Systematic research and evidence-based training, launching research journals, and consulting donor agencies for fundraising are key components that could be utilized to enhance Pakistan's research activities.
This paper discusses the current status of Government College libraries in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pa... more This paper discusses the current status of Government College libraries in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. The major areas covered are: total collection of the college libraries with percentage of collection used per annum, the annual budget allocated to libraries, visits of the library users’ per day, number of colleges in which library science is being taught as an optional subject and attitude of the librarians towards library automation. The paper also highlights the views of librarians about various limitations in government college libraries of the province. Provision of sufficient funds, periodic trainings, introduction of Library Science education, and application of emerging technologies in college libraries are the tools with help of which college library system should be improved. Pakistan Library Association, Higher ups of Higher Education Department- Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, eminent library experts and policy makers have to play their timely role in this connection
Background: The bibliometric or bibliographic analysis is a quantitative approach towards the doc... more Background: The bibliometric or bibliographic analysis is a quantitative approach towards the documentary flow of information. The main theme behind this attribute is to analyze the bibliographic data of the research published by journals/scholars in a specific area. Being a portrait of the journal, it serves as an instrument for the promotion, quality, and standardization of journals. Objective: To study the bibliometric attributes of the published articles of Journal of Saidu Medical College (JSMC), Swat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan from 2007 to 2017. Material & Methods: This study was a multi-dimensional bibliometric approach towards the research productively of an esteemed medical research journal published by Saidu Medical College, Saidu Sharif, Swat. The title, abstract, author's affiliation and collaboration, gender, subject matter, the date of publication and references were used as an information source for bibliometric data collection. Results: Male 823(86%) contribut...
Ever since the increased use of the internet in higher education, libraries have started mass dig... more Ever since the increased use of the internet in higher education, libraries have started mass digitisation programs to make their intellectual resources available on the World Wide Web. From the year 2000 onward, Pakistani universities' libraries have been active in this mass digitisation projects. The purpose of this paper is to examine the data and information security measures taken by university libraries to safeguard the intellectual assets of their respective organisations. Researchers adopted a quantitative approach to conduct this study. Data were collected from 190 professional librarians around the country. The findings of the study revealed that majority of libraries are lagging in standardised measures to secure digital resources. It is hoped that the present study will help in suggesting appropriate standards of data and information security within universities' libraries. Results can also be replicated in other developing countries to investigate data and information security in libraries.
from 2014 to 2017. As the Department operates undergraduate, graduates and postgraduates level pr... more from 2014 to 2017. As the Department operates undergraduate, graduates and postgraduates level programs, so research production at these levels is the major target of this study. Data for this paper was collected from the mentioned Department and quantitative tool "bibliometric" was applied for the completions of the study. The findings show that majority 38 (58%) of the theses are produced by graduate students followed by postgraduates 26 (40%). The contributions in research made by male and female students are with 2:1 respectively. Total 29 areas were addressed; however, the prominent topics were Library Resources and Services followed by Emerging Trends in Libraries. The most cited source was the Journal (36%) in these theses. It was recommended that female students should be encouraged to play their due role in research. To produce quality research, the students should be educated about topic selection, literature review, research design, reports writing and citation pattern.
The focus of this paper is on the research productivity and their relevant parameters of top twen... more The focus of this paper is on the research productivity and their relevant parameters of top twenty international journals of Library and Information Science from 2015 to 2019. The analysis of data revealed that Journal of the Association for Information Science and Technology (JAIST) is the top cited journal followed by Scientometrics and Journal of Informetric during the mentioned period. The year 2015 was reported as the most productive year with 45% citations from the top twenty LIS journals. The average citation rate of Scholar Google is at the top followed by Scopus. "The sharing economy" was declared as the most cited research paper with 2391 citations followed by "The journal coverage of Web of Science and Scopus" with 688 citations.
Background: The bibliometric or bibliographic analysis is a quantitative approach towards the doc... more Background: The bibliometric or bibliographic analysis is a quantitative approach towards the documentary flow of information. The main theme behind this attribute is to analyze the bibliographic data of the research published by journals/scholars in a specific area. Being a portrait of the journal, it serves as an instrument for the promotion, quality, and standardization of journals. Objective: To study the bibliometric attributes of the published articles of Journal of Saidu Medical College (JSMC), Swat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan from 2007 to 2017. Material & Methods: This study was a multi-dimensional bibliometric approach towards the research productively of an esteemed medical research journal published by Saidu Medical College, Saidu Sharif, Swat. The title, abstract, author's affiliation and collaboration, gender, subject matter, the date of publication and references were used as an information source for bibliometric data collection. Results: Male 823(86%) contributors were dominant over female 134 (14%). More productive year was 2014 with 36 (16.74%) articles per year.
Purpose This study aims to explore the status of collaborative research productivity, major libra... more Purpose This study aims to explore the status of collaborative research productivity, major library and information sciences (LIS) research trends and the level of research among the LIS academicians as principal authors in Pakistan during 1975–2021 (47 years). Design/methodology/approach A quantitative research method was adopted to collect the required data using bibliometric patterns. The data of all faculty members working in LIS schools of Pakistan was collected from the official website of their employers/institutions. Different strategies were used to acquire respondents’ bibliographic/publication records such as faculty members’/employers’ official websites and faculty members’ Google Scholar profiles; advanced searching techniques were also used to retrieve their bibliographic records. Findings The results revealed that a total of 74 regular faculty members comprising 78.38% males and 21.62% females are working in 12 LIS Pakistani schools. A total of 1,787 papers were produ...
The present study aims to rank the university libraries of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa-Pakistan. Library s... more The present study aims to rank the university libraries of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa-Pakistan. Library services, resources, status of automation and application of emerging technologies were the parameters used for the assessment of ranking of the nineteen Public Sector Universities and Degree Awarding Institutes of NorthWest province of Pakistan. Survey based approach was adopted to collect the required information. It was reported that majority of university libraries under study are partially automated. Based on the above-mentioned parameters,
The focus of this paper is on the research productivity and their relevant parameters of top twen... more The focus of this paper is on the research productivity and their relevant parameters of top twenty international journals of Library and Information Science from 2015 to 2019. The analysis of data revealed that Journal of the Association for Information Science and Technology (JAIST) is the top cited journal followed by Scientometrics and Journal of Informetric during the mentioned period. The year 2015 was reported as the most productive year with 45% citations from the top twenty LIS journals. The average citation rate of Scholar Google is at the top followed by Scopus. "The sharing economy" was declared as the most cited research paper with 2391 citations followed by "The journal coverage of Web of Science and Scopus" with 688 citations.
Introduction: An information retrieval system is widely usedtolocate the information for academic... more Introduction: An information retrieval system is widely usedtolocate the information for academic, research and reference purposes by the internet users in a library or Information services department. Aims of Study: This study aims to analyze the search engine’s behavior on a given query and results for scholarly information, followed by examining precision and recall. Design/Method: The present study was conducted in a controlled environment where three search engines were selected to examine its recall and precision against 50 queries with basic and advance searching queries. The queries were executed in all search engines. This quantitative study was used on the General, and Subject focus search engines. Finding(s): The finding of study shows that the precision and recall of FindLaw, was highly followed by Lycos with medium and Yandex the low. Further study can explorethe precision and recall of other searching engines with different subject. Research Limitation(s): The study hi...
Worldwide, faculty members mostly use EIS for teaching, learning, research, and professional deve... more Worldwide, faculty members mostly use EIS for teaching, learning, research, and professional development. Though, evidence is lacking to address the EIS preferences among the academicians of private sector universities in the study context. To fill this gap, using a convenient sample technique, a survey was conducted, and a structured questionnaire was used as a data collection tool from 630 permanent faculty members of private sector universities at Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. A total of 360 questionnaires were administrated, and 250 useable responses were received with a response rate of 69.44%. The major findings revealed that 38% of respondents were lecturers followed by 32% Assistant Professor, about half 48% of the respondents were in the age group of 46 years or above. More than 19 research articles were published by 46.04 % of faculty in national and international journals. Most (48.26%) of the lecturer used EIS, followed by Associate Professors, while most (95%) of them preferred ejournals for different academic needs. The EIS has placed itself at the top priority in academia and impacted academics in terms of keep pace with research and improvement in teaching and learning. This study recommends improving access to the internet, development of indigenous electronic resources, access to international databases, research journals to cope with the challenges of EIS requirement and uses of faculty members. This study suggested HEC, and university higher authorities to allocate sufficient funds for subscribing international electronic resources/e-database and other EIS. Further research with a broader scope would provide additional information about this significant research area.
The paradigm shift in medical academic practices in Pakistan is becoming a challenge for medical ... more The paradigm shift in medical academic practices in Pakistan is becoming a challenge for medical librarians. Majority of medical schools in Pakistan have started problem based learning, undergrads medical research program and Postgraduate programs. This quantitative study aims to investigate the information literacy program in medical libraries situated in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) province of Pakistan. The questionnaire administered with in 20 medical colleges libraries using Google Forms as an instrument for data collection and distributed link among all medical college librarians of the province. Findings of the study revealed that majority medical libraries are providing informal information literacy using orientation, bibliographic instructions and occasional lectures as method. The target audience of the information literacy was newly inducted Students. The effectiveness and importance of information literacy program for medical students considered by (87.50%) librarians. This study by large will contribute to modify the current practices of information literacy by the medical libraries.
Interfaith dialogue has become one of the most significant and interesting activities in contempo... more Interfaith dialogue has become one of the most significant and interesting activities in contemporary socio-political and socio-religious global scenario due to its crucial role in the peace process and peaceful interfaith relations. Many groups of scholars, institutes, organizations, and even governments are promoting the activities regarding interfaith relations. Meanwhile, it is also assumed that Pakistan is one of the countries where interfaith dialogue activities are arranged officially on the state level. In this study, efforts are made to review statistically and to index the literature produced by Pakistani scholars and universities. A mixed-method research methodology is adopted for this study with a bibliometric approach to find out results. Almost 136 theses & dissertations have been produced by scholars in a wide range of Pakistani Universities on interfaith Dialogue, religious debates, harmony, and relations. The research produced by male scholars was 71 (52.21 %) and most 49 (36%) productive era was from 2011 to 2015. The majority of the research was for Master (38%) and MS/M.Phil (34%) level degrees and about one-fifth of the theses were on the theme of “Interfaith Dialogue in Pakistani context”. Therefore, it is suggested that the course on interfaith dialogue, harmony, and relations should be taught at M. Phil and Ph.D. Level in the discipline of Islamic studies and social sciences
Anxiety plays a very dynamic role in the academic performance of the students. A normal level of ... more Anxiety plays a very dynamic role in the academic performance of the students. A normal level of anxiety is beneficial for students. It motivates students for study and hard work that results into a prosperous future, but high level of anxiety badly affects the students learning process. This study explains the students' anxiety and academic achievements of the
Technological advancement has a deep influence over all the sectors of life including libraries. ... more Technological advancement has a deep influence over all the sectors of life including libraries. The libraries are coping with these developments accordingly but the pace of development is not the same around the globe. The Smart library concept emerge s from the idea of smart cities, where all functions are controlled by the latest technology to minimize human involvement. This study aims to present a comprehensive mod el of smart library technolog ies and applications. The peer-reviewed literature published from 2016 to 2020 w as reviewed to model eleven smart library technologies. The feedback from the selected, senior university librarians of Pakistan on the proposed model of smart libraries was collected. The experts apprised the smart library model as a good combination of related technologies and applications. The findings reveal that each participating library is using some of the smart library technologies. The problems faced by university librarians of Pakistan while adopting smart library technologies are discussed. The study also suggests a way forward to overcome barriers to adopting the proposed model.
This quantitative study presents the bio bibliometrics analysis of Prof. Hamid Rahman, and the li... more This quantitative study presents the bio bibliometrics analysis of Prof. Hamid Rahman, and the literature produced by him from 1983 till the end of 2020. The basic aim of the study was to investigate the life and contribution to the field of the Library and Information Science in Urdu, English and Hindko, language, professor devoted in his professional career. Prof. Hamid Rahman wrote award winging papers, and won IVP (International Visitor Program) scholarship. He was remained an external/internal supervisor for undergraduate and postgraduate Library Science programs in many leading Universities of the country. He organized six library science conferences at Bara Gali Sub-Campus of University of Peshawar. He is the author two books namely; “An Anthology of Library Science”, and “Muqalat e Kutubkhana.” The results show that good number of literature has been produced in 1990 and major area targeted includes Academic Libraries, Library Science Education and LIS Research in Pakistan. Prof. Hamid Rahman significantly contributed to the Library and Information Science literature in Pakistan.
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal), Sep 1, 2021
This descriptive study was conducted in Pakistan in February 2021. The main objective was to iden... more This descriptive study was conducted in Pakistan in February 2021. The main objective was to identify and discuss the various aspects of the research journals of Library & Information Sciences (LIS) published form Pakistan till date. Documentary analysis was made for acquiring the basic and desired information about these journals. The scrutiny of the available record revealed that seven LIS journals are being published in Pakistan. Out of seven, three were Higher Education Commission (HEC) recognized. Two LIS journals are charging publication fee from authors. Five journals were started publishing in last decade by LIS schools or organizations working for LIS professionals in Pakistan. Amazing is to note that none of the Journals has Impact Factor and the oldest journal Pakistan Library Information Science Journal (PLISJ) has been de recognized after journey of 52 years. The LIS community of Pakistan needs to improve the quality of research journals to meet the international standards in the field of Library & Information Studies.
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Methodology/Design- The data for this retrospective study was requested through email from Dr. Saeed Ullah Jan with advance ethical permission and further verified from Scholar Google, the official university website, and departments where required.
Findings- The results of the study indicate that Dr. Saeed Ullah Jan is a prolific writer and supervisor in LIS in Pakistan. He contributed 178 items, including 76 articles, two books, 86 theses, and fourteen conference papers, and secured eleven research grants until June 30, 2022. His most significant contribution is establishing two LIS departments with two postgraduate LIS education (MPhil and PhD) programs for the first time in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. He has the honor of launching the first LIS Higher Education Commission (HEC) recognized research journal from the fertile land of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. Research work by Dr. Saeed Ullah Jan has received worldwide recognition and has been accepted in leading journals in the United Kingdom, Canada, Japan, and the United States of America. He used the English language to publish the majority of his research work. He believes in teamwork, and about 98% of his research work was done in collaboration. He is also an HEC recognized and approved Ph.D. supervisor.
Methodology/Design- The data for this retrospective study was requested through email from Dr. Saeed Ullah Jan with advance ethical permission and further verified from Scholar Google, the official university website, and departments where required.
Findings- The results of the study indicate that Dr. Saeed Ullah Jan is a prolific writer and supervisor in LIS in Pakistan. He contributed 178 items, including 76 articles, two books, 86 theses, and fourteen conference papers, and secured eleven research grants until June 30, 2022. His most significant contribution is establishing two LIS departments with two postgraduate LIS education (MPhil and PhD) programs for the first time in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. He has the honor of launching the first LIS Higher Education Commission (HEC) recognized research journal from the fertile land of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. Research work by Dr. Saeed Ullah Jan has received worldwide recognition and has been accepted in leading journals in the United Kingdom, Canada, Japan, and the United States of America. He used the English language to publish the majority of his research work. He believes in teamwork, and about 98% of his research work was done in collaboration. He is also an HEC recognized and approved Ph.D. supervisor.