Despite the importance and position of evidence-based policymaking in the proper management of th... more Despite the importance and position of evidence-based policymaking in the proper management of the health system, studies show that the lack or improper and untimely use of evidence are still one of the main challenges of health systems. Knowledge translation as a solution to this challenge is a process that includes a period of time that starts of decision to choose the research topic and continue to publish of research results, in which the interaction of the researchers and stakeholders is the key factor and the main axis of the process. Since the recognition and promotion of knowledge translation processes resulting from research in health system policy-making will lead to the improvement of the health system, this review protocol was designed to identify factors affecting knowledge translation implementation, including barriers and facilitators of this process. Identifying these factors can be used as a guide for health system decision-makers and research managers in planning t...
Introduction: At the present time, information dissemination is one of the important functions of... more Introduction: At the present time, information dissemination is one of the important functions of the libraries. And every library must adjust itself with the increasing development. Therefore in order to effectively provide their users with sufficient information, university library managers must examine job-satisfaction of librarians in Esfahan University and Esfahan University of Medical Sciences. Materials and methods: This is a survey study in which 150 librarians holding post-diploma participated. They worked in 19 Esfahan University of Medical Sciences libraries and 9 Esfahan University libraries. The data were collected by minesuta standard job-satisfaction questionnaire. Results: The mean of satisfaction about welfare, educational and promotional facilities in the workplace was greater for the librarians in Esfahan University of Medical Sciences was more than that of their colleagues in Esfahan University. Key words: Job satisfaction, librarian.
Introduction: Today, knowledge management in libraries and information centers has found effectiv... more Introduction: Today, knowledge management in libraries and information centers has found effective use that led to changes in their form and function. Whatever libraries use of knowledge management processes it provides favorable results in delivering information services. The objective of this study was to determine the establishment of Knowledge Management in the libraries of Isfahan University of Medical Sciences. Method: This survey was an operational study. Population was all librarians (82 person) employed in Isfahan University of Medical Sciences. Data collection was performed with the Pasture questionnaire. Alpha Cronbach was 0/97. Collected data analyzed by SPSS 18in two levels of descriptive and inferential statistics (T-test, F- test). Results: findings show policy and strategy, systems leadership, encouragement and reward systems, education systems and knowledge creation, knowledge management systems, training and communication system The results showed that all six comp...
Introduction : The scientific, technical, economic and social development of a society is closely... more Introduction : The scientific, technical, economic and social development of a society is closely connected to the amount of information produced by its managers, researcher and scholars. In this study, the necessity of the librarians and medical informants' cooperation in the approved research plans of IUMS was investigated. Methods and materials: It was a descriptive study in which the participants were 96 research executives who performed research in 2003 under he supervision of Isfahan University of Medical Sciences research deputy. The data were collected by a questionnaire which was checked for its validity and reliability. Results : The findings revealed that 81.3% of the research executives asserted that it was necessary to have access to librarians and medical informants in a research team. Conclusion : Regarding the positive views of research executives, it was suggested that it would be essential to have contact with librarians and medical informants and to consult wi...
Medical journal of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 2016
Background: With the recent spread of virtual learning programs in universities, especially in th... more Background: With the recent spread of virtual learning programs in universities, especially in the field of medical sciences, libraries play a crucial role to support these programs. This study aimed at investigating the skills required by librarians to support virtual learning programs in Isfahan University and Isfahan University of Medical Sciences. Methods: This was an applied survey study. The population of the study includes all librarians working in Isfahan University and Isfahan University of Medical Sciences. A sample of 89 librarians was selected by stratified random sampling. Data were collected by a researcher-made questionnaire, the validity of which was confirmed by specialists in the fields of librarianship and information sciences and virtual learning, and its reliability was determined to be 0.92, using Cronbach's Alpha. The questionnaire consisted of 51 items designed to evaluate the librarians' virtual learning skills using Likert scale. Descriptive and inf...
... مطالعات نیازسنجیهای آموزشی، فعالیتی حیاتی و مهم جهت آموزش و بهسازی عملکرد نیروی انسانی شاغل د... more ... مطالعات نیازسنجیهای آموزشی، فعالیتی حیاتی و مهم جهت آموزش و بهسازی عملکرد نیروی انسانی شاغل در ... انجام نیازسنجی آموزشی آغاز میشود و چنانچه نتایج حاصل از نیازسنجی، پایه و اساس برنامهریزیهای آموزشی ... 3. طراحی و تدوین طرح دروس دورههای آموزش ضمن خدمت کتابداران با محتوای متناسب با ...
• Introduction: Increasing volume of information in various sciences, such as medicine, has led t... more • Introduction: Increasing volume of information in various sciences, such as medicine, has led to the use of various strategies to effectively provide students, researchers, and teachers with medical and paramedical information. The Iranian Ministry of Health and Medical Education has developed an online digital library, called Iranian National Medical Digital Library (INMDL), which provides access to databases of medical fields. However, it is believed that most researchers in Isfahan University of Medical Sciences still tend to use printed resources due to their insufficient familiarity with electronic databases. The aim of this study was to describe the knowledge of physicians about and their use of INMDL in teaching hospitals in Isfahan, Iran. • Methods: This applied descriptive survey was carried out on physicians from 9 educational hospitals in Isfahan. The number of participants was determined based on the Morgan's sample size table. From the 500 physicians working in 9 hospitals, 217 individuals were randomly determined. Data collection tool was a questionnaire whose validity was confirmed by professionals. The reliability of the questionnaire was verified after a pilot study (α = 0.87). Finally, 127 questionnaires were completed and data was analyzed in SPSS18. • Results: Most physicians had little knowledge about the e-journals and book databases available on INMDL. Moreover, the majority of physicians made very little use of INMDL. Among the existing resources, most use was made of e-journals while databases and e-books stood next. Education level was significantly correlated with the knowledge of physicians and their use of INMDL. 81 percent of physicians had little awareness to INMDL's e-books and 85.2 percent of physicians had very little use of INMDL's e-books. A strong correlation was also detected between the knowledge of physicians about INMDL and their use of it. Among the electronic journal databases and e-book databases, Science Direct and MD Consult were most frequently used. • Conclusion: [...]
Introduction: Many people are looking for information about anxiety disorders on the Internet. Th... more Introduction: Many people are looking for information about anxiety disorders on the Internet. These disorders impair quality of life and increase risk of various diseases. Therefore it is necessary to evaluate the web-based information about these problems and to introduce the authentic websites for essential information. The purpose of this study was to evaluate quality of Persian anxiety disorders websites based on WebMedQual scale. Methods: This study is a survey and applied studies. In order to collect data, WebMedQual scale was used that localized by librarian, psychology and website designer experts. The population of this study consisted of 15 Persian anxiety disorders websites (anxiety and obsessive). Maximum and minimum points were 82 and 0 for each websites and Mean points was 41.5. In order to analyze the data used single-sample T-test in SPSS 20 software and findings were presented as mean and optimal score. Results: Based on WebMedQual scale the average ratings of Persian anxiety disorders websites in the content (7.40±2.18), authority of source (5.10±2.11), accessibility and availability 2.23±0.37), links (1.37±1.09), and user support (4.57±1.33) and confidentiality and privacy (3.07±2.95) indicators is poor and below average. But in design indicator (9.27±1.29) is higher than average. The best websites of Anxiety Disorders were "Iran Clinical Psychology Association" and "Ravanyar "and the worst website was "yek Frakav". Conclusion: According to results it is essential for users to criticize website content and do not trust it without credit standards of sources. Keywords: Evaluation; Anxiety Disorders; Internet.
International Journal of Educational and Psychological Researches, 2017
Information and communication technologies (ICTs) have greatly affected our professional and pers... more Information and communication technologies (ICTs) have greatly affected our professional and personal lives in a short time. One of the areas most affected by these technologies is education. The role of ICTs in learning is significant, and today, we can see virtual learning courses in many academic fields. On the other hand, one of the most important functions of academic libraries is supporting the educational programs. With the advances in ICTs, the structure, space, and services provided by academic libraries also changed and we have witnessed a great increase in electronic resources and services in libraries. Due to these changes, libraries managed to continue their support role even in virtual education programs. Since joining libraries, ICTs and education together can have significant effects on virtual learning, this study first investigates the marketing of library services and the role of academic libraries in virtual education programs, and later discusses various library services that can be helpful in virtual learning programs such as preparation and access to information sources, digital reference services, and teaching of information literacy. Finally, the most important skills for librarians in the virtual education environment are investigated.
Despite the importance and position of evidence-based policymaking in the proper management of th... more Despite the importance and position of evidence-based policymaking in the proper management of the health system, studies show that the lack or improper and untimely use of evidence are still one of the main challenges of health systems. Knowledge translation as a solution to this challenge is a process that includes a period of time that starts of decision to choose the research topic and continue to publish of research results, in which the interaction of the researchers and stakeholders is the key factor and the main axis of the process. Since the recognition and promotion of knowledge translation processes resulting from research in health system policy-making will lead to the improvement of the health system, this review protocol was designed to identify factors affecting knowledge translation implementation, including barriers and facilitators of this process. Identifying these factors can be used as a guide for health system decision-makers and research managers in planning t...
Introduction: At the present time, information dissemination is one of the important functions of... more Introduction: At the present time, information dissemination is one of the important functions of the libraries. And every library must adjust itself with the increasing development. Therefore in order to effectively provide their users with sufficient information, university library managers must examine job-satisfaction of librarians in Esfahan University and Esfahan University of Medical Sciences. Materials and methods: This is a survey study in which 150 librarians holding post-diploma participated. They worked in 19 Esfahan University of Medical Sciences libraries and 9 Esfahan University libraries. The data were collected by minesuta standard job-satisfaction questionnaire. Results: The mean of satisfaction about welfare, educational and promotional facilities in the workplace was greater for the librarians in Esfahan University of Medical Sciences was more than that of their colleagues in Esfahan University. Key words: Job satisfaction, librarian.
Introduction: Today, knowledge management in libraries and information centers has found effectiv... more Introduction: Today, knowledge management in libraries and information centers has found effective use that led to changes in their form and function. Whatever libraries use of knowledge management processes it provides favorable results in delivering information services. The objective of this study was to determine the establishment of Knowledge Management in the libraries of Isfahan University of Medical Sciences. Method: This survey was an operational study. Population was all librarians (82 person) employed in Isfahan University of Medical Sciences. Data collection was performed with the Pasture questionnaire. Alpha Cronbach was 0/97. Collected data analyzed by SPSS 18in two levels of descriptive and inferential statistics (T-test, F- test). Results: findings show policy and strategy, systems leadership, encouragement and reward systems, education systems and knowledge creation, knowledge management systems, training and communication system The results showed that all six comp...
Introduction : The scientific, technical, economic and social development of a society is closely... more Introduction : The scientific, technical, economic and social development of a society is closely connected to the amount of information produced by its managers, researcher and scholars. In this study, the necessity of the librarians and medical informants' cooperation in the approved research plans of IUMS was investigated. Methods and materials: It was a descriptive study in which the participants were 96 research executives who performed research in 2003 under he supervision of Isfahan University of Medical Sciences research deputy. The data were collected by a questionnaire which was checked for its validity and reliability. Results : The findings revealed that 81.3% of the research executives asserted that it was necessary to have access to librarians and medical informants in a research team. Conclusion : Regarding the positive views of research executives, it was suggested that it would be essential to have contact with librarians and medical informants and to consult wi...
Medical journal of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 2016
Background: With the recent spread of virtual learning programs in universities, especially in th... more Background: With the recent spread of virtual learning programs in universities, especially in the field of medical sciences, libraries play a crucial role to support these programs. This study aimed at investigating the skills required by librarians to support virtual learning programs in Isfahan University and Isfahan University of Medical Sciences. Methods: This was an applied survey study. The population of the study includes all librarians working in Isfahan University and Isfahan University of Medical Sciences. A sample of 89 librarians was selected by stratified random sampling. Data were collected by a researcher-made questionnaire, the validity of which was confirmed by specialists in the fields of librarianship and information sciences and virtual learning, and its reliability was determined to be 0.92, using Cronbach's Alpha. The questionnaire consisted of 51 items designed to evaluate the librarians' virtual learning skills using Likert scale. Descriptive and inf...
... مطالعات نیازسنجیهای آموزشی، فعالیتی حیاتی و مهم جهت آموزش و بهسازی عملکرد نیروی انسانی شاغل د... more ... مطالعات نیازسنجیهای آموزشی، فعالیتی حیاتی و مهم جهت آموزش و بهسازی عملکرد نیروی انسانی شاغل در ... انجام نیازسنجی آموزشی آغاز میشود و چنانچه نتایج حاصل از نیازسنجی، پایه و اساس برنامهریزیهای آموزشی ... 3. طراحی و تدوین طرح دروس دورههای آموزش ضمن خدمت کتابداران با محتوای متناسب با ...
• Introduction: Increasing volume of information in various sciences, such as medicine, has led t... more • Introduction: Increasing volume of information in various sciences, such as medicine, has led to the use of various strategies to effectively provide students, researchers, and teachers with medical and paramedical information. The Iranian Ministry of Health and Medical Education has developed an online digital library, called Iranian National Medical Digital Library (INMDL), which provides access to databases of medical fields. However, it is believed that most researchers in Isfahan University of Medical Sciences still tend to use printed resources due to their insufficient familiarity with electronic databases. The aim of this study was to describe the knowledge of physicians about and their use of INMDL in teaching hospitals in Isfahan, Iran. • Methods: This applied descriptive survey was carried out on physicians from 9 educational hospitals in Isfahan. The number of participants was determined based on the Morgan's sample size table. From the 500 physicians working in 9 hospitals, 217 individuals were randomly determined. Data collection tool was a questionnaire whose validity was confirmed by professionals. The reliability of the questionnaire was verified after a pilot study (α = 0.87). Finally, 127 questionnaires were completed and data was analyzed in SPSS18. • Results: Most physicians had little knowledge about the e-journals and book databases available on INMDL. Moreover, the majority of physicians made very little use of INMDL. Among the existing resources, most use was made of e-journals while databases and e-books stood next. Education level was significantly correlated with the knowledge of physicians and their use of INMDL. 81 percent of physicians had little awareness to INMDL's e-books and 85.2 percent of physicians had very little use of INMDL's e-books. A strong correlation was also detected between the knowledge of physicians about INMDL and their use of it. Among the electronic journal databases and e-book databases, Science Direct and MD Consult were most frequently used. • Conclusion: [...]
Introduction: Many people are looking for information about anxiety disorders on the Internet. Th... more Introduction: Many people are looking for information about anxiety disorders on the Internet. These disorders impair quality of life and increase risk of various diseases. Therefore it is necessary to evaluate the web-based information about these problems and to introduce the authentic websites for essential information. The purpose of this study was to evaluate quality of Persian anxiety disorders websites based on WebMedQual scale. Methods: This study is a survey and applied studies. In order to collect data, WebMedQual scale was used that localized by librarian, psychology and website designer experts. The population of this study consisted of 15 Persian anxiety disorders websites (anxiety and obsessive). Maximum and minimum points were 82 and 0 for each websites and Mean points was 41.5. In order to analyze the data used single-sample T-test in SPSS 20 software and findings were presented as mean and optimal score. Results: Based on WebMedQual scale the average ratings of Persian anxiety disorders websites in the content (7.40±2.18), authority of source (5.10±2.11), accessibility and availability 2.23±0.37), links (1.37±1.09), and user support (4.57±1.33) and confidentiality and privacy (3.07±2.95) indicators is poor and below average. But in design indicator (9.27±1.29) is higher than average. The best websites of Anxiety Disorders were "Iran Clinical Psychology Association" and "Ravanyar "and the worst website was "yek Frakav". Conclusion: According to results it is essential for users to criticize website content and do not trust it without credit standards of sources. Keywords: Evaluation; Anxiety Disorders; Internet.
International Journal of Educational and Psychological Researches, 2017
Information and communication technologies (ICTs) have greatly affected our professional and pers... more Information and communication technologies (ICTs) have greatly affected our professional and personal lives in a short time. One of the areas most affected by these technologies is education. The role of ICTs in learning is significant, and today, we can see virtual learning courses in many academic fields. On the other hand, one of the most important functions of academic libraries is supporting the educational programs. With the advances in ICTs, the structure, space, and services provided by academic libraries also changed and we have witnessed a great increase in electronic resources and services in libraries. Due to these changes, libraries managed to continue their support role even in virtual education programs. Since joining libraries, ICTs and education together can have significant effects on virtual learning, this study first investigates the marketing of library services and the role of academic libraries in virtual education programs, and later discusses various library services that can be helpful in virtual learning programs such as preparation and access to information sources, digital reference services, and teaching of information literacy. Finally, the most important skills for librarians in the virtual education environment are investigated.
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