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The Interdisciplinary, Multidisciplinary and Transdisciplinary Natures of Library and Information Science: An Analysis Natures of Library and Information Science: An Analysis

The term Library and Information Science (LIS) was borne out of the need to merge two closely related fields – Library Science (LS) and Information Science (IS) – that deal with the management and handling of information. This paper discusses the context of LIS by using the Crossing Path five (5) metrics of identifying interdisciplinary, multidisciplinary and transdisciplinary disciplines. It further argues that LIS is an interdisciplinary, multidisciplinary and transdisciplinary bra...

The Use of Social Intelligence as a Tool for Improving the Relevance of Libraries in the Society Relevance of Libraries in the Society

The roles libraries play in contributing to the progress of the society cannot be overemphasized because libraries are one of the institutions needed for the over-all attainment of 21st-century goals. This paper argues that the use of Social Intelligence in the library services would aid the creation of new experience for library users and other stakeholders, which will result in increasing the credibility and recognition of libraries across various societies. Its main objective is to cr...

FACTORS HINDERING GENDER BALANCE IN THE POLITICAL PARTICIPATION OF LIBERIA. WOMEN AS A VICTIM.

Abstract The rising gender inequality in the political processes in Africa has existed for several decades and there are possibilities that this phenomenon could take a different trench if researchers and civil organizations do not see the need to identify determinant factors that have created such a huge gap, and then find a way to address it through structural solution plan. However, this paper aims at identifying these factors that have hindered the balance of political activities in the l...

Keya Chakraborty - A Dramatic Life Led

Keya Chakraborty (1942-1977) was one of the brightest stars in Bengali Theatre (during the 60s and 70s) who also was one of the very few women stalwarts in the performance space. Her sudden and untimely death while shooting a film was one of the most controversial events in the theatre circuit which attracted several eyeballs. She was the leading lady of Theatre Group, Nandikar founded by Ajitesh Bandopadhyay and appeared in some of their famous plays such as Tin Poisar Pala, Bhalomanus...

Cross site scripting: Methods of attack and Prevention techniques

Most of the web application are HTTP driven and Inherently stateless. Thus request of every end user is managed separately and is executed in a separate context . Web applications are becoming truly pervasive in all kinds of business models and organizations. Today, most critical systems such as those related to health care, banking, or even emergency response, are relying on these applications. They must therefore include, in addition to the expected value offered to their users, reliable me...

The Effects of Boko Haram Insurgency on Human Security in Nigeria.

Abstract The spate of violent attacks by the Boko Haram terrorist group in recent times has been characterized by series of abductions, killings of both civilians and military personnel, destructions and burning of houses, schools, health care centers, places of  worship and farms, these has no doubt plunged the country into a devastating state of  insecurity. The basics of food, health, shelter, education and protection which constitute security to the human individual primarily, has there...

Assessment of Global COVID-19 on SMEs: An Emphasis on Businesses at the Technological Incubation Centre Nigeria

The purpose of study is the assessment of global COVID-19 on small and medium scale enterprises (SMEs) with the case of Technological Incubation Centre (TIC), Ibadan. Three research objectives were raised. A descriptive survey research design was used. The population of the study is 29. Total census survey was adopted as the sampling technique. SPSS software 25 analysis was used toanalyze the data. The study concluded that there has been an increase in all the inputs needed for the production...

IS THERE A FUTURE FOR PHILOSOPHY AS A DISCIPLINE IN NIGERIA?

ABSTRACT It is generally agreed  by philosophers that philosophy began as a result of man’s wonders and curiosity. Hence, this important discipline has been defined as the love of wisdom. It is also been referred to as man’s unending quest for knowledge.  The ancient or Pre-Socratic philosophers were first concerned with the universe. At this early stage some of the philosophers argued whether the earth was round or spherical, some argued for what basic elements constitute reality and t...

Youth and Water Security in Africa

Developing nations have been confronted by a myriad of quagmires that have undermined development and growth. Nigeria and Zimbabwe have not been spared. Though the quandaries faced by these nations are many, hunger and poverty surpasses them all as their inimical and malevolent effects undermine the development of the much needed human capital. To this end, this research paper interrogates the role which water education can play in attaining water security, which is a prerequisite for gro...

Comparison and Contrast Between the Strategic Theories of Clausewitz and Sun Tzu

Introduction Strategic theories also known as Treatises are the theoretical - Know-how associated with the planning and execution of warfare. Warfare encompasses physical contest between belligerents. Warfare involves the processes with executing war Carl Von Clausewitz being European drew his experience from personal experience in the European and Napoleonic Wars where he fought as a combatant soldier but was popularly known  as a War- Strategist Sun  Tzuonthe  otherhand,drawinghis...

Discuss the Notion of Humanity and Do You Agree that the Supposed Vagueness of the 1994 UNDP’s Definition of Human Security Undermine its Effectiveness?

Human security is an outgrowth  the fundamental rights of the human.  Security hitherto to the founding of human security was state centric, it has defined on the premise of the Westphalian state system. However, given the occurrence of wars that have left individuals as victims and the use of state power oppress civil liberties the need arose for the protection of humans and the U.S along with the U.N championed this course and birthed “human security” as an adjunct of security. Tabl...

WONDERS OF HARIDRA DHUMAVARTI DHUMAPANA IN COVID-19

ABSTRACT According to World Health Organisation Coronavirus Dashboard identified SARS-CoV-2 as a new type of virus. The outbreak was in December 2019 Wuhan China. Worldwide Cases detected : 21.9Cr Deaths : 45.5Lakhs Common symptoms: • Fever • Cough • Tiredness • Loss of taste • Loss of smell OBJECTIVES/AIMS To look for the benefits of HARIDRA DHUMAVARTI DHUMAPANA in COVID-19 patients with LOSS OF TASTE AND SMELL. INTRODUCTION COVID-19 is an infectious disease caused by the vi...

Exploring Tensions between English Teachers' Core Beliefs and Peripheral Beliefs in Teaching Reading

The study is an attempt to explore the tensions that leads to a gap between core and peripheral instructional beliefs leading to the classroom practices of Secondary School English Teachers in the cultivation of students' reading skills. Following qualitative phenomenological approach, the study was designed to explore the live experiences through interview protocols from experienced teachers teaching English at Secondary school level. The collected data were analyzed following interpretative...

Learning Social Entrepreneurship through Technology

The purpose of the study was to analyze the learning method of social entrepreneurship adopted through a movie Padman. Numerous stakeholders such as family, community, social activists, entrepreneurs and policy makers were the target audience. The movie narrated the story a poor family residing in rural area and presented their social, cultural and financial problems where a social constraint was a cause of health risk to women. The problem was social in nature. It was converted in an opportu...


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