Information literacy: perceptions of Brazilian HIV/
AIDS researchers
Maria do Carmo Avamilano Alvarez*, Ivan Franc�a Junior*, Angela Maria Belloni Cuenca*,
Francisco I. Bastos†,‡, Helene Mariko Ueno§, Cl�audia Renata Barros*
& Maria Cristina Soares Guimar~aes†
*School of Public Health, University of S~ao Paulo, S~ao Paulo, Brazil, †Institute of Scientific and Technological Communication
and Information in Health, Fundac�~ao Oswaldo Cruz, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, ‡Imperial College, London, UK, and §School of
Arts, Sciences and Humanities, University of S~ao Paulo, S~ao Paulo, Brazil
Abstract
Background: Information literacy has evolved with changes in lifelong learning. Can Brazilian health
researchers search for and use updated scientific information?
Objectives: To describe researchers’ information literacy based on their perceptions of their abilities to
search for and use scientific information and on their interactions with libraries.
Methods: Semi-structured interviews and focus group conducted with six Brazilian HIV/AIDS researchers.
Analyses comprised the assessment of researchers as disseminators, their interactions with librarians, their
use of information and communication technology and language.
Results: Interviewees believed they were partially qualified to use databases. They used words and phrases
that indicated their knowledge of technology and terminology. They acted as disseminators for students dur-
ing information searches. Researchers’ abilities to interact with librarians are key skills, especially in a
renewed context where libraries have, to a large extent, changed from physical spaces to digital environments.
Discussion: Great amounts of information have been made available, and researchers’ participation in courses
does not automatically translate into adequate information literacy. Librarians must help research groups, and
as such, librarians’ information literacy-related responsibilities in Brazil should be redefined and expanded.
Conclusions: Students must develop the ability to learn quickly, and librarians should help them in their
efforts. Librarians and researchers can act as gatekeepers for research groups and as information coaches
to improve others’ search abilities.
Keywords: Information literacy, library and information professionals, lifelong learning, qualitative,
research
Key Messages
• Research groups and librarians can contribute to information literacy by working together.
• Librarians should increase their awareness of information literacy and strongly support its
development.
• Information literacy should be evaluated in a comprehensive manner. It should not be evaluated
solely based on course participation.
Introduction
The Internet, online databases, digital publications
and other technologies have made the search for
scientific information more accessible and, simulta-
neously, more complex.1 The area of information
science, as well as other knowledge areas, contin-
ues to examine t.
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Attached is a joint letter to Capitol Hill to advocate for increased funding of the Public Health and Social Services Emergency Fund which included funding for nurses that are furloughed. Also, a type of reward that ANA is advocating for during Mental Health Month there is a call for legislative support for hazard pay and mental health services for nurses.
https://www.nursingworld.org/practice-policy/work-environment/health-safety/disaster-preparedness/coronavirus/what-you-need-to-know/legislative-and-regulatory-advocacy/covid-19-legislative-regulatory-and-advocacy-update/
What should nurses do to support each other and the professions during the COVID-19 pandemic?
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Attached is a copy of an interview done with a Tribal member regarding the issue of Tribal sovereignity. It needs to be restructured into something that resembles a newspaper article or reflection essay. The emphasis would be on five questions within the piece that discuss Tribal sovereignity, and the answers to same based on the entire document. The document needs to be approx. 2 pages, #12 font, double spaced. It needs to be completed by Tuesday afternoon. That would be tomorrow.
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Attached Files:
Week 5 - trace IP Physical Location.rtf
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Lab WK 5
Scenario:
You are the cybersecurity expert for a government organization. There is great concern that hackers from another country will infiltrate the government network by using a phishing attack to interfere with our election process. One member send you an email that looks suspicious, in oder to provide law enforcement with as much information as possible you decide to track the sender.
You may use the attached email (.txt) the senders IP is highlighted or choose one from your own email
Trace the IP
to get a physical address (starting point)
Share any other information you find that may be relevant to law enforcement
Short Guides - You may need Google "how to view the source code for your specific" device, browser etc... also works on email that are not saved on your device.
Mac
Outlook (Windows)
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Attached here is a psychology article I need to be summarized. Pleas.docxjaggernaoma
Attached here is a psychology article I need to be summarized. Please also follow attached rubric. Your summary should use
Study 2 (ONLY)
or EXPERIMENT 2 ONLY
of the Sherman, Haidt, and Cohen (2009) article and follow the format of the sample provided. Remember that your summary should be in your own words. Also follow attached instructions.
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Attached Files:
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News Analysis #1_sample.docx
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This assignment fulfills/supports
Module Outcome: You will have discuss how prejudice, stereotypes, and racism help to perpetuate disadvantage for less powerful groups.
Course Outcome: You will identify and describe key social problems and proposed solutions.
Education Competency: You will demonstrate socialization skills that support cultural awareness and a global perspective.
The Assignment
Watch/browse a newscast and write a report containing the following:
Name, date, and time of newscast.
The top five stories of the day
A 3-5 sentence paragraph summarizing a story of interest shown during the newscast.
Share 3-5 sentences of your personal reaction to the story.
Apply
five
key concepts covered in the chapters of the module discussed during the story. Include a definition of each concept and provide a
quote
from the newscast to illustrate the concept. See the course outline for the due date for each analysis.
Resources
Student Submission of Safe Assignment
SafeAssign: Student Guide
Acceptable Length
You analysis should be no more than two pages.
Formatting Requirements
Put your name, course and section number, and assignment title at the top of the document.
Use one-inch margins.
Use a 12-point Times New Roman font.
Use double line spacing in the document.
Grading Criteria
The overall score noted in a SafeAssign originality report is an indicator of the percentage of the submitted paper matching existing sources. This score is a warning indicator only and papers should be reviewed to see if the matches are properly attributed.
Scores below 15 percent: These papers typical include some quotes and few common phrases or blocks of text that match other documents. These papers typically do not require further analysis, as there is no evidence of plagiarism in these papers.
Scores between 15 percent and 40 percent: These papers include extensive quoted or paraphrased material or they may include plagiarism. These papers should be reviewed to determine if the matching content is properly attributed.
Scores over 40 percent: There is a very high probability that text in this paper was copied from other sources. These papers likely include quoted or paraphrased text in excess and should be reviewed for plagiarism.
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Attached Files:
SOC-220_SOCIAL PROBLEMS PRESENTATION_Sample.pptx
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SOC 220 common presentation assignment rurbic.docx
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Power Point Assignment Rubric and List of Social Problems are attached:
Social Problems Presentation Instructions
Introduction
This assignment will investigate the concepts covered in this course and allow you to use policy evaluation, cultural values, and political outlook to discuss it.
This assignment fulfills/supports
Module Outcome: You will define how prejudice, stereotypes, and racism help to perpetuate disadvantage for less powerful groups.
Course Outcome #2: You will identify and describe key social problems and proposed solutions.
General Education Competency #1: You will use critical thinking skills that support cultural awareness and a global perspective.
The Project Assignment:
As a journalist or researcher, create a 1-2 minute commercial OR 15-22 Power Point Presentation on an international (I ask that you limit your topics to non-American social problems) social problem to be shown during the news. This information should be compiled into a commercial presentation using power point slides, Flipgrid, Animoto, or Powtoon.
You must answer the following questions by also providing a typed summary in MSWord format answering the following questions if you are providing a 1-2 min. commercial. If choosing a power point presentation, please make sure theses questions are included in your presentation with answers- detailed and comprehensive, using 3 academic sources (min.) or more if needed:
Topic selection and explanation for choosing the topic
. Select a problem in another country. Since there are literally hundreds of topics to choose from, I ask that you limit your topics to non-American social problems. Identify the problem. Provide some background and/or information concerning why you choose this particular topic. Be sure to discuss who is involved. (
0-15 points
)
Explain why the social problem is considered a serious issue
. Provide research within the past 5 years. Is the problem increasing, and if so, how and/or why? (
0-25 points
)
Acknowledge how this problem can be addressed from a journalist perspective.
What path would you take to bring light to the problem if you were a journalist for this story? For example, you may choose to focus on a specific region or topic. If you want to focus on a specific topic, some ideas for you to consider might be youth (toy soldiers, child labor), gender, rape, health, illness (AIDS), drug use (additional topics may be found under helpful information). Since there are literally hundreds of topics to choose from, I ask that you limit your topics to non-American social problems. (
0-20 points
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Identify at least four sociological concepts related to this social problem.
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Attached below you will find the series of 4 questions. This assignm.docxjaggernaoma
This document provides instructions for an assignment due by Monday, April 14th at 11:00 PM Eastern Time. It requires answering 4 questions using APA formatting for in-text citations and references, and the student must reference the book "The American democracy" by Patterson as one of the sources. The document emphasizes that original work is required and no plagiarism is allowed.
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Attached below is:
WEEK 4: As always, include references. As always, no plagiarism, cite and list in apa format
Respond To Discussion Board: They are 2 discussion boards post below. read and Reply to each discussion post 100 words per each response so total 200words. Responses should demonstrate critical thinking and comprehension of the discussion topic and are strengthened when they are supported by additional research. You are expected to provide supporting details for your response; that support may come from the points covered in the readings and additional external research all source must be cited and listed (
appropriately cited
) in APA
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Attached are two articles in one document. Write thoughtful responses to the question about any one of the articles:
1. Expedia article: How did Expedia stay relevant or survive? What did their Usability Lab do? Describe A/B testing in simple words. 150-200 words.
2. Hidden Emotion article: summarize the techniques mentioned in this article. What are some limitaions of using them for decision making? 150-200 words.
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This 3 sentence summary provides the high level information from the document:
The document contains instructions for a written assignment to develop a plan to calculate descriptive statistics and generate graphs and tables from a set of real world data, though only the plan is required and not the actual analysis.
Attached are the instructions and rubric! Research Paper #2.docxjaggernaoma
Attached are the instructions and rubric!
Research Paper #2
Choose any of the recent emerging / reemerging infectious disease discussed in your textbook (for example: Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS – 2002-2003), Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV)- 2015-2018), Avian influenza, H1N1 Influenza (Swine Flu) Pandemic – 2009-2010, Novel Avian influenza A (H7N9) Virus 2013-2017, West Nile Virus, Lyme Disease, Escherichia Coli, Tuberculosis, Ebola virus disease, Zika virus disease).
1. Introduce the disease
2. Mention signs, symptoms and diagnosis of the disease.
3. Outline the factors that may have contributed to the emergence or reemergence of this infectious diseases.
4. How would you prevent similar occurrence? Mention the goals of Health People 2020 to reduce this infection / Prevention and control of the disease / Infection Control Guidelines.
5. Is there a CDC priority for public health response to this specific infectious disease?
6. What is your thought about emerging antibiotic -resistant microorganisms?
7. What is your role as a community health nurse?
8. Mention research studies related with the topics discussed in your paper (mention at least 3 research studies in paper).
Research Assignment # 2
Purpose
The student will choose (1) of the recent emerging / reemerging infectious disease (some examples were provided) to develop the research project. Also, the student will use given questions to guide the paper.
General directions
1.
You will submit one (1) paper as part of this assignment (individual assignment).
2. Your research paper must follow APA format according to Publication Manual American Psychological Association (APA) (6th ed.). Include a cover page and headings per 6th edition APA guidelines.
3. The research paper should be minimum of 3 pages (not including the title or reference pages) – maximum of 6 pages (not including the title or reference pages), single spaced, Times New Roman, Size 12, and 5 references about the topic (3 must be peer-reviewed journal articles).
Research Paper
Include the following components:
1. Introduction of the disease
2. Mention signs and symptoms of the disease. How do you diagnose this infectious disease?
3. Outline the factors that may have contributed to the emergence or reemergence of this infectious diseases.
4. How would you prevent similar occurrence? Mention the goals of Health People 2020 to reduce this infection / Prevention and control of the disease / Infection Control Guidelines.
5. Is there a CDC priority for public health response to this specific infectious disease?
6. What is your thought about emerging antibiotic -resistant microorganisms?
7. What is your role as a community health nurse?
8. Mention research studies related with the topics discussed in your paper (mention at least 3 research studies in paper).
9. Conclusion
10. References Page
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Attached are the guidelines for the Expertise Sharing Project. M.docxjaggernaoma
Attached are the guidelines for the Expertise Sharing Project.
My Topic:
Memory Enhancement Strategies
14-15 Slides of Content.
REQUIRED COURSE MATERIALS Required textbook: Slavin, R.E. (2018). Educational psychology: Theory and practice (12th ed.). Boston, MA: Pearson. ISBN- 9780134995199.
Other Required and/or Recommended Resource(s): Writing Style Formatting: APA Format: Where applicable, the use of APA 6th edition is required.
Course Objective 7 - List and describe steps and principles relevant to direct instruction as it relates to the teaching of concepts, skills, and attitudes including various modes of retention, forgetting, and transfer.
Course Objective 8 - Identify the key concepts of the constructivist theory of learning as they relate to cooperative learning, problem-solving and thinking skills
Course Objective 9 - Identify and describe characteristics of appropriate and effective learner-centered lessons and units that utilize grouping, differentiation, and technology.
Course Objective 10 - Describe different bases of motivation such as drives, needs, goals, interests, and achievement motivation; and discuss psychological principles and procedures for teachers to motivate learners and foster intrinsic motivation.
Course Objective 11 - Identify the components of an effective learning environment for all learners, including those with exceptionalities.
Course Objective 12 - Identify methods for teacher accountability and their relation to assessment methodologies
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Attached are the documents needed to complete the assignment. The in.docxjaggernaoma
Attached are the documents needed to complete the assignment. The instrucions are are attached with an example of how to write the assignment. Also attached is an article that the student is required to write about. It is important that this is completed no later than thursday. I appreciate your help. Thank you
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Attached are the 3 documents1. Draft copy submitted2. Sam.docxjaggernaoma
Attached are the 3 documents:
1. Draft copy submitted
2. Sample final paper from a different student for reference on how to write our proposed paper.
3. Comments suggested from Professor
** Need a Final paper based on the above suggestions/comments and samples - 1800words (300 WORDS each page * 6pages)
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attached are directions needed to complete this essay! Please make s.docxjaggernaoma
This document provides instructions for an essay assignment, requiring the essay to answer all questions, be original as the teacher will check for plagiarism, and discuss the Apple iPhone as a topic while using sources. The essay must be completed by 5PM PST on 8/25 in APA format.
Attach is the checklist For this Assignment, write a 3 and half pa.docxjaggernaoma
Attach is the checklist
For this Assignment, write a 3 and half page paper, including reference page, describing an imaginary crime scene of a mass disaster and plan a team approach to the examination of that scene. Describe all of the appropriate specialized personnel that should be present at the scene/disaster and what they should contribute to the investigation.
Use materials from the text and/or any outside resources to support your response.
You may use the textbook as a source, along with personal interviews, . Follow American Psychological Association (APA) format with proper citations and references.
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Attach and submit the final draft of your Narrative Essay. Remember that the file you attach should be named with your last name and the assignment title.
Make sure that your essay has the following:
1. An Introduction
2. A Thesis with a specific topic and comment that clearly states exactly what the point of the essay is. Remember for the Narrative Essay the thesis should indicate the specific event or incident and exactly what was learned.
3. Body paragraphs (generally 3 or more)
4. A Conclusion
5. A Heading
6. A Header
7. Double spacing
8. A Title
This essay is worth 75pts.
Attach a Word document.
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Atomic Theory Scientists and Their ContributionsScientist .docxjaggernaoma
Atomic Theory Scientists and Their Contributions
Scientist (date)
Contribution(s)
Empedocles
(492 BCE and 432 BCE)
All matter is composed of four elements: fire, air, water, and earth. The ratio of these four elements determines the properties of the matter
Democritus
(460 BCE - 370 BCE)
Matter can be cut into its constituent parts, these parts still possess all the properties of the original matter. He named this “atomos”.
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Atomic models are useful because they allow us to picture what is inside of an atom, something we will never be able to actually see. We're going to talk about two models, the Bohr model and the Quantum model. While we know that the Quantum model is the correct way to represent atoms, the Bohr model is still useful for a very basic understanding. Think of it as a stick figure sketch of an atom. The parts are all there, its just not quite filled in all of the way.
Bohr Model
The Bohr model of the atom was developed in 1914 by Niels Bohr. In this model, electrons move around the nucleus in fixed, concentric circles. Picture the planets orbiting the Sun. These circles are called energy levels and electrons must have a specific amount of energy to be in each level. The energy levels closest to the nucleus require the least amount of energy. In order for an electron to move further from the nucleus (or move up an energy level) they must gain energy. If they lose energy they fall down to an energy level closer to the nucleus.
Drawing the Bohr model for an atom gives you valuable information about the atom's valence electrons. The
valence electrons
--
those in the outermost energy leve
l--are the ones that determine the chemical properties of an atom. In order to draw a Bohr model you must first use the periodic table to tell you the number of protons, neutrons, and electrons in an atom. For Bohr models we usually draw what the "average" atom for that element looks like and just round the average atomic mass to a whole number and use that for the mass number.
Steps for Drawing a Bohr Model:
1. Count the number of protons, electrons, and neutrons for that atom.
2. Draw the nucleus. Indicate the correct number of protons and neutrons in the nucleus.
3. Draw energy levels around the nucleus, starting with the energy level closest to the nucleus. Fill up each energy level before moving on to the next.
Each energy level in a Bohr model can only hold a specific number of electrons, as shown in the table below.
Energy Level
Max # of electrons
1
2
2
8
3
18
4
32
For example, here is a Bohr model for the average oxygen atom:
Here is one for phosphorus:
You try drawing one for Magnesium (Mg) and for Boron (B). Count the number of electrons on the outermost energy level to find the number of valence electrons. Check your answers by looking at the handout.
Quantum Model
In 1925 the Quantum model of the atom was developed after it was determined that electrons can behave like a wave and a particle at the same time. In addition, you can't know the precise location of an electron. Instead of traveling in orderly circles around the nucleus, we describe the electrons as existing in a three-dimensional
electron cloud
--a shape surrounding the nucleus. You will learn more about the Quantum model in chemistry.
These are some of the orbital shapes possible in the first two energy levels of an atom.
Draw a Bohr model for elements wi.
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Atoms and Electrons Assignment
Look at these websites to help you understand chemical bonding which depends on the atomic structure. The electrons in the orbitals will be crucial to figuring out how atoms bond.
Do not cut and paste from the internet or book. Do not copy from a book or internet. Paraphrase all answers in your own words. No quotes. You must do the assignment by yourself without help from other students, friends, significant others.
Jefferson Lab Question and Answers about Atoms
Make sure you click on the links to learn more about atoms and electrons
Atomic Structure
Make sure you look at all the links on the right side from Overview to Compound Names
Periodic Table1
You can click on the kind of table information you need on the left.
Periodic Table 2
Chemical Bonding Websites to help answer Questions 2 and 3:
Chemical Bonding 1
Chemical Bonding 2
SEE ASSIGNMENT RUBRIC AT END OF PAGES FOR HOW TO MAXIMIZE POINTS.
Atoms and Electrons
Name: ______________________
1. Fill in the table below using the periodic table. (2pts)
Element
Atomic Number
Atomic Mass
# of Valence Electrons
# of Electrons needed to fill the outer shell
Chlorine
Potassium
Magnesium
Fluorine
Sodium
Nitrogen
Oxygen
Carbon
Iodine
Hydrogen
2.
Name each element based on the number of electrons. Use the periodic chart to help you name the elements. The full name of the element is below the symbol.
Type the name into the box below each drawing. (2 pts)
1. ___________ 2. ______________ 3. ____________
4. _____________ 5. _____________ 6. _______________
(next page)
3. a. Name one ionic compound you can form from the above elements. (1 pt)
b. Describe specifically how you would form that ionic compound. (be detailed! I want to know that you know how an ionic bond is formed) (2 pts)
4. a. Name one covalent compound you could form from the above elements. You may need more than one of the elements to complete the compound. (1 pt)
b. Describe specifically how these elements would form. (be detailed! I want to know that you know how a covalent bond is formed) (2 pts)
Assignment Rubric
Teacher Name: Mrs. Russell
CATEGORY
10-9 pts
8-7 pts
6-5 pts
Less than 5 pts
Amount of Information
All questions are addressed.
Most questions are addressed.
Some questions are addressed.
Many questions were not answered.
Questions #3 b and #4 b
All answers are fully detailed with information required in the question. Most answers will have at least 3 or more sentences.
All answers are detailed with information required in the question. Most answers will have 2 sentences.
Answers do not have enough information required in the question. Most answers will 1 sentence.
No answer to the questions.
Quality of Information
Information clearly relates to the main topic. It includes several supporting details and/or examples.
Informat.
How to Make a Field Mandatory in Odoo 17Celine George
In Odoo, making a field required can be done through both Python code and XML views. When you set the required attribute to True in Python code, it makes the field required across all views where it's used. Conversely, when you set the required attribute in XML views, it makes the field required only in the context of that particular view.
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Chapter wise All Notes of First year Basic Civil Engineering
Syllabus
Chapter-1
Introduction to objective, scope and outcome the subject
Chapter 2
Introduction: Scope and Specialization of Civil Engineering, Role of civil Engineer in Society, Impact of infrastructural development on economy of country.
Chapter 3
Surveying: Object Principles & Types of Surveying; Site Plans, Plans & Maps; Scales & Unit of different Measurements.
Linear Measurements: Instruments used. Linear Measurement by Tape, Ranging out Survey Lines and overcoming Obstructions; Measurements on sloping ground; Tape corrections, conventional symbols. Angular Measurements: Instruments used; Introduction to Compass Surveying, Bearings and Longitude & Latitude of a Line, Introduction to total station.
Levelling: Instrument used Object of levelling, Methods of levelling in brief, and Contour maps.
Chapter 4
Buildings: Selection of site for Buildings, Layout of Building Plan, Types of buildings, Plinth area, carpet area, floor space index, Introduction to building byelaws, concept of sun light & ventilation. Components of Buildings & their functions, Basic concept of R.C.C., Introduction to types of foundation
Chapter 5
Transportation: Introduction to Transportation Engineering; Traffic and Road Safety: Types and Characteristics of Various Modes of Transportation; Various Road Traffic Signs, Causes of Accidents and Road Safety Measures.
Chapter 6
Environmental Engineering: Environmental Pollution, Environmental Acts and Regulations, Functional Concepts of Ecology, Basics of Species, Biodiversity, Ecosystem, Hydrological Cycle; Chemical Cycles: Carbon, Nitrogen & Phosphorus; Energy Flow in Ecosystems.
Water Pollution: Water Quality standards, Introduction to Treatment & Disposal of Waste Water. Reuse and Saving of Water, Rain Water Harvesting. Solid Waste Management: Classification of Solid Waste, Collection, Transportation and Disposal of Solid. Recycling of Solid Waste: Energy Recovery, Sanitary Landfill, On-Site Sanitation. Air & Noise Pollution: Primary and Secondary air pollutants, Harmful effects of Air Pollution, Control of Air Pollution. . Noise Pollution Harmful Effects of noise pollution, control of noise pollution, Global warming & Climate Change, Ozone depletion, Greenhouse effect
Text Books:
1. Palancharmy, Basic Civil Engineering, McGraw Hill publishers.
2. Satheesh Gopi, Basic Civil Engineering, Pearson Publishers.
3. Ketki Rangwala Dalal, Essentials of Civil Engineering, Charotar Publishing House.
4. BCP, Surveying volume 1
How to Setup Warehouse & Location in Odoo 17 InventoryCeline George
In this slide, we'll explore how to set up warehouses and locations in Odoo 17 Inventory. This will help us manage our stock effectively, track inventory levels, and streamline warehouse operations.
Beyond Degrees - Empowering the Workforce in the Context of Skills-First.pptxEduSkills OECD
Iván Bornacelly, Policy Analyst at the OECD Centre for Skills, OECD, presents at the webinar 'Tackling job market gaps with a skills-first approach' on 12 June 2024
The chapter Lifelines of National Economy in Class 10 Geography focuses on the various modes of transportation and communication that play a vital role in the economic development of a country. These lifelines are crucial for the movement of goods, services, and people, thereby connecting different regions and promoting economic activities.
SWOT analysis in the project Keeping the Memory @live.pptx
Information literacy perceptions of Brazilian HIVAIDS rese.docx
1. Information literacy: perceptions of Brazilian HIV/
AIDS researchers
Maria do Carmo Avamilano Alvarez*, Ivan Franc�a Junior*,
Angela Maria Belloni Cuenca*,
Francisco I. Bastos†,‡, Helene Mariko Ueno§, Cl�audia Renata
Barros*
& Maria Cristina Soares Guimar~aes†
*School of Public Health, University of S~ao Paulo, S~ao
Paulo, Brazil, †Institute of Scientific and Technological
Communication
and Information in Health, Fundac�~ao Oswaldo Cruz, Rio de
Janeiro, Brazil, ‡Imperial College, London, UK, and §School of
Arts, Sciences and Humanities, University of S~ao Paulo, S~ao
Paulo, Brazil
Abstract
Background: Information literacy has evolved with changes in
lifelong learning. Can Brazilian health
researchers search for and use updated scientific information?
Objectives: To describe researchers’ information literacy based
on their perceptions of their abilities to
search for and use scientific information and on their
interactions with libraries.
Methods: Semi-structured interviews and focus group conducted
with six Brazilian HIV/AIDS researchers.
Analyses comprised the assessment of researchers as
disseminators, their interactions with librarians, their
use of information and communication technology and
2. language.
Results: Interviewees believed they were partially qualified to
use databases. They used words and phrases
that indicated their knowledge of technology and terminology.
They acted as disseminators for students dur-
ing information searches. Researchers’ abilities to interact with
librarians are key skills, especially in a
renewed context where libraries have, to a large extent, changed
from physical spaces to digital environments.
Discussion: Great amounts of information have been made
available, and researchers’ participation in courses
does not automatically translate into adequate information
literacy. Librarians must help research groups, and
as such, librarians’ information literacy-related responsibilities
in Brazil should be redefined and expanded.
Conclusions: Students must develop the ability to learn quickly,
and librarians should help them in their
efforts. Librarians and researchers can act as gatekeepers for
research groups and as information coaches
to improve others’ search abilities.
Keywords: Information literacy, library and information
professionals, lifelong learning, qualitative,
research
Key Messages
• Research groups and librarians can contribute to information
literacy by working together.
• Librarians should increase their awareness of information
literacy and strongly support its
development.
• Information literacy should be evaluated in a comprehensive
manner. It should not be evaluated
4. a number of initiatives have been instituted to help
scholars develop their abilities to navigate the
world of scientific information more competently
and effectively.
The concept of information literacy emerged
during the 1970s. It was based on the experiences
of users during training on information search
methods conducted in libraries. Later training
addressed methods to search databases. Currently,
the term ‘information literacy’ describes a set of
skills and knowledge employed to discover rele-
vant information, to accurately evaluate retrieved
information and to apply it correctly.2 This type of
literacy requires lifelong learning because it relies
on psychosocial thinking and development that is
either interdisciplinary or multidisciplinary. In the-
ory, a person who is information literate should be
able to locate and interpret factual information and
transform it into knowledge. According to the
guidelines of the International Federation of
Library Associations (IFLA),3 an information lit-
erate individual should possess the ability to use
information to create ideas, develop actions, and
act as a disseminator of learning. In academia, the
freshmen students’ skill development begins when
they enter universities. They are taught methods
they can use to search for information so they can
solve problems, assimilate what they have learned,
and subsequently, act as disseminators among
peers and future colleagues in their professions.
Many academic institutions include information
literacy in their official curricula. This fact gener-
ates several theoretical questions: Who and/or what
are the objects and the subjects of information liter-
5. acy? Therefore, some studies conducted on infor-
mation literacy are now considered research related
to the area of education. They are no longer solely
considered user studies restricted to the field of
library sciences.4 Wilson4 hoped to contribute to
the available literature on information search
behaviour and information literacy. By returning to
the theory of the activity, Wilson examined the
individuals who served as the subjects of these
studies: the self-taught student, the teacher or the
librarian. He also investigated possible objects of
these studies: Was each skill possessed solely by
an individual student? Alternatively, were collec-
tive skills possessed by a group?
In Brazil, information literacy has not yet been
added to the official curricula of schools and uni-
versities. Some libraries develop their own pro-
grammes to guide users. However, these are
usually individual efforts.
Traditionally, the field of health maintains an
intensive profile with respect to the consumption
and production of scientific information. This pro-
file has been strengthened by the field’s increasing
use of information and communication technolo-
gies. Researchers serve as authors, referees and
consumers of scientific information. Their abilities
guide their careful and critical behaviour during
the search, evaluation and use of information.
However, some questions have emerged:
• Do researchers believe they are information
literate?
• Do they possess the skills required to discover
7. Avamilano Alvarez et al. 65
These researchers are employed at two centres of
research excellence located in Brazil: the Univer-
sity of S~ao Paulo (USP), located in S~ao Paulo, and
the Oswaldo Cruz Foundation (Fiocruz), located in
Rio de Janeiro. The majority of scientific produc-
tivity in Brazil is concentrated in these two states.
In Brazil, 12 research groups focusing on AIDS
are linked to the area of public health. Half of
these groups are located in the states of Rio de
Janeiro and S~ao Paulo. The remaining half is dis-
tributed throughout the other states in the country.
The choice to study researchers working in the
area of HIV/AIDS was inspired by the characteris-
tics of this research field. Research conducted in this
area requires constant updates. Scientific progress is
determined by groups of interdisciplinary research-
ers who work in areas such as medicine, psychol-
ogy, nursing, statistics, biology, education and
sociology, among others. The selected researchers
are considered senior professionals because they
publish in respected scientific journals, serve as peer
reviewers and/or editors of publications and/or are
leaders of research groups. They play influential
roles in the education of new researchers. They are
considered experienced because they have devel-
oped skills in the area of scientific information
search during their academic careers. With the
exception of interviewee A, all remaining selected
researchers participated in training programs
focused on the use of library-based bibliographic
information. The selected group exerted great influ-
8. ence within the Brazilian scientific community in
the area of HIV/AIDS. The group was small, but its
size facilitated data collection.
Interviews
Semi-structured interviews were conducted with six
selected researchers in 2009. The general structure
of each interview consisted of three parts, (see the
Appendix): (i) an open discussion that explored
each interviewee’s career trajectory as a researcher
in the field of HIV/AIDS; (ii) questions related to
how interviewers searched for information; and (iii)
interviewees were asked to describe retrospective
scenarios, and to describe prospective scenarios
(e.g. how they expected to conduct information
searches 10 years ago and 5 years in the future).
The prospective scenario was devised as a method
that would place interviewees at ease. The goal was
for interviewees to express themselves freely, with-
out having to compromise with administrative
structures already established. Interviewees were
asked to imagine ways they would search for infor-
mation in the future. The use of scenarios during
interviews is a technique that is widely used by
psychologists to analyse behaviour.
Focus group
A focus group was conducted in 2010 with the six
senior researchers who had previously participated
in the interviews conducted in 2009. The focus
group meeting was filmed. It lasted one hour and
was moderated and observed by two researchers.
The participants already knew one another because
9. they worked in the same subject area. However,
all participants were employed at different institu-
tions. These factors did not affect the way the
focus group meeting was conducted. No intimidat-
ing or manipulating views were expressed. The
focus of the meeting was to discover what research
groups require to successfully manage information
overload and to compare the opinions expressed
during individual interviews with the collective
opinions expressed by the group. The analysis was
aimed at the selection of information related to
information literacy.
Table 1 Academic and demographic characteristics of Brazilian
HIV/AIDS researchers interviewed in 2009
Interviewee Gender Institution city Age Undergraduate Master
Doctorate Researcher since
A Male Rio De Janeiro 56 Medicine Public Health Public Health
1988
B Female Rio De Janeiro 60 Mathematics Statistics Public
Health 1975
C Female Rio De Janeiro 44 Psychology Public Health Public
Health 1991
D Male S~ao Paulo 42 Nutrition Public Health Public Health
1992
E Male S~ao Paulo 48 Medicine Medicine Medicine 1988
F Female S~ao Paulo 64 Psychology Psychology Psychology
1983
11. researcher’s familiarity with search methods
used to search databases, the purpose of this
category is to identify whether the researcher
is familiar with and uses the technical terms
employed in information science, such as con-
trolled vocabularies, descriptors, keywords
and database query.
Ethical considerations
The study was approved by the ethics committee
of both institutions involved in the research. The
free and informed consent form was read and
signed by the six senior researchers. To guarantee
anonymity, all interviewees were identified by a
letter allocated on a random basis.
Results
It was established that although interviewee A had
not previously participated in any education pro-
gramme for library users, he considered himself
information literate. He commented that these pro-
grammes are not provided regularly in the majority
of Brazilian libraries. Therefore, he had to learn on
his own: ‘I never took part in any form of training
or course. I learned along the way’. He explained
that he employs a general approach when search-
ing. He filters results empirically. However, when
he needs to perform a systematic search for biblio-
graphic reviews, he employs a more sophisticated
method, consulting several databases.
Alternatively, interviewee B, who had previ-
ously participated in training focused on the use of
12. databases in academic libraries, stated that she had
experienced difficulties with information searches.
She stated that she had used PubMed database.
However, she acknowledged that she was unfamil-
iar with basic search methods, such as Boolean
searching and use of a controlled vocabulary. This
was confirmed when the author of this paper sug-
gested solutions that had already been incorporated
into PubMed: ‘…You are looking for a subject
and a thousand things begin to appear… if there
was a way to use intersection…’ She appeared
unaware of basic search techniques. It was appar-
ent that she had not become self-sufficient with
various search methods.
Interviewee C did not clarify whether she con-
sidered herself self-sufficient with database
searches, although she had previously participated
in training provided in libraries.
Interviewee D stated that he had no need to use
the bibliographic review services provided by the
library.
Interviewee E stated that his training began
when he was a student and continued with his
continued use of the library. He stated that he had
learned how to use controlled vocabulary and had
become familiar with several databases, in addition
to the traditional databases used in the biomedical
field. He added that he continually passed this
knowledge on to his students.
The interviewees considered themselves skilled
in conducting bibliographic searches required to
fulfil their information needs. However, only two
14. ‘…I tell my students that I search in ways that
require the least amount of work’.
One method that requires the least amount of work
is the method I use with Medline… I use those fil-
ters for review and meta-analysis a great deal
(Interviewee A).
Interviewee B teaches students how to search
and provides guidance in the choice of databases.
‘…I identify a number of databases. I literally
show one person how to conduct the search’.
Interviewee C explained that she sets aside
1 day of class time during each of her courses to
explain how to conduct a bibliographic review.
She added, ‘You provide a general overview, ask
for the results, and evaluate the results’.
Interviewee D believed that a graduate student
should already know how to search for biblio-
graphic information. He expected students to be
independent with respect to searching. He provided
direction to his students by referring to PubMed
and Google Scholar. He then would add refine-
ments to bibliographic research.
Interviewee E explained that she passes on train-
ing she had already received to her students and
project team members because she realised the
difficulties involved for individuals just beginning
to conduct research. She stated, ‘Because I felt the
students were not able to deal with the vocabulary
of the software…’
15. In the interviews and in the focus group, two in-
terviewees (Interviewees A and D) were identified
as disseminators of information on HIV/AIDS.
Interviewee A was considered a ‘library’ by the
other interviewees because he sends updated and
relevant information to the members of the group.
Interviewee A was also the researcher who indi-
cated that he had never participated in trainings
related to database use. The group considered In-
terviewees A and D to be references for research
related to AIDS. Some words used to describe this
role included ‘oracle’, ‘hub of the group’ and ‘our
Google’.
Therefore, the interviewees demonstrate their
abilities to function as disseminators during their
regular teaching. Some interviewees excelled in
this role.
Interactions with information professionals
All interviewees stated that they had maintained
contact with libraries or librarians. The librarians
either assisted them with bibliographic searches or
helped them locate particular publications. In their
reflections of past methods used to conduct biblio-
graphic reviews, the interviewees described the
assistance they had received from librarians and
reflected on their visits to libraries and their use of
printed bibliographies. Interviewee A stated, ‘I
would come down to the library’. Interviewee D
stated, ‘I made many visits to the library to look
for these things… I knew which titles would
arrive… I kept myself updated and I frequently
used internal mechanisms provided by the library
17. Interviewee F stated that, in her university, librari-
ans have begun to participate in events in their
areas of specialisation. She stated that she has been
enjoying this partnership.
Two interviewees described the need for a
‘search assistant’ to provide guidance to research
groups. They confirmed that a professional librar-
ian should be contracted for this activity, rather
than the current practice of employing trained stu-
dents. The interviewees believed this professional
librarian could organise information for research
groups. Interviewee C presented an example of a
librarian who created a blog for the research
group. This interviewee demonstrated a good
understanding of the supporting role of libraries in
the training of researchers necessary during under-
graduate studies to improve the quality of educa-
tion.
She noted that meetings between libraries and
researchers are very important. However, they fre-
quently do not occur due to a lack of dialogue.
She stated, ‘I think the library could play a sup-
porting role in the education of these people. Of
course, to qualify, you cannot address this issue in
one or two lessons’.
In the discussions that occurred during the focus
group, interviewee E stated that the intention
should be to bring libraries closer to researchers.
Therefore, with respect to the interactions
between researchers and libraries, the librarian is
perceived to be a service provider. The library is
perceived as a building, a construction, a place, a
18. collection of printed material. This situation differs
from situations in the past, when researchers could
not function without libraries and librarians
because they were essential to the conduct of bib-
liographic searches. The interviewees described
past situations with a certain nostalgia. However,
the interviewees emphasised the importance of a
greater deployment of librarians as educators in
the field of information literacy. They also
believed that librarians should provide increased
assistance to research groups.
Use of information and communication
technology
The interviewees are integrated in the information
society. They demonstrated this by citing databases
and software. They also discussed ways they or-
ganised information on their personal computers.
They referred to statistical databases, as well as to
databases such as Medline, Web of Science and
Scopus, among other technical resources used for
bibliographic searches.
None of the interviewees were opposed or
averse to technological development. However,
they demonstrated a lack of critical insight and
expert knowledge in this area. Interviewee E
defended technology as a facilitator in the adminis-
tration of information: We were trying to replicate
the physical world of libraries in this obsession to
catalogue everything. That is what we wanted to
do in the virtual world. Google shocked everyone
with its motto: ‘Do not store, search’. To put it
20. However, she did not explain whether she uses the
words as descriptors based on the thesaurus of
the databases. She also mentioned the specific
search portals she used: ‘CAPES’, ‘SciELO’ and
‘PubMed’.
When Interviewee E was asked whether he used
a particular controlled vocabulary, he provided the
name of his preferred thesaurus. Interviewee F
believed that controlled vocabularies do not
address the needs of her thematic area.
Other international databases were also cited.
These included ‘Scopus’ and ‘Web of Science’. In
addition, interviewees mentioned certain types of
software used to manage bibliographies. These
included ‘Endnote’ and ‘Zotero’. Interviewee D
stated that he frequently used the search tools,
Google and PubMed.
Therefore, based on their use of language, this
group of interviewees could be considered familiar
with the resources available for health information
searching. Some indicated their active use of new
and emerging programs. They stated that they
stayed informed about the releases of these new
tools. These efforts to stay up-to-date were appar-
ent during both individual interviews and during
the focus group. Some interviewees admitted hav-
ing some difficulties with staying informed due to
the rapid development of these tools. However,
they were up-to-date enough to obtain the informa-
tion they required.
Discussion
21. The interviewees considered themselves informa-
tion literate. However, they also noted that they
experienced some difficulties. What are these
shortcomings and difficulties?
The main difficulty appeared to relate to meth-
ods required to address and manage information
overload. Each researcher must act independently
when searching for, selecting, filtering and storing
information, primarily because of the need for
speed. To facilitate research, researchers must be
familiar with and have access to sources of scien-
tific information. They must know how to conduct
search strategies and understand how to use the
filtering resources of specialised databases.
Information literacy is fundamental3 to all schol-
arly efforts, whether they include information
required to write an article or information required
to inspire and suggest new thematic avenues. On
the one hand, researchers must search for informa-
tion that can help them understand their environ-
ments and close gaps in decision-making. On the
other hand, researchers must search for information
they can use to create meaning and build
knowledge.
The creation of a new research project is framed
by the use of digital documents. This framework
will develop as information searches occur.
Exhaustive information searches are not always
required during research. Green5 observes that if a
researcher possesses a few well-selected sources,
he or she can find other sources cited in the refer-
ences or footnotes without reducing the quality of
the final results.
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Avamilano Alvarez et al.70
interviewee, who had attended a course, admitted
to having experienced difficulties in conducting
database searches. Green5 also concluded that, in
contrast with the views of librarians, doctoral stu-
dents can be information literate, even though they
might not have attended instructional programs
offered by libraries.
The senior researchers interviewed are dissemi-
nating knowledge, becoming disseminators of sci-
entific information, publishing their research and
editing scientific publications. They also feel that
it is their responsibility to contribute to their stu-
dents’ information literacy. However, these senior
researchers lack the time to specialise in database
use. This emphasises the need for students to
acquire information literacy early in their careers.
Courses should be offered at the undergraduate
level.8
Studies conducted on high school students
reported a preference for Internet sources such as
Google and Wikipedia. They are unconcerned
about how information is collected. They focus
solely on outcomes and results.9,10 The authors of
these studies believe it is important to understand
the process involved in information searches. They
believe that students should have prior knowledge
related to health topics and information search pro-
24. cesses. This approach reflects the idea of lifelong
learning: students enrolled in high school or under-
graduate studies learning about the process of
information retrieval will develop these skills,
incorporate them in daily life and disseminate
them during the course of their lives.
Other authors have concluded that university
students rarely seek the aid of librarians when
retrieving unsatisfactory search results. Although it
appears that these students have the abilities to
obtain the information and sources they need, their
results indicate they lack a broader understanding
of the concepts of information literacy, as well as
critical thinking skills. Students learn how to com-
plete tasks, but fail to learn ways to go deeper into
research methodologies and how to pass on those
skills to others.11–13
This situation exerts a negative influence on sci-
entific development. Therefore, it requires a
response from information professionals. What
steps are libraries and librarians taking to improve
information literacy? Researchers must access,
organise and use information. The reference ser-
vices of libraries must meet these needs.14 A num-
ber of attempts by libraries to meet these needs
have been reported in published studies.15 How-
ever, the question remains whether information
professionals are fully aware of libraries’ roles.
Finally, who is responsible for information liter-
acy? Courses that previously consisted of educa-
tional programs aimed at library users are now
offered to research group leaders, students and IT
25. professionals. This broadens and fragments the
concept of information literacy.
Although the image of the library appears in a
nostalgic form, the results of qualitative studies
conducted in academic libraries located in the Uni-
ted States have shown that graduate students also
refer with ‘nostalgia’ to the use of paper and to
physical dependency on libraries. However, they
recognise the conveniences offered by new tech-
nologies.16 When the Brazilian interviewees
referred to current conditions for information
searching, they did not refer to library buildings or
real spaces. Rather, they referred to virtual digital
resources. They did not always consider these
resources, the responsibility of libraries or librari-
ans. It is apparent that a transition has occurred:
Researchers have transitioned from referencing the
library to referencing the Internet.
From the point of view of researchers, librari-
ans, similar to other professionals, may be losing
their identities because, in the digital world, this
professional category has become confused with
systems analysts, digital publishers, and secretar-
ies. Simultaneously, a demand is growing for spe-
cialisation on the part of librarians. For example, if
a librarian hopes to serve as a gatekeeper for a
research group, he/she must participate in an inter-
disciplinary group. The librarian must also possess
a good understanding of how to use search tools
and information sources.
Librarians can stand out in the promotion of
information literacy if they adopt the roles of edu-
cators sharing their knowledge. Studies related to
27. in closer proximity to academia and that librarians
should gain improved pedagogical knowledge so
they can act as information coaches.
In other words, librarians can demonstrate how
to conduct database searches, as well as teach the
effective use of information.19 As a complement to
the first proposal, this second proposal requires
librarians to provide more personalised and
in-depth services.
With respect to the use of technology, no major
difficulties are apparent. Technology is no longer
considered foreign by Brazilian researchers. Their
use of the Internet is a routine activity. It has
already passed the stage of ‘fascination’ or ‘aver-
sion’. Difficulties with technology that were
described in studies conducted in 2005,20 such as
slow access speeds, lack of technical assistance,
shortage of equipment and outdated software,
among others, appear to have been overcome.
Research institutions in Brazil are well-equipped
with respect to information technology. They have
rapid access to major international systems.
The interviewees mentioned software used, such
as Zotero and Endnote, for retrieval, sharing and
organisation of information. These types of soft-
ware were described by Hull21 as tools that make
digital libraries more personal, sociable, accessible
and integrated into other systems. The focus group
was split between those individuals who use these
tools and those who do not. Respecting the
interviewees, librarians need to develop skills to
deal with up-to-date technologies and fulfil the
28. most rigorous academic user’s demands.22
Awareness of terminology used in search
resources suggests that coherence exists between
discourse and practice with respect to the use of
bibliographic databases. However, because inter-
viewees were aware of tools, (e.g. a thesaurus),
does not mean they actually use them. The use of
controlled vocabulary appears to be familiar to the
majority of researchers, but its use was not con-
firmed in the interviews. With respect to this issue,
one study analysed logs created by an online cata-
logue. The study concluded that users experienced
difficulties when they searched by topic, rather
than when they used controlled vocabulary or
search tools which were considered more appropri-
ate for use by librarians.11 Another study suggests
that information professionals should not quit the
use of controlled vocabularies because such vocab-
ularies remain a key tool for helping researchers.23
Green5 also referred to certain terminology when
he described the information literacy of doctoral
candidates. He noted that the candidates used
terms such as ‘literature search’, ‘preliminary liter-
ature review’, ‘research databases’ and ‘digital
scanning of journals of interest’.
It is possible that other characteristics of
research groups might be used to illustrate and
evaluate information literacy. However, this pres-
ent study focused on information searches and
researchers’ interactions with libraries. It is impor-
tant to discuss the roles of librarians in information
literacy, especially in Brazil, because library
careers are not well known within the academic
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