Abstract This paper aims to provide a basic prototype design for rural library services in the central region of India and make it scalable to accommodate the designs for the modern rural village libraries in India within this context. The information and data feed for this paper comes from a number of different impact studies, including one research study of several... This paper aims to provide a basic prototype design for rural library services in the central region of India and make it scalable to accommodate the designs for the modern rural village libraries in India within this context. The information and data feed for this paper comes from a number of different impact studies, including one research study of several global regions. The target libraries are located in the Dhar district of Madhya Pradesh of Central India. Read More Read Less

Abstract The paper investigated the perception and attitude of postgraduate (PG) students of Library and Information Science (LIS) towards scholarly publications in Nigeria. The study is survey research anchored on the post-positivism research paradigm. The research employed the use of questionnaires and interviews to allow for effective triangulation of the research findings. Purposive sampling was used to select five universities accredited... The paper investigated the perception and attitude of postgraduate (PG) students of Library and Information Science (LIS) towards scholarly publications in Nigeria. The study is survey research anchored on the post-positivism research paradigm. The research employed the use of questionnaires and interviews to allow for effective triangulation of the research findings. Purposive sampling was used to select five universities accredited to run both Master's and PhD degrees in Library and Information Science by the National University Commissions, the regulatory body in charge of university education in the country. The study's population is fifty, comprising ten postgraduate students from each of the five purposively selected universities. The study's findings revealed that LIS doctoral students are aware of scholarly publications, and their attitude toward publishing their research works is regarded as an excellent policy. In addition, the journal is the most used channel in which they make their research findings known to the academic communities. Inadequate mentoring opportunity is a challenge facing LIS graduate students in developing an interest in scholarly publications. Based on the results of the study, there is a need for university management through postgraduate schools to create enabling environments that will promote research and innovation in Nigerian universities. Qualified lecturers should be employed to handle research aspects of the LIS PG curriculum. The study contributes to the body of knowledge in methodology because it provides new data for postgraduate schools in Nigeria on the perception and attitude of doctoral students toward scholarly publications. Also, the research will be a reference point for researchers working on postgraduate and scholarly publications in developing countries. Read More Read Less

Abstract The GNU General Public Licence (GNU or GPL or simply GPL) is a set of widely used free software licences free to run, share, modify and update per users’ requirements. Patients Information Management System is an efficient digital health records system that facilitates tracking patient information such as diagnosis, drug usage, prescription, health history, etc. This study explores and reviews... The GNU General Public Licence (GNU or GPL or simply GPL) is a set of widely used free software licences free to run, share, modify and update per users’ requirements. Patients Information Management System is an efficient digital health records system that facilitates tracking patient information such as diagnosis, drug usage, prescription, health history, etc. This study explores and reviews the list of GNU GPL software in the healthcare domain and their comparative analysis. To find out the best FOSS software NGOs and Charitable Hospitals can use to manage their hospital management systems. The authors adopted scientific methods to select the software and visited each website to find the software documentation to collect detailed information; also, some data was collected from the website home pages. All the collected data have been entered into MS Excel; for review and comparison. This study found that OPenEMR is the best software, followed by GNUmed, OneTouchEMR and Nosh. Most of the software programs are written in Python, Javascript, PHP and Cross-platform supported, and most of the software has been released only in the last decade. All the software has the facility of Mediclaim Management interface. Also, the authors have figured out many facilities integrated with the software like inhouse pharmacy and dispensary support, HIPAA friendly, Encryption, 5010 standards, inventory management etc. This study impacts medical informatics and the healthcare sector in selecting appropriate FOSS software. Read More Read Less