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Exploring Viewer Sentiment: Analyzing Viewer Feedback on ChatGPT Tutorial Videos on YouTube
(INFLIBNET Centre Gandhinagar, 2024-08-19) Deori, Maya; Chetia, Bhagyashree
This study delves into the realm of viewer sentiment by conducting an in-depth analysis of viewer feedback on tutorial videos featuring ChatGPT on the popular video-sharing platform, YouTube. In this context, tutorial videos play a crucial role in disseminating knowledge and facilitating learning. However, the sentiments expressed by viewers in the comment sections of these videos can provide valuable insights into their perceptions, preferences, and areas of interest. Through this analysis, trends, sentiment strength, and recurring themes in viewer sentiment are identified and examined, shedding light on the effectiveness of tutorial videos in engaging and informing the audience. The findings of this study contribute to a deeper understanding of viewer sentiment in the context of AI tutorial content on YouTube and offer implications for content creators, educators, and researchers aiming to optimize the effectiveness of their instructional materials in the digital age.
University Libraries in Assam: Driving Progress on Sustainable Development Goal 4 (Quality Education)
(INFLIBNET Centre Gandhinagar, 2024-09-19) Anam, Aalia; Borgohain, Trinayan
In order to create a sustainable future for all people, the United Nations adopted the Sustainable Development Goals in 2015. These goals are to protect the environment, ensure excellent health and quality education, end hunger, poverty, and injustice, and advance economic growth. Libraries are hubs for knowledge dissemination and information, making them inclusive places for people of various racial, social, and cultural backgrounds. By facilitating information access and literacy, fostering a learning environment that encourages high-quality education, and offering resources and information, libraries can help accomplish sustainable development target 4. The purpose of this work is to investigate how university libraries of Assam contribute to the attainment of sustainable development goal 4 i.e. Quality education. A structured questionnaire was designed and distributed among 22 University libraries of Assam and out of that 20 libraries were returned the questionnaire. Results of the study revealed that all these 20 libraries are aware about SDG 4 and 75% of libraries have taken initiatives as a part of quality education. The findings support the fact that university libraries of Assam contribute significantly to support quality education by providing access to relevant information, engaging in educational conferences and events, promoting lifelong learning among students, information literacy etc. The study also discussed the problem faced by university libraries to promote quality education.
Exploring the Future Possibility of Generative AI in Libraries: A Comprehensive Study
(INFLIBNET Centre Gandhinagar, 2024-09-19) Konch, Prasanna Kumar; Hazarika, Hirakjyoti; Achumi, Akhevi S
This study explores the burgeoning field of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) within the library sector, emphasizing its potential to revolutionize library services, user engagement, and content creation. Generative AI, characterized by its ability to produce novel data such as text, images, and audio, holds significant promise for enhancing library operations and user experiences through the development of recommendation systems, chatbots, and personalized content generation. The research adopts a mixed methods approach, combining qualitative and quantitative analyses to assess current applications, ethical considerations, and the environmental impact of generative AI technologies in libraries. Findings underscore the necessity of balancing innovation with traditional library roles, advocating for responsible AI integration that prioritizes ethical standards, user privacy, and sustainability. The study also highlights the importance of collaboration among librarians, AI researchers, and community stakeholders to navigate the challenges of AI deployment and leverage its potential for creative programming and community engagement. In conclusion, while generative AI presents a transformative opportunity for libraries, its successful integration requires careful consideration of ethical implications, environmental sustainability, and the development of supportive infrastructure and training programs.
A Topic Modeling Study on Contemporary Latent Topics and Current Trends in Open Access LIS Journals listed in DOAJ
(INFLIBNET Centre Gandhinagar, 2024-09-19) Thakuria, Abhijit; Bezbaruah, Parimita; Deka, Dipen
The study employed Latent Dirichlet Allocation (LDA) topic modeling to analyze bibliographic data (Titles, Abstracts, and Keywords) of 1640 articles published during 2019-2023 from Open Access LIS journals listed in the DOAJ platform and indexed in Scopus database. The study utilized R statistical platform and used coherence method to determine optimal number of topics k=8. This analysis unveiled eight latent topics, with Topic 8 'Library Management' emerging as the most prevalent topic with prevalence score of 23.291. Moreover, Topic 6 'Knowledge Management' and Topic 4 'Bibliometrics' were identified as stable and popular topics, with respective Annual Growth Rates (AAGR) of 15.99% and 12.39% in OA LIS literature.
Re-imaging Community Engagement in University Libraries toward Sustainable Development Goals
(INFLIBNET Centre Gandhinagar, 2024-09-19) Sarma, Barasha; Patgiri, Dibyajyoti; Shukla, Akhandanand
The research examines the role of university libraries in North-Eastern India as community hubs for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), focusing on their potential to foster social advancement through innovative community engagement. This study primarily investigates the dissemination of services by libraries regarding SDGs and the methods employed for dissemination. It also provides an overview of the challenges faced by libraries in this process. The study observes that universities in the North-Eastern Region emphasize the importance of fulfilling the SDGs. It notes that SDGs 4, 5, and 6 are more frequently practiced by libraries through community engagement initiatives. University libraries also prioritize partnerships with schools, colleges, rural, and small libraries as major strategies for enhancing community engagement services. Both offline and online methods are utilized for disseminating community engagement services, with newsletters and social media platforms (Facebook, WhatsApp) being the most prominent in each respective category. Additionally, the study identifies the lack of funds as one of the key challenges faced by libraries, which hampers their ability to provide community engagement services to users within the community.
Mapping the Global Terrain of OpenDOAR Utilization: Insights from Data Visualization Approach
(INFLIBNET Centre Gandhinagar, 2024-09-19) Esh, Manash; Ghosh, Saptarshi
Open-access repositories have become essential platforms for distributing scholarly knowledge globally, fostering accessibility and collaboration within the academic community. Understanding the landscape of OARs and use patterns across different regions is vital for advancing scholarly communication and research dissemination practices. This study maps the global terrain of OpenDOAR (Directory of Open Access Repositories) through a comprehensive analysis using data visualization techniques. Leveraging data from OpenDOAR, insights into the geographical distribution, software preferences, content types, and growth trends of OARs are provided. Advanced data visualization techniques, including dynamic pie charts, line plots, and choropleth maps, offer a nuanced understanding of OAR usage patterns. The analysis reveals significant disparities in repository distribution across continents, with Europe leading in repository count, followed by Asia, North America, South America, and Africa. The United States, Japan, and Germany emerged as top contributors to the repository count. Longitudinal analysis indicates consistent repository growth in the USA, Japan, and Germany, while other countries show varying trends. The analysis of software usage across continents reveals variations in adoption and use within scholarly repository ecosystems, with DSpace emerging as the most widely adopted software globally. This study provides valuable insights into the evolving landscape of OAR usage, offering implications for researchers involved in scholarly communication and research dissemination. Understanding these trends can inform strategic decision-making regarding software selection, resource allocation, and collaborative opportunities within the global scholarly community.
Ethical AI Shaping Scholarly Communication: Challenges and Opportunities
(INFLIBNET Centre Gandhinagar, 2024-09-19) Rohit, Kumar; Verma, Monika
In this robotic era, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing communication of scholarly research, because it offers new avenues for research efficiency and knowledge dissemination. The proliferation of journal and research articles concerning the design and application of AI reflects the growing recognition of the importance of responsible and ethical development of AI. This paper explores the ethical dimensions of AI in the communication of research, focusing on key areas like transparency, fairness, privacy, biases, and accountability. Through the comprehensive review of existing literature and multiple case studies, it is found that the AI algorithms posed ethical challenges in areas like peer review, citation analysis, plagiarism detection, and automated content generation. Furthermore, the present study discussed the implications of AI-driven decision-making systems on academic evaluation, promotion, and tenure processes. This paper proposed recommendations for promoting ethical AI scholarly communication by fostering awareness, dialogue, and collaboration among researchers, publishers, and institutions and tried to inform that responsible AI development depends on the drawing of principles and ethical frameworks and lastly ensure that rather than undermines the integrity and trustworthiness of scholarly communication, the AI enhances the quality of researcher i.e. promote the easiest ethical scholarly communication.
Artificial Intelligence Integration in Global Social Science Research: A Metric Analysis
(INFLIBNET Centre Gandhinagar, 2024-09-19) Nath, Borna; Singh, Moirangthem Sajan; Aldarthi, Rajesh Rangappa; Sinha, Manoj Kumar
This scientometric study analyzes the integration and impact of AI in global and Indian social science research from 2014 to 2023 using the Scopus database. Major outcomes identify China, the United States, and India as main contributors, with significant contributions from organizations such as Symbiosis International. The study found a considerable rise in AI related publications, mostly in conference papers and journals. Major authors such as Yogesh K. Dwivedi have significant citation impacts, highlighting the importance of collaboration with other authors. The study concludes that although artificial intelligence (AI) has enormous social and economic benefits, it also has drawbacks like unfairness and unemployment, thus it is necessary to balance the application of AI.
Accessibility of Indigenous Knowledge in the College Libraries of Assam: An Analytical Study
(INFLIBNET Centre Gandhinagar, 2024-09-19) Chakraborty, Kankana; Kalita, Deijee; Devi, Silpisikha
Indigenous knowledge (IK) contains views, beliefs, traditions and practices followed by a community or individual. This paper contains the views and initiatives of the college libraries of Assam towards the preservation and dissemination of IK. The study shows that 62% colleges have the collection of indigenous resources within their library. It indicates that most of the college library procures Manuscripts (both Sanchipat and Tulapat). 68.60% of college libraries have the collection of Sanchipat manuscripts. Some other indigenous collections are like hand written documents, inscriptions, artifacts etc. Libraries are taking various initiatives towards preservation of IK. They are organizing various awareness programmes and seminars. Majority of the libraries kept it for display only and some of them adopted the digitization initiatives. 26.90% libraries make the digitized manuscripts available through their digital repositories. Though the library and the librarians are taking various steps towards preservation of IK, they are facing some problems. They don’t have separate policies as well as separate funds for this kind of activity. Some of them don’t have digital devices to digitize them. On the other hand indigenous resources are collected mainly from local individuals and religious places. But the local community sometimes doesn’t want to donate such resources. The lack of trained staff is a very big issue in preservation of such resources which can be fulfilled by organizing training programmes for the staff. It is the responsibility of every individual to preserve our indigenous resources for the future and make it accessible to the upcoming generation.
Exploring the Influence of Generative AI on Academic Writing among Post Graduate Students of North-Eastern Hill University
(INFLIBNET Centre Gandhinagar, 2024-09-19) Chyne, Rudolf Carey; Khongtim, Jiarlimon; Wann, Tiplut
This study delves into the burgeoning domain of Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its impact on academic discourse prevalent within the sphere of postgraduate studies. students at North-Eastern Hill University(NEHU), Shillong. By harnessing a quantitative approach, the research surveys students' interactions with AI tools, measuring variables such as AI engagement, literacy, perceived ease of use, and perceived usefulness. The survey employs Likert-scale items to capture nuanced responses, which are subsequently compiled into composite scores for comprehensive analysis via regression models. The results reveal significant positive influence of AI tool use on academic writing output. High levels of AI engagement and literacy correlate strongly with improved writing performance, with the perceived ease of use and usefulness of AI tools also showing strong positive correlations. The study underscores the capacity for AI to bolster academic writing among postgraduate students, highlighting the significance of integrating such technology into the educational ecosystem. It opens a dialogue on the evolving role of AI in education, suggesting the rationale for policies and training that maximize its benefits while upholding academic integrity.
Documentation on Traditional Herbal Medicinal Practices in Udalguri and Karbi Anglong, Assam
(INFLIBNET Centre Gandhinagar, 2024-09-19) Das, Hemanta Kumar; Kropi, Klaret; Naga, Moses M
Traditional knowledge is abandoned by the particular community and passed to the next generation verbally. Due to the nature of knowledge flow traditional knowledge, needs to be documented so that we will not lose the knowledge and can use it for problem-solving activities for living beings and the benefit of the planet Earth. Documentation of Traditional Knowledge is a process of collecting, classifying, recording, preserving, and communicating the information in a readily accessible form which is an indispensable aspect of libraries. Traditional herbal medicine practices are an integral part of various communities inhabiting Assam. In this paper, an attempt has been made to document the traditional herbal medicinal practices in the Udalguri development block of Assam and Langsomepi development block of Karbi Anglong district, Assam with the idea to implement the strategies in libraries for documentation of the tacit knowledge.
Breaking Barriers: AI Tools for Academic Libraries to Improve Equitable Access to Information Resources for Visually Impaired
(INFLIBNET Centre Gandhinagar, 2024-09-19) Singh, Dalip
With the advent of ICT and ease of internet accessibility, academic libraries offer a plethora of information resources such as print, digital, electronic, and web-based formats. However, despite technological advancements, an estimated 2.2 billion visually impaired persons (VIPs) worldwide encounter significant barriers in accessing necessary information for personal, academic, and professional development (WHO, 2023). VIPs require access to information for education, empowerment, and leading dignified lives, like sighted persons. Yet, due to inaccessible formats or prolonged waiting periods for accessible resources, VIPs often face challenges in accessing information promptly and reliably. So, this paper delves into the potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered Assistive Technology (AT) tools in academic libraries to address this issue by facilitating equitable access to information resources for VIPs. Through an exploration of AI integration benefits, features, and associated challenges, the paper aims to provide insights into leveraging AI-supported AT tools effectively to ensure universal access to information. Specifically, it examines various AI tools such as Be My Eyes, Seeing AI, Envision AI, TapTapSee, and Google Lookout, alongside strategies for their implementation in academic libraries to enhance accessibility for visually impaired users.
Artificial Intelligence Tools to Enhance Scholarly Communication: An Exploration Based on A Systematic Review
(INFLIBNET Centre Gandhinagar, 2024-09-19) Jamatia, Bikash; Gayan, Mithu, Anjali; Mahapatra, R, K
Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to enhance scholarly communication by simplifying procedures, giving better results, and opening fresh possibilities for research and accessibility of scholarly materials. This study is aimed at exploring AI tools in the field of scholarly communication. This review-based research aims to examine how AI could be applied to improve many areas of scholarly communication, such as literature search, writing and editing, reference, and citation, etc. The study adopted a systematic literature review method to scan the literature in AI in scholarly communication using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) method. The review disclosed a range of AI tools that can improve different aspects of scholarly communication, like Citation and reference management tools (Sciwheel, scite.ai, Wizdom.ai, Mendeley, CoCites, Connected Papers, EndNote, RefWorks, Zotero, PaperPile, Citation Gecko, SciRef, CiteULike, JabRef, Citavi.), Paraphrasing tool (QuillBot), and Literature search tools (RobotSearch, Iris, Scite, Clara, META, Scholaecy, Omnity, COVIDScholar, Dimensions, Yewno, Sparrho, Source Data, Semantic Scholar,.Humata.AI, Typeset IO) etc. Further, a dichotomous discourse was seen from the review among the researchers regarding the ethical issues related to the use of AI in scholarly communication.
Ethics, Integrity, and Policy Concerns in using AI Technologies in Scholarly Works
(INFLIBNET Centre Gandhinagar, 2024-09-19) Padhan, Dhirendra Kumar; Kampa, Raj Kishor
The present study digs into the galaxy of Artificial Intelligence (AI) uses in education and learning, particularly scholarly writing. The conceptual approached study put forth concerns about using the AI-enabled technologies for scholarly work in the academic fraternity. Ethics, Integrity, and Policy concerns in using AI technologies by students, faculty members and researchers are presented in the study. AI being a game changer in the field of education and learning in general and scholarly writing in particular, has both positive and negative concerns. Boosting speed, efficiency, correctness in language and grammar, support to creativity and innovation are boon out of the AI enabled assistive technologies for the scholarly work. Whereas the concern of ethics, integrity, morality and ownership of intellectual properties are at stake where AI technologies are used for academic and research work. The reason being the dearth of standard policy documents in the legal and ethical uses of AI technologies in education and learning. Higher Educational Institutions (HEIs) around the world focus on AI research and education by establishing AI Centres, AI Labs, AI Courses, AI Policy initiatives, and Ethical policy formation. These initiatives of Higher Educational Institutions would pay off in framing successful and sustainable futuristic AI policies for mankind.
Publication Pattern of Faculty Members of Tezpur University, Assam: A Study through Indian Research Information Network System (IRINS) and Web of Science (WoS)
(INFLIBNET Centre Gandhinagar, 2024-09-19) Saikia, Mukesh; Das, Bipasha
The proposed study presents an overview of Indian Research Information Network System (IRINS), a Research Information Management (RIM) software for Intellectuals and Scholars, designed to enhance collaboration and scholarly networking within academia and R&D communities. IRINS integrates seamlessly with existing research management systems and supports various academic identities, ensuring widespread access to scholarly publications across diverse subject categories. Through its database and analytics capabilities, IRINS provides insights into scholarly activity and impact, facilitating transparent evaluation of research engagement. Additionally, the abstract discusses the significance of publishing patterns in research, emphasizing their role in disseminating knowledge, establishing scholarly reputation, and tracking research impact and productivity. The objectives of the study include identifying top faculty members, analyzing departmental productivity, and examining publication distribution. Methodology involves data collection from the Tezpur University website and the Web of Science database, followed by meticulous analysis using Excel spreadsheets. Findings highlight top authors, productive departments, and publication distribution across various academic disciplines. Overall, the abstract underscores the importance of IRINS and publishing patterns in promoting collaboration, transparency, and academic excellence within the global research landscape.
Investigating the Impact of Generative AI Tools on Research: A Case Study
(INFLIBNET Centre Gandhinagar, 2024-09-19) Munshi, Shamim Aktar; Koner, Souvik; Biswas, Ajay; Ghosh, Suvojit
The purpose of this study is to investigate perceptions and experiences regarding the utilization of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools in scholarly research at Cooch Behar Panchanan Barma University, West Bengal. In addition, the study seeks to propose a model for librarians to enhance researchers' awareness of the optimal use of AI tools within library settings. Data for the study were collected through an online questionnaire (Google form) administered to faculty members and research scholars at the university campus. The study revealed that 100% of the respondents prefer to utilize various AI tools in their research, citing their prompt assistance in research endeavours. A substantial number of respondents demonstrated a high level of awareness and positive attitudes toward integrating AI tools in research. However, they acknowledged ethical considerations regarding the utilization of AI tools as a critical issue in the research domain.
Assessing the Implementation of FAIR and CARE Principles in Libraries of Assam
(2024-09-19) Chetia, Anupama; Hangshing, Jangkhohao
This study addresses the implementation of FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable) and CARE (Collective benefit, Authority to control, Responsibility, Ethics) principles in managing the indigenous knowledge within libraries of Assam. Through review of literature and surveys using questionnaires, it assesses the current status of indigenous knowledge management in surveyed libraries. The study also appraises the integration of FAIR and CARE principles in Acquiring, Preserving, and Disseminating Indigenous Knowledge dataset. The findings from the study highlight the challenges faced by libraries such as limited access to knowledge, limitation of funding, lack of specific protocols/guidelines, and insufficiently trained staff to handle ethical and cultural concerns. The study also offers recommendations to enhance the implementation of FAIR and CARE principles for preserving and disseminating Indigenous knowledge effectively.
Preserving and Promoting Indigenous Knowledge Resources in Libraries: Initiatives, Challenges and Goal with Special Reference to College Libraries of Assam
(INFLIBNET Centre Gandhinagar, 2024-09-19) Choudhury, Gargi; Kalita, Deepjyoti
Despite the abundance of indigenous knowledge across various developing world communities, its availability doesn't guarantee accessibility or utilization. Libraries can enhance access to this knowledge by fostering environments conducive to face-to-face discussions and networking, enabling community members to engage in debates and exchanges on topics beneficial to them. Globally, there is a growing recognition of the importance of preserving and promoting indigenous knowledge, much of which is transmitted orally. This study focused on college libraries in Assam to understand their current status of handling Indigenous Knowledge Resources (IKR), preservation efforts and future plans. It is also expected that in academic libraries like college libraries, there may not be always a separate section for IKR, but it is expected to handle IKR due to suggested curricula of various courses. The findings reveal that these libraries are actively pursuing initiatives to safeguard indigenous knowledge despite facing numerous challenges. Despite these obstacles, libraries remain committed to their long-term goal of preserving and promote this invaluable heritage.
RAG-based Chat Application using LLMs: A Case Study of Vikram Sarabhai Library IIM Ahmedabad
(INFLIBNET Centre Gandhinagar, 2024-09-19) Patel, Bhavesh; Chand, B B
As a customer-centric organization, the library constantly focuses on providing the best user experiences with respect to accessing quality information in the shortest possible time. In the current digital world, the library needs to have communication and support methods that are both efficient and real-time to ensure a high level of user satisfaction and engagement. The Vikram Sarabhai Library (VSL) designed a pilot project to develop a cutting-edge Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) based chat application using Large Language Model (LLM) technology. This paper presents an abstract of the project, highlighting its objectives, methodology, key features, and anticipated impact. The primary objective of the pilot project is to revolutionize user interaction and support services by harnessing the power of RAG-based chat capabilities. By combining advanced Natural Language Processing (NLP) techniques with Gen AI capabilities, the application aims to provide personalized and accurate responses to user queries in real-time from Authentic sources. Key features of the chat application include retrieval-based responses for factual queries, generation-based responses for nuanced inquiries, personalized recommendations based on user preferences, and seamless integration with VSL's existing knowledge base. By leveraging RAG-based techniques and custom datasets, the chat application aims to significantly enhance user satisfaction, streamline information retrieval processes, and foster a more engaging and interactive library experience for patrons. The Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) based custom datasets chat application using LLMs is a testament to VSL's commitment to innovation and excellence in user-centric services. Through this pilot project, VSL sets new benchmarks in digital communication, support, and knowledge dissemination within the library community.
Digitization of Manuscript in the Perspective of Sustainability Development Goal: A Study of College Libraries of Kamrup & Kamrup (M) District in Assam
(INFLIBNET Centre Gandhinagar, 2024-09-19) Das, Nabajyoti; Mazumdar, Nirmal Ranjan; Kalita, Kishore
Purpose: As digitization is a measure for sustainability of manuscript collection, this study aims to identify whether the manuscript collection available in college libraries of Kamrup and Kamrup (M) are digitized or not and thereby open the door to contribute towards the achievement of the concerned sustainable development goals of the UN. Design and Methodology: For this study, the libraries of provincialised colleges situated in Kamrup and Kamrup (M) districts are surveyed using an online questionnaire. A purposive sampling method is used for selecting the sample. The collected relevant data are tabulated and analyzed accordingly. Findings: Out of 47 only 9 college libraries have manuscript collections. The research reveals that the college libraries have a total of 128 manuscripts out of which 58 i.e. 45.31% are Sanchipat manuscripts and 70 i.e. 54.69% are paper manuscripts. Out of 9 college libraries 5 libraries have digitized their manuscripts and only 3 libraries have given access to the digitized manuscript through their digital library. However, the College libraries are to initiate significant steps towards digitization of manuscripts and to provide their access to the world community to contribute towards achievement of sustainable development goals for preservation and conservation of Cultural and intellectual heritage of the state. Value: Though the study is confined to a specific geographical area, it may reflect significance of digitization of manuscript for achievement of specified SDGs. The paper may be a reference for those who are engaged themselves in further study in this specific area.

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