Internet Use by Research Scholars in University of Delhi, India

Madhusudhan, Margam

doi:10.1108/07419050710836036

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“…The findings is congruent with earlier report of Madhusudhan (2007) and Kaur and Manhas (2008) which revealed that research scholars had preference for Google though the reports of Ehikhamenor (2003) and Oduwole (2004) had indicated Yahoo as the most used search engine among Nigerian academics. Nazim (2008) identified Google and Yahoo as the most widely used search engines for their wide coverage, regular updating and fastness in access.…”

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confidence: 93%

The use of internet services and resources by scientists at Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago Iwoye, Nigeria

Bankole

2013

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Purpose -This study aims to investigate the extent and level of internet access and use among scientists at Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU), Ago Iwoye, Nigeria, its impact on their academic activities and the constraints faced in internet use. Design/methodology/approach -A questionnaire survey with all the 125 scientists in the Faculty of Science of OOU was conducted between March and April, 2009. This was supplemented with interview and personal observations. Demographic data, pattern of internet use, impact of internet on academic activities and problems faced when using internet were assessed. Data analysis was by simple descriptive statistics. Findings -The use of internet use was widespread (100 per cent) among the scientists with the majority (43.6 per cent) using it every day, and mean internet use experience being 6.3 years. The majority of respondents (64.5 per cent) accessed the internet from a commercial cybercafé followed by homes (49.1 per cent). Most of the respondents (59.2 per cent) acquired internet use skills through colleagues and friends and 32.7 per cent on their own by trial and error. The respondents used internet mostly for communication, research and updating knowledge. Email was the most popular internet service, while Google, followed by Yahoo and Scholar Google, were the most used search engines. The majority of the scientists (67.3 per cent) prefer getting information from the internet, while less than one-third (30 per cent) still prefer the traditional library. More than half of the respondents (53.6 per cent) were not using library free full text online resources such as AGORA and HINARI, and most of the respondents spent 5,001 to 7,500 Naira (USD33 to 50) monthly for internet use. The scientists believed that the internet has enhanced their academic activities by generally holding very positive opinions on the contribution of internet to their job performance. The major constraints faced by the scientists in using internet were the epileptic power supply with 60.0 per cent response followed by slow internet connection/speed (57 per cent) and inadequate institutional internet facilities (49.1 per cent). The findings of the study have revealed the need for the university to improve on its internet infrastructures and effective user education among the scientists for the maximal benefit from utilization of internet. Practical implications -This study contributes to the body of knowledge in expanding the literature on internet use. It has also profoundly contributed to policy making and planning and it has indicated the need for the university policy makers to provide internet access for the scientists in their offices, library and e learning centres. Originality/value -This paper has provided useful empirical data on the usage of internet by the scientists in OOU, Ago Iwoye. The results of this study should assist the university management and the library administrators in OOU and also other universities in the country on how to improve on the provision of internet services.

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confidence: 93%

The use of internet services and resources by scientists at Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago Iwoye, Nigeria

Bankole

2013

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“…For the academicians in the University of Delhi, India, the usefulness of the Internet is shown through the frequency of its use. Most of the respondents used the Internet more frequently, with 70 percent of them indicated using it daily, 16 per cent of them more than two or three times in a week, 12 per cent of them once a week and 2 per cent of them occasionally [2]. Internet presence helps to improve the educational process and address problems related to weak collaborative partnerships, declining educational standards, rising costs, increasing student numbers and to meet the general increased demand for higher education [3].…”

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confidence: 99%

Learning Management System (LMS) among University Students: Does It Work?

Adzharuddin¹

2013

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The Learning Management System (LMS) has been established in a number of universities worldwide to help connect students and lecturers without the confines of the traditional classroom. It is an environment with digital software which is designed to manage user learning interventions as well as deliver learning content and resources to students. Since the LMS system has already been implemented and it has also been made compulsory for the lecturers to apply in their daily lectures, it is vital to identify feedback of students as users of LMS. Previous studies have shown various findings in relation to the impact of using LMS in the higher learning environment in various universities worldwide. Therefore, this paper will provide several insights of the LMS phenomenon

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“…Madhusudhan [16] conducted a survey on Internet use by research scholars at Delhi University, which reveals that most respondents used search engines more than subject gateways or web directories to locate information. Asemi [13] findings revealed that Google search engines are mostly used by the respondents while searching for information on the Internet with 68%, followed by Yahoo, AltaVista, MSN and HotBot with 61%, 15%, 11% and 4% preference respectively.…”

Section: Search Engines Used By Researchers To Search and Locate Infomentioning

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Utilization of Internet Resources/Services by Academic Staff of National Water Resources Institute and Federal College of Forestry Mechanization, Kaduna, Kaduna State

Uloaku¹

2017

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Abstract:The study was undertaken to assess the Internet utilization by researchers in two selected special libraries in Kaduna state. The objectives of the study were to ascertain the type of Internet services that is provided in the special libraries; to know the purpose of using the internet by the researchers; to ascertain the particular Internet search engines researchers prefer to use to locate information on the Internet; to ascertain the degree of satisfaction with the use of Internet services by the researchers; to identify the challenges encountered while using the Internet by the researchers. Survey method of research was adopted. A total number of 102 copies of structured questionnaire were administered, out of which 88 were retrieved. Descriptive statistical tools such as simple percentages and tables were used to analyze the data. Findings of the study revealed that the Internet services mostly used by academic staff is e-mail services because it is important for every researcher to communicate their ideas or thoughts among them, and can send digital file to others as attachment. The study also revealed that the researcher use internet to search and obtain data for research and publication, access e-journals, sending and receiving emails etc. though some challenges were discovered to be a hindrance for effective utilization of the Internet by the researchers which include: slow internet service; internet connection failure; inadequate number of connected system. The study recommends that Efforts should be made to increase the speed of the Internet access and shorten the time it takes to view and download web pages by providing more bandwidths; Management of the institution should install internet services that will connect all the offices of the academic staff to enable them have access to internet facilities; More recent models computers should be provided and be connected to internet facilities in the libraries for patrons use; A maintenance programme should be put in place for regular maintenance, up-grading and repairs.

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Internet Use by Research Scholars in University of Delhi, India

Cited by 24 publications

References 11 publications

The use of internet services and resources by scientists at Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago Iwoye, Nigeria

The use of internet services and resources by scientists at Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago Iwoye, Nigeria

Learning Management System (LMS) among University Students: Does It Work?

Utilization of Internet Resources/Services by Academic Staff of National Water Resources Institute and Federal College of Forestry Mechanization, Kaduna, Kaduna State

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