Working Together in Developing Library and Information Science Education in the Asia Pacific

Foo, Schubert; Khoo, Christopher S. G.; Chaudhry, Abdus Sattar; Majid, Shaheen

doi:10.1007/11931584_3

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“…• BIS Group operates technical committees aiming to develop national quality standards for hydroponic produce and growing systems [135]. • Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) set up expert panels in 2022 to formulate regulation policies and guidance for fresh produce including hydroponic crops [136].…”

Section: Standards and Oversightmentioning

confidence: 99%

Role of Hydroponics in Improving Water-Use Efficiency and Food Security

Naresh,

Jadav,

Singh

et al. 2024

IJECC

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Hydroponic agriculture offers a soilless cultivation method that can enhance crop yields and sustainability. With decreasing arable land and water availability, hydroponics is positioned to complement conventional farming approaches to support global food security. This paper reviews the current status and future innovations in precision hydroponic technologies. Leading application crops, geographic adoption patterns, growth potential in developing countries, and technological advances are analyzed. Key challenges limiting widespread implementation are discussed, including infrastructural costs, lack of expertise, and inadequate research investments. Proposed legislation and standardization efforts in major markets are outlined. Ongoing improvements in automation, renewable energy integration, biocontrols and tailored crop varieties can further overcome limitations. The paper offers recommendations to promote hydroponics through targeted research initiatives, public incentives and localized equipment development. With appropriate regulatory support and sustained funding commitment, hydroponic systems can bolster food ecosystem resilience. The COVID-19 crisis has highlighted the interlinked risks in concentrated, centralized agriculture. More decentralized precision approaches can enhance stability. Hydroponics and vertical farming innovations can enable sustainable intensification to meet future nutritional demands. Adoption efforts to date have focused on profitable vegetable and herb markets in advanced economies, but expanding technical skills training and appropriate technologies globally would support wider implementation. With further commercial maturation and policy regulations keeping pace with innovations, hydroponics can be an integral strategy for sustainable crop production worldwide.

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Section: Standards and Oversightmentioning

confidence: 99%

Role of Hydroponics in Improving Water-Use Efficiency and Food Security

Naresh,

Jadav,

Singh

et al. 2024

IJECC

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“…In many developing regions such as Africa, Gulf Co-operation Council (GCC) and Asia pacific region, the LIS experts are actively seeking for collaborative ways due to scarcity of resources, expertise and facilities (Al-Suqri, 2010;Al-Suqri et al, 2012;Foo et al, 2006;Khoo, 2013;Ocholla, 2008).…”

Section: Library and Information Sciencementioning

confidence: 99%

“…He believed that it would strengthen the ability to achieve the mutual goal of the LIS schools and academic libraries, and the capacity of faculty and librarians to increase the quality of teaching and learning, research, library and information services as well as cost advantages in sharing human resources. It is considered a key driver to respond to the challenges of globalization, increasing multiculturalism and rapid technological progress where LIS schools are facing the challenge of preparing a new breed of information professionals for global market (Blumer et al, 2014;Foo et al, 2006;Kajberg, 2009). Virkus ( 2008) strongly believed that collaboration is needed to improve, innovate and strengthen the curricula and course contents for the global employment market and to meet the international standards of quality in teaching, research and services.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Sacchanand (2012) considered collaboration essential due to changes in the higher education environment, paradigm shift in LIS and changing role of t aching faculty and librarians. Foo et al (2006) noted that regional collaboration provided students with international and cross-cultural exposure and better training of PhD students presenting their research at conferences and doctoral consortia. Feedback from the academic community, network with other PhD students, academics and researchers in the field were the other potential benefits for their professional career.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…He also presented taxonomy of collaboration in LIS education, listing the different types of collaborative activities and the benefits. Foo et al (2006) identified and discussed various initiatives that offered potential collaboration and cooperation among LIS educators, particularly in the Asia Pacific region. These areas included hosting and participating in workshops, symposiums and conferences; implementing a portal for education; developing a repository of learning objects and resources; assuring quality through accreditation; and promoting and sustaining research and scholarship.…”

Section: Collaboration In Gulf Co-operation Councilmentioning

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Working Together in Developing Library and Information Science Education in the Asia Pacific

Cited by 7 publications

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Library and information science collaboration in Pakistan: challenges and prospects

Fostering effective collaboration between library and information science academics and practitioners in Bangladesh: Insights, challenges and recommendations

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