Unleashing the Potential of the Internet of Things in Transforming Libraries into Intelligent Hubs of Digital Knowledge

Internet of Things (IoT) is a rapidly evolving technology that has the potential to transform the way libraries operate and provide services to their patrons. By connecting devices and systems to the internet, libraries can gain access to real-time data and automate many of their processes, leading to more efficient and effective operations. This paper explores the use of IoT in libraries, specifically focusing on how it can enable smart libraries in the digital era. The paper will discuss the benefits and challenges of implementing IoT in libraries and provide examples of how libraries are currently using IoT to improve their services. The paper will also explore the future possibilities of IoT in libraries and how it can be used to enhance the user experience and support the development of new services. Overall, this paper will provide an overview of the IoT technology and its potential to revolutionize the way libraries operate and provide services to their patrons in the digital era

Bibliometric Analysis of the ASLIB Journal of Information Management from 2014 to 2021

The purpose of this study is to examine the papers published in the ASLIB Journal of Information Management between 2014 to 2021. The Scopus database was chosen for bibliographic data extraction. The VOSviewer software was used to visualize the research results using network maps. During the research period, 311 papers with 2534 citations were discovered. The publication trends of the ASLIB Journal of Information Management have been identified using a variety of bibliometric variables. The findings of the study revealed that, the most documents (n=52) were published in 2020, while the most citations (n=558) were recorded in 2015. In total, 827 authors from 51 nations contributed to the publications. The average number of citations per document (ACPD) is 8.15, with 22.65 (2014) being the most and 0.26 being the lowest (2021). The level of collaboration varies between 0.74 and 0.84. During the study period, the average degree of collaboration was 0.786. According to the findings, the ASLIB magazine of information management publishes high-quality research articles on a variety of library and information science topics. The Journal Citescore is 3.3, SJR is 0.558, and SNIP is 1.132, according to Scopus

Advantages and implications of high dose rate (HDR) total skin electron irradiation (TSEI) for the management of Mycosis Fungoides. Indian experience

BackgroundMycosis Fungoides (MF) is an indolent lymphoproliferative disorder affecting dermis caused by abnormal proliferation of CD4+ T-cells. Radiation therapy is the most effective modality of treatment for MF which offers cure in limited stage disease and desirable palliation in advance stage disease. Treating entire skin having many curved surfaces and folds with radiation is the real challenge for the radiation oncologist. Many techniques, dose schedules and modifications in total skin electron irradiation (TSEI) have been tried since 1950s. TSEI treatment is a very time consuming, inconvenient and physically challenging to both patient as well as oncologist.AimAt our center TSEI was performed since 1983 with conventional linear accelerator where the treatment time was prolonged beyond two hours, which was very difficult or the patient, oncologist, technical officer and eating away the machine time hampering the treatment of other patients. From 1998 we shifted to high dose rate (HDR) mode, in order to bring down the treatment time of a single patient every day from two and half hour to 15[[ce:hsp sp="0.25"/]]min. The reduction of treatment time increases patient compliance and at the same time saved machine time.Materials and methodsBetween 1998 and 2003, eleven pathological diagnosed MF patients were treated using HDR TSEI. All the patients were male between 40 and 70 years of age, who had the history of having the disease for 7–22 months. Four patients had T2 and seven patients had T3 stage disease with more than 90% skin surface involvement. TSEI was performed with 4[[ce:hsp sp="0.25"/]]MeV electrons with a daily fraction size of 120[[ce:hsp sp="0.25"/]]cGy to a total dose of 36[[ce:hsp sp="0.25"/]]Gy. At the end of 36[[ce:hsp sp="0.25"/]]Gy, boost dose of 10[[ce:hsp sp="0.25"/]]Gy was delivered to self shielding regions like sole, scalp and perineum. Considering the treatment related toxicities and consequent treatment interruptions, in the first seven patients, the last four patients were treated using similar HDR TSEI technique with modified treatment schedule, where the treatment was given on an alternate day basis following 2nd week of initiation of treatment.ResultsThe patients were followed over a period of 144 months with a median of 72 months. Nine patients are alive without any evidence of disease, one patient relapsed and one died due to progression of disease. The most common radiation related morbidities are erythema, skin blisters, various degree of desquamations, swelling of joints (specially small joints) etc. which are controlled by treatment interruptions and conservative measures. By modifying the treatment schedule, the incidence of toxicity as well as treatment interruptions were brought down.ConclusionsWe can conclude that HDR-TSEI is an excellent and safe therapeutic modality for the patients with MF both curative as well as palliative without any added toxicity profile, provided patient positioning is done properly

Electronic Resource Sharing of Libraries: A Footprint Toward Green-E Future

This paper discusses different benefits of electronic resource sharing and described it as a sector, i.e., space, energy, cost, time, organization, and reliability. The authors also have visualized the concept of "Green-E" in the field of libraries and information centers. Through the analysis of electronic resources as a renewable source of energy for libraries, the idea has been explained and supported by showing how electronic resources play an important role as greener energy and help save the earth from global warming and climate change. The future of e-libraries and green libraries may be called the "Green-E Library," and its electronic resources mark the footprint for a green future

Unleashing the Potential of the Internet of Things in Transforming Libraries into Intelligent Hubs of Digital Knowledge

Internet of Things (IoT) is a rapidly evolving technology that has the potential to transform the way libraries operate and provide services to their patrons. By connecting devices and systems to the internet, libraries can gain access to real-time data and automate many of their processes, leading to more efficient and effective operations. This paper explores the use of IoT in libraries, specifically focusing on how it can enable smart libraries in the digital era. The paper will discuss the benefits and challenges of implementing IoT in libraries and provide examples of how libraries are currently using IoT to improve their services. The paper will also explore the future possibilities of IoT in libraries and how it can be used to enhance the user experience and support the development of new services. Overall, this paper will provide an overview of the IoT technology and its potential to revolutionize the way libraries operate and provide services to their patrons in the digital era

Intraorbital and Intracranial Complications of Acute Rhinosinusitis: A Rare Case Report

Introduction: Complications of acute sinusitis affecting multiple sites are very uncommon in the antibiotic era. However, a significant proportion of patients (5–40%) suffering from acute sinusitis can have these complications mostly due to the delayed diagnosis of the disease. Patients can have variable presentations according to the site and extent of the infection.   Case Report: A 21-year-old male student presented with subperiosteal abscess and a brain abscess with a history of acute sinusitis. The patient had short history of left-side hemiplegia with foot drop. Endoscopic orbital decompression was performed and the subperiosteal abscess was drained when it did not respond to medical treatment. Complete clinical and radiological recovery was achieved after 1 month of medical treatment.   Conclusion: Complications affecting the multiple sites in acute sinusitis is very uncommon in the antibiotic era. A proper history and thorough clinical examination along with a radiological evaluation are key factors in the final diagnosis of the patients with suspected complications. A quick multidisciplinary approach among otorhinologsts, ophthalmologists and general physicians is always necessary to avoid unwanted life-threatening complications

Research Productivity and Visualization of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Bhubaneswar during 2012-2019: A Scientometric Approach

The purpose of the present study is to evaluate the productivity of research at the Indian Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Bhubaneswar, in the first eight years (2012-2019) of its establishment. In this study, the authors used a number of Scientometric indices to assess research productivity. The results of the study showed that in the selected period of 2019, most research publications appear with an average growth rate of 46.43%. Most of the comments were written by five or more authors. In addition, R.R. Das is recognized as the most prolific author, and the Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research is one of the most popular sources of publications, with the largest number of publications with the help of scientists from AIIMS. The UK and AIIMS New Delhi are the countries and institutions that work best together. In addition, the study also found that the Indian Medical Research Council is the leading research institution with AIIMS Bhubaneswar. The title of Maiti R Metronomic Chemotherapy , published in the Journal of Pharmacology and Pharmacotherapeutics, received the most citations. this sentence is long and somewhat complicated. This study is useful for policymakers and stakeholders in medical institutions to improve their research prospects

Research Productivity of Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Mohali during 2011-2020: A Scientometric Approach

This study analyses IISER Mohali's research potential between 2011 and 2020 using Scientometrics tools. Scopus provided the research data. Co-occurrence phrases were visualised using VOS viewer 1.6.16. Scientometrics variables including RGR, DT, co-authorship index, Degree of Collaboration and Rate of Single Authorship, Time series analysis, and transformational Activity Index were utilised. The investigation found that most papers, 350 (17.25%), were published in 2019 while most were referenced in 2012. (4085, 13.70 percent). The analysis found that 2012 had the most citations per manuscript (46.95), whereas 2015 and 2019 had the most collaboration (0.95). In the study, growth averaged 0.19. India ranked first in the transformational activity index for 2011-2015 and 2016-2020, with a 10.88 change. 2012 RQI was 3.64

Exploring the Usage Pattern of Smartphone for Academic Pursuit: A Case Study of Utkal University

This paper is an outcome of the survey carried out among the students of Utkal University to determine the usage patterns of smartphones for their academic pursuits. The authors distributed a total of 250 questionnaires and received back 215 at a response rate of 86%. Though the students expressed that they use smartphones for both general purposes as well as academic purposes, 90% of them indicated that smartphones help to store course materials for easy access and also to check email. The study recommends that the University should promote the use of smartphones in teaching and learning at different levels and should periodically develop a standardized training program to encourage its use

An unusual presentation of a malignant jejunal tumor and a different management strategy

BACKGROUND: Malignant small bowel tumors are very rare and leiomyosarcoma accounts for less than 15% of the cases. Management of these tumors is challenging in view of nonspecific symptoms, unusual presentation and high incidence of metastasis. In this case report, an unusual presentation of jejunal sarcoma and management of liver metastasis with radiofrequency ablation (RFA) is discussed. CASE PRESENTATION: A 45-year-old male presented with anemia and features of small bowel obstruction. Operative findings revealed a mass lesion in jejunum with intussusception of proximal loop. Resection of bowel mass was performed. Histopathological findings were suggestive of leiomyosarcoma. After 3-years of follow-up, the patient developed recurrence in infracolic omentum and a liver metastasis. The omental mass was resected and liver lesion was managed with radiofrequency ablation. CONCLUSION: Jejunal leiomyosarcoma is a rare variety of malignant small bowel tumor and a clinical presentation with intussusception is unusual. We suggest that an aggressive management approach using a combination of surgery and a newer technique like RFA can be attempted in patients with limited metastatic spread to liver to prolong the long-term survival in a subset of patients