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The term internalization is defined as the process of integrating international standard dimensio... more The term internalization is defined as the process of integrating international standard dimensions into the governance, process and delivery of scholarly journals. The dimensions include such issues as the documented objectives of the journal, the governance of the editorial and reviewing board, the process of publishing, the delivery and distribution of published issues both print or electronic and the indexation status. The journals in this context refer to the Malaysian Journal of Library & Information Science and Malaysian Journal of Computer Science, both published by the Faculty of Computer Science and Information Technology, University of Malaya. These two journals are the first faculty based Malaysian journals that are being currently indexed by the ISI Social Science Citation Index and the Science Citation Index as well as by Scopus since their 2007 issues. This paper traces the beginnings of both journals, especially in their attempts to make themselves visible nationally and international and steps taken to ensure that the journals assimilate the basic attributes needed to gain international standard. The issues that come with this status will also be highlighted.
IASL Annual Conference Proceedings, 2021
This paper describes the development of two experimental school library information systems for M... more This paper describes the development of two experimental school library information systems for Malaysian schools. The results of a user study, conducted using different sets of questionnaire for both types of schools indicated that students in general, borrowed books from the library by browsing the shelves. Students seldom used the catalogue card for searching and only a small percentage reported that they were able to find the books successfully using the catalogue card. Based on the findings, a conceptual model of the prototype automated catalogue was developed - Virtual Library for use in primary schools, and ELIS for secondary schools. Both systems are divided into two main modules, the Administrator and the User module. User acceptance test showed that the majority of students found the systems user friendly. Students were also successful in the search tasks given. A high majority described the graphical user interface to be attractive and simple. This indicates the feasibili...
The paper examines the importance of peer network, change agents and organization characteristics... more The paper examines the importance of peer network, change agents and organization characteristics in the adoption rate of e-journal publishing based upon responses from Malaysian journal editors. The sample comprises of 150 Malaysian journal editors who responded to a questionnaire distributed at a journal editor’s conference. Analysis was based on 82 usable responses. Findings show that journal editors perceive a certain degree of influence from peer network but perceive a less degree of influence from change agents. Both peer network and change agents are not significant contributors to adoption rate of e-journals, however all the three organization variables: journal’s age, publication size and editorial experience are significant contributors. We discuss the results and implication of the findings.
Malaysian Journal of Library & Information Science
The internationalization characteristics of two Malaysian journals, Bulletin of the Malaysian Mat... more The internationalization characteristics of two Malaysian journals, Bulletin of the Malaysian Mathematical Sciences Society (indexed by ISI) and the Malaysian Journal of Computer Science (indexed by Inspec and Scopus) is observed. All issues for the years 2000 to 2007 were looked at ...
Serials Review, 2013
ABSTRACT This paper reports on the factors that contribute to the adoption rate of e-journal publ... more ABSTRACT This paper reports on the factors that contribute to the adoption rate of e-journal publishing based upon responses from 82 Malaysian journal publishers. Drawing upon the theory of innovation diffusion, the study examines the role of awareness, three organization variables (publication size, age of the journal, and experience of editors), and attributes of e-journals (relative advantage, compatibility, complexity, trialability and observability) as influences to the rate of e-journal publishing adoption. Findings show that only two attributes—complexity and trialability—emerge as significant contributors to e-journal adoption rates, and all three organization variables—journal's age, publication size, and editorial experience—are significant. Collectively, these five significant variables explained 57.8% of the variance in adoption rate. We discuss the results and implication of the findings with respect to the wider context of e-journal publishing.
iasce.net
... would provide the platform for the educational community to participate in e-publishing of re... more ... would provide the platform for the educational community to participate in e-publishing of resources ... audio and video, users also want to include such things as 3D objects, simulations ... Digital libraries offer a wealth of opportunities to improve access to information resources in ...
Persidangan Majlis Penerbit Ilmiah …, 2000
Malaysian Journal of Library & Information …
Presents an overview of the various Malaysian scholarly electronic journals available on the Inte... more Presents an overview of the various Malaysian scholarly electronic journals available on the Internet and describes the issues involved in setting up a journal hosting system which currently publishes the Malaysian Journal of Library & Information Science (MJLIS) and Malaysian ...
Review studies on academic research assessment comprising: the counting of publication output, ci... more Review studies on academic research assessment comprising: the counting of publication output, citation counts, weighting publications, peer ratings, recognition and multiple indicators. Also describes institutional correlates of publication productivity such as funding, library resources and electronic support. Studies on other correlates such as collaboration, information use and dissemination are also described.
Malaysian Journal of Computer Science, 2009
Abrizah Abdullah; N.N.Edzan and A.N. Zainab Department of Information Science, Faculty of Compute... more Abrizah Abdullah; N.N.Edzan and A.N. Zainab Department of Information Science, Faculty of Computer Science & Information Technology, This study concentrates on the general web-based information seeking behaviour of secondary school students and their use of websites, in particular, finding if Secondary Three students use Web resources for their information needs in conducting school projects and assignments. The survey aimed to discover the level of Internet searching ability and problems encountered. It was an effort of an initial fact-finding process to investigate students’ readiness and reception to usage of digital libraries. As confident and savvy Internet users, the sample surveyed value access to accurate, up-to-date information accessed in the shortest time possible. They are aware of the shortcomings of information available from the Web and of their needs for assistance in conceptualizing search terms.
MALAYSIAN JOURNAL OF …, 2002
The term internalization is defined as the process of integrating international standard dimensio... more The term internalization is defined as the process of integrating international standard dimensions into the governance, process and delivery of scholarly journals. The dimensions include such issues as the documented objectives of the journal, the governance of the editorial and reviewing board, the process of publishing, the delivery and distribution of published issues both print or electronic and the indexation status. The journals in this context refer to the Malaysian Journal of Library & Information Science and Malaysian Journal of Computer Science, both published by the Faculty of Computer Science and Information Technology, University of Malaya. These two journals are the first faculty based Malaysian journals that are being currently indexed by the ISI Social Science Citation Index and the Science Citation Index as well as by Scopus since their 2007 issues. This paper traces the beginnings of both journals, especially in their attempts to make themselves visible nationally and international and steps taken to ensure that the journals assimilate the basic attributes needed to gain international standard. The issues that come with this status will also be highlighted.
IASL Annual Conference Proceedings, 2021
This paper describes the development of two experimental school library information systems for M... more This paper describes the development of two experimental school library information systems for Malaysian schools. The results of a user study, conducted using different sets of questionnaire for both types of schools indicated that students in general, borrowed books from the library by browsing the shelves. Students seldom used the catalogue card for searching and only a small percentage reported that they were able to find the books successfully using the catalogue card. Based on the findings, a conceptual model of the prototype automated catalogue was developed - Virtual Library for use in primary schools, and ELIS for secondary schools. Both systems are divided into two main modules, the Administrator and the User module. User acceptance test showed that the majority of students found the systems user friendly. Students were also successful in the search tasks given. A high majority described the graphical user interface to be attractive and simple. This indicates the feasibili...
The paper examines the importance of peer network, change agents and organization characteristics... more The paper examines the importance of peer network, change agents and organization characteristics in the adoption rate of e-journal publishing based upon responses from Malaysian journal editors. The sample comprises of 150 Malaysian journal editors who responded to a questionnaire distributed at a journal editor’s conference. Analysis was based on 82 usable responses. Findings show that journal editors perceive a certain degree of influence from peer network but perceive a less degree of influence from change agents. Both peer network and change agents are not significant contributors to adoption rate of e-journals, however all the three organization variables: journal’s age, publication size and editorial experience are significant contributors. We discuss the results and implication of the findings.
Malaysian Journal of Library & Information Science
The internationalization characteristics of two Malaysian journals, Bulletin of the Malaysian Mat... more The internationalization characteristics of two Malaysian journals, Bulletin of the Malaysian Mathematical Sciences Society (indexed by ISI) and the Malaysian Journal of Computer Science (indexed by Inspec and Scopus) is observed. All issues for the years 2000 to 2007 were looked at ...
Serials Review, 2013
ABSTRACT This paper reports on the factors that contribute to the adoption rate of e-journal publ... more ABSTRACT This paper reports on the factors that contribute to the adoption rate of e-journal publishing based upon responses from 82 Malaysian journal publishers. Drawing upon the theory of innovation diffusion, the study examines the role of awareness, three organization variables (publication size, age of the journal, and experience of editors), and attributes of e-journals (relative advantage, compatibility, complexity, trialability and observability) as influences to the rate of e-journal publishing adoption. Findings show that only two attributes—complexity and trialability—emerge as significant contributors to e-journal adoption rates, and all three organization variables—journal's age, publication size, and editorial experience—are significant. Collectively, these five significant variables explained 57.8% of the variance in adoption rate. We discuss the results and implication of the findings with respect to the wider context of e-journal publishing.
iasce.net
... would provide the platform for the educational community to participate in e-publishing of re... more ... would provide the platform for the educational community to participate in e-publishing of resources ... audio and video, users also want to include such things as 3D objects, simulations ... Digital libraries offer a wealth of opportunities to improve access to information resources in ...
Persidangan Majlis Penerbit Ilmiah …, 2000
Malaysian Journal of Library & Information …
Presents an overview of the various Malaysian scholarly electronic journals available on the Inte... more Presents an overview of the various Malaysian scholarly electronic journals available on the Internet and describes the issues involved in setting up a journal hosting system which currently publishes the Malaysian Journal of Library & Information Science (MJLIS) and Malaysian ...
Review studies on academic research assessment comprising: the counting of publication output, ci... more Review studies on academic research assessment comprising: the counting of publication output, citation counts, weighting publications, peer ratings, recognition and multiple indicators. Also describes institutional correlates of publication productivity such as funding, library resources and electronic support. Studies on other correlates such as collaboration, information use and dissemination are also described.
Malaysian Journal of Computer Science, 2009
Abrizah Abdullah; N.N.Edzan and A.N. Zainab Department of Information Science, Faculty of Compute... more Abrizah Abdullah; N.N.Edzan and A.N. Zainab Department of Information Science, Faculty of Computer Science & Information Technology, This study concentrates on the general web-based information seeking behaviour of secondary school students and their use of websites, in particular, finding if Secondary Three students use Web resources for their information needs in conducting school projects and assignments. The survey aimed to discover the level of Internet searching ability and problems encountered. It was an effort of an initial fact-finding process to investigate students’ readiness and reception to usage of digital libraries. As confident and savvy Internet users, the sample surveyed value access to accurate, up-to-date information accessed in the shortest time possible. They are aware of the shortcomings of information available from the Web and of their needs for assistance in conceptualizing search terms.
MALAYSIAN JOURNAL OF …, 2002