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Reconsidering research impact

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research impact metrics), as does the field of academic librarianship and academia itself, if were honest. As a field, bibliometrics has been heavily influenced by information scientists. Although Goodharts law is certainly applicable to the current use of bibliometrics in academia, I think the problem requires us to zoom out a bit.

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A Student’s POV on ChatGPT in Academia

Today's Learner

Artificial intelligence, or AI , is the term to describe the creation of computer systems that are capable of carrying out tasks that traditionally require human intelligence. ChatGPT is a computer application that can communicate with human beings in real-time. ChatGPT in academia: Is the future artificial? What is ChatGPT?

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Why Data Alone Won’t Improve Retention

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To truly support student success, we must move beyond the metrics and prioritize the human connections that make higher education meaningful. With over a decade of experience in academia, Dr. Conley specializes in fostering innovative teaching environments, promoting faculty development, and driving student success initiatives.

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Why we need applied humanities approaches (opinion)

Inside Higher Ed

The humanities might not-too-facetiously be labeled the black sheep of academia. After all, the humanities are frequently characterized as being in crisis and, since 2008, have suffered massive hemorrhaging in the numbers of new majors. To put it simply, an applied humanities approach is needed in STEM education.

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Scholars Discuss Advantages and Pitfalls of Social Media in Academia

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Social media, namely Twitter, can provide scholars a platform on which they can engage with various individuals within and outside of academia, potentially those who otherwise would not have access to the scholars’ work, said panelist Dr. Laila McCloud, an assistant professor of educational leadership and counseling at Grand Valley State University.

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IoT in Bangladesh Libraries: A Path to Transformation

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Also, automated systems contribute to safety by minimizing human errors or risks that might occur during manual processes. For instance, when a user approaches a shelf, the sensor could activate a display that shows the available books or provides information about the section.

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Promoting AI-Enhanced Performance in the Online Classroom

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More than 1 billion people across the world have disabilities and AI optimizes accessibility, inclusion, and equity, thus ensuring fairer access to educational information of all types (Nacheva 2025, 137). Information & Learning Science 124 (11/12): 396424. Ai Meets Academia. doi:10.1108/ILS-04-2023-0034. Nacheva, Radka.