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تهدف هذه الدراسة إلى الكشف عن مفهوم اقتصاد المعرفة، ومنصات الابتكار، واستخلاص أهم المعايير لتحليل منصات الابتكار بشكل عام، وتحليل "منصة ابتكر" بشكل خاص كنموذج لمنصات الابتكار التي تدعم اقتصاد المعرفة من خلال المعايير التي تم استخلاصها وإعدادها للدراسة الحالية، واعتمدت الدراسة على المنهج الوصفي بأسلوب تحليل المحتوى؛ للتعرف على الجوانب المختلفة لاقتصاد المعرفة ومنصات الابتكار، كما استخدمت الدراسة أسلوب دراسة الحالة لتحليل "منصة ابتكر". ولأغراض جمع البيانات، تم استخدام قائمة المراجعة والملاحظة المباشرة لموقع "منصة ابتكر". ومن أبرز النتائج التي توصلت إليها الدراسة أن منصات الابتكار تساهم في خلق وتوليد معارف جديدة، وتعمل على حفظها ونشرها ومشاركة المعرفة بين المبتكرين، بالإضافة إلى تعزيز فرص تطبيق المعرفة. وتُقَدِّم "منصة ابتكر" مجموعة واسعة من الأدوات والخدمات التي تلبي احتياجات المبتكرين في مختلف مراحل رحلة الابتكار، إلا أنه يؤخذ على المنصة أنها تفتقر إلى وجود قاعدة بيانات لتسجيل معلومات خبراء المعرفة، وتوصي الدراسة بضرورة تعزيز الوعي بأهمية منصات الابتكار ودورها في تعزيز التنمية الاقتصادية والاجتماعية، وينبغي على "منصة ابتكر" إنشاء قاعدة بيانات لرصد وتسجيل معلومات خبراء المعرفة والمبتكرين، والحرص على تبني معايير الدراسة الحالية في تقييم وتحليل منصات الابتكار في القطاعات المختلفة.

This study aims to reveal the concept of the knowledge economy and innovation platforms،It seeks to identify the most important criteria for analyzing innovation platforms in general and to examine the “Ebtaker” Platform as a specific model that supports the knowledge economy. To achieve this, the study adopts a descriptive approach, employing content analysis to explore the various aspects of the knowledge economy and innovation platforms. Additionally, a case study method is utilized to analyze the “Ebtaker” Platform. For data collection, a checklist and direct observation of the “Ebtaker” Platform website were employed. Among the key findings of this study is that innovation platforms contribute significantly to the creation and generation of new knowledge. They also facilitate the preservation, dissemination, and sharing of knowledge among innovators, as well as enhance opportunities for applying this knowledge. The Ebtaker Platform offers a variety of tools and services that cater to the needs of innovators at different stages of their innovation journey. However, a notable drawback of the platform is the absence of a database to record information about knowledge experts. The study recommends raising awareness about the importance of innovation platforms and their role in promoting economic and social development. It also suggests that the Ebtaker Platform should create a database to monitor and record information about knowledge experts and innovators, and that the criteria established in this study should be adopted in the evaluation and analysis of innovation platforms across various sectors.

الملخّص

هدفت هذه الدراسة إلى استكشاف أثر الإدارة اللوجستية على جودة خدمات المكتبات الجامعية في المدينة المنورة في المملكة العربية السعودية من خلال تحديد مدى تطبيق الإدارة اللوجستية ومستوى جودة الخدمات المكتبية وأثر عمليات الإدارة اللوجستية من التخطيط، والتوريد، والتخزين، والصيانة على جودة الخدمات المكتبية. تبنت هذه الدراسة المنهج الكمي الوصفي المسحي باستخدام استبيان تم تصميمه وتوزيعه إلكترونيّاً باستخدام نماذج جوجل. تكونت عينة الدراسة من 75 أمين وأمينة مكتبة يعملون لدى كل من جامعة طيبة والجامعة الإسلامية وجامعة الأمير مقرن، وتقع تلك الجامعات في المدينة المنورة. كشفت نتائج الدراسة أن مدى تطبيق الإدارة اللوجستية في المكتبات الجامعية كبير، وأن مستوى جودة الخدمات المكتبية مرتفع؛ وبأنه لا توجد دلالة إحصائية لتأثير كل من التخطيط والتوريد والتخزين على جودة الخدمات المكتبية، في حين توجد دلالة إحصائية لتأثير الصيانة على جودة الخدمات المكتبية. تتميز هذه الدراسة بأنها الأولى التي تتناول أهمية الإدارة اللوجستية، وأثرها على جودة خدمات المكتبات الجامعية في الوطن العربي.

This study aimed to explore the impact of logistics management on the quality of university library services in Medina, Saudi Arabia, by determining the extent of logistics management implementation, the level of library services quality, and the impact of logistics management processes of planning, supply, storage, and maintenance on the library services quality. This study adopted a quantitative descriptive research method employing a survey questionnaire. The questionnaire was designed and distributed electronically using Google Forms, targeting 75 librarians working at Taibah University, the Islamic University, and Prince Muqrin University located in Medina. The results revealed that the extent of logistics management implementation in the three university libraries is large, the level of the library services quality is high; and there is no statistically significant impact of planning, supply, and storage on the quality of services, while there is a statistically significant impact of maintenance on the quality of services. This study stands out as the first to address the importance of logistics management in enhancing the quality of university library services in the Arab world.

هدفت الدراسة إلى التعرف على اتجاهات أعضاء هيئة التدريس في أقسام علم المعلومات في الجامعات السعودية نحو المشاركة في المؤتمرات العلمية. اعتمد الباحث على المنهج الوصفي المسحي -بوصفه المنهج الأنسب والأكثر ملاءمة في مثل هذه الدراسات - وكانت أداة البحث هي الاستبانة. وبعد جمع البيانات وتحليلها، توصلت الدراسة إلى مجموعة من النتائج، أبرزها: ظهرت مشاركة أفراد الدراسة في الحضور والمشاركة بنسبة %41.8 ، بينما كانت نسبة مَن شاركوا عن طريق تقديم ورقة بحثية 39 %، ووجد أن نسبة الذين شاركوا بعرضملصق علمي 14.3 %، ونسبة الذين شاركوا متحدثين رسميين 4.8 % من إجمالي أفراد الدراسة، مع وجود دلالةإيجابية بين أفراد عينة الدراسة؛ للتقارب الشديد في استجاباتهم، حيث بلغ المتوسط العام للموافقة 4.07 درجةمن 5 بدرجة مواف

This study aimed to examine the attitudes of faculty members in information science departments at Saudi universities regarding their participation in scientific conferences. The researcher of this study adopted a descriptive survey method -the most suitable and appropriate for such studies - employing a questionnaire as the primary data collection tool. After data collection and analysis, the study revealed several key findings, including participation through attendance and engagement was the most prevalent accounting for 41.8%, followed by 39% of participants presenting research papers, 14.3% participated by presenting scientific posters, while 4.8% contributed as official speakers. A positive correlation was observed within the study sample, indicating a high degree of consistency in responses. The overall mean approval rating reached 4.07 out of 5, corresponding to an “agree” level.

The management of crowds during the Hajj and Umrah pilgrimages is a multifaceted challenge due to the massive influx of pilgrims to sacred sites in Makkah and Madinah, Saudi Arabia. With millions of pilgrims visiting these sacred sites, Saudi Arabia has adopted a variety of smart solutions to ensure safety, efficiency, and comfort. Radiofrequency identification is central to these efforts, enabling real-time tracking and access to personal data for security and service delivery. The integration of Internet of Things devices and the Global Positioning System allows for continuous monitoring, emergency response, and smooth navigation. Surveillance systems enhanced with computer vision and convolutional neural networks enable real-time video analysis, early congestion detection, and facial recognition. Big data analytics processes multisource data to optimize crowd flow and transportation. Artificial intelligence–driven smartphone applications and social media platforms support communication and multilingual engagement. Wearable technologies like Hajj Bracelets track health status and trigger emergency alerts. Collectively, these innovations significantly improve crowd control, safety, and the overall pilgrimage experience. Furthermore, technologies have broader implications for global crowd management in other large-scale events. The successful application of AI, the Internet of Things, and real-time systems marks a paradigm shift in managing large gatherings, aligning with the broader vision of smart and secure public event planning.

University libraries are the hub of knowledge management in institutions of higher learning. Increasingly, artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming an integral part of the modern library system. Although, as a game changer, technology has unlimited potential to transform library service delivery and operations to benefit patrons. However, technology should be utilized alongside human expertise and judgment to address ethical and privacy concerns. It is on this premise that this study examined librarians’ readiness towards AI utilization for service delivery in university libraries in Kwara State, Nigeria. A survey approach was adopted to conduct the study. Findings revealed that the respondents are aware of AI and exhibit a positive perception towards its utilization in university libraries. Also, librarians’ readiness towards AI utilization was best described by the fact that it will enhance productivity, promote efficiency, and innovativeness in the library. Without doubt, AI technologies have come to stay, there is therefore a need for university library management to put in place a framework that can be used in assessing the performance of librarians in the use of this novel technology through regular training. This will go a long way to enhance their understanding of AI, other related technologies, and their practical applications in the library ethically.

This study investigated methods employed by academic librarians for teaching information literacy instruction in Federal Colleges of Education in the North-West Geo-Political Zone of Nigeria. Quantitative research methodology and cross-sectional survey research method were adopted using the total enumeration sampling technique, as the entire population served as the sample and was given closed-ended questionnaires. A self-developed closed ended questionnaire of Association of College and Research Libraries (2015) Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education Standards and Julien et al. (2018, College & Research Libraries, 79(2), 179–200) Survey of Information Literacy Instruction Practices in U.S. Academic Libraries was used to collect data from the respondents who engage in teaching responsibilities. Data collected were analysed using descriptive statistics of frequency distribution tables, percentage, mean, and standard deviation. The findings revealed that traditional Lecture Instruction in Subject Classes and Curriculum Course Modules were the main methods employed for teaching information Literacy Instruction in the Federal Colleges of Education in the North-West Geo-Political Zone of Nigeria. Based on the findings from the study, it recommends the need for academic librarians to employ individualized instruction (one-on-one) and hands-on instruction, teaching practicum as a methodology for teaching information literacy for the development of critical thinking skills among information users.

This study investigates how artificial intelligence (AI) is a transformative power in traditional journalistic practice, focusing on new skills and competencies of journalists in an AI-driven newsroom. The methodological approach was mixed-methods and included semi-structured interviews with journalists and a content analysis comparing AI-generated with human-written news articles. Key findings reveal that AI encompasses efficiency, precision, and personalization in news delivery, as well as some big ethical challenges that involve biases in algorithms, privacy, and transparency of AI-generated content. The study outlines the imperative of journalists’ adaptation to the new evolving roles involving data analysis and technology use, with a close eye on journalistic integrity. This includes implications for the industry in terms of robust ethical standards, interdisciplinary collaboration between journalists and technologists, and educational reforms to prepare future journalists with the necessary skill set. If these challenges are addressed, AI can unleash its potential and help the journalism industry maintain its core values of accuracy, accountability, and service to the public. This paper contributes to the ongoing discourse on the future of journalism in the digital age, underlining some key ethical considerations as far as the integration of AI technologies is concerned.