12 results on '"Paul, Magdalena"'
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2. Patterns of Differentiation of Students' Competencies: A Comparative Study
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Glowacka, Ewa, Kisilowska, Malgorzata, and Paul, Magdalena
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The study focuses on the issue of how much information competencies are universal in the globalized, internet-connected world, and/or to what extent their perception depends on local conditions and individual needs. The aim of the project is threefold. First, it offers a comparative analysis of the information literacy [IL] skills of Polish and Spanish students, regarding both their self-assessment and belief in the importance of information literacy. Second, it focuses on differences and unique IL needs of students of courses rooted in social sciences and/or humanities. And third, due to these differences, it discusses the role of academic librarians in profiled IL training, integrated with the specific courses. Quantitative methodology was applied. The comparative study covered subgroups of humanities and social science students from Poland and Spain. Competencies in information searching, processing, evaluation, and communication/dissemination were taken into account. The results indicate some common ways of perception of valuing information competencies and major differences in assessment of IL self-efficacy. Students' reluctance to visit libraries is another argument to enhance profiled IL training being realized in close cooperation of academic librarians and the faculty.
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- 2020
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3. Social impact of Polish public libraries : Quantitative research instrument and preliminary findings
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Paul, Magdalena
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- 2019
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4. Segmentation of the Reader and Library User Population in Poland.
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Paul, Magdalena
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LIBRARY users , *CLUSTER analysis (Statistics) , *TELEPHONE interviewing , *STATISTICAL sampling - Abstract
Segmentation helps an organization or institution better understand the people it serves and adjust products or services to their needs. This article presents the results of the segmentation of Polish readers and library users. The study was based on 1,010 computer-assisted telephone interviews with a representative random sample of adult Polish residents. The two-step cluster analysis method was used for segmentation. Based on the average number of books read in the 3 months before the interviews, the frequency of reading the press, reading electronic texts, and the use of libraries, five segments were distinguished: almost absolute nonreaders, (news)paper enthusiasts, library lovers, occasional users, and short-form surfers. The distinguished segments were described in terms of 5 behavioral and 12 descriptive variables. Segmentation of library readers and users enables us to understand the population of actual and potential users better than traditional measures (i.e., statistics). The article also discusses the possibilities and advantages of the application of the two-step cluster analysis. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2022
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5. Sustainable Manufacturing: A Review and Framework Derivation.
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Scharmer, Valerie M., Vernim, Susanne, Horsthofer-Rauch, Julia, Jordan, Patrick, Maier, Maria, Paul, Magdalena, Schneider, Daniel, Woerle, Markus, Schulz, Julia, and Zaeh, Michael F.
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As sustainability in manufacturing becomes increasingly important, numerous concepts, new technologies, and use cases for improving and assessing sustainability in manufacturing environments are emerging. However, there is a lack of a framework that shows an easy way to identify relevant topics for action in the field of sustainable manufacturing. The purpose of this publication is to provide a structure for the topic of sustainable manufacturing, to contribute to the understanding and classification of ongoing activities, and to identify starting points for future research and development. Within this publication, an extensive literature review is presented. A framework for sustainable manufacturing that acts as a call for action for academia and operations management in the industry alike is derived from this literature review. The framework is intended for Western countries, as, within this framework, aspects such as the elimination of enslaved persons and child labor in production are assumed to be implemented through legal regulations already. Details of the framework are elaborated, and its application is discussed. This publication contributes to a common, clear understanding of sustainability and the different aspects of sustainability in manufacturing. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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6. Information literacy and information behaviour of disadvantaged people in the COVID-19 pandemic. Case study of beneficiaries of the charitable foundation.
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Kisilowska-Szurmińska, Małgorzata, Paul, Magdalena, and Piłatowicz, Konrad
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INFORMATION literacy , *COVID-19 pandemic , *CHARITABLE foundations - Abstract
Objectives: The purpose of the study was to explore information behaviour and information literacy in the group of the charitable foundation beneficiaries, their attitudes, choices, and behaviour regarding particularly COVID-19 information. Methods: Two series of quantitative CAPI studies were carried out. The first consisted of basic questions about access and preferences related to information sources. The other was explicitly related to COVID-19 pandemic information. Basic statistical descriptive measures and chi-square tests of independencewere used in the analysis. Results: Poverty and the concept of small worlds seem to be a specific living context of vulnerable groups. Information flow is based mainly on personal sources. Their searches for pandemic information did not differ significantly from everyday behaviours. The respondents felt fatigued with information about the pandemic dominating the media and informal discussions. In relation to previous studies, we see similar behaviours and competencies levels indicating information poverty, although differences in source preferences are also observed. Volunteers appear to have a limited informative role concerning the COVID-19 pandemic compared to other studies of people in crisis. Originality: Information behaviour patterns of the studied group indicate new tasks for caregivers in terms of provision of information and development of information skills, in particular in health or life-threatening circumstances. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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7. Decision Support System for Joint Product Design and Reconfiguration of Production Systems
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Hashemi-Petroodi, S. Ehsan, Gonnermann, Clemens, Paul, Magdalena, Thevenin, Simon, Dolgui, Alexandre, Reinhart, Gunther, Département Automatique, Productique et Informatique (IMT Atlantique - DAPI), IMT Atlantique Bretagne-Pays de la Loire (IMT Atlantique), Institut Mines-Télécom [Paris] (IMT)-Institut Mines-Télécom [Paris] (IMT), Systèmes Logistiques et de Production (SLP ), Laboratoire des Sciences du Numérique de Nantes (LS2N), Université de Nantes - UFR des Sciences et des Techniques (UN UFR ST), Université de Nantes (UN)-Université de Nantes (UN)-École Centrale de Nantes (ECN)-Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS)-IMT Atlantique Bretagne-Pays de la Loire (IMT Atlantique), Institut Mines-Télécom [Paris] (IMT)-Institut Mines-Télécom [Paris] (IMT)-Université de Nantes - UFR des Sciences et des Techniques (UN UFR ST), Technische Universität Munchen - Université Technique de Munich [Munich, Allemagne] (TUM), Farhad Ameri, Kathryn E. Stecke, Gregor von Cieminski, Dimitris Kiritsis, TC 5, WG 5.7, and Université de Nantes (UN)-Université de Nantes (UN)-École Centrale de Nantes (ECN)-Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS)
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Production graph ,Optimization ,Decision support system DSS ,Production graphique ,Reconfigurable manufacturing system ,Optimization Model ,Skill-based approach ,CAD model ,CAD models ,[INFO.INFO-RO]Computer Science [cs]/Operations Research [cs.RO] ,[INFO.INFO-MO]Computer Science [cs]/Modeling and Simulation ,Decision support system - Abstract
Part 1: Lean Production; International audience; Reconfigurable manufacturing systems (RMS) are designed to be able to be reconfigured to produce new items. Nevertheless, reconfigurations of a RMS may be time consuming and costly if they are not considered since early steps of new item design. This work describes a decision support system to auto-matically generate and test configurations for such RMSs based on a computer-aided design (CAD) model of a new product. The proposed methodology consists of two main steps. First, a matrix of possible assembly plans (taking into account resource/tool compatibility, geometric constraints, …) is generated with a skill-based comparison between the new item and the production resources. Second, the assembly plan with minimum reconfiguration cost is found through mathe-matical optimization. The solution is analyzed by a simulation model in the end. Experiments performed on small use case validate the proposed methodology.
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- 2019
8. Patterns of Differentiation of Students' Competencies: A Comparative Study.
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Głowacka, Ewa, Kisilowska, Małgorzata, and Paul, Magdalena
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COMPARATIVE studies ,ACADEMIC librarians ,SELF-efficacy ,SOCIAL science students ,SELF-evaluation - Abstract
The study focuses on the issue of how much information competencies are universal in the globalized, internet-connected world, and/or to what extent their perception depends on local conditions and individual needs. The aim of the project is threefold. First, it offers a comparative analysis of the information literacy skills of Polish and Spanish students, regarding both their self-assessment and belief in the importance of information literacy. Second, it focuses on differences and unique IL needs of students of courses rooted in social sciences and/or humanities. And third, due to these differences, it discusses the role of academic librarians in profiled IL training, integrated with the specific courses. Quantitative methodology was applied. The comparative study covered subgroups of humanities and social science students from Poland and Spain. Competencies in information searching, processing, evaluation, and communication/dissemination were taken into account. The results indicate some common ways of perception of valuing information competencies and major differences in assessment of IL self-efficacy. Students' reluctance to visit libraries is another argument to enhance profiled IL training being realized in close cooperation of academic librarians and the faculty. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2020
9. Are Public Libraries a Commonplace? Users from Disadvantaged Groups, Their Cultural Participation Models and an Impact of Libraries.
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Paul, Magdalena
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PUBLIC libraries ,SOCIAL impact ,OLDER people ,SMALL cities ,MEDIOCRITY - Abstract
In the article, I presented the results of the study of the social impact of Mazovian public libraries, focusing on groups of users coming from disadvantaged backgrounds - older people, people in the worse financial situation and residents of villages and small towns. Surveys were carried out in 2017 on 1098 users of 38 Mazovian public libraries (rural and urban). Based on the data I concluded that there are some differences both in the models of public libraries' use in the analyzed groups, as well as in the range of the benefits of contact with libraries. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2019
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10. Information Literacy of Polish Students in Social Sciences and Humanities.
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Głowacka, Ewa, Kisilowska, Małgorzata, and Paul, Magdalena
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- 2018
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11. Complementary and Alternative Medicine in Palliative Care.
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Muecke, Ralph, Paul, Magdalena, Conrad, Christina, Stoll, Christoph, Muenstedt, Karsten, Micke, Oliver, Prott, Franz J., Buentzel, Jens, and Huebner, Jutta
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Purpose. Many cancer patients use complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) during or after their therapy. Because little is known about CAM in palliative care, we conducted 2 surveys among patients and professionals in the palliative setting. Participants and methods. Patients of a German Comprehensive Cancer Center were interviewed, and an independent online survey was conducted among members of the German Society for Palliative Care (DGP). Results. In all, 25 patients and 365 professional members of the DGP completed the survey (9.8% of all members); 40% of the patients, 85% of the physicians, and 99% of the nurses claimed to be interested in CAM. The most important source of information for professionals is education, whereas for patients it is radio, TV, and family and friends. Most patients are interested in biological-based methods, yet professionals prefer mind-body-based methods. Patients more often confirm scientific evidence to be important for CAM than professionals. Conclusions. To improve communication, physicians should be trained in evidence for those CAM methods in which patients are interested. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2016
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12. The quality of services of public media libraries in Warsaw - in youth's view. Research done using the SERVQUAL method.
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Paul, Magdalena
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MULTIMEDIA library services , *QUALITY of service , *HIGH school libraries - Abstract
The paper presents the results of research conducted in 2012 in three Warsaw multimedia libraries. The subject of the study was to assess the quality of library services for young people in secondary schools and high schools. In the study there was used SERVQUAL method, based on measuring the gap between perceived quality and expected quality of the service. The quality of service was analyzed in the context of nine determinants. The assessment included inter alia: library staff, resources, interior spaces. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2014
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