Search Results - "Virkus, Sirje"

How Technology, Health Information Seeking, and Socioeconomic Factors Are Associated With Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccination Readiness in Estonians Over 50 Years? by Paimre, Marianne, Virkus, Sirje, Osula, Kairi

“…Despite the proven effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines in preventing severe illness, many individuals, including older adults who are most susceptible to the…”
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Data science from a library and information science perspective by Virkus, Sirje, Garoufallou, Emmanouel

“…Purpose Data science is a relatively new field which has gained considerable attention in recent years. This new field requires a wide range of knowledge and…”
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Data science and its relationship to library and information science: a content analysis by Virkus, Sirje, Garoufallou, Emmanouel

“…PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to present the results of a study exploring the emerging field of data science from the library and information science…”
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Comparative Analysis of Telepresence Robots’ Video Performance: Evaluating Camera Capabilities for Remote Teaching and Learning by Talisainen, Aleksei, Leoste, Janika, Virkus, Sirje

“…The COVID-19 outbreak demonstrated the viability of various remote working solutions, telepresence robots (TPRs) being one of them. High-quality video…”
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Smart Learning Ecosystems as engines of the twin transitions by Dascalu, Mihai, Mealha, Oscar, Virkus, Sirje

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Higher education personnel's perceptions about telepresence robots by Leoste, Janika, Virkus, Sirje, Talisainen, Aleksei, Tammemäe, Kalle, Kangur, Katrin, Petriashvili, Izabella

“…The interest towards using telepresence robots in a variety of educational contexts is growing, as they have a great potential to enhance the educational…”
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Information literacy in Europe: a literature review by Virkus, Sirje

“…Examines the developments in information literacy in Europe and provides an overview of the concepts used and discussed by European authors. Some examples of…”
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Information Literacy from the Policy and Strategy Perspective by Virkus, Sirje

“…This paper examines IL from a policy and strategy perspective and reports the selected findings of the research project that was carried out within open and…”
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Keeping distance with a telepresence robot: A pilot study by Leoste, Janika, Heidmets, Mati, Virkus, Sirje, Talisainen, Aleksei, Rebane, Martin, Kasuk, Tiina, Tammemäe, Kalle, Kangur, Katrin, Kikkas, Kaido, Marmor, Kristel

“…IntroductionTelepresence robots (TPRs) are the subject of an emerging field of application and research that has recently received attention from various…”
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Development Of Information-Related Competencies In European ODL Institutions by Virkus, Sirje

“…This paper reports the findings of the research project that was carried out within open and distance learning universities in Europe. The research problem for…”
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The Use of Open Badges in Library and Information Science Education in Estonia by Virkus, Sirje

“…This paper discusses the planning and implementation of Open Badges in library and information science education at Tallinn University in order to foster and…”
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Exploring the power of telepresence: enhancing education through telepresence robots by Kasuk, Tiina, Virkus, Sirje

“…Purpose This study aims to enhance the understanding of the current research landscape regarding the utilisation of telepresence robots (TPRs) in education…”
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Pregnancy-related health information behaviour of Estonian women by Ojaperv, Kadri, Virkus, Sirje

“…Purpose This study aims to increase the understanding of the pregnancy-related information behavior (IB) of pregnant women in Estonia…”
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Effective leadership behaviours and information culture in the higher education institution by Virkus, Sirje, Salman, Anmar

“…Purpose This study aims to increase the understanding of the connection between effective leadership behaviours and information culture in the higher education…”
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Health information behavior and related factors among Estonians aged ≥ 50 years during the COVID-19 pandemic by Paimre, Marianne, Virkus, Sirje, Osula, Kairi

“…PurposeThe purpose of the article is to introduce the outcomes of a study analyzing the relationships between willingness to use technology for health…”
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General Introduction to the Role of the Library for University Education by Virkus, Sirje, Metsar, Silvi

“…Our society is undergoing a process of rapid change, moving toward what is called the information society, the knowledge society, the network society or the…”
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Change and Innovation in European Library and Information Science Education by Virkus, Sirje

“…This review article examines current trends and developments in higher education and considers how library and information science institutions have responded…”
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Information cultures and strategies for coping with information overload: case of Estonian higher education institutions by Lauri, Liia, Virkus, Sirje, Heidmets, Mati

“…PurposeThis paper focuses on the links between information culture and the perception of the information overload on the example of higher education…”
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The role of e-government in reducing corruption and enhancing transparency in the Afghan public sector: a case study by Ibrahimy, Mohammad Mustafa, Virkus, Sirje, Norta, Alex

“…Purpose The purpose of this study is to explore the role of e-government in reducing corruption and achieving transparency from the perspective of citizens and…”
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Information Literacy beyond Library 2.0 by Virkus, Sirje

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