2024 LIB PRO

11th Annual International Conference on Library and Information Science
as part of the 11th Annual International Conference on Social Sciences
Program (Athens Local Time)

29-31 July & 1 August 2024
9 Chalkokondili Street, 10677 Athens, Greece

(Note 1: the program is organized along time slots and not according to common theme)
(Note 2: at the end of each session questions and discussions will follow)


Monday 29 July 2024


08.30-09.00
Registration

09:00-09:30
Opening and Welcoming Remarks:

  • Gregory T. Papanikos, President, Athens Institute.
09:30-11:00 Session 1
Moderator:  A. J. Stagliano
, Professor, Saint Joseph’s University, USA.
  1. Guangwei Hu, Head, Archives and e-Government Department & Director, Institute of Government Data Resources, Nanjing University, China.
    Title: The Dynamics of Social Governance Innovation in China: A Synergistic Approach.
  2. Nkhangweni Mahwasane, Information Librarian, University of Venda, South Africa.
    Tshinakaho Mahwasane, Senior Librarian, University of Venda, South Africa.
    Title: Optimizing the Usage of Public and Community Libraries in the Limpopo Province, South Africa.
  3. Marta Samokishyn, PhD Student, University of Ottawa, Canada.
    Title: Transforming Higher Education: Exploring Global Perspectives and Best Practices for AI Integration in Academic Libraries.
  4. Modiehi Rammutloa, Lecturer, University of South Africa, South Africa.
    Title: Academic Librarians’ Use of Technology to Unlock Citizen Scientists’ Potential for the Greater Good.

 

11:00-12:30 Session 2
Moderator: Nkhangweni Mahwasane
, Information Librarian, University of Venda, South Africa.
  1. A. J. Stagliano, Professor, Saint Joseph’s University, USA.
    Title: Ethical Underpinnings for Economic Models: Reconciling Self-Interest Actions and the Goal of Societal Prosperity.
  2. Hlompo Panelope Mongala, Lecturer, North West University, South Africa.
    Siyabonga Mkhuma, Student, North West University, South Africa.
    Title: The Impact of Inflation on Economic Growth in South Africa.
  3. Peter Baur, Professor, University of Johannesburg, South Africa.
    Title: Exploring the Role of Arts and Culture as a Mechanism to Integrate Economies.

 

12:30-14:20 Session 3
Moderator: Marta Samokishyn, PhD Student, University of Ottawa, Canada.
  1. Ahuva Even-Zohar, Senior Lecturer, Ariel University, Israel.
    Title: The Relationship between Grandparents and their LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender) Grandchildren, as perceived by the Grandparents. A Pilot Study.
  2. Shlomit Benyamin, Lecturer, The Academic College of Tel Aviv-Yaffo, Israel.
    Title: Homeless in their Own Home”: The Case of Home-Deprived Single Mothers in Israel.
  3. David Chasciar, Undergraduate Student, West University of Timisoara, Romania.
    Title: Quality of Life in the Peri-urban Area of Timisoara.
  4. Victor Hainsworth, Chair and Founder, Holism Institute, USA.
    Title: A Novel Theory of Holism: From the Pre-Quantum to the Quantum.
  5. Martina Rasticova, Head, Department of Management, Mendel University in Brno, Czech Republic.
    Štěpán Konečný, Researcher, Mendel University in Brno, Czech Republic.
    Jakub Šácha, Researcher, Mendel University in Brno, Czech Republic.
    Martin Lakomý, Researcher, Mendel University in Brno, Czech Republic.
    Title: Redefining Age and Gender in Digital Recruitment Amidst Population Ageing: A Multifaceted Analysis of Stereotypes, Inequalities, and Perceptions in the Modern Workplace.

14:20-15:00 Lunch

15:00-16:30 Session 4
Moderator: Mashilo Modiba, Senior Lecturer, University of South Africa, South Africa.
  1. Andras Marton, Assistant Professor, Corvinus University of Budapest, Hungary.
    Éva Hideg, Professor Emeritus, Corvinus University of Budapest, Hungary.
    Title: Internal and External Dimensions in an Integrated Foresight Research on the Sustainable Pathways in V4 Countries.
  2. David Kalisz, Dean of Expert Programs, Paris School of Business, France.
    Title: Falling in Love with Strategic Foresight, not Only with Technology: European Deep-Tech Startups’ Roadmap to Success.
  3. Clarice Kobayashi, Researcher, Instituto Prospectiva INSPRO, Brazil, Researcher, Instituto Prospectiva INSPRO, Brazil.
    Fernando Mário Rodrigues Marques, Professor, Municipal University of São Caetano do Sul, Brazil.
    Hércules do Prado, Professor, Catholic University of Brasília, Brazil.
    Edilson Ferneda, Professor, Catholic University of Brasília, Brazil.
    Title: La Prospective Applied to a Productive Cluster of Gems, Jewellery, Mineral Crafts, and Tourism: The Case of the Municipality of Cristalina-Go, Brazil.

 

16:30-18:30 Session 5
Moderator: Jayoung Che, Visiting Professor, Hankuk Universit of Foreign Studies, South Korea.
  1. Mashilo Modiba, Senior Lecturer, University of South Africa, South Africa.
    Title: Application of Conversational Generative Pre-Trained Transformer to Provide Information Services in Libraries in the Fifth Industrial Revolution.
  2. Alyssa White, Adjunct Librarian, University of New Hampshire, USA.
    Title: Understanding Viral TikTok Fundraisers through Visual Literacy.
  3. Lucky Dlamini, Communications and Stakeholder Relations Manager, NRF-South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity (NRF-SAIAB), South Africa.
    Title: Scrutinising South African Media Companies’ Strategies for Generation Z’s News Consumption.
  4. Yan Ma, Professor, University of Rhode Island, USA.
    Title: Visual Literacy: Barbie and Visualization of Information.

20:30-22:30
Athenian Early Evening Symposium (includes in order of appearance: continuous academic discussions, dinner, wine/water, music)


Tuesday 30 July 2024


09:00-10:30 Session 6
Moderator: David Kalisz, Dean of Expert Programs, Paris School of Business, France.
  1. Robert Case, Associate Professor, Old Dominion University, USA.
    Title: The Need for Sport Entrepreneurship Courses in Sport Management Professional Preparation Programs that Are Offered at Colleges and Universities Throughout the World.
  2. Dolores de la Rosa-Navarro, Associate Professor, Pablo de Olavide University, Spain.
    Ines Herrero, Professor, Pablo de Olavide University, Spain.
    Title: The Influence of the Authentic Leadership and the Entrepreneurial Orientation on Family Firm’s Sustainability.
  3. Gregory T. Papanikos, President, Athens Institute.
    Title: Geographical Distribution of Small Physical Exercise Enterprises in the Greater Athens Area.

 

10:30-12:00 Session 7
Moderator: Modiehi Rammutloa, Lecturer, University of South Africa, South Africa.
  1. David Bodoff, Professor, University of Haifa, Israel.
    Title: Data Privacy for Machine Learning Inferences.
  2. Raid Suleiman, Professor, Al-Hussein Bin Talal University, Jordan.
    Title: Using Artificial Intelligence as Information Resources in Teaching and Scientific Research by Faculty Members at Al-Hussein Bin Tala University.
  3. Amos Shibambu, Senior Lecturer, University of South Africa, South Africa.
    Title: The Implementation of Cloud Computing and Drone Technology to Promote Remote Access to Resources at Midvaal Public Libraries, South Africa.
  4. Georgios Lampropoulos, Core Faculty Member, Michigan School of Psychology, USA.
    Title: Artificial Intelligence and Mental Health Diagnosis, Prevention, and Treatment: A Review of Meta-Analyses, Critical Issues and Future Directions.

 

12:00-14:00 Session 8
Moderator: Amos Shibambu, Senior Lecturer, University of South Africa, South Africa.
  1. Louis Kontos, Associate Professor, John Jay College of Criminal Justice, USA.
    Title: Tenuous Ideological Legitimacy and Endless Moral Panic in Late Modern Society.
  2. Jayoung Che, Visiting Professor, Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, South Korea.
    Title: The Current Korean Government’s Proposal for a Special Law on Criminal Immunity for Medical Professionals and the Problem of Exclusive Medical Appraisal by KMDMAA (Korea Medical Dispute Mediation and Arbitration Agency).
  3. Maoka Dikotla, Lecturer, University of South Africa, South Africa.
    Title: The (Missing) Link between Library and Information Science Schools and Job Market and Its Impact on Employability of LIS Graduates In South Africa.
  4. Philangani Thembinkosi Sibiya, Lecturer, University of South Africa, South Africa.
    Title: Curriculum Content for Digital Scholarship in Library and Information Science Schools in South Africa.
  5. Abdulmohsen Mualla Aljohani, Researcher, Dong-a University, South Korea.
    Title: Unveiling Tourists’ Motivations for Voluntarily Carrying Out their Leftovers when Dining Out.

14:00-15:00 Lunch

15:00-17:00 Session 9
Moderator: Olga Gkounta, Researcher, Athens Institute.
  1. Byasdeb Dasgupta, Professor, University of Kalyani, India.
    Title: Prospects of MSMEs in Current India.
  2. Amber Brittain-Hale, Professor, University of Saint Katherine & Co-Founder, BrainStates Inc., USA.
    Title: Strategic Empathy in Female-Led Diplomacy: Reassessing Foreign Policy Approaches in the Russo-Ukrainian Conflict.
  3. Kristijan Civljak, Associate Professor, The Chicago School, USA.
    Kara Hans, PhD Candidate, The Chicago School, USA.
    Title: Building Bridges: Trust, Wisdom, and the Path to Sound Decision-Making in Business.
  4. Ouidad Yousfi, Associate Professor, University of Montpellier, France.
    Title: The Impact of Corporate Social Responsibility Committee on Corporate Social Responsibility: Empirical Evidence from France.
  5. Yunus Emre Ozigci, Deputy Head of Mission, Deputy Permanent Representative to UNEP and to UN Habitat, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Turkey, Kenya.
    Title: On the Nature of the State as an Actor of the International Relations: Phenomenology’s Promise and Handicap in Conducting a Study on the Ground of Authenticity of the State’s Givenness.

 

17:30-20:30 Session 10
Old and New-An Educational Urban Walk
The urban walk ticket is not included as part of your registration fee. It includes transportation costs and the cost to enter the Parthenon and the other monuments on the Acropolis Hill. The urban walk tour includes the broader area of Athens. Among other sites, it includes: Zappion, Syntagma Square, Temple of Olympian Zeus, Ancient Roman Agora and on Acropolis Hill: the Propylaea, the Temple of Athena Nike, the Erechtheion, and the Parthenon. The program of the tour may be adjusted, if there is a need beyond our control. This is a private event organized by ATINER exclusively for the conference participants.

21:00-22:30
Ancient Athenian Dinner


Wednesday 31 July 2024
An Educational Visit to Selected Islands
or Mycenae Visit


Thursday 1 August 2024
Visiting the Oracle of Delphi


Friday 2 August 2024
Visiting the Ancient Corinth and Cape Sounion



 

Conference Venue: 9 Chalkokondili Street, 10677 Athens, Greece

 

+30 2103634210
+30 2103634209

 

 

 

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