Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences
Volume 2, Issue 2 (2015)
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Developing Print Collection at Mysore Region Engineering College Libraries (MRECL) in Karnataka: A Study
Abstract: AbstractThe present study focuses on the growth of different kinds of printed library materials available at Mysore Region Engineering College Libraries (MRECL) of Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU), Karnataka, India. From this region a total of 52 engineering colleges were identified. Of this 47 colleges responded to the questionnaire served to all the librarians of these sample colleges. The responses thus received were categorised into six groups such as; books, journals, …
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Webometrics Study of All India Institutes of Medical Sciences
Abstract: AbstractMedical Science Institutes websites are increasingly used for wide variety of purposes, such as; upload the brochure, library resources, students’ curriculum, faculty individuals’ files, research and health care activates new publications, etc. Therefore, it is essential to know about websites of medical sciences institute. This study investigates web based information about of the All India Institutes of Medical Science websites of India. This paper has done observations or evaluation of …
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Bibliometric Analysis of Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology Research Output
Abstract: AbstractOne of the fundamental criteria to determine the research performance of any institute is its publication profile and more pertinently to say the quality of its published output. This study has tried to analyze the publications output and visibility of Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology in India. The data were collected from Web of Science database from last 20 years. It was found that the India observed progressive proclivity in …
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Adequacy of Library Collection and User Satisfaction in Mysore Region Engineering College Libraries (MRELC) in Karnataka: A Study
Abstract: AbstractLibraries are the heart of all the academic libraries, which assists to conduct research and teaching programs successfully. Engineering college libraries are no less in this direction. The present study explores to identify the adequacy of library collection and user satisfaction in Mysore region engineering college libraries. Adequacy is based on quantity, quality and accuracy of the collection. This will automatically lead to user satisfaction. Thus, both adequacy of library …
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Trends in Private Engineering Education Institutions and their Libraries Services in West Bengal: An Overview
Abstract: AbstractThe growth and development of private Engineering & Technology institutions in the state of West Bengal has been accelerated throughout the 9th, 10th and the 11th Five years Plan Period and the beginning of the 12th Plan period. The demand for techno-savvy manpower is high to fulfill the void and much stress has been given on expansion, modernization and reorientation of engineering education in the state. To attain the purpose, …
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Biodiversity: A Scientometric Analysis of Publications Output from India During 2003–2012
Abstract: AbstractThe study analyzes the biodiversity research output carried out during 2003–12 on different parameters including; share and citation impact, international collaborative papers, contribution of various subject fields, productivity and citation profile of top Indian institutions and authors. The Web of Science Database has been used to retrieve data for 10 years (2003–12). RCI and ACCP were applied to evaluate the scientific impact of publications. India holds 13th rank among the …
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A Scientometric Study of The Journal of Chemical Sciences Publications from 2004–2013
Abstract: AbstractThis empirical study aims to explore the Scientometric study of the Journal of Chemical Sciences publication from 2004–2013. The study demonstrates and elaborates on the various aspects of the Journal of Chemical Science, such as its distribution of articles per year, authorship pattern, and institution wise distribution, length of articles, citation analysis and geographical distribution of the authors. The study reveals that total 996 articles were published in the 60 …
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Diversity of Information Sources in the Digital Age: An Overview
Abstract: AbstractModern tech savvy age is brimful with different types of information sources. Having a plethora of information sources at our fingertips, a user is does not knowing where to start, access, sort and select the best sources to his needs. Moreover, the amount of information in the sources can be vast and confusing. This paper provides a list of general types of print, electronic as well as online sources of …
Published in Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 53–61 Read article