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Authorship Patterns in Biodiversity Literature: A Scientometric Analysis
Abstract: The study presents the authorship patterns in the field of Biodiversity Literature based on the publications indexed in the Web of Science Core Collection during the period from 1989 to 2016. Overall total 154654 records were retrieved. BibExcel toolbox and MS-Excel spreadsheet were used to analyze the data. Findings of the analysis revealed that the single author papers have declining trend and there by collective contributions have an increasing performance …
Published in Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 1–11 Read article
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The Data Analysis Tools Used in the Articles of Annals of Library and Information Studies: An Analysis
Abstract: Research is the means to deplore the already existing information in the discipline. It is continuous and exhaustive study and leads to development of the newer theory, methodology or redefinition of the already existing theory in the light of new facts. This rediscovery depends upon the used methods and tools of the research. The present study is a step towards this. It tries to find out the various research methods …
Published in Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 46–49 Read article
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Citation Analysis of British Journal of Cancer During 2005–2015
Abstract: Citation Analysis of British Journal of Cancer During 2005–2015AbstractThis study observed the citation analysis of research publications of the British Journal of Cancer (BJC) during the ten years between 2005 and 2015 and the analysis cover various parameters like year wise citation analysis, most productive authors, and histographic analysis. I have used a software package called Histcite and VOS Viewer for generating chronological tables and histographic analysis. The data on …
Published in Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 15–21 Read article
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Library Automation: A Case Study of the Central Library of BGS Institute of Technology, BG Nagara
Abstract: AbstractThe study focuses on the automation process in the BGS Institute of Technology, BG Nagara. Library automation is very important task for engineering college libraries, today is information technology era, we update to advance technologies in field of library and information science, major automation areas and outline the various factors needed to be considered by the librarians while doing automation work for their respective libraries. We have been using NewGenLib …
Published in Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences · Vol. 3, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 23–31 Read article
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Publication Trends in Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge: A Bibliometric Analysis
Abstract: AbstractIn this paper, author has discussed the publication trends in the Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge using bibliometric tools. The bibliographic data was collected from the Web of Science database. A total of 990 articles were published in the journal during 2007–2015. Further, researcher analyzed articles by year-wise distribution, authorship pattern, prolific authors, citation counts, country-wise contribution, most cited references, sources and keyword analysis.Keywords: Bibliometric analysis, Indian Journal of Traditional …
Published in Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 25–34 Read article
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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 …
Published in Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 18–24 Read article
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Aware and Use of Social Network Media among Academic User
Abstract: The compact tiny research study finds the best social network media for promoting the academic library based on the structured questionnaire among academic users from the engineering colleges, and the arts and science colleges. The WhatsApp and Facebook have been highly accessed by academic users for their personnel as well as educational rather than other media in this report. Keywords: Staff, student, social network media, academic library, academic user, WhatsApp …
Published in Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 110–114 Read article
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Application of Cloud Computing Technology in Libraries
Abstract: Cloud computing technology (ICT) has come up as a boon for libraries and is offering various opportunities and services for libraries to connect their services with clouds. ICT has forced the libraries and librarians to change its functioning and processing of the information retrieval system. In this digital era, libraries are moving in advanced level called cloud computing. In cloud computing, the libraries do not require the software, operating system …
Published in Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 16–23 Read article
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Information Access and the Related Problems
Abstract: Purpose: The study attempts to explore the information-seeking behavior of PG students in terms of understanding their way of obtaining information, impact of Internet on their information-seeking behavior, their familiarity with search engines and the physiological problem encountered while seeking information. Methodology: Survey method was employed to carry out the research and a well-designed questionnaire was used as a data gathering tool. A sample size of 208 postgraduate (PG) students …
Published in Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 62–70 Read article
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A study on order of authorship to discover the degree of authorship
Abstract: Bibliographical details of research papers of faculty members and research scholars of University of Mysore covered in Web of Science were analyzed to identify the order of authorship and to discover the degree of authorship. Findings of the study reveal that the majority of the authors in overall publications belong to University of Mysore representing 55.81% and the remaining 44.19% of authors from different Universities and Institutions across the world …
Published in Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 1–4 Read article
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Virtual Learning Environment: A Case Study of edX MOOC Platform
Abstract: The interference of information and communication technology in the field of education has entirely changed the traditional concept of dissemination of knowledge. It has revolutionised the age old methods of teaching and learning. The methods of teaching have changed from one to unlimited persons at the same point of time being a matter of just a single click. The virtual learning or e-learning has overcome the barrier of money, geographical …
Published in Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 118–122 Read article
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A Study on Literature Obsolescence in Agricultural Biotechnology
Abstract: Obsolescence or decline stage of research may encourage towards further research to overcome gaps or a development of new knowledge. This study aims to investigate growth and obsolescence of literature in agricultural biotechnology. 3064 references of 21 research publications from “Emerging Technologies and Management of Crop Stress Tolerance Vol. 1” for the period of 2011–2015 have been taken as a sample to know the obsolescence and growth rate in the …
Published in Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 9–15 Read article
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Knowledge Management
Abstract: AbstractLibrary is heart of an organization. Emerging trend of the ICT has changed the form of the data available in digital format. Library has the collection of books (reference, text, handbook etc), journals (regular, bound volumes), and newspapers, etc. in hard copy format. Because of new technologies, these materials are available in electronic format. Huge amount of information is now there in one click on internet. Knowledge is available in …
Published in Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 27–31 Read article
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Green Libraries: An Emerging Trend in LIS
Abstract: AbstractA sustainable earth is important to each and every person on the planet. There are many reasons going green which may start from lowering our utility bills to stopping the effects of global warming to make the planet liveable for our future generations. Libraries are social institutions which have become integral part of our Indian society; there is absolute nexus and interdependence between library and society. So libraries are also …
Published in Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 35–37 Read article
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Perception and Use of Open Access Resources: A Case Study of Shivaji University Teachers and Students
Abstract: AbstractOpen access resource is a reference backbone of the researcher as it explores plenty of open resources to anybody and anytime. The present paper highlights on the awareness and use of open access resources by the teachers and student of Shivaji University, Kolhapur Maharashtra. Data were collected from the 132 respondents of pure science Department. Results indicates that majority of students and teachers are aware of open access resources and …
Published in Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 49–54 Read article
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Application of Google Tools in Library and Information Services
Abstract: AbstractInternet and ICT have opened up new opportunities and challenges before the libraries and library science professionals. Most of the libraries are now using online ICT applications to cater their user’s versatile demands. This research paper is an attempt to draw the attention of library community about Google products/ tools that to become a boon and smart assistance for them. The paper also explains how these products/ tools can be …
Published in Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 82–89 Read article
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Use of Information Resources and Services in PVP College Library, Kavathe Mahankal: A Study
Abstract: This study has been undertaken to identify how the information resources and services of library are being utilized by the faculty members and final year students of Padmabhushan Vasantraodada Patil (PVP) College Library, Kavathe Mahankal. A well-designed questionnaire was used for collecting opinions of the library users about usage of information resources and services. The investigator distributed 49 questionnaire to the permanent faculty members and 470 to final year students …
Published in Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 115–119 Read article
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A Bibliometric Analysis of Terrorism Research Output of India during 2000-2017
Abstract: The study focuses on the Indian research output in terrorism, one of the burning social issue in whole World. The data for the present study was obtained from Scopus database for the period 2000–2017 (18 years). The study examines terrorism research output from India during on different parameters including the growth, document type-wise distribution of publications, productivity and impact of most productive institutions and authors, subject-wise break-up of the publications, …
Published in Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 120–126 Read article
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The ICT-driven Technical Education in India: An Evaluation of Project NPTEL
Abstract: The National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning or commonly known as NPTEL is a project initiated by several Indian Institutes of Technology and Indian Institute of Science and funded by the Ministry of Human Resources and Development. Launched in 2003, it creates curriculum material pertaining to higher education covering science and technology. It provides freely accessible multimedia material for technical education. With the Indian economy growing at a fast pace, …
Published in OmniScience: A Multi-disciplinary Journal · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 13–20 Read article
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Library Leadership and Competencies: Essence of The Hour
Abstract: The concept of Leadership is not a new phenomenon and it becomes essential in all the sectors and Library and Information science is not an exception to it. Looking at the current situation of working togetherness and team spirit, today Leadership is one of the specialized areas being emphasized today as one of the key competency for teaching and practicing librarians. This study explores the significance of library leadership and …
Published in Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 254–259 Read article