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269 articles for “Library Science Journal”
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E-Resource Use by Science Faculty and Research Scholars: A Case Study of Panjab University, Chandigarh (India)
Abstract: Electronic resources have become an indispensable component of every library’s collection. The present study was conducted amongst the faculty and research scholars of Panjab University, Chandigarh to assess their use of e-resources, purpose of use, preferred methods of learning, hindrances faced, and participation in training programmes and use of search strategies. The results indicate a significantly good level of e-resource use; e-journal is found to be the most used e-resource; …
Published in Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 27–35 Read article
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Scientometric Profiles of Popular Indian Forensic Science Authors: A Study of the Literature Published During The Period 1975 to 2012
Abstract: AbstractForensic science is the application of science and technology to the detection of crime. Scientometric studies on individual scientists, which is also known as scientometric portraits can throw light on the evolution of the subjects. This study is aimed at drawing the scientometric portraits of a group of top productive 40 authors contributing to Indian forensic science. The relationships between productivity and citations and also between relative quality index and …
Published in Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences · Vol. 2, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 34–45 Read article
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Science Mapping and Visualization Tools Used for Bibliometric and Scientometric Studies: A Comparative Study
Abstract: In the fastest growing technological world of information and communication technology, scientific research and development, an overwhelming amount of information / data in various formats is generated directly or indirectly. As far as academic and scientific community is concerned, a large number of scholarly articles are being published on daily basis by research scholars and academician across the world. After the introduction of Computer Technology computerized data processing has become …
Published in Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 382–394 Read article
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Creative Use of Mobile Phone for Providing Quality Library Services
Abstract: AbstractThe present paper focuses on new trend in library and information science, i.e., mobile based library services. Mobile based service give faster access to academic user because it is more convenient, collaborative, and portable. At present day mobile become more basic need of human being. In changing era the mobile technology become more helpful to provide library services because tremendous change in information technology affects the user needs. Today the …
Published in Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 32–34 Read article
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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 …
Published in Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 41–47 Read article
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Plagiarism Awareness Among Post Graduate Students of Select Universities of Haryana
Abstract: The study was conducted on plagiarism awareness among the post graduate students of select universities of Haryana. There are 700 total population and 259 respondents were response out of 290. The study was empirical and used survey methods. Questionnaire tool was used for data collection. The present study describes various aspects of plagiarism such as plagiarism awareness among respondents, understanding the concept of plagiarism, awareness of antiplagiarism software, reason for …
Published in Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 80–84 Read article
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Cloud Computing and Libraries
Abstract: Cloud computing technology (ICT) come up as a boon for libraries and is offering various opportunities and services for libraries to connect their services with clouds. ICT have forced the libraries and librarians to change in its functioning processing of the information retrieval system. In this digital era, libraries are moving in advanced level called cloud computing. In cloud computing, the libraries not required the software, operating system and applications …
Published in Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 55–59 Read article
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Research Contributions on Oncology in India: A Scientometric Analysis
Abstract: AbstractOncology is the branch of medical science dealing with tumors, including the origin, development, diagnosis and treatment of malignant neoplasm. Researchers collected total 892 unique records spanning over the year 2013–2017 and each record contains English language abstract with the bibliographic information. The downloaded data is analyzed for source items to find out the research trend. The downloaded data has been stored in MS-Excel files for further analysis. The research …
Published in Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 56–62 Read article
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Open Access E-print Archives: A Study
Abstract: In the field of Library and Information Science open access archives play a vital role to search the material published and unpublished in various sources of information. This Paper analyzed the 42 open access archives based on predetermined parameters i.e. characteristic featured, browse facility available, featured collection, submission policies and procedure, copyright policies and use of social media. Based on the analysis of the archives findings were presented. As the …
Published in Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 165–177 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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Use of Web 2.0 tools for Research in the Medical Education Institutions
Abstract: Web 2.0 is emerging technology which is developed from Web technology i.e. newer technology in the Internet World. Web 2.0 is a term that describes the changing trends in the use of World Wide Web technology. Its aim is to improve creativity, information sharing, collaboration and faster functionally of the web. This paper aims to explore Web 2.0 technologies usage and its trends in medical and health science by research …
Published in Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 345–350 Read article
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Information Seeking Behavior of Library Users with Special Reference to Thapar University Patiala and Punjabi University Patiala (Pb.)
Abstract: The concept of information seeking behavior emerged from the broad concept of user studies which covers a wide range of studies in Information Science and also has its influence in Computer Science and Communication Studies. The clearest definition in the literature is “Information is recorded experience that is used in decision making”. The research areas of the study were information seeking behavior of library users of Thapar University, Patiala, India …
Published in Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 38–48 Read article
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Mapping of Astrophysics Research Output in India during the Period from 1989 to 2016
Abstract: AbstractThis study analyses the astrophysics research output in India from the year 1989 to 2016. The data was downloaded from web of science database which was maintained by Thomson Reuters. The year wise authorship pattern study reveals that two authors and three authors have the maximum number of contributions with 4765 with 27.96% and 3663 with 21.49% publications. It has also been noted that out of 17046 papers, single authors …
Published in Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2020 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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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, …
Published in Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 1–11 Read article
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Attitudes and Perceptions of the Research Scholars towards the Use of Anti-Plagiarism Software for Quality Research Output: A Study
Abstract: AbstractPresent study is an attempt to identify the attitudes and perceptions of the research scholars towards the use of anti plagiarism software for quality research output. Research is a process of conducting enquiry to create new knowledge. In the process of writing research papers and books, authors tend to copy existing content from other subjects without paying due acknowledgement to the original work. This results in violating copyright law and …
Published in Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences · Vol. 2, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 7–17 Read article
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A Study of Authorship Pattern and Collaborative Research Paper Published in Library and Information Science Literature during 2015 to 2018
Abstract: This paper is a scientometric analysis of authorship patterns and collaborative research in the Journal of Indian Library Association. A maximum of 79 records were covered during the study period 2015 to 2018. In this paper, only authorship pattern in the field of Library and Information Science was studied. The studies carried out for this paper found that research papers of single author and multi-authored are equal. The degree of …
Published in Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences · Vol. 7, Issue 4, 2020 · pp. 5–12 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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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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Examination of Bradford’s Law in the Field of Zoology Literature: A Citation Study From 2005–2014
Abstract: AbstractThe purpose of this paper is to determine the materials cited in zoology literature during the year 2005–2014. Data were extracted from Web of Science (on-line version database) database. The study reveals that distribution of citations for document type, language wise distribution of citations and country wise distribution of citations. Further the study also lists out the most productivity journals in the area of zoology literature. The analysis of the …
Published in Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences · Vol. 3, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 32–46 Read article