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Growth And Productivity Of Agricultural And Biological Sciences Research In State Agriculture Universities Of Gujarat (India), Jignesh Amin, Yogesh Parekh

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This paper presents a scientometric analysis of growth and productivity of agricultural and biological sciences research in state agriculture universities of Gujarat, India. The publications, which have been published during 2010-2019, are considered for the present research. The required data was extracted from the indexing database SCOPUS for the analysis, which includes 1,742 publications. Necessary metric-based indicators are considered to draw the conclusion about the growth and status of research outputs of selected samples. Several aspects like patterns and trends about authorship and publications, are also discussed. These include a ranking of authors based on a number of publications and …

Website Accessibility Evaluation Of National Institutes Under The Depwd Ministry Of Social Justice & Empowerment, Pratibha Kumari, Dr. Shilpi Verma

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Accessibility is an important aspect in this IT era for updated information for every individual with a disability as well. They also have an equal right to access the contents available online. Thus, web developers should follow the universally accepted guidelines to develop the web pages reachable for everyone. Websites that are not complying with WCAG 2.0 guidelines are very difficult to access by the disabled users. This evaluation is an attempt to analyze the accessibility of the websites of the National Institutes under the DEPWD, Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment under the different priority level of WCAG2.0. Evaluation …

Impact Of Web 2.0 Technologies On Academic Libraries: A Survey On Affiliated Colleges Of Solapur University, Patel Adam Burhansab, M Sadik Batcha, Muneer Ahmad

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The paper aims to present the results of a survey of academic libraries about the adoption and perceived impact of Web 2.0 technologies. A total of 26college libraries affiliated with Solapur University participated among the members. It was found that each library was using some form of technology, such as RSS, blogs, social networking sites, wikis, and instant messaging. Analyzing the entire college web technology usages, it is observed from the results that most of the web technologies are not used by the mainstream of the users due to lack of awareness, training, etc. Accurate and appropriate training should be …

Influence Of Physical Work Environment On Service Delivery By Library Personnel In Federal Universities In South West Nigeria, Bibire Nurat Badmus, Emmanuel Kunle Ogunlana

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Library aimed to provide quality services and lifetime learning facilities to its users. However, there are evidences of poor service delivery due to physical work environment in federal university libraries. The study therefore, investigated the extent to which physical work environment influenced service delivery of federal university libraries in South-West, Nigeria. Descriptive research design was used. The population consisted of 218 librarians and library officers from six federal universities in South-west, Nigeria. Questionnaire with four sub-scales: Physical Work Environment (α = 0.71), Library Services Delivery (α = 0.79), was used as data collection instrument. Out of 218 copies of …

Role Of Library Professionals In Satisfying User Needs During Pandemic Phase, Sumaira Baba, Sofi Gh.Mohiuddin Jeelani, Dr Shabir Ahmed Ganaie

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Libraries are considered as treasures of knowledge providing access to huge variety of materials (books, journals, manuscripts, audio/visual etc.) with the help of institutions to which these (libraries) are associated. But, the preservation of such knowledge (material) is also of prime importance in order to make these resources (material) available for information seekers. In this whole process of collection, storage as well as dissemination of (knowledge), library professionals (librarians) has a great role to play. Which cannot be separated at any cost. Even at the time of pandemic, their (library professionals) role need to be very much vibrant to benefit …

Sustainable Development Initiatives In Libraries Based On The Covid 19 Experience: A Future Plan, Dr. Prakasan P.M.

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The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, adopted by the UN General Assembly in 2015, is working around the world to achieve the 17 goals. Governments and other institutions are preparing action plans to implement sustainable development ideas. Libraries are also developing and implementing various schemes to support sustainable development initiatives. It was at this juncture that the COVID-19 pandemic struck in 2020, shaking the social, economic, cultural, educational and healthcare sectors. In this context, sustainable development ideas are of great importance. The situation is such that in the post-COVID-19 era, more and more sustainable development activities have to be undertaken …

Awareness And Utilization Of Search Engines For Information Retrieval By Students Of National Open University Of Nigeria In Enugu Study Centre Library, Sunday Jude Onuh, Ogoegbunam Loveth Ekwueme

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This study dwelt on awareness and utilization of search engines for information retrieval by students of National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) Enugu Study centre. Descriptive survey research was adopted for the study. Two research questions were drawn from the two purposes that guided the study. The population consists of 5855 undergraduate students of NOUN Enugu Study Centre. A sample size of 293 students was used as 5% of the entire population. A questionnaire was used as an instrument for data collection. These research questions were analyzed using mean and standard deviation scores. The findings showed that the level of …

Collection Development For Graphic Novels In Academic Libraries: Results Of A National Survey, Stephen Finlay

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A survey on collection development for graphic novels was sent to 632 collection development librarians and also placed on the Association for Library Collections and Technical Services listserv. Once 200 responses had been received analysis of results began. Findings indicate that while all libraries reported possessing at least some graphic novels and most reported having what they would call a “graphic novel collection,” the medium is still quite uncommon when compared to existing library collections, comprising less than 1% of all books in academic libraries. Further, while it was found that most libraries are currently collecting graphic novels, collection development …

Citation Analysis Of Documents Published In Ten Law Journals Indexed In Scopus-Elsevier Database From 2010 – 2019, Sardar Ali Shah, Rehana Anjum, Taimoor Ali, Saleh Ali Alqarni, Zameer Hussain Baladi

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Aim of the study: This study aimed to collect the figure of documents published in ten journals on the subject of Law indexed in the Scopus-Elsevier database and citations.

Methods/Approaches: The study's data acquired from the Scopus-Elsevier database with enrolled International standard Serial Number (ISSN) as default in the searching menu, and downloaded comma-separated value (CSV) file for calculating the results.

Results: This study reveals that 3967 documents were published in ten law journals from 2010 – 2019. Total 2793; 73% of documents got citations in this study—maximum 834; 83.4% of documents published in Harvard Law Review. …

Lotka’S Law And Authorship Distribution Pattern In Global Synthetic Biology Literature, Naheem Kt Mr, Sivaraman P Dr, Saravanan G Dr

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An attempt is made to examine the authorship distribution in Synthetic Biology (SB) literature and to validate Lotka's law of author productivity. Authors obtained data for this study from the WOS database. A total of 12012 papers with 33151 unique authors has identified , and used for further analysis. Authors calculated the exponents "n" and "c". Researchers employed Kolmogorov-Smirnov (K-S) test of goodness-of-fit to verify the validity of Lotka's Law in SB literature. The results of this study proved that Lotka's Law of author productivity does fit with SB literature based on the calculated values n = -2.45 and c= …

Freedom Of Information Law And Records Management Practices Among Records Managers In Nigeria’S Premier University, Oluwabukunmi Dolapo Ifenaike, Wole Michael Olatokun

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Introduction. This study was designed to investigate the awareness level, perception, and the adherence of record managers in the University of Ibadan to the provisions of the Nigerian Freedom of Information Law in relation to stages of records management practice.

Method. Survey design was adopted. The population comprised of 705 records managers and 255 were selected as sample. Data were collected using questionnaire and interview schedule and thereafter analysed using frequency distribution and percentage tables. The interview responses were transcribed and themes were identified using Nvivo version 12.

Results. Findings revealed that the level of awareness of records managers about …

Practice Of Security Systems In University Libraries Of Assam: A Study, Rima Nath Research Scholar, Dipen Deka Assistant Professor

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Objective: The study aimed to find out the implementation and adoption of different security systems in the selected University libraries of Assam. It highlighted the various physical, environmental security systems as well as digital data security systems that were adopted for library security purpose. The study also examined how far these libraries had implemented various electronic security systems like CCTV, RFID, air-conditioner for humidity control, smart card, biometrics, flood detector, fire or smoke sensor etc.

Methods: For the study, total six University libraries had been purposively selected by considering the possible availability of various security measures. A structured questionnaire was …

Use Of Web Resources And Services By The Research Scholars In The Field Of Social Sciences Of Selected Central Universities (Du, Bhu, Amu, Jnu), Utkarsh Dwiwedi, Rajani Mishra (Associate Professor)

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The current study was conducted with the objective to study the usage of Web Resources and services by the Researchers in the field of social sciences of selected Central Universities (DU, BHU, AMU, JNU). A well-structured questionnaire was directed through irregular testing strategy to the Research Scholars of the Institutes to gather the information with respect to the utilization of Web Resources. This paper confines the investigation only to utilization of Web Resources by Researcher of Language and Literature in selected Central Universities (DU, BHU, AMU, JNU). The extent of the examination can be stretched out to former Indian Universities …

Current Status Of Information Literacy Practices In Medical Libraries Of Pakistan, Muhammad Ibrahim, Abid Hussain, Arif Khan, Abdus Salaam, Sarah Saeed

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The paradigm shift in medical academic practices in Pakistan is becoming a challenge for medical librarians. Majority of medical schools in Pakistan have started problem based learning, undergrads medical research program and Postgraduate programs. This quantitative study aims to investigate the information literacy program in medical libraries situated in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) province of Pakistan. The questionnaire administered with in 20 medical colleges libraries using Google Forms as an instrument for data collection and distributed link among all medical college librarians of the province. Findings of the study revealed that majority medical libraries are providing informal information literacy using …

Impact Of Covid-19 Pandemic On Children’S Libraries: A Study Of Children’S Centre Library, University Of Nigeria, Nsukka., Ngozi Eunice Osadebe Mrs, Ezi Onwuka Njoku Mrs, Martina Ugwuona Mrs, Judith Ezugwu Dr.

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This study aims to examine the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on children’s libraries using the Children’s Centre Library, the University of Nigeria Nsukka as an example. It is a descriptive study that employed the qualitative method. Oral interview was used for data gathering. Four members of the Children’s Centre Committee served as respondents to the interview questions. The data collected from the interviews were analysed using content analysis. The results showed that the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown affected the Children’s Centre Library in a number of ways. On the negative side, the COVID-19 pandemic brought about the lockdown of the …

A Vacant Approach For Ranking Of Open Access Journals Of India’S: A Scientific Evaluation, Shakil Ahmad, Abdurahiman Pattukuthu, Sameh Nour Mahfouz, Abu Waris, Isam Mohmmed Abdel-Magid Ahmed

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The aim of this research is to show the presence and effect of vacant approaches to open access journals of India’s scientific journal with a view published in 2018. The excellence of the scientific journal mainly formed bibliometric indicators; Journal Impact Factor (JIF), Eigen Factor Score (ES), SCImago Journal Rank Indicator (SJR), Cite Score rank and Google Index rank. A special vacant approach of open access journals of India was chosen from their community. JIFs and ESs were collected from the Journal citation report and the SJR and Cite Score from the Scopus database, Google index from google scholar Metrix. …

Application Of Lotka's Law To The Research Publications Of Alagappa And Bharathidasan Universities: A Comparative Study, M. Manthiramoorthi, Dr.M. Mani, Dr.A. Thirumagal, Dr.R.R. Saravanakumar

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This paper deals with the comparative study of author productivity based on Lotak's law to the research publications of Alagappa and Bharathidasan Universities. The data for the study collected from Web of Science (WOS) database during the period of 2009 to 2018. Straight counting method applied to author productivity for both universities. A total of 1726 research publications from Alagappa University similarly 2778 research publications from Bharathidasan University contributed during the span of study period. Majority of the author productivity tested using Lotka's law by applying Kolmolgorov-Smirnov (K-S) goodness-of-fit test. The result shows the author productivity of Lotka's law was …

Bibliometric Mapping Of Scholar Publishing In Physics: Exploratory Study, Anna Novotna, Jan Novotny, Kamil Matula

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The focus of this study is quite narrow, still we strove to keep our ways of exploring the data extensive to thoroughly examine them. We were not led by specific hypotheses but we tried to find dependencies and interesting points which could be examined further in bigger scope with more data.

We investigated preference of journals based on publications. We also explored publishing groups and their core journals. We also examined quantity of topics in which the scholars publish and their behavior in terms of their uploads of preprints to arXiv.org before the paper gets officially published.

There were some …

Quantitative Analysis Of The Courses Completed By The Swayam (Mooc) During 2014-2019, Praveen Shukla

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The present paper gives a brief introduction of the SWAYAM which is is a MOOC originated by the initiative of Government of India. A quantitative analysis of the courses conducted on SWAYAM platform during the period 2014-2019 is done. The paper is unique in its nature as no similar study has been undertaken by the researchers. It tries to give the real situation of the courses been run and the final adaptability by the learners.

Application Of Bibliometric Laws And Literature Mapping On “Stress”, Asifa Ali, Afreen Niyaz Miss, Naheed Vaida Prof., Farhat Hassan Wani Dr.

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Today we are living in global ICT market, where technology, user perception, competition, International rivals, culture and social environment are increasingly changing day by day than our expectations. We have to prepare ourselves according to the rapid changes of ICT in fast changing environment. If we fail to face these challenges and demands, we would easily fall into the trap of stress. Stress is a negative consequence of modern living. People are stressed due to overwork, job insecurity, health related issues, multiple responsibilities and increase in pace of life. Pascal (1992) defined stress in terms of perceived environmental situation which …

A Comparative Study On The Use Of Information Sources Among Undergraduates In Academic Institutions, Sumaira Jabeen Baba, Dr Shabir Ahmed Ganaie

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In the present era of information explosion, the library, in all forms (academic, public, special etc.) acts as the inseparable part of the society and brain of the academic institution. As the quality of education is mostly judged by the quality of libraries of a particular nation. Besides this these (libraries) can help in the close examination of growth and development. Although with the introduction of world wide web, the position of the library does not appears to be the same. It (web) gives rise to a Generation of users (library users) who now perceive the web technology as the …

Investigating The User Experience In Academic Libraries (Special Emphasis To E-Resources), Sumaira Baba, Shabir Ahmed Ganaie

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In the present era of information and communication technology wherein knowledge is increasing exponentially. At the same time learning is fundamental for the development of mankind. Which can be achieved and enhanced with the assistance of new advancements? These (technologies) increase possibilities for learning throughout life, improve access, and spread the process of knowledge creation. Although it is difficult to keep up the pace with this drastically changing phenomenon. With the result information is not being used properly for solving the problems. Thus proper strategies should be incorporated which can help users to improve the abilities for problem solving. The …

Status Of Electronic Theses And Dissertations Repositories In University Libraries Located In Islamabad And Rawalpindi, Midrar Ullah, Khalid Bashir Mirza

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The purpose of this study is to investigate the development of Electronic Theses and Dissertations (ETDs) repositories in university libraries located in Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) and Rawalpindi (twin cities), Pakistan. A semi-structured web-based questionnaire was developed and distributed among all 35 university libraries located in the twin cities of Pakistan. SPSS version 21 was used for analysis of data. It was found that out of 35, 13 (37.14%) university libraries had developed their ETDs repositories. DSpace was the most used software and vast majority had uploaded files in PDF format in their ETDs repositories. Respondents agreed with the 10 …

Webometric Analysis Of Centres Of Indian Statistical Institute In India, Mansi Gupta, Harpreet Singh

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Websites have become an essential media of communication for every institution as they efficiently disseminate the information to their users. This paper investigates the Web presence of ISI centres in India. The study analyses the number of webpages, various links such as Inlinks, Self-links and External links of websites by collecting information from the internet using various search engines (like Exalead, Google and Bing). Also, it analyses the Web Impact Factor and WISER rank for each website used in this study. It also presents the link-network diagram of ISI centres using SocSciBot 4 Software.

Research Excellence Of Iits In Business, Management And Accounting: A Bibliometric Study, Ranjita Mishra, Dola Babu Ramesh

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The present study assesses business research in Indian Institute of Technologies (IITs). The publications of IITs in business, Management and Accounting recorded in Scopus database dates back to 1963. The study analyzed top performing nine IITs and found 5000 publications during 1963 to 2019. Bibliometric analysis is implemented on data retrieved from Scopus database. The study identifies annual growth, prolific authors, authorship trend, leading journals and Bradford’s Law is tested on the collected data of Scattering in different sources

Inclinations Of Global Research On Saffron As Represented By Science Citation Index-Expanded, Muzamil Mushtaq, Basharat Ahmad Malik, Ali Raza, Mohammad Afaan Fazili

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Using the Science Citation Index-Expanded of the Web of Science Core Collection, we analyzed global saffron research literature published between 1991 and 2017. The variables examined were research performance of nations, institutions, and authors. The study noted that the distribution of author keywords, citations, and publication patterns of saffron related articles to ascertain the research inclinations. The highly cited articles and author keyword analysis showed that the chemical and biochemical qualities of saffron were of key interest for the researchers.

Mobile Technology In Libraries: A Survey Of Periodical Literature Published In Emerald Database, Dr.K.P Singh, Manir Uddin Ansari

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The purpose of this study is to explore the growth and development of periodical literature on “Mobile Technology” from the March 2002 to March 2019. The bibliographic data of the articles has been collected from the 18 leading peer-reviewed journals by using keywords such as “Mobile Technology”, “Smartphone”, “SMS” etc. indexed in Emerald database (www.emeraldinsight.com). For analyzing and interpretation, a bibliographic detail of the articles such as author, title, year, types of paper, place of publication, source, etc has been recorded in the MS-Excel sheet (2007). The result indicates that a total 113 articles on Mobile Technology published …

Developing And Integration Of An Online Thesaurus: With Special Reference To Lgbtqia Related Terms, Sayani Mukherjee

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Discipline Variation In Information Retrieval Skills And Use Of Electronic Information Resources By Undergraduates In University Of Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria, Raphael Ebiefung, Airen Adetimirin Ph.D, Olawale Oyewole

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The ubiquitous nature of EIRs has made possession of retrieval skills by undergraduates imperative for effective information search and retrieval. This study investigated the influence of information retrieval skills on use of EIRs by undergraduates in University of Uyo, Nigeria. Descriptive survey research design was used. The population consisted of 34,301 undergraduates. Purposive sampling technique was adopted and a sampling fraction of 5% was used to select the sample size of 212. Questionnaire was used as research instrument. Data analysis was done with the use of frequencies and percentages, mean and standard deviation, multiple regression. Results show that most of …

Science Mapping For Popular Topics In Cyberbullying Prevention Articles, Nuning Kurniasih, Engkus Kuswarno, Andri Yanto, Tarkus Suganda

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An increase in cyberbullying has been shown by various survey results. This condition raises the attention and awareness of global society towards cyberbullying. The awareness of the global community in dealing with cyberbullying generates particular thoughts and programs or anti-cyberbullying movements. In this case, this article aims to analyze the popular topics in the documents related to cyberbullying prevention. The analysis is conducted through science mapping using the Biblioshiny for Bibliometrix from the R Tool. Furthermore, 713 documents are obtained after searched through the keywords: protection OR prevention OR against AND cyberbullying, on the Scopus Database on March …