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Highly Cited paper of Bharat Ratna Prof. CNR Rao: A Scientometric Attempt
Authors: Gadad Raju , Ravi B. , Savanur Kiran
Published: June 2021

This attempt scrutinizes Prof. CNR Rao’s one of the highly cited papers, published in the year 2009, has received 767 citations during 2010-2017out of which citations, 25 were self-citations and rest 742 citations by others. Highest numbers (139) of citing papers were published by 4authors, in which 32 citing papers were published in the year 2015.The article has highly cited by authors published in the journals journal (688), and Reviews (70). Total number of 767 citing articles further received 35563 citations during 2010-2017.
Scholarly Output of Material Science Research in India: A Scientometric Analysis
Authors: Arumugam J. , Balasubramani R.
Published: June 2021

Material Science is a discipline which elevates the properties of matter and its applications to various areas of science and engineering. This science investigates the relationship between the structure of material and its properties. The researcher has made an attempt to highlight quantitatively and qualitatively the growth and development of scholarly publications by Indian Scientists and researchers on Materials Science during 2009-2018 as reflected in Scopus. This study describes and focuses the various factors such as chronology wise distribution; country wise distribution; ranking of highly cited authors; ranking of highly cited institutions; highly cited journals on Material Science; and predominant funding agencies. The results revealed that the highest number of (16.7%) papers published in 2018 and Journal of Materials Science Materials in Electronics is the predominantly used source for the scholarly publication in Material Science research in India. Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore has the highest number of publications in the Material Science research.
Availability, Accessibility and Utilization of Information Resources in School Libraries in Maiduguri and Damaturu Metropolis, Nigeria
Authors: Istifanus I. L. , Yohanna P. M. , Usman E. A.
Published: June 2021

This paper examined the availability, accessibility and utilization of information resources in School libraries in Maiduguri and Damaturu Metropolis, Nigeria. The study determined the resources available in all the school libraries in terms of their types and formats that is, print and non- print information resources available in the library. The study adopted survey research design. The entire target population that is, 90 students from school libraries in Maiduguri and Damaturu Metropolis were purposively used. A self-designed questionnaire was used to extract responses from the students of the schools under study. Six objectives were formulated to guide the conduct of the study. Four research questions were generated and answered, and two null hypotheses were tested. Frequency count and percentages were used to answer the research questions and Pearson Product Moment Correlation was used to test the null hypotheses at 0.05 level of significance, using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 20. The findings of the study revealed that, textbooks were the major information resources that were available in the school libraries. More so, the information resources found in the school libraries in Maiduguri and Damaturu metropolis were accessible. The students utilized the information resources on a daily basis but yet not satisfied with the information resources found in the schools libraries in Maiduguri and Damaturu metropolis. It was recommended that the governments should put more priority on adequate provision of fund necessary for the provision of current and up to date information resources and also for the employment of qualified and trained teacher-librarian in all school libraries in Maiduguri and Damaturu Metropolis.
Usage of E-Resources by the Faculty Members and PG Students of Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences Hospital and Research Centre (KIMS), Bangalore, Karnataka: A Study
Authors: Shashikala H. M. , Srinivasaragavan S.
Published: June 2021

Web-based use of E-resources is playing a vital role for information seeking. In this direction the present study was conducted on the use of E-resources (e-books, e-journals, e-databases subscribed by Health Science Library and Information Network, HELINET Consortium and ERMED Consortium) by the faculty members and PG students of Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences and Information Centre, Bangalore, Karnataka State. A structured questionnaire was designed and distributed to faculty members and PG students (150) to know their effective use of e-resource for their study, teaching and research. A total of 135 filled in questionnaires were received and the response rate was 82.66%. The study results found that most of the teaching faculty and PG students preferred to search Google and Yahoo as search engine for their information search requirements. At the same time they consulted Pub Med and Science Direct and Ovid publisher’s journal databases to access E- resources.
Mapping of Research in Agricultural Scientist’s Citation Analysis in Google Scholar, Scopus and Publons
Authors: Sankar M.
Published: June 2021

An innovative idea developed by the researchers should reach the end user groups. The output of any researcher can be judged in terms of patents or his publications in the respective fields. Quality and impact of research work can be based on the citation and h index. Nowadays, there are several parameters considered for evaluating the performance of the research. Citation and h index are the quality parameters used for rating the originality and use of research. They are more useful for accessing the potentials of research as well as for providing a platform for collaborative projects at national / International levels. This paper presents the comparative analysis of citation and h index for identified researcher through three popular databases viz., Google Scholar, Scopus, and Publons. Among the three databases, Google Scholar showed a higher number of citations of the selected author due to data collected from unauthenticated documents as well as well established research databases.
Digital Divide among Undergraduate Students: A Survey of District Srinagar and Kupwara in J&K State
Authors: Basharat Mohammed , Ahmad Shabir , Sultanpuri Sameer Ahmad
Published: June 2021

The Digital Divide, also called the Digital Split, is a socio-economic issue referring to the differing amount of information between those who have access to the Information through various means and those who do not have access. The term became popular among various stake holders from various disciplines such as scholars, policy makers, and social activists across the globe in the late 1990s. The present study tries to understand the digital divide among the undergraduate students of Kashmir division of J&K state of India. The scope of study is limited to two Districts viz. District Kupwara and Srinagar. The study tries to find out various factors beyond the digital divide among the students studying in rural and urban areas, and provide ample solution to minimize the same. The research was conducted using survey method, for data collection, questionnaire method of data was applied. The research revealed that male students are way ahead in making use of digital media as compared to female and the students from urban background make more use of digital content as compared to rural students. The major reasons for disparity in the use of digital media (internet) is lack of infrastructure viz. broadband, wireless internet, awareness and lack of training institutions for rendering training in rural areas s compared to urban areas.
Business Simulations in Management Pedagogy: Role of Libraries in Enhancing Access to Business Simulations: A Case Study
Authors: Sreejaya P.
Published: June 2021

Looking at the contemporary educational practice, we come across a host of buzzwords such as immersive environments, participatory learning, experiential learning, experimental learning, etc. Due to the drastic development in the information and communication technology areas, various new educational methods have emerged such as e-learning and virtual learning environment. Education, especially, the higher education scenario has witnessed the boom of new pedagogical tools. Among this, ‘simulations’ is a new mode of teaching and learning in the management pedagogy that is gaining ground and appreciation. Simulations act as an essential educational tool in the virtual learning environment. There has been a significant increase in the use of business simulation games in the area of management education. Business simulations attempt to bring real-life business scenarios to life in the classroom to develop the desired capacities and skills of the students.The most important advantage of a simulation is that they help to establish a new learning relationship with the students and assigning new roles to them and build their capacities regarding participatory learning. This paper highlights the concept of simulation, and it also explores the role of simulation in management education. It discusses various business simulations available in the market. This article also shares the Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode library’s experience about the facilitation of simulations with a special reference to Harvard Business School Publishing Simulations, for its academic programmes during the past few years.
E-Resources Usage Statistics as an Indicator and Measure of Knowledge Consumption in Higher Learning Academic Institutions
Authors: Sunitha T.
Published: June 2021

Digital resources and services have become an essential part of the growing collection of libraries all over the world, and their relevance and importance in the higher academic and research institutions have been increasing day by day. Library users also embrace the electronic resources quite enthusiastically considering their multitude of advantages. On the other hand, the collection, development and management of e-resources demand a lot of financial commitments on the part of the institutions, and as a result, they expect and encourage a fair return on investment. Therefore it has become mandatory on the part of libraries to assess the usage and usability of their procured/subscribed resources. Usage statistics are now considered as one of the most prominent measuring tools that help the libraries to examine the usage of online resources and ensuring their optimum utilization. At the same time, the collection of usage reports from the vast number of e-resources is a challenging task for the librarians. E-resources exist in multiple formats such as e-journals, e-books; aggregated full-text databases, company, industry, statistical databases etc. and the usage data collected for these resources vary from each other. There exist many ways and methods to collect usage reports of e-resources. It can either be downloaded manually from the e-resources website, using administrative credentials provided by the publishers or automatically harvested through SUSHI (Standardized Usage Statistics Harvesting Initiative). This paper attempts to draw the attention of information professionals on the enormous potential in the usage of e-resources by the libraries. It presents the IIM Kozhikode library’s experience in obtaining the usage statistics of e-resources and attempts to examine how these reports are used as a tool to assess the usage of e-resources. This paper puts forth the argument that the e-resources usage statistics acts as an indicator of the knowledge consumption of the organization, as evidenced by the relative growth in its research output, quality of education being imparted and its placement records.
Usage of Commercial and Open Source Digital Resources in Libraries: With Special Reference to Islamic Management Arts & Science Colleges of Tamil Nadu
Authors: Abdul Latheef N. , Thiruvengada Mani T. K.
Published: June 2021

There are many subscribed resources and open source resources utilized by the Students, Research Scholars and Faculty Members in higher educational institutions. Objective –of this study is to determine the Digital resources usage preferences in Arts & Science college libraries of Tamil Nadu, particularly Islamic Management Arts & Science colleges. This article also examines the usage of e-books, e-journals (both subscribed and open source), Library website and abstracting database. It also deals with the status of the colleges which are subscribing to the digital resources. Research methodology. A systematically designed questionnaire was distributed to the selected colleges and received the data for analysis. Quite a few interesting facts have come out. Findings -Accordingly the data reveals that the undergraduate and postgraduate users preferred opens access resources and Google as their search engine for quick access while on the other hand research scholars insisted that commercial resources are of help and have made a recommendation to increase them. In case of faculty they recommend more number of commercial resources for their study, research and teaching purpose. Suggestions were made by the users to improve the infrastructure facility, regular power connection and a speed increase in the high bandwidth internet connections and to conduct seminars/ workshops/ orientation to the users in order to create awareness to increase the both the category of digital resources.
Use of Mobile Devices for Accessing E-books by Medical College Students in Karnataka: A Study
Authors: Umesha M. L. , Kumbar Mallinath
Published: June 2021

The present paper assessed the usage of technical tools offering updates in medical information through various medical devices, database, apps, etc. The advancement in learning process aided by newly designed tools, viz. various devices, applications and databases are now within the reach of students. The new trend of dealing with e-books, audio books, etc., is an asset to the spectrum of education. Especially, students pursuing professional courses like medicine, etc., should make the maximum use of these new peripherals in technology. Nowadays, a change in reading pattern has been observed – a shift from traditional books to e-books and audio books. This paper significantly brings out the usage pattern of various mobile devices, database meant for medical education and various apps for e-book reader and audio books. The data from 1150 students belonging to 16 medical colleges in Karnataka were obtained through questionnaire, interview and observation techniques and the findings were elaborated with the help of suitable statistical techniques.
Use of Information Communication Technology for Teaching by N-Power Teach Beneficiaries of Public Primary and Secondary Schools in Nigeria
Authors: Adekannbi Janet O. , Oluwatosin Makinde Adeola
Published: June 2021

This study investigated the use of mobile devices for teaching by N-Power Teach beneficiaries in public primary and secondary schools in Nigeria. Descriptive survey design was adopted, and 50 beneficiaries were selected using multi-stage sampling. Data collection was through interview and data collected were transcribed and analysed using Nvivo 12 software. Findings revealed that the main ICT tool accessed by the beneficiaries was the N-Teach application (a pre-installed application) which contains textbooks, video, audio materials. The devices were reportedly used for preparing lesson notes and instructional materials. Beneficiaries reported being confident in the use of these devices for teaching, however, beneficiaries in secondary schools reported having primary school teaching application tools on their devices. School administrators reportedly had positive attitude to the use of the devices while few had initial rejection. Challenges reported in the use of the devices included poor power supply, insufficient data and network failures.
The Role and Impact of an Open Courseware Learning Management System in Higher Education
Authors: Chandriki Triveni , Savanur Kiran P.
Published: June 2021

The essential cause of this find out about to check out the influence of e-learning in greater education. The learn about observed out that the use of e-learning structures suggests a fine effect on scholar studying in greater training current world. Most instructors utilized e-learning gadget as presentation and education device in educating and learning. Higher training establishments advantage from the use of an Open Courseware Learning Management System in the following ways: teacher and pupil get entry to to mastering content material each time and anywhere, a centralized supply of learning, monitoring and reporting equipment to beautify pupil getting to know and performance, elevated effectivity in scholar things to do such as undertaking submission, accelerated communication, and mastering analytics. Higher schooling is widely described as one of key drivers of increase performance, prosperity, and competitiveness.
A Comparative Study of Library Automation in First Grade College Libraries in Four Districts of Karnataka
Authors: Chitra K. S. , Kumbar Mallinath
Published: June 2021

The present paper compares library automation in first-grade college libraries affiliated to the University of Mysore. A structured questionnaire was used to collect primary inputs from college libraries to understand the present status. A total of 160 colleges were taken up for the study in which 135 (84.37%) colleges responded,15 first grade college libraries did not have librarians and ten librarians did not respond. The study’s findings reveal that 94 (69.62%) college libraries are automated. Among them, 29 (30.85%) college libraries are fully automated, 65 (69.14%) college libraries are partially automated and 41 (30.37%) libraries are not automated. The study’s findings reveal that all autonomous colleges are automated—the main reason for not automating the library in Government colleges, Private aided colleges and Unaided colleges are inadequate of finance and lack of trained manpower. It is suggested that the librarians have to attend intensive training programs on deputation or become proficient in automation work to provide effective and efficient services to users.
Adaptive Library Environment to Support Disabled Persons: Services and Strategies
Authors: Deshpande Bhalachandra S. , Sajana C.
Published: June 2021

The World Health Organization (WHO) found that 650mn of the world’s population have some type of disability. As per UNESCAP-United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific, more than 400 million disabled people live in Asia, and most of them are not included in the various public activities. But, libraries as an integral part of our society, has to adopt adequate technology and services to cater the needs of disabled persons, such that they are provided with equal opportunities to avail library services. The present paper is a brief study about the possible methods that can be adopted in library environment to provide effective services to patrons with disability.
Application of Google Analytics Model for Evaluating the Visibility of Library Web Portals of the Uva Wellassa University, Sri Lanka
Authors: Pratheepan T. , Jayakananthan M.
Published: June 2021

Google Analytics is the most prevalent page tagging technique to evaluate the visibility of web portals. The study was designed with the purpose of applying google analytics model on the library Web Portals (WP) of the Uva Wellassa University (UWU) which includes, Home Page (HP), Online Public Access Catalogue (OPAC) and Institutional Repository (IR). It was observed that the web resources of UWU have been viewed by ~366756 local & global users during the study period. The USA is the predominant country visited the UWU e. Repository with the count of 53,078 (15.82%) followed by Netherlands with 14,044 (4.78%) and France 15,775 (4.70%).
Adoption of Koha Integrated Library System (ILS) for the Automation of Umaru Musa Yar’adua University Library, Katsina, Nigeria: Problems and Prospects
Authors: Maharazu Nafi’u , Malumfashi Suleiman Hamisu
Published: June 2021

This study attempted to explore the gradual advancement of modern technology in libraries, it distinguished old and new innovations, creative efforts of librarians and information technologists through the various generations of automation revolution. The study also identify various components of the Integrated Library System (ILS) or Library Management System (LMS) which are used or being used in Umaru Musa Yar’adua University (UMYU) library as well as the services automated by the system. The study also identifies the exact reasons for adopting KOHA in UMYU library. It also explains the impact, challenges associated with the University library automation system. The study adopted quantitative approach as research paradigm; with survey as research methods. Questionnaires were the instrument used for data collection. The population of 42 library staff was used for the study. The data for the study were analyzed using tables and frequencies. From the findings of the study the two main services fully automated were the Circulation and Cataloguing, the library adopted the use of the KOHA ILS as it was a free open source and secondly for greater opportunities and innovation. However, retrospective conversion and Low Level of Literacy were the major challenges and a setback for the KOHA ILS implementation in the library understudy. The study recommended the need for the increase investment in the automation project to speed up the implementation of automation systems.
Research Contributions of Nobel Laureate Jacques Dubochet: A Study of Bibliometric Analysis
Authors: Kumbar Prakash , Kumbar Mallinath
Published: June 2021

The study is aims to provide the single author analysis evaluating the scientific contributions of Dubochet in chemistry, who is a recipient of the Nobel Prize in the field of Chemistry in 2017. He has published 97 publications with 5672 citations during his scientific career. Most of the publications have resulted in collaboration which accounts for 86. Biochemistry is one of his most favoured domain in which he has published 48 publications; most active collaborators are Stasiak, A with22 publications, Adrian, M13, Bednar, J11, Furrer, P10 publications. Journal articles are the most common channel of communication, where he published 65 publications of 97. His research picks top speed in the year 2009, where he has published nine publications, his H-index accounts for 43. Finally paper concluded that Dubochet J contribution in the field of “Cryo-electron microscopy” high-resolution structure determination of biomolecules in solution. The study is compiled to prove the Dubochet J as a source of information for upcoming researchers, fellow scientists in chemistry and Library and Information centres.
Information Needs and Seeking Behavior of Physically Challenged Students in Adamawa State
Authors: Aliyu Murtal , Mohammed Abubakar
Published: June 2021

This study is an investigation of Information Needs and Information Seeking Behaviour of Physically Challenged Students in Adamawa State. The research design adopted for the study was survey research design. 472 physically challenged students in the school formed the population of the study. Sample size of 214 was used. 214 structured questionnaires were administered and 200 was returned and used for the study. Major findings of the study are that the physically challenged student needs information to meet educational, recreational, social and personal development purposes; they seek information occasionally; and that acquisition of new knowledge and the desire to be in tune with trending issues are what often trigger them to seek information; majority of respondents reveals that problem of what type of information resources and services to be provided physically challenged student are the challenges faced when determining the kind of information needed by physically challenged students; similarly, majority of respondents reveals that inadequate library resources and absence of assistive technology are some of challenges faced by the school in meeting the information sought by physically challenged students. The study recommended that adequate library resources and services should be made to the physically challenged students in the school to curtail almost all the problems associated with information needs and information seeking behaviour of physically challenged raised in the study.
Mapping of Earth Science Research in West Bengal: A Bibliometric Study
Authors: Roy Moutusi Basak , Das Subarna Kumar
Published: June 2021

The present study is based on 393 PhD theses of Earth sciences submitted to the various universities of West Bengal for the award of doctoral degree during the period 1960-2012. Besides, a citation analysis has also been done through the study of 8910 citations appended to the theses for the period of 2008-2012. The main purpose of this study is to investigate chronological distribution of theses, gender-wise distribution, supervisor-ship pattern, subject-wise distribution. The findings of the study revealed that an average of 7.43 theses was published during the whole period under study; the relative growth rate and doubling time for theses under study work out to 0.631 and 0.966 respectively; the grand average number of citations per theses was 146 citations and journals is the most prolific bibliographic forms used by the researchers. This study also examines the conformity to Lotka’s law with the distribution of data.
Research Output on Paddy (Oryza Sativa): A Scientometric Study
Authors: Rajendran L.
Published: June 2021

This paper attempts to analyse quantitatively the growth and development of Paddy (Oryza Sativa) Cereal Crop research in India in terms of publication output as reflected in CAB Direct Online Database. During the period 1951-2017 a total of 1,80,675 papers were published by the scientists of India respectively on Paddy Crop analysis. India is the top country in Agricultural research with its contribution of 29,038 papers which is nearly (15.9%) of the global research output of Agricultural research followed by the specific country are in China with 17,266 papers (9.4%). The most preferred journals where the International Rice Research Newsletter with 3693 papers (6.5%) followed by the Chinese Journal of Rice Science with 2069 papers (3.6%). The study revealed that out of the world India has the highest range the production of paddy. It covers India is a top level in the field of agricultural research as a part of the Indian country are ranked higher position of Tamil Nadu in southern states.
Mapping of Dyslexia Research Output: The Global Perspective
Authors: SNE Joy Sofiya , Kavitha S. , Ponnudurai R.
Published: June 2021

his study has been carried out to analyze the research field of Dyslexia Research output in terms of publication output as per science Web of science database between 1989 and 2017. A quantitative analysis on the countries and organizations that contribute in the field of Dyslexia Research is presented. The data shows increase in the basic research activity in this research field. During 1989- 2017, a total of 9492 papers were published by the scientists in the field of Dyslexia Research. More number 587(6.2%) and 598 (6.2%) of articles were published 2016 and 2017.
Data Breach: Key to Prevention and Intrusion Detection the Risk of a Library
Authors: Sarkar Indranil
Published: June 2021

The problem of protecting information and data flows has existed from the very first day of information exchange however advanced Information Communication Technology and information management systems become more and more powerful and distributed. In this article the author aver that the strategy need to implement measures to protect library from the rise of leak confidential information, both accidentally and maliciously, at tremendous cost in money, privacy, national security, and reputation.
Service Quality in Kerala University Library: A SERVQUAL Analysis
Authors: Sofiya A. , Mini Devi B.
Published: June 2021

The study examines the Service Quality delivering in Kerala University Library System applying SERVQUAL from user’s expectations and identifies the dimensions that determine the user’s evaluation of Service Quality. As a service oriented institution, library provides various sources, services and products for its academic community and facilitates teaching and learning. The population covered under the study is users including research scholars and students – faculties are excluded. For this purpose, 175 modified SERVQUAL questionnaires were distributed among the research scholars and the students in the Kerala University Library. Out of 175 distributed questionnaires, 154 were returned back and consisted of 88 regular students and 66 research scholars and those were subsequently subjected to data analysis. It was done by SPSS Package and for testing of hypothesis, Mann-Whitney U Test and Chi Squire Test is used. The study revealed that the users desired expectations are not met in the prevailing Service delivery of Kerala University Library.
Factors Affecting Job Satisfaction among Library Professionals of Private Engineering and Management Colleges in Pune Region
Authors: Halvegar Sudhir B.
Published: June 2021

The objective of this study is to examine those factors which are related in a high manner to job satisfaction among library workers. Data were collected from a sample of 100 library professionals from private engineering and management colleges in Pune Region. The data analyses indicated that job satisfaction among library professionals is not related to their sex, the type of library in which they worked, or their vocational needs, but it is related to the characteristics of their job environments. The supervisory climate and the essential characteristics of the job itself are the two most important determinants of job satisfaction. Interpretation of the data suggests that a supervisory climate which permits a librarian to exercise initiative and professional judgment in the performance of the job is conducive to job satisfaction. This study contributes to the LIS literature and practice in the following two ways: first, this study provides new knowledge concerning the job satisfaction factors of library professionals. Second, the new knowledge may help library and information managers to develop effective managerial approaches.
Awareness on Social Media among the LIS Professionals in the University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad, Karnataka: A Study
Authors: Uplaonkar Shilpa , Badiger Kalikadevi G.
Published: June 2021

The present paper focuses on the explore of social media such as Face book, Twitter, Whatsapp, etc. to work as an effective tool for imparting information or knowledge and prove helpful in making awareness among Library and Information Science (LIS) Professionals of University Libraries of University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad as most important aspect of social mediaas its emphasis on online collaboration and sharing because it has social networking, user centric characteristics. Data was collected by means of a questionnaire that was circulated among the LIS Professionals of University Libraries of University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad randomly. Present article reports the survey of social media, in making awareness among LIS Professionals. Analysis will help the LIS professionals in deriving the benefits of Social media.
Postgraduate Science Students’ Perception on Facilities and Services of Tumkur University Library
Authors: Raviivvenkat B.
Published: June 2021

Libraries always faced the challenge of the existing trend and able to cope with it. Whether it was microform, microfiche, CD-ROM and Database, library has used this format to provide the information. The Digital Technology has open up new challenges and opportunities and Librarians as the custodian are already imbibed these technologies as an assist medium and are able to reach the clients. University Library always is in the forefront to use the new coming learning objects. The ICT revolution and Network world has opened up abundance in providing resources to the users and also changed landscape of the existing organisation. This study is on perception of postgraduate student’s perception about the University Library. The sample population consisted of 150 among which 104(69%) responded to the structured query. The identified aspect in the study is that Library needs a separate building and users are satisfied with facilities and services but demanding more resources and updating.
Designing Altmetrics Enabled Discovery Services through DSpace
Authors: . Sukumar Mandal
Published: June 2021

Discovery service is very important in an automated and digital library system. There are different types of this services are available in an online environment such as google scholar, research gateway, ebsco, summon, exlibris primo, worldcat and etc. This is very popular service and enable customization in different fields such as end user accounts, branding, embedding your chat service, turning off and on certain resources, custom search boxes, embedded widgets, facets modifications, language choices, and content and underlying technology infrastructure philosophies may vary, but the results are largely the same. Altmetrics is a part of discovery services to developing any online based institutional digital repository for enhancing the library and information services among the research scholars, users, students, and teachers also. The objective of this paper is to explore and access the altmetrics enabled services from the DSpace user interface for fulfilling the discovery services in an integrated digital library system. Apart from this it also describe some well-known altmetrics enabled tools available in an online environment. Now, this integrated framework is very helpful for each and every sphere of institutional digital repository for designing and developing the altmetrics enabled discovery services through an open source software DSpace.
Global Publication Productivity in Materials Science Research: A Scientometric Analysis
Authors: Pratheepan Thuraiyappah
Published: June 2021

This paper examines the world research profile and growing trend of publications on Materials Science for fifteen years spanning 2002-2016 based on the data retrieved from ISI Thomson Reuters Web of Science by using various statistical tools and techniques used in the emerging field of Scientometrics. The study uses Science Citation Index of ISI Thomson Reuters Web of Science for the period from 2002 to 2016 (for a period of fifteen years) of top fifteen countries in the field of Materials Science. The indicators used in this study are Relative Growth Rate (RGR), Doubling Time (Dt.), Activity Index (AI), Publication Efficiency Index (PEI), Relative Comparative Advantage for Publication (RCAP). The findings of the study reveal that the percentage share of Materials Science publications of the World is 5.61 out of the total scientific publications of the World; the study indicates that China topped the table with 2,87,736 publications, followed by the USA (2,17,422); there is an exponential growth of publication for the world (R2 = 0.967) in Materials Science field; the Annual Growth Rate (RGR) is highest for Iran (through it ranked fifteenth in terms of publications), i.e. 27.00; Activity Index is more than one for nine countries which indicates that the research efforts of these countries correspond to the worlds average; It is evident from the study that the USA (1.48), England (1.19), Australia (1.14), Germany (1.09) and France (1.07) have more than one PEI which clearly indicates that there is an impact of publications in Materials Science by these countries is more than the research effort devoted during 2002 to 2016; China topped the list with the highest mean value of Relative Comparative Advantage for Publication (RCAP) i.e. 2.23. RCAP value of China, South Korea, Taiwan, India, Iran, Japan, Russia and France are more than one. The data indicate that these countries are specialised in the field of Materials Science.
Authorship Pattern and Collaboration Coefficient of Library Professional’s Competency on Research Publications During 1999-2018: A Scientometric Analysis
Authors: Gaud Nutan , Singh M. P. , Singh Bhoopendra
Published: June 2021

The present study aims to analysis authorship pattern and collaboration coefficient of library professional’s competency publications research from 1999-2018. The data has been downloaded by Scopus database. A total number of published articles during the period of study was 433 in the particular database on the topic of ‘professional’s competency’. The study examine various scientometric parameter such as authorship pattern, year wise distribution of publication, determine the annual growth rate and compound annual growth rate of publication, relative growth rate and doubling time of publication and so many. After the analysis, it is found that the highest 11.78% of an article published in the year 2015. The highest growth rate in 2000 and the lowest in 1999. The United States published highest 174 article and secured first place in top five countries wish distribution of the publication. Majority of the article is published by single authors is 171 articles during the period of study.
Use of Electronic Resources among the Students in Engineering Colleges in Chennai: A Study
Authors: Sumathi M. , Thilagavathy N.
Published: June 2021

This study analyses the status of electronic resources facilities and services provided by the Engineering Colleges in Chennai. It also discusses the purpose of using e-resources, benefits, subject coverage, students satisfaction, problems that are faced by the Engineering College students while accessing e-resources .The study was limited to only four engineering colleges situated on the line to OMR road, Chennai. Majority of the students are accessing the e-resources from their Central Library followed by their home (17%), Internet centre (13%) and from their department libraries (10%). Since the student community has to depend on the e-resources for their academic endeavour, the libraries should subscribe the e-resources as per the required norms to fulfill the academic needs of the student community.
Use and Awareness of Digital Information Resources (DIRS) By Undergraduate Students: A Survey of Government Degree College for Women Anantnag, Jammu and Kashmir
Authors: Dar Bilal Ahmad , Ahmad Shabir , Basharat Mohmmad
Published: June 2021

In the present age of information revolution and ever increasing demand for exact and consolidated information, the functions and old methods followed by traditional libraries are being replaced by new techniques and technologies. Providing access to information free of charge in electronic formats is a concept that is gaining momentum. Thus with the introduction of modern Information and Communication Technology (ICT), access to information is a precondition for becoming a knowledge society. The right of access to information has become the dominant right in the information and knowledge era. The research output from the universities and research centers need to be collated and disseminated to the information users and information generators. To, address this malady, the Information Literacy comes into picture, which is a set of abilities to recognize when information is needed and have the ability to locate, evaluate and use effectively the needed information. The paper attempts to investigate the Information Literacy levels among the Students of selected institute of higher learning. The survey method has been used, wherein a structured questionnaire was framed up to get the required data and analyzed vis-à-vis the objectives of the study. The major findings of the study reveal that majority of the students are not well versed the concept of information literacy.
Open Access Resources for Social Science: A Quantitative Study
Authors: Chinnadurai D. , Tamizhchelvan M.
Published: June 2021

This was aware of all about the Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ), Directory of Open Access Books (DOAB), and Directory of Open Access Repository (Open DOAR). The abbreviations pop up on familiar with all blogs and websites. This article explores for the value of the open access directories and amount or number of journals, books and repositories registered for social science subject, number of publishers contributed and most dominated language in registered resources in above directories are discussed in detailed.
Mapping of Deforestation Research across the Globe: A Scientometric Assessment on Web of Science Database
Authors: Prakash M. , Jayaprakash M.
Published: June 2021

The present paper explores the Scientometrics analysis of “DEFORESTATION” from the year 2014 to 2018. A total of 6698 data was downloaded from the web of science database, the data analyzed through Histcite and Bibexcel software. In this study discussed the growth of deforestation year by year. The study to examine the year wise distribution of contributions, authorship pattern, co-author index and degree of collaboration, relative growth rate and doubling time, country-wise distribution of records and so on. The study revealed that the Degree of Collaboration was high in 2018 (0.92). The study analyzed the relative growth rates (RGR) has increased from 2015 (0.60) to 2018 (1.44) in the span of five years. The doubling time (DT) has rapidly decreased while calculated year wise i.e. 2015 (1.15) to 2018 (0.48). Maximum of publication published in USA country 2013 (30.1%), a number of records published on articles 6138 (91.6%). Number of publications is published in 2018 (23%). Regarding the language, 95.5% (6397) of the publications published in the English language.
Evaluation of the Use of College Library Resources and Services by the Undergraduate Students in Darjeeling District of West Bengal
Authors: . Samiksha Subba , Das Subarna Kumar
Published: June 2021

The present study was conducted in 20 college libraries of Darjeeling district of West Bengal to analyze the use of library resources and services by student users. The survey research method using structured questionnaires was adopted for the collection of data from the users. A total of 400 questionnaires were distributed randomly to the users, out of which 364 completely filled-in questionnaires were received back and included in the analysis. The findings reveal that majority of student users visit the college libraries on a regular basis mainly for the purpose of burrowing and returning library books. Most of the college libraries have easily accessible location, good layout, sufficient lighting & ventilation and neat & clean premises. The college libraries are mostly having the collection of text books but the collection of journals/magazines is found to be inadequate in many college libraries. It has been found that only few college libraries offer open access to all documents, electronic information resources, daily newspapers and syllabus & question papers to users. Most of the college libraries under study need to improve the services in regard to issuance of sufficient number of documents, adequate numbers of computers for users, provision of internet and photocopy services, exhibition of newly acquired documents, reference service and reading tables, chairs & space. The lack of internet in the library, short library hour, lack of user orientation/education and insufficient number of computers are found to be the major problems identified to affect the use of library.
Library Orientation Programme in School Libraries: Awareness to Students and Teachers
Authors: Chandra Das Kartik
Published: June 2021

School is the gateway of entering into the world of knowledge and school library plays a vital role to introduce the library system among the school children. First duty of the school library is to make the school children as the library user through library orientation programme. Library orientation programme helps to transmit knowledge and information search skills among the students. Students, newly joined teachers and parents are enlisted for the orientation programme which can be conducted in the beginning of the academic session or any specific time of the session. In this article, the components which are related to the school library use, services and activities are discussed. The formal and informal processes of library orientation, requirements for the programme are included. The effectiveness of such programme is always good for the school library users. A number of studies have recommended that it is the crucial time for the libraries to rejuvenate them by preparing suitable users. Library orientation programme creates the awareness among the users about the using of school library.
Perspective of Library Resource and Services and its Use Pattern in Government First Grade College, Honnali, Davanagere District: A Study
Authors: Nagaraja Naik M. , Lohar Manjunath
Published: June 2021

The study examines the use of library facilities, resource and service of Government First Grade College, Honnali, Davanagere District. The study again focused student’s satisfaction regarding library resources and services of this college library and users’ needs and opinions. Again the study analyzes the various aspects of library collections usage, frequency and purposes of using library. The study suggested that college library should improve its services and facilities and organize orientation program.
Evaluation of EDII Institutional Repository Resources
Authors: Sathawara Virendra , Rathod Lakhaman , Batthini Ganapathi
Published: June 2021

The EDII Library and Information Center a focal point for the budding entrepreneurs, practitioners, academicians and researchers for their information need on entrepreneurship and related subjects. The collection of the EDII LIC also includes the EDII’s Repository Resources, such as Institute Publications, Faculty Publications, Biennial Conference Proceedings, Journal of Entrepreneurship, Working Papers, etc. To provide easy access for the institutional repository resources, the EDII LIC has digitized its repository resources through an Open Source Software, DSpace. This paper deliberates evaluation of its Repository Resources.
Library Orientation and Information Literacy Skills as Correlates of Scholarly Research of Postgraduate Students of Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria
Authors: Grace Dolapo Pelemo , Onanuga Ayotola O. , Ilori Olufemi O. , Chukwuemeka Peter Ugbala
Published: June 2021

This study focused on library orientation, information literacy skills as correlate of scholarly research of postgraduate students at Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta. The university has ten colleges with various departments. A survey research design was adopted for the study. The population of the study comprised all 1,361 postgraduates in Diploma, Masters and Doctor of Philosophy from the ten (10) colleges in the institution. Out of the population, 900 postgraduates were randomly selected using purposive sampling technique, while data were collected using questionnaire. Findings of the study revealed that there is no library orientation programme for postgraduates at FUNAAB, while the only form of information literacy available to them is the use of computer course. It was also found that information literacy skills of postgraduate are still low given that majority of them either cannot access the library’s online catalogue or its electronic databases without assistance. The study therefore concluded that library orientation and information literacy skills are essential for postgraduate’s quality research output and recommends for inclusion of library orientation, information literacy and any other user education programmes into postgraduate curriculum. Also, seminars and workshops on the online catalogue and electronic databases for research should equally be periodically organised for postgraduate students.