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Vinod Kumari Sharma
Bio: Vinod Kumari Sharma is an academic researcher. The author has contributed to research in topics: Information technology & Publishing. The author has an hindex of 2, co-authored 4 publications receiving 17 citations.
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TL;DR: The DESIDOC Bulletin of Information Technology (DBIT) is a bi-monthly Indian bulletin that endeavours to bring recent developments in information technology to the notice of librarians, documentation and information professionals, students and others interested in the field.
Abstract: Publishers reflect a high-level commitment to their readers by providing high quality scientific, technical, social, and educational content to billions of readers all over the world and in a way bring them together. They provide effortless access to that content, continuously improving their service levels, and enable worldwide distribution for contributors. The DESIDOC Bulletin of Information Technology (DBIT) is a bi-monthly Indian bulletin that endeavours to bring recent developments in information technology, as applicable to library and information centres, to the notice of librarians, documentation and information professionals, students and others interested in the field. It is being published by Defence Scientific Information and Documentation Centre (DESIDOC) since 1980. A small study has been carried out regarding its content during last five years i.e., 2000-2004. Observations and findings are presented in this paper. It is found that it is very useful for long-life literacy and professional education. It acts as a forum for innovative ideas and as a place for exchange of best practices. The process of publishing, use of journals and their publishing are also discussed in brief. http://dx.doi.org/10.14429/dbit.25.4.3662
10 citations
TL;DR: A detailed case study of development of database of negatives of photographs taken at various events, being developed by DESIDOC by use of various software like MS Access, Corel Draw, PhotoShop, etc., is discussed.
Abstract: Computers waved a (magic) wand and the whole process creation, access, delivery and preservation of information changed for the literary, scholarly, artistic, scientific and domestic community. Computers transformed the analogue world in to the digital world of 0 and 1. Digitisation came as a most wonderful and welcome tool in hands of libraries, museums, archives, societies, publishers, and others for preserving billions of paper/analogue documents in digital format for retaining their original look as well as with a point of view of their future relevance and potential. Preservation is the activity of protecting something from loss or danger. Digital preservation includes the preservation of print and non print material in digitised form for effective, efficient and purposeful use.Any library can’t digitise all its resources. What should it do? What should it preserve? Why should and for whom should it preserve? How this ever changing digitisation scenario is putting a pressure on librarians/archivists, etc. This paper is making an attempt to seek answers to these questions. This paper also explores the concept of preservation by digitisation, the need of digital preservation, and the problems of digital preservation. How digital preservation activities are being carried out by DESIDOC for its publications: Defence Science Journal, DESIDOC Bulletin of Information Technology, PST Series, etc., are described. A detailed case study of development of database of negatives of photographs taken at various events, being developed by DESIDOC by use of various software like MS Access, Corel Draw, PhotoShop, etc., is discussed. http://dx.doi.org/10.14429/dbit.25.1.3646
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TL;DR: The process of registration of domain name for website along with the various option and technologies involved in the hosting and uploading of a website are given.
Abstract: This article gives in brief the various aspects involved in creation of website. It highlights the importance of prior planning which is the basicstep. Other important aspects for creating a website as web editors, URLS/lnternet address, graphics software, web authoring, and search engines are also introduced. It gives the process of registration of domain name for website along with the various option and technologies involved in the hosting and uploading of a website. http://dx.doi.org/10.14429/dbit.21.2.3537
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TL;DR: This paper highlights some of the products created and services offered by DESIDOC to fulfill its vision of processing and dissemination of information to defence scientists.
Abstract: DESIDOC has made considerable efforts over the years towards collection development and database development to serve the large number of scientists/engineers working in various Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) labs/estts and top management at DRDO HQrs. The Defence Science Library (DSL) of DESIDOC has developed into a major information resource centre by way of over 2.39 lakh documents in its collection. For achieving the optimum use of LIS resources, a user-friendly library automation software, DeLAS, has been developed with six integrated modules: acquisition, cataloguing, OPAC, serial control, circulation control, and Web OPAC. The DSL has been regularly subscribing CD-ROM and online databases. DESIDOC has initiated a project 'Virtual Walkthrough for Defence Science Library.' It has two modules: Module 1—General Browsing—Through DRONA, users can take virtual tour of the DSL which is completely user interactive that means that user can take the tour at his own pace and Module 2—Guided Tour—complements the text-based search of the user for the books with an extended multimedia interface. DESIDOC made significant progress in the development of digital resources underlying digital library technologies that include: Full-text CD of Defence Science Journal (1950-2005); Patrika (Newspaper Clippings 2000-2005); DRDO Science Spectrum; Popular Science and Technology Series (13 books), Database of Photo Negatives of important events and so on. DESIDOC is bringing out a large number of regular and ad hoc special publications such as Defence Science Journal, Technology Focus, DRDO Newsletter and DRDO Samachar which have undergone various changes in terms of coverage, quality, and timeliness over the period of time. A large number of special publications are also brought out each year to meet the needs of DRDO HQrs and labs/estts. DESIDOC developed a large-sized ‘DRDO website’ providing information on key activities of the DRDO labs/estts, and technical directorates. This paper highlights some of the products created and services offered by DESIDOC to fulfill its vision of processing and dissemination of information to defence scientists. http://dx.doi.org/10.14429/dbit.26.2.3675
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TL;DR: The analysis of 902 papers published by Indian scholars during 1995-2014 indicates that the main focus of bibliometrics/scientometrics is on assessment of science and technology in India in different sub-disciplines including contributions by Indian states and other individual countries followed by bibliometric analysis of individual journals as mentioned in this paper.
Abstract: This part of the study highlights the contents of the published articles in terms of various disciplines or sub-disciplines and the bibliometric aspects discussed in these articles. The analysis of 902 papers published by Indian scholars during1995-2014 indicates that the main focus of bibliometrics/scientometrics is on assessment of science and technology in India in different sub-disciplines including contributions by Indian states and other individual countries followed by bibliometric analysis of individual journals. Papers dealing with bibliometric laws received a low priority as compared to other subdisciplines of bibliometrics/scientometrics. The analysis of data indicates that the share of theoretical studies using mathematical and statistical techniques which were missing in the earlier period (1970-1994) has increased during 1995-2014. The field of medicine as a discipline received the highest attention as compared to other disciplines.
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TL;DR: The paper finds that the OPAC system has changed the traditional concept of access to library resources and allows simple as well as complex sear...
Abstract: Purpose – The objective of this study is to establish the opinion of users with respect to the awareness and utilisation of, as well as their satisfaction level with, the use of the online public access catalogue (OPAC).Design/methodology/approach – The paper deals with the applicability and utility of OPACs in five libraries in New Delhi, namely the Indian Institute of Technology; Jawaharlal Nehru University Library; Dr Zakir Husain Library, Jamia Millia Islamia; National Information System for Communication and Information Resources (NISCAIR); and the Defence Science Information and Documentation Centre (DESIDOC). A questionnaire was developed and distributed randomly to 128 users including undergraduates and post graduate students as well as MPhil. and PhD scholars. Users returned 115 completed questionnaires of which 100 were selected for analysis.Findings – The paper finds that the OPAC system has changed the traditional concept of access to library resources. It allows simple as well as complex sear...
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TL;DR: It was found that there were some unique sub-fields to Indian Library and Information Science research, such as open access; online exhibition; virtual libraries; multimedia libraries; open source software; library automation; and library management system.
Abstract: This study analyzed 928 full-text research articles retrieved from DESIDOC Journal of Library and Information Technology for the period of 1981–2018 using Latent Dirichlet Allocation. The study further tagged the articles with the modeled topics. 50 core topics were identified throughout the period of 38 years whereas only 26 topics were unique in nature. Bibliometrics, ICT, information retrieval, and user studies were highly researched areas in India for the epoch. Further, Spain and Taiwan showed common research trends and areas as India whereas India has quite distinct research interests from America and China. Therefore, researchers in Library and Information Science in India should pay more attention to the topics which are under-researched. Further, it was found that there were some unique sub-fields to Indian Library and Information Science research, such as open access; online exhibition; virtual libraries; multimedia libraries; open source software; library automation; and library management system. With the passage of time topics evolve over time, new topics emerge, and old ones become obsolete. Topic modeling not only helps the researcher to determine the trending themes or related fields with respect to their field of interest but also helps them to identify new concepts and fields over time.
30 citations
TL;DR: Bibliometric analyses of DJLIT during 2001-2010 are presented, which covers various parameters like growth pattern, content coverage, authorship patterns, subject-wise distribution of articles, etc.
Abstract: DESIDOC Journal of Library and Information Technology (DJLIT) is one of the premier journals of library and information science being published in India. It is brought out by Defence Scientific Information and Documentation Centre (DESIDOC), a constituent establishment of Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). DJLIT has just completed 30 years of its publication. This paper presents bibliometric analyses of DJLIT during 2001-2010. The analysis covers various parameters like growth pattern, content coverage, authorship patterns, subject-wise distribution of articles, etc. http://dx.doi.org/10.14429/djlit.31.3.989
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TL;DR: A bibliometric analysis of the journal to assess the pattern of growth of the research output published in the journal, pattern of authorship and geographic distribution of output, subjects covered and citationAnalysis of the references attached to the papers and change in them over two different periods.
Abstract: DESIDOC Journal of Library & Information Technology ( DJLIT ) formerly known as DESIDOC Bulletin of Information Technology is a peer-reviewed, open access, bimonthly journal. This paper presents a bibliometric analysis of the journal to assess the pattern of growth of the research output published in the journal, pattern of authorship and geographic distribution of output, subjects covered and citation analysis of the references attached to the papers and change in them over two different periods (2001-2006) and (2007-2012). It is found that 391 papers were published during the period of study (2001-2012). The maximum number of articles (65) was published in 2012. The maximum number of contributions is joint collaborations with 61.4 %. Most of the contributions (88 %) are from India and 12 % are foreign contributions. The study revealed that majority of the authors preferred journals as the source of information providing the highest number of citations. Dr BM Gupta has published maximum number of articles (26) in the Journal during the period under study. The maximum number of articles (65 %) has the length of 6-10 pages. Maximum number of special issues (5) was published in 2012. DESIDOC Journal of Library & Information Technology , 2014, 33(5), pp. 412-417. http://dx.doi.org/10.14429/djlit.33.5108
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