Showing papers in "Annals of library science and documentation in 1995"

Research trends in library and information science in India

Abstract: The analysis of trends of Ph.D. level research work in library and information science (LIS) and related topics in Indian universities since the award of first Ph.D. degree in 1950 showed that the years 1984-88 were the period of maximum growth in research, and the most popular subject had been Academic Libraries. The LIS Department of Karnataka University is the most productive school in the field. Suggests some measures to prevent possible dilution of research work in this subject.

A bibliometric study of the Journal of Oilseeds Research

Abstract: Analyses 498 research articles comprising 241 full length research papers and 257 short communications published during 1984 to 1992 in Journal of Oilseeds Research (vol. 1 - vol. 9) to find out (i) space allotment for full length research papers and short communications, (ii) authorship pattern, (iii) author productivity, (iv) prominent contributors, (v) important locations of oilseed research, (vi) pattern of tabular and graphical presentation, (vii) citation pattern, (viii) obsolescence of oilseed literature, (ix) Bradfordian destribution of citations, (x) important keywords figuring in the titles and (xi) time lag between the submission and publication of an article. Some of the important findings are : (i) the number of pages alloted per issue for full length papers as well as short communications vary widely, (ii) the single-authored papers account for only 12%, two-authored papers are found to be maximum and account for 39%, (iii) author productivity is in agreement with Lotka's law, especially, when the value of a is 2.07 and the number of papers is ≤ = 5, (iv) the places - Hissar, Rajendranagar (Hyderabad), Bangalore, New Delhi, Kanpur, Dhanbad, Ludhiana and Pantnagar are found to be the important areas of reserach in India and (v) on an average a full length research paper has 3 to 4 tables, and short communications 1 to 2 tables. No set pattern is observed in other types of graphic presentaions. Important countries and highly cited journals have also been listed. Citations appended to articles do not follow Bradford's Law.

Bibliometric study of doctoral dissertations on English language and literature

Abstract: Bibliometric analysis for 4066 citations collected from the doctoral dissertations on the English language and literature accepted by Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University has been carried out to determine the use pattern of the literature by the researchers in English. Provides the main bibliographic forms of literature cited. Nonserial publications i.e. books, published from U.K. and periodicals from U.S.A. are mostly cited. Ranked list of periodicals, books and authors shows that Modern Fiction Studies and Times Literary Supplement are most preferred journals, whereas, American Fiction and Main Currents in American Thoughts are most frequently cited books. Amongst the first ten most cited authors, six are from USA and two each are from UK and India. English citations account for 99% and only one percent of the citations are shared by the two other languages, namely, Marathi and Sanskrit. Countrywise distribution of periodicals and chronological distribution of citations indicate substantial use of older literature with a half-life value of 27.5 years. Authorship study indicates increasing trend towards multiple authorship. The data under study do not exactly fit into the Bradford's Law of Scattering.

Publication pattern in scientific & industrial research in india - a bibliometric study

Abstract: Bibliometric analysis of papers published in the Journal of Scientific and Industrial Research (J.S.I.R) during the years 1988 to 1993 is presented. The authorship pattern, year-wise distribution, subject of coverage, organisation-wise distribution, study of references, average length of the articles, contribution from India and abroad, etc. have been analysed

Bibliographic coupling : an empirical study of economics

Abstract: The concept of bibliographic coupling developed by Fano and Kessler is empirically tested in two important sub-disciplines of Economics namely, Monetary Economics and Welfare Economics. All the pertinent research papers in these two sub-disciplines from two journals viz ; 'American Economic Review' and 'The Economic Journal' over a period of ten years have been culled and 45 pairs have been established to ascertain the coupling strength. The study shows that though there are slightly fewer number of citations in the journal 'American Economic Review', the coupling strength is higher and consistent than 'The Economic Journal'. The tendency of researchers to refer or cite the relevant literature of the immediate past was also observed. This may be due to the fact that either the literature become out of date very quickly or the researchers may not be able to keep track of the entire literature that are being published in a particular discipline, though there are a few exceptions in the case of certain classic and outstanding research papers which are cited frequently. The coupling rate of the citations in American Economic Review has been found to be greater than The Economic Journal.

UGC-CDC recommendations on curriculum development in library and information science, 1993 : a review

Abstract: The observations and recommendations arising from different seminars and committee reports including the role of the University Grants Commission (UGC) in Library & Information Science (LISc) education are noted. Critically examines various recommendations of the UGC Curriculum Development Committee (CDC) in LISc (1993) in the context of the experiences of the Department of Library and Information Science at Vidyasagar University, Midnapore and suggestions for their implementation are offered. Modular curriculum has been proposed as an alternative to the master plan recommended by the CDC.

Electronic library : a myth or a reality

Abstract: The emergence of new information technologies has great impact on the future of libraries in the electronic age. The present paper discusses various factors involved in transformation of traditional libraries into electronic one, the advantages of electronic library and also librarian's role therein. The Pilot Project at INSDOC for developing an electronic library is also mentioned.

Marketing perspective for information services and products in Indian petroleum industry

Abstract: Discusses the importance of marketing approach in petroleum industry information services and products. Identifies information user groups, their needs and suggests few services and products along with pricing policies.

Survey of library personnel and, operations in selected libraries : A case study from rivers state of Nigeria

Abstract: The involvements of professional librarians in material procurement, discharge of library duties and the level of involvement of non librarians in the running of the special libraries in the Rivers State of Nigeria as revealed through a survey are discussed.

Territoriality and territorial behaviours in a medium sized academic library: a case study from university of Port Harcourt, Port Harcourt, Nigeria

Abstract: Studies the behavioral aspects of territorial practice - the evolution, nature and factors of territorial behaviour in library usage among University students. Structured questionnaire was used to elicit appropriate behavioral response while chisquare statistic was used to determine significant differences in the study variables. It was found out that territorial behaviour had assumed a high proportion in the University of Port Harcourt Library due to inadequate reading spaces, coupled with high population density

An analysis of the students' feedback on the library resources, facilities, services at a National Level Management Institute : a case study

Abstract: Reports the findings of a feed back survey conducted to find out the effectiveness of services rendered by the Indian Institute of Management, Lucknow library.