P.N. Mishra ¹, N. G. Goswami ², K. C. Panda ³

Affiliations
1 CSIR-National Metallurgical Laboratory, IMD Centre, PO. Burmamines, Jamshedpur 831007, Jharkhand, IN
2 CSIR-National Metallurgical Laboratory, IMD Centre, PO. Burmamines, Jamshedpur 831007, IN
3 Dept. of Library and Information Science, Sambalpur University, ‘Panda Cottage’, Gandhinagar 3rd Line Extn.Berhampur 760001 (Ganjam), Odisha, IN

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the impact of 204 Grant-in-Aid projects carried out at CSIR-National Metallurgical Laboratory, India during 1995-2010 through Bibliometric method. Unearths the impact of projects in the light of current needs to sustain in future. The data pertaining to study were generated through structured questionnaire. The output-identified as deliverables of each project includes, cash flow, process developed, patents, copyright, and technology transferred, academic contribution and research papers published through projects.The quality of papers were traced out through citation and impact factor. The Projects have been classified at different level of research-basic research, applied research, industrial research. The data further presented according to the level of research to accommodate 204 projects. The duration of the projects ranged from 6 months to 5 years. A group of 27 subject areas have been identified for all the projects, fall in the domain of Metallurgy and Materials Sciences and allied subjects.The value of projects were estimated around 55 Crore Rupees. About 97% projects were accomplished in scheduled time. The R&D output reflects that 55 processes were developed and only one technology could be transferred. However 21 technologies are under negotiation for transfer to different parties. During the tennure of projects, 40 patents and 14 copyrights were filed. About 58 students from various reputed academic institutions were benefited through projects. A total of 608 research papers were reported based on projects findings. The trends of publications during 16 years show that SCI papers are in increasing trends and reflects a healthy sign as performance indicators of the sponsored projects. The projects under basic research contributed a maximum of 226 papers with 845 citations, shared 64.50% of the total 1310 citations. The average impact factor of papers was 1.552. The highly cited papers published in the area of water quality-assessment, received 88 Citations, other highly cited papers fall in the domain of corrosion protection and prevention, waste management and utilization and materials science and technology. The output of the present work will be useful for scientists and decision makers to judge the impact of Grant-in-Aid projects in the light of current global scenario and making project selection mechanism more effective by tailoring to the current needs of the society.

Keywords

Grant-in-Aid Projects, R &amp, D Evaluation, CSIR-National Metallurgical Laboratory, Bibliometrics, Metallurgy And Materials Science, Public Goods, Citation Analysis, Impact Factor, Productmetric Study

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Dillip K. Swain ¹, K. C. Panda ²

Affiliations
1 P. G. Department of Library and Information Science, North Orissa University, Baripada, Odisha, IN
2 P.G. Department of Library and Information Science, Sambalpur University, “Panda Cottap”, Gandhinagar, 3rd Live Extension, Berhampur 760 001, Odisha, IN

Abstract

Libraries of engineering institutions are prominent information organizations that play vital role in catering to the information needs of the respective institutions. Students of engineering subjects need to update their knowledge through latest information in their respective field of interest which enables them to support their academic needs. How the information needs and seeking behavior of the students' community is steered by the library professionals is indeed a big question. This paper intends to examine the overall information seeking behavior of students of school of computer engineering, KIIT University, India. The analysis reveals that students are absolutely satisfied with the loan of books (circulation) and internet service. However, respondents have a very poor opinion on reservation service and interlibrary loan. Moreover, the paper provides some constructive suggestions for the up-gradation systems and services of the university library.

Keywords

Internet, Online Databases, E-Resources, E-Books, E-Journals, OPAC

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K. C. Panda ¹, Arunima Kanungo ¹

Affiliations
1 P.G. Department of Library and Information Science, Sambalpur University, Jyoti Vihar 768019, IN

Abstract

Provides an insight in to the concept of e-journals and their growth. Vividly explains the taxonomy of e-journals along with the methodology employed in the study. Analyses and interprets data, pertaining to a total sample of 110 e-journals available in three websites using only three popular search engines (Google, Altavista, Yahoo), in regard to their subject coverage, country of publication, language of publication, year of publication, frequency and cost. Reveals that, 48.18% of the total e-journals in LIS cover IT as their thrust area; 63.37% of them are published from USA; 97.21% e-journals are published in English; 44.95% are published quarterly; and 67.42 % of them are fee-based journals. Interestingly, the publication of e-journals in LIS witnessed an unexpected decline in the three websites from 11 in 1995 to only 1 in 2003, the study asserts.

Keywords

E-Journals, Online Serials, Web Periodicals, LIS Journals.

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M. Mandal ¹, K. C. Panda ²

Affiliations
1 National Institute of Technology, Durgapur-713209, W. B., IN
2 UGC-SAP-DRS PG Dept. (Autonomous) of Libraryand Information Science, Sambalpur University, P. O. Jyoti Vihar 768019 (Orissa), IN

Abstract

Provides an insight into the different dimensions of collection development with specific reference to Engineering College (EC) Libraries. Analyses data on library collections received from 17 major EC Libraries of West Bengal. Enumerates the activities of seven major library consortiums of the world engaged in sharing resources among EC Libraries.

Keywords

Library Acquisition, Collection Development, EC Library Resources, Library Consortiums, Engineering Library Networks.

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R. K. Mahapatra ¹, K. C. Panda ²

Affiliations
1 N.K.C.Centre for Development Studies, Bhubaneswar 751013, Orrissa State, IN
2 Department of Library and Information Science, Sambalpur University, Sambalpur578019, Orissa State, IN

Abstract

Vividly describes the growth trend in health science literature on Orissa published from 1993-2002. Includes in its scope 118 research papers on 'health literature' from 59 Indian and foreign journals. Analyses the data by their authorship pattern, year wise growth subject wise break up of papers, category of journals, country of origin, length of papers, and ranking of journals.

Keywords

Health Research, Published Papers, Bibliometrics, Orissa.

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Neena Singh ¹, K. C. Panda ²

Affiliations
1 G.B Pant University of Agril and Technology, Hill Campus, Ranichauri 249199, Tehri Garhwal, Uttranchal, IN
2 Sambalpur University, Jyoti Vihar -768019, Burla (Orissa), IN

Abstract

The paper analyses the various dimensions of LIS periodicals published in India. Discusses the historical perspective of periodicals and highlights the growth of LIS periodicals during the period of 1920-2000, analyses the languages of periodicals. periodicity, state-wise distribution of periodicals and their bibliographical control.

Keywords

LIS Periodicals-India, LIS Serials-Growth, Evaluation.

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Arjun Lal ¹, K. C. Panda ²

Affiliations
1 Rajendra Agricultural University, P.O. -Pusa Samastipur 848125, Bihar, IN
2 Department of Library and Information Science, Sambalpur University, Jyoti Vihar, Burla 768019, IN

Abstract

On the basis of 3685 references conected from 20 Ph.D. dissertations (1980-1993), the study attempts to identify the different forms of literature used, and provides a ranked list of first 100 most frequently cited core periodicals representing 73.01% of the total references. The study reveals that plant pathology literatures are scattered in 631 periodicals. of which, more than 50 per cent references are covered by first 20 periodicals. Among them. Indian phytopathology tops the Hst with 11.61% references; followed by phytopathology (9.20%) and plant disease (4.83%) respectively. These three primary journals constitute 25.64% references. The study also portrays a comparison of first 42 periodicals with that of three previously published list. The first 10 periodicals are most productive, and contribute 38.93 per cent of the total1iterature.

Keywords

Bibliometric Analysis, Plant Pathology Citations, Periodicals Comparative Study.

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Arjun Lal ¹, K. C. Panda ²

Affiliations
1 Rajendra Agricultural University, P.O. Pusa (Samastipur) - 848125, Bihar, IN
2 School of Library and Information Science, Sambalpur University, Jyoti Vihar, Burla-768019, Orissa, IN

Abstract

Traces the history and growth of plant pathology literature and measures the dimensions of its systematic development in India. Presents an analysis of 3685 citations collected frm 20 Ph.D. theses (1980-1993) submitted to the Department of Plant Pathology at Rajendra Agricultural University, Bihar (India). The analysis reveals that, the main channels of infomation are scattered in 631 periodicals, of which a total of 2207 citations(73.01%) are covered by first 100 periodicals and the remaining 816 citations (26.99%) by the rest 531 periodicals. Further analysis shows that, 3023 (i.e., 82.04%) citations are covered by periodical publications (primary journals 80.9% + non-primary journals 1.05%) and only 17.96% (i.e., 662) by non-periodical publications. The rank list of periodicals indicated that 50.31 % significant literature is covered by the first 20 periodicals and the rest by 611 periodicals.

Keywords

Channels of Scholarity Comnunicatlon, Plant Pathology Literature, Evaluation.

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R. K. Mahapatra ¹, K. C. Panda ²

Affiliations
1 N. K. C. Centre for Development Studies (ICSSR Institute) Bhuabneswar 751013, Orissa, IN
2 DLIS, Sambalpur University, Jyosi Vihar, Buria 768019, Orissa, IN

Abstract

Explains theory of Information Seeking Behaviour (ISB) at length. Provides an insight into the myriad miens of ISB such as its concept, associated psychological attributes, behavioural options and ecological influence, impact of dissonance theory, different methods and categories of infonnation seeking. Also reflects, different models of ISB and their implications along with the findings of some of the useful research carried out on ISB.

Keywords

Information Seeking Behaviour, Information Intermediary, Information Needs, Motivation Factors, Information Seeking Behaviour Models.

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