M. Vijayakumar ¹, B. U. Kannappanavar ², Ramesh ³

Affiliations
1 Learning Resource Centre, Beams International Education Institute, Post Box. 31199, Dubai, AE
2 University Library, Kuvempu University, Jnana Sahyadri 577 451, Karnataka, IN
3 University Library, Karnataka University, Dharwad, Karnataka, IN

Abstract

The survey-oriented study provides the clear picture of the present position, where LIS professionals of India effectively use the e-mail for their personnel, professional work and problems faced while using the email.

Keywords

E-Mail, LIS Professionals, India.

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B. U. Kannappanavar ¹, M. Vijayakumar ²

Affiliations
1 University Library, Kuvempu University, Jnana Sahyadri, Shankaraghatta 577451, Karnataka, IN
2 Dept. of Studies & Research in Library and Information Science, Kuvempu University, Jnana Sahaydri, Shankaraghatta 577451, Karnataka, IN

Abstract

Citation analysis was applied to the data of the Journal Plant and Cell Physiology of the year 1998. The distribution of citation frequencies was statistically tested and found be negative exponential distribution type. The obsolescence factors were determined. The average half-life literature was found to be of 6.2 years. Brooks technique of calculating AAF=a was applied to determine its applicability for the literature. The values of "a" was found to be 0.85 and the utility factors were calculated and found to be 6.64.

Keywords

Citation Analysis, Plant Cell, Physiology, Annual Aging Factor, Half-Life, Mean Life, Utility Factor.

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B. U. Kannappanavar ¹, M. Vijayakumar ²

Affiliations
1 University Library, Kuvempu University, Jnana Sahyadri - 577451, Karnataka, IN
2 Dept. of Library & Information Science, Kuvempu University, Jnana Sahyadri - 577451, Karnataka, IN

Abstract

Traces the trends and developments of LIS research in India for the past 50 years. The year 1992 is the most productive year for research output. Planning and management is the most favoured area for research by LIS researchers followed by user studies and bibliometrics. Karnataka University and its research guides are the most productive university and research guides in the field.

Keywords

India, Library and Information Science, Research, Doctoral Research, Ph.D.

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M. Vijayakumar ¹, Shehbaz H. Naqvi ²

Affiliations
1 Library and Information Centre, Beams International Educational Institute, POBox 31199, Dubai, AE
2 Dept. of Library and Information Science, Jamia Millia Islamia University, New Delhi 110 025, IN

Abstract

Studies the authorship pattern of Azadirachta Indica literature. The study revealed that the collaborative research is more favoured than the solo research. The degree of collaboration in Azadirachta Indica literature is 0.9402.

Keywords

Azadirachta Indica Literature, Authorship Pattern, Ranking of Journals, Ranking of Authors.

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M. Vijayakumar ¹, N. Kumar ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Library and Information Science, Kuvempu University, Jnana Sahyadri 577451, Shimoga, IN

Abstract

Studies the extent of availability and accessibility of information in rural libraries based on the data collected through questionnaire from sixteen rural libraries of Shimoga district in Karnataka State. All the sixteen rural libraries do not have mass media to provide up-to-date information and none of the libraries has independent building to bring the sources, services and users under the same ischolar_main.

Keywords

Information, Rural Library, Kamataka.

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M. Vijayakumar ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Library & Information Science, Kuvempu University, Shankaraghatta 5777451, Shimoga Dt, IN

Abstract

The article reflects the opinion of the children, regarding the impact of television on their reading habit. Opinions are collected on different aspects like; frequency of watching the television, time spent on watching television, missing the class to watch the television, disturbance from the family members by switching on the television while they are at study, whether they have separate room at the home for study and others. Opinions are analyzed using tables.

Keywords

Television, Children, Reading Habits.

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M. Vijayakumar ¹

Affiliations
1 Central Library, Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, Ranchi, Jharkhand, IN

Abstract

A study was performed to assess the quantitative trend of patent filing in India throughout 2005-06 to 2009-10. Year wise growth, geographical wise contribution, subject wise distribution of patent filing in India were presented.

Keywords

Common Wealth Countries, India, Patents, SAARC, Scientometric.

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