http://nopr.niscair.res.in/handle/123456789/4020 Search the Channel search http://nopr.niscair.res.in/simple-search http://nopr.niscair.res.in/handle/123456789/7491 Title: A preliminary scientometric investigation of malaria research <br/> <br/>Authors: Garg, K.C; Dutt, B; Kumar, Suresh <br/> <br/>Abstract: International (CABI) CD-ROM incorporating Tropical Diseases Bulletin (TDB), and Pub Med Medline (web edition) in 1990 and 2000 indicates that the Science Citation Index (SCI) covered only about 68% of the output indexed by CAB! and Pub Med. Malaria research output is highly scattered both in terms of the sub-fields of the journals as well as the publishing country of the journals. The publication activity in Brazil increased significantly during 2000 as compared to 1990. Most of the prolific institutions are located in the developed countries, particularly in the UK and the USA. 'Parasite biology' constitutes the highest output (37%) followed by 'epidemiology'(19%) and 'drug resistance and antimalarials' (16%). USA and Australia emphasized different aspects of 'parasite biology'. China and Brazil emphasized different facets of 'epidemiology'. Nigeria and Thailand paid more attention to 'complicated malaria and its adverse effects' and 'drug resistance and antimalarials'. <br/> <br/>Page(s): 43-53 http://nopr.niscair.res.in/handle/123456789/7490 Title: Information and communication technology infrastructure in special libraries in Kerala <br/> <br/>Authors: Mohamed, Haneefa K <br/> <br/>Abstract: Information and Communication Technology (lCT) infrastructure is an important resource of a modem library or information centre. ICT is the electronic means of capturing, processing, storing and communicating information. It encompasses an array of hardware, software, services and networks that enable access to digital information. This study investigates the current state-of-the-art information and communication technology infrastructure and the extent of use of electronic information resources in special libraries in Kerala. The following methods were used to collect data for the investigation: (a) questionnaire surveys of Iibrarians, (b) semi-structured interviews with librarians and (c) observational visits in the libraries. All the special libraries of Kerala that were using information and communication technologies were selected for the study. The data collected were analysed and inferences made based on standard statistical methods. The investigation provides useful information about the current state-of-the-art ICT infrastructure and use of electronic information resources in special libraries in Kerala. Though the special libraries in Kerala have hardware, software and communication facilities to some extent, ICT based resources and services are not reaching the users to the expected extent. This has severely affected the provision of ICT based resources and services. The findings of this study would assist special libraries in India to develop strategies and policies that could make better use of ICT based resources and services. <br/> <br/>Page(s): 31-42 http://nopr.niscair.res.in/handle/123456789/6019 Title: A bibliometric analysis of the journal ‘Indian Journal of Fibre and Textile Research, 1996-2004’ <br/> <br/>Authors: Jena, Kamal Lochan <br/> <br/>Abstract: A bibliometric analysis of the journal “Indian Journal of Fibre and Textile Research” for the period 1996 – 2004 has been carried out. The trend of publications such as the year wise distribution of articles, bibliographical distribution of citations, authorship pattern, citation pattern, average length of articles, number of tables and figures used, time lag, geographical distribution of authors and subject analysis have been studied. <br/> <br/>Page(s): 22-30 http://nopr.niscair.res.in/handle/123456789/6018 Title: Scientific research productivity on Orissa: A bibliometric analysis <br/> <br/>Authors: Mahapatra, R K; Jena, Padmanav <br/> <br/>Abstract: Describes the growth of scientific research literature on Orissa published during 1985-2004. Includes 875 research papers from forty different journals. Analyses the data by their authorship pattern, year wise growth, subject wise break up of papers, category of journals, place of origin, length of papers, and productivity of journals. <br/> <br/>Page(s): 18-21