NISCAIR Online Periodicals Repository Community: ALIS Vol.54 [2007]

UDC as it could be made

Mon, 26 Feb 2007 22:58:59 GMT

Title: UDC as it could be made

Authors: Sen, B K

Abstract: It has been observed that during the last half a century, UDC has become more comprehensive on the one hand and more eomplex on the other; more class numbers have been vacated than filled up; verbal expressions (verbexes) of class numbers in large number of cases are riddled with superf1uous words, sentence-like expressions, out-of-date headings, unnecessary clusters, inappropriate, confusing and misplaced headings. As a result many of them are not index-friendly, not even index-worthy. Suggestions have been put forth to ensure more simple class numbers, relocate some classes to more logical positions, reduction in the length of many class numbers, and index-friendly subject headings.

Page(s): 44-63

Use of Internet in the scholarly communication of social scientists: a case study of IGNOU

Mon, 26 Feb 2007 22:58:59 GMT

Title: Use of Internet in the scholarly communication of social scientists: a case study of IGNOU

Authors: Kanungo, Neena Talwar

Abstract: The purpose of this study is to ascertain the use of Internet in the scholarly communication of the social scientists in IGNOU and analyse its impact on their research and working in the Open Distance Learning (ODL) environment. In the category of scholarly communication, we include both research as well as course development work. Findings of this study highlight purposes and frequency of use of the Internet by the social scientists, their methods of locating, accessing and using information on the Internet.

Page(s): 7-18

Analysis of contributions in 'Annals of Library and Information Studies'

Tue, 29 May 2007 22:58:59 GMT

Title: Analysis of contributions in 'Annals of Library and Information Studies'

Authors: Verma, Neerja; Tamrakar, Rajnish; Sharma, Priyanka

Abstract: This paper deals with the analysis of the 131 contributions of the journal entitled' Annals of Library & Information Studies' published during 1999-2005. It examines yearwise, institutionswise, statewise distribution of contributions, authorship pattern, citation analysis, length of the contributions etc. The study shows that most of the contributions of this journal are contributed by single author and statewise distribution shows that most of the contributions are contributed from New Delhi. Citation analysis of 1456 citations includes to find out average number of citations per contribution, types of publications cited and preparing of ranked list of cited journals in contributions of this journal. The study reveals that journals are the most cited publication amongst the library and information scientists and the source journal i.e. Annals of Library and Information Studies is the most cited journal in the contributions of this journal

Page(s): 106-111

Information use by economists: A study

Wed, 28 Nov 2007 22:58:59 GMT

Title: Information use by economists: A study

Authors: Pujar, S.M; Sangam, S.L

Abstract: Discusses the information use pattern of Indian economists in the present Internet era. Highlights the use of various types of resources, including institutional resources and role of NASSDOC in providing various services to social scientists

Page(s): 190-194