NISCAIR Online Periodicals Repository Collection: ALIS Vol.54(2) [June 2007]

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

A bibliometric study of laser literature in India, 1995-2005

Tue, 29 May 2007 22:58:59 GMT

Title: A bibliometric study of laser literature in India, 1995-2005

Authors: Rajendiran, P.; Parihar, Y. S.

Abstract: Identifies various bibliometric indicators of articles published by the Indian researchers in the field of laser science and technology during the period 1995-2005. The Scopus - the indexing/abstracting online database is the main source for this study. The bibliometric techniques, such as Bradford's law, Lotka's law and the Subramanyam formula were employed respectively to measure quantitative distribution of literature in sources/journals, author productivity, and the degree of collaboration among authors. The study found that the literature growth has steadily increased and the growth rate over the period of time was 22.436 articles per year. Of the total literature, 97.32 % appeared as research articles. Literature was found to be published in eight different disciplines, and the percentage of multi-disciplinary articles was 18.93. The log-log plot drawn for distribution of literature in various sources/journals fits the typical Bradford S-shaped curve. The study identified 20 core sources and 23 core journals. It was found that majority of authors contributed only one article (65.04%), which is larger than the 60% of original Lotka's data. The degree of collaboration among authors is 0.94. The average length of an article is 7.09.

Page(s): 112-118

Bibliographic coupling in toxicology journals

Tue, 29 May 2007 22:58:59 GMT

Title: Bibliographic coupling in toxicology journals

Authors: Devi, B. Mini

Abstract: Explores the phenomena of bibliographic coupling in nine core journals in toxicology indexed in the Toxicology Information Online (TOXLINE), the international database. A total of 1218 articles were taken for analysis using Software Package for Social Sciences (SPSS). The journal Toxicology had highest percentage of bibliographically coupled articles i.e. 15.3%. There was no fixed trend in the development of number of bibliographically coupled articles. The number of coupled articles decreased as the coupling strength increased.

Page(s): 103-105

Status of libraries in higher technical education institutions: with special reference to deemed universities of North India

Tue, 29 May 2007 22:58:59 GMT

Title: Status of libraries in higher technical education institutions: with special reference to deemed universities of North India

Authors: Vasishta, Seema

Abstract: Examines the present conditions in libraries in technical deemed universities of north India. The study is based on the analysis of physical facilities (building, open access and working hours), budget, professional staff, organisational structure, library holdings (print as well as non-print), users, technical processing, etc. Questionnaire method was used to collect the data. Comparative data in tabular form of six technical deemed universities are drawn for showing the strengths and weaknesses of these libraries. Based on the results of the survey, few suggestions have been given. These suggestions will be useful for planning and policy making of libraries in technical deemed universities.

Page(s): 95-102