NISCAIR Online Periodicals Repository Collection: ALIS Vol.52(3) [September 2005]

TIME INTERVAL FOR SCHOLARLY PUBLICATIONS: A CASE STUDY OF UNIVERSITY OF KERALA

Mon, 29 Aug 2005 22:58:59 GMT

Title: TIME INTERVAL FOR SCHOLARLY PUBLICATIONS: A CASE STUDY OF UNIVERSITY OF KERALA

Authors: Gopikuttan, A.

Abstract: This is a case study to find out the variations in the time intervals of faculty members for bringing out journal articles. Annual reports of the University of Kerala from 1980 to 1999 (20 years)have been taken as a source to collect the publication data of faculty members working in the science departments of the University of Kerala. A total number of 1542 articles were produced during the period under study. The study shows that the mean year taken to bring out one article by a lecturer is 0.915, reader is 0.906 and professor is 0.471. Female members need more time than male members to publish journal articles.

Page(s): 108-114

A RATIONALE FOR LOTKA'S LAW: AN EXAMINATION OF EMPIRICAL DATA

Mon, 29 Aug 2005 22:58:59 GMT

Title: A RATIONALE FOR LOTKA'S LAW: AN EXAMINATION OF EMPIRICAL DATA

Authors: Rai, L. P.; Kumar, Naresh

Abstract: A number of attempts have been made in the past to describe scientific productivity. These studies suggest that law of scientific productivity follows an inverse law of growth and measures- the frequency of occurrence of scientific output. In this paper, Lotka's law of scientific productivity among authors and within institutions has been examined with the help of empirical data. Based on these findings an attempt is made to rationalise the law.

Page(s): 103-107

KNOWLEDGE COMMUNICATION IN TAGORE'S MODEL FOR RURAL RECONSTRUCTION: AN OVERVIEW

Mon, 29 Aug 2005 22:58:59 GMT

Title: KNOWLEDGE COMMUNICATION IN TAGORE'S MODEL FOR RURAL RECONSTRUCTION: AN OVERVIEW

Authors: Ray, Partha Pratim; Biswas, Bidhan Ch.; Sen, B. K.

Abstract: Rabindranath Tagore, the world-famous poet, is also considered as the pioneer of rural development programme in India. He started rural reconstruction project at Sriniketan in 1921 aiming to make. villagers self-reliant and self-respecting, and competent to make efficient use of resources for the fullest development of their physical, social, economic and intellectual potential and abilities; and to get them acquainted with the cultural tradition of their own. For this purpose Tagore laid full emphasis on collection and dissemination of information. The present paper is an attempt to highlight how information on rural Bengal was collected, disseminated and utilized for preparing rural development plan and its implementation. It also tries to highlight the functions of the Rural Reconstruction Centre to the dissemination of information to rural masses.

Page(s): 94-102

ENCRYPTION OF ELECTRONIC DOCUMENTS IN DIGITAL LIBRARIES: DOCUMENT PROTECTION OVER THE NETWORK

Mon, 29 Aug 2005 22:58:59 GMT

Title: ENCRYPTION OF ELECTRONIC DOCUMENTS IN DIGITAL LIBRARIES: DOCUMENT PROTECTION OVER THE NETWORK

Authors: Bansal, Pramendra; Singh, Manu Pratap; Pandey, Dhruba Prakash

Abstract: Digital libraries provide mechanism for the distribution of electronic documents. The tasks of a digital library are not limited to establishing a secure communication channel, but extended to the protection of electronic documents even after the transfer. The solutions proposed in this area are based on the use of cryptographically secured containers. Therefore, the requirements are some mechanisms to ensure the security of documents (classified as well as non-classified) which can be distributed among end-users having varied requirements. The scope of this paper is not only limited to a particular library, but it will prove beneficial to all the libraries, because, unless its usability can be realized everywhere, the very existence of such a concept will be crippled. In this paper, document protection is discussed, which is to be wrapped in a secure cryptographic envelope with the help of MD5 and Hash Functions as well as Digital Signature Techniques.

Page(s): 86-93