Library Waves

Content Analysis of NIRF Ranked (2023) Engineering Institutions Library Websites of India

P. Charles — 2024-06-30

The purpose of this paper is to examine India’s top-ranked engineering institutions’ library web pages. The study has adopted the content analysis method using early studies checklists. The main objective of this study is how the libraries provide quality services to support the institute’s teaching, learning and research activities. At the same time how the libraries lead to achieving the institution’s vision and mission. The research has used the checklist to collect the data, and it is categorized into “basic information about the library, resources and services, contents in the library web page and adopted technologies”. This study aims to find out the influencing factors of technical institutions’ library web pages. The content quality was measured using a simple percentage tool. The results found that the quality of library services and resources varies from one institute to another.

Sustainable Development Goal India Index and its Implementation in Indian Libraries

Shreya Banerjee — 2024-06-30

Purpose: This paper will discuss the key features of the Sustainable Development Goals India Index by GoI (Government of India) and what has been done for Indian libraries in the area in alignment with the GOI index. This paper suggests a framework to include libraries in India that can be aligned with the objectives of the Sustainable Development Goals India Index of MoSPI’s (Ministry of Statistics and Program Implementation) National Indicator Framework.

Methodology: This paper adopts a holistic approach to discuss the parameters of the SDG India Index and highlight the importance of libraries to achieving SDGs. The paper also discusses the 17 SDGs and how they were adopted by the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA).

Findings: The government of India has collected data from different states and created guidelines in the form of an Index. The Ministry of Statistics created indicators based on UN’s SDG indicators to calculate the performance. There are no indicators created to collect data from libraries of India. The SDG India Index already exempts some goals in its first draft stating that insufficient data was available.

Originality: This paper will also help include libraries in the National Indicator Framework, boost the SDG Index, and add new fields to collect SDG data.

Practical Implication: If Indian Libraries could adequately adopt these indicators, then our country could contribute more to implementing these 17 goals and help achieve the 2030 agenda.

A Comprehensive Bibliometric Analysis of the Publications of the Journal Library Herald, spanning from 2015 to 2020

Hrudayananda Padhan — 2024-06-30

The article presents a comprehensive bibliometric study encompassing a six-year analysis of the double-blind peer-reviewed scholarly research journal, Library Herald, spanning from 2015 to 2020. The data, sourced from all issues published during this period, focuses on the final output of research scholars and professionals featured in Volumes 53 to 58. The study scrutinizes the chronological distribution of contributors, the topographical distribution of authors, the most prolific institutions, the most prolific contributors, authorship patterns, and the pattern of citations. The findings indicate that, out of 233 papers, the majority, specifically 126 (54.31%), reflect a single-author contributions pattern. The impact of citing sources in academic writing is crucial. 72.2% of papers did not receive any citations. Only 233 out of 374 papers received citations, emphasizing the importance of citing sources for visibility and validity. 33 articles garnered the most frequent citations, with 66 citations each, while 7 papers received 48 citations. These findings underscore the significance of proper citation in academic work.

Open Access Scholarly Communications on Climate Change Research in SAARC Countries

Tapas Kumar Das — 2024-06-30

The research aims to examine the development and characteristics of open access (OA) scholarly communication on climate change in the SAARC countries (South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation). The objectives include determining trends in OA publications, measuring research collaboration, identifying leading countries in OA journal distribution, examining doubling periods and relative growth rates, and exploring overlay visualizations of authors and organizations using scientometric indicators. A comprehensive search was conducted in the Web of Science Core Collection from 2008 to 2022 to gather pertinent OA publications. A total of 5,814 publications were retrieved. There is a significant increase in OA from 0.30% in 2008 to 25.76% in 2022. Collaboration among SAARC countries is prevalent, with India leading in joint publications. This study also highlights the top collaborating institutions within each country and the escalated publication growth rate over the years. The doubling time varied from approximately 0.707 to 2.32 years, suggesting a changing growth pace. Overall, all four types of OA publications experienced considerable growth over the 15 years, with Gold OA leading the way with the most growth, followed by Green OA. The results of this research help clarify the landscape of OA scholarly communication on climate change in the SAARC countries; and can guide strategies to enhance research collaboration, promote OA publishing, and effectively address climate change challenges.

Mapping of Indian Research Output on the Internet of Things (IoT)

Trushna A. Gohil — 2024-06-30

The Internet of Things (IoT) has emerged as a pivotal domain, driving technological progress and societal transformation. This scientometrics study examines the Indian research output on IoT, leveraging the SCOPUS database, a premier source of scientific literature. The study aims to analyse the growth, trends, and sectoral contributions within the IoT field, offering valuable insights to researchers, professionals, and policymakers. The dataset encompasses 18,694 documents from 2,884 sources, including journals, books, notes, and editorials. The analysis unveils an impressive annual growth rate of 93.78%, signifying the dynamic expansion of IoT research. While the average document age is 3.73 years, indicating recent publications, each document receives an average of 10.08 citations, highlighting the impact of IoT research. The collaborative nature of IoT research is evident, with 30,778 authors contributing and an average of 3.31 co-authors per document. Furthermore, international co-authorships account for 14.34% of the dataset, underscoring global collaborative efforts. This study provides an understanding of the growth, trends, and contributions within the IoT field in India, leveraging scientometrics tools and techniques. By mapping scientific articles and publications, it evaluates the performance of researchers, institutions, and periodicals, offering valuable insights for stakeholders across domains.

Use of Physical and Electronic Information Resources by Users in JSPM’s Rajarshi Shahu College of Engineering, Pune (India)

S. P. Gudi — 2024-06-30

This paper aims to analyse the usage of library resources both in physical and electronic format available at Jayawant Library of Rajarshi Shahu College of Engineering, Pune. The library visitor registers were surveyed to know the utilisation of physical resources. Downloads of e-journal articles, e-books, and Web OPAC logins were surveyed to understand usage of electronic resources. The library software books issue/return reports were analysed to know the print books utilization. This study is limited to the usage of library resources at RSCOE Jayawant Library during academic sessions 2018-19 to 2022-23. With regard to overall access is concerned, highest frequency (108079) of users visited different sections of library and used different resources both in print, electronic and physical format and found during the academic year 2022-23 followed by frequency (57664) during 2018-19. No physical access from users found during 2020- 21 as it was a Covid period however electronic resources access found and it was at smallest frequency. A total of 2676 e-journals articles and e-books were downloaded and used during this period.

Libraries in Digital Environment: A Study of Agricultural Universities of Haryana, Punjab and Uttarakhand

Chanda Arya — 2024-06-30

A study on digital library environment was conducted at agricultural and veterinary universities in Haryana, Punjab, and Uttarakhand through the questionnaire. The research findings revealed that maximum faculty members ‘frequently are using library services based on information communication technology. They feel it convenient to use electronic resources as they get more time for other tasks. Majority of faculty members aware of information search tools as OPAC, Web OPAC, Institutional Repository and Consortia. They find better information search due to the availability of electronic information sources but at same time they also feel the requirement of skills/training in this changing environment of libraries.

Indian Research Output on Remote Sensing Literature Using Scopus Database

Pramod Kumar Singh — 2024-07-15

For the marked time (2015-2022), this article used the Scopus database to analyse the literature output on "Remote Sensing," and it discovered a total of 9418 records in the area of remote sensing and GIS research. The most popular statistical tools to assess and analyse publication patterns in the social and natural sciences are scientometrics and bibliometric. The study examined and observed a number of quantitative factors, including the distribution of publications by year, the annual growth rate (AGR) and compound annual growth rate of publications (CAGR), the relative growth rate (RGR), and the doubling time (Dt), along with the most prolific authors and preferred sources. The study's analysis and observation produced the finding that, out of 9418 publications overall, 3,289 (34.93%) of the research articles were from the years 2021 and 2022. It has been noted that the highest annual growth rate (AGR) was 45.21 and the highest compound annual growth rate (CAGR) was 0.24 in the year 2016, while the highest relative growth rate (1.65) in the year 2021 and doubling time (1.3(Dt)) was registered in year 2016. With 71 contributions, 33 h-index, and 3984 citations, Dadhwal, V. K. from the "Indian institute of remote sensing Dehradun," India, was identified as the most prolific author.

Usage of Social Networking Tools by Researchers of Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak

Shankar — 2024-07-15

This study explores the significance of Social Networking Tools (SNTs) among research scholars. Particularly social media platforms the academic landscape has witnessed a transformation in communication, collaboration and information exchange. The objectives of this research include assessing the awareness, purposes, preferences, privacy concerns, and challenges associated with the use of SNTs among research scholars. Drawing upon a comprehensive review of literature, which encompasses studies from various disciplines, the research situates itself within the context of evolving digital communication trends and the increasing integration of technology into academic practices. By examining the historical evolution of social networking and its contemporary relevance, this study aims to provide insights into the multifaceted role of SNTs in academic pursuits. Through empirical investigation and analysis, it seeks to contribute to the understanding of how research scholars engage with SNTs, the benefits they derive, and the obstacles they encounter. Ultimately, this research endeavours to shed light on the intricate dynamics between technology and academia, offering implications for educational institutions, policymakers, and researchers alike.