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Literature contribution in Indian Journal of Genetics and Plant Breeding: A citation analysis

2014-04-02T18:08:16Z

Title: Literature contribution in Indian Journal of Genetics and Plant Breeding: A citation analysis Authors: Lal, Arjun Abstract: A total of 4136 citations that appeared in the articles of 5 volumes, 45-49 (1985-89) of Indian Journal of Genetics and Plant Breeding were collected and a rank list of 60 most cited primary journals representing 66.86% of the total citations were prepared. The study reveals that the literature of Genetics and Plant Breeding was scattered in 574 journals of which almost 505 citations were covered by only 20 journals. Among them the Indian Journal of Genetics and Plant Breeding topped the list with 12.35% citations followed by Crop Science (8.17%) and Indian Journal of Agricultural Science (3.50%). Country-wise distribution of first 60 ranked journals and the chronological distribution of all citations are given. It also provides the scenario of contribution of Indian and foreign theses and the authorship pattern revealing that multi-authored papers were more in practice. Page(s): 64-76

Utility of periodicals in the Andhra university library: A case study

2014-04-04T18:07:33Z

Title: Utility of periodicals in the Andhra university library: A case study Authors: Satyanarayana, M Abstract: Studies the use made of periodicals by the Faculty of Andhra University Library. Survey research method has been used to study users. The study covers users who visited the library during February to March 1989. Analysis of data is presented in the form of tables. Suggests methods to enhance use of periodicals. Page(s): 59-63

Need for technical translation service for the manufacturing sector in Ethiopia

2014-04-02T18:08:01Z

Title: Need for technical translation service for the manufacturing sector in Ethiopia Authors: Negeri, Bekele Abstract: The paper discusses technical translation activities in the public manufacturing sector based on a questionnaire survey conducted with 40 representative enterprises drawn from seven industry groups in Ethiopia. Recommendations are also forwarded to establish technical translation service at national level. Page(s): 56-58

Collaborative research trends in exploration geophysics

2014-04-04T18:07:15Z

Title: Collaborative research trends in exploration geophysics Authors: Gupta, Davendra K Abstract: A comprehensive database, the cumulative Index of Geophysics for the period 1936-1985 was analyzed to study collaborative and authorship trends in exploration geophysics. A total of 3,417 publications in GEOPHYSICS and 1,318 publications in GEOPHYSICAL PROSPECTING comprised the database. About 56.2% of all the publications were found to be single authored items. The number of single authored items has been gradually declining from 1936 to 1985.Authorship per item for the period was found to be 1.6 which has increased from 1. 17 per item during 1936-1950 to 1.9 per item during 1981-1985. The results of this study reveal that like in any other discipline in sciences, collaboration in Exploration Geophysics research has been increasing over the period of time. Page(s): 48-55