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Identification of core journals in science and technology: A study based on INSDOC's document delivery demand. Part II - Chemistry and chemical technology

2014-04-07T18:18:35Z

Title: Identification of core journals in science and technology: A study based on INSDOC's document delivery demand. Part II - Chemistry and chemical technology Authors: Karanjai, Aruna; Mujoo-Munshi, Usha Abstract: High demand core journals in chemistry and chemical technology were identified through the analysis of document copy requests received by Insdoc during 1980-1985. It was found that only 131 identified journals out of 759 chemistry journals could satisfy a majority of document demand in chemistry and chemical technology. The list of 131 core journals is also compared favorably with the rank list of the British Library Document Supply Centre (BLDSC) and also with that of the Science Citation Index (JCR 1984). Page(s): 134-147

The languages and format of the literature used by research scholars in Zoology at the Ibadan University, Nigeria

2014-04-10T18:08:48Z

Title: The languages and format of the literature used by research scholars in Zoology at the Ibadan University, Nigeria Authors: Nweke, Ken M C Abstract: 964 citations in eight zoology theses approved at the Zoology Department of the Ibadan University between 1970 and 1975 have been studied. Such characteristics as the forms of publication of zoology literature used by the research scholars in zoology at the Ibadan University have been discussed. The distribution of the citations by languages of publication has also been assessed. Page(s): 128-133

Three new bibliometric parameters and Physiology periodicals

2014-04-13T18:12:35Z

Title: Three new bibliometric parameters and Physiology periodicals Authors: Sengupta, I N Abstract: Introduces three new bibliometric parameters which should prove useful for correcting certain categories of bias inherent in the evaluation of scientific periodicals. When applied in a ranking list of journals of any discipline these parameters will increase its accuracy and utility in relation to the information needs of the concerned working scientists. Page(s): 124-127

ABSCINDEX : Proposal of a new tool for information retrieval and science indication in regional contexts

2014-04-10T18:14:57Z

Title: ABSCINDEX : Proposal of a new tool for information retrieval and science indication in regional contexts Authors: Sen, Subir K Abstract: S & T indicators have been defined as conceptual tools based on information mechanism facilitating information search and/or retrieval of appropriate key elements; and derivation of past, future and current trends of S & T evolution in both R&D and interfacial contexts. Presently available tools are the abstracting and indexing services of traditional type and the citation indexes. Merits and demerits of both types of tools as S & T indicators have been examined. A new tool (ABSCINDEX) has been proposed incorporating functions of both traditional abstracting and citation indexing services. It has been claimed that such a new tool will be highly effective in meeting the optimum demands of a competent S & T indicator on regional basis especially in the context of third world environments. Page(s): 116-123