NOPR Collection:

Growth and scatter of alcohol fuel literature

2014-04-10T18:04:01Z

Title: Growth and scatter of alcohol fuel literature Authors: Kundra, R; Garg, K C Abstract: Investigates alcohol fuel literature (1901-1980) in terms of forms of publications, countries contributing to the field, the type of publications in which the literature is scattered and correlation between research productivity of an author and breadth of the research interest, using Alcohol Fuels Bibliography brought out by the US, Department of Energy. The study reveals that there was a slow growth in the alcohol fuel literature during 1901-1970; but there was a rapid rise in literature especially in the use of alcohol as a vehicle fuel presumably due to oil price hike. It is further noted that this area has not been an area where publications relate to high scientific activity as most of the articles are reported in popular journals. The study also shows that in this area there is a positive and strong relationship between research productivity and breadth of research interest of the authors. Page(s): 36-40

Identification of core journals in science & technology: A study based on INSDOC's document delivery demand Part I – Physics

2014-04-10T18:03:42Z

Title: Identification of core journals in science & technology: A study based on INSDOC's document delivery demand Part I – Physics Authors: Karanjai, Aruna; Mujoo-Munshi, Usha Abstract: A survey of the document copy requests received at Insdoc during 1980-1985 was undertaken with a view to identify high use core journals in physics. It was found that the 113 identified journals out of 2093 physics journals could satisfy a majority of requests in physics and that it compared favorably with the rank list of the British Library Lending Division's demand in 1980 and with the rank list of Science Citation Index (JCR 1984) based on citation count. Page(s): 23-35

Personal collection – Its organisation and maintenance

2014-04-10T18:03:21Z

Title: Personal collection – Its organisation and maintenance Authors: Dutta, Neeta Abstract: Presents the findings of a study conducted with 66 Indian scientists using questionnaire and personal interview methods as to how they organize their personal scientific collections. It was found that besides personal notes, published articles and books, majority of the respondents (53% to 90%) did not possess any other item in their personal collections.
The methodology of organization was not up to the mark and easy for satisfactory retrieval of documents. Based on the data and information provided by the respondents, some workable suggestions have been provided for organizing personal collections to the best possible level under the prevailing facilities and circumstances. Page(s): 16-22

Technological gatekeepers

2014-04-10T18:02:58Z

Title: Technological gatekeepers Authors: Arora, Renu Abstract: Defines a gatekeeper as a person usually consulted by his colleagues for technical advice or information. Identifies such persons explaining their working and characteristics. Lists the criteria for selecting a gatekeeper along with his duties and responsibilities. The library and information specialist too can work as or along with a gatekeeper. Page(s): 12-15