NOPR Collection:

Research journals in libraries

2014-04-09T18:05:35Z

Title: Research journals in libraries Authors: Prakash, S Page(s): 76

3 - Character class code for computerisation

2014-04-10T18:05:19Z

Title: 3 - Character class code for computerisation Authors: Sen, B K Page(s): 71-75

Indian biotechnology literature: A bibliometric study

2014-04-14T18:04:43Z

Title: Indian biotechnology literature: A bibliometric study Authors: Kochhar, Ved B; Verma, R K Abstract: Attempts to analyze the Indian published literature in biotechnology as reported in Derwent's Biotechnology Abstracts, in terms of publications, subject categories, institutions. The results of subject-wise analysis have been compared with the recommendations of the National Biotechnology Board highlighting the subject areas requiring more research activities. Page(s): 61-70

Bibliometric and structural study on in-vitro fertilization and embryo transfer

2014-04-10T18:04:45Z

Title: Bibliometric and structural study on in-vitro fertilization and embryo transfer Authors: Gupta, Davendra K Abstract: A bibliography consisting of 285 items on the topic for the period 1978-83 was analyzed to study the various characteristics of the literature. Characteristics like dynamics of growth, format, authorship trend etc. were studied. Rate of growth has been found to be slow and steady like a well established discipline. About 95 per cent of all the publications are journal articles. Letters to the editors among the journal items reveal that the scientific community is still very active in the area and informal communication still dominates. The concept like In vitro Fertilization, Embryo Transfer cue conspicuously and extensively used. Aspects of social ethics about the' test-tube babies are also found important concern of the people. Most of the publications have been contributed jointly by three or more authors reflecting the nature of the subject developing as a collaborative research specialty. 89 journals have published 271 items, 12 journals have published about 50% of all the items and thus form the core. Fertility and Sterility is the single journal - most important on the subject, ranks first with 53 items. Of the 89 journals 35 published from U.S. & 12 from U.K. Nature and Science have also appeared on the ranked list. Page(s): 52-60