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Research collaboration in the field of phytopathology - A bibliometric study

2014-04-14T18:07:25Z

Title: Research collaboration in the field of phytopathology - A bibliometric study Authors: Maheswarappa, B S; Nagappa, B Abstract: Investigates the increase in the number of authors per paper and the degree of collaboration (trend towards multiple authorship) in the Phytopathology literature over a period of 50 years (1931-81). The frequency of single author papers decreases from 77.9% in 1931 to 29.62% in 1981 and the frequency of multiple author papers (two and more than two) increased from 22.1% in 1931 to 70.38% in 1981. Over the same period the average number of authors per paper increased from 1.29 to 2.14. The degree of research collaboration has also increased from 0.22 to 0.70. Page(s): 173-176

Information needs and publishing habits of geoscientists: A case study

2014-04-09T18:07:31Z

Title: Information needs and publishing habits of geoscientists: A case study Authors: Raina, Roshan Abstract: Briefly enumerates the services rendered by Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology (WIHG) library. Evaluates the users' reaction towards these services. Presents the results of a survey conducted for ascertaining the information needs and habits of geoscientists. Publishing habits of the geoscientists of WIHG have also been ascertained. Concludes with some suggestions for meeting the information requirements of geoscientist. Page(s): 163-172

University libraries as economic systems

2014-04-09T18:07:15Z

Title: University libraries as economic systems Authors: Suriya, M; Malathi, N Abstract: A time series study is attempted to identify the development of the library in different periods. Variation in library budget and its allocation on different elements are calculated to find out the adequacy of library finance. Per capita expenditure of a, volume user and service are calculated to measure the adequacy and efficiency of library services. An attempt is also made to estimate the impact of the library services on the research output of the institution. Page(s): 149-162

I.C.A.R. institutes libraries : A survey

2014-04-10T18:07:02Z

Title: I.C.A.R. institutes libraries : A survey Authors: Deshmukh, G R Abstract: Information regarding Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) Institute's libraries obtained with the help of questionnaire has been presented. The problematic factors prevailing in these libraries and requiring timely consideration have been outlined. Certain measures for expediting efficient library service with minimum cost have been put forth. Page(s): 131-148