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Chandrasekhar: Winner of the 1983 Nobel prize for physics: A citation analysis study of his works

2014-04-19T18:20:10Z

Title: Chandrasekhar: Winner of the 1983 Nobel prize for physics: A citation analysis study of his works Authors: Gupta, Davendra K Abstract: A brief reference is made of the reward system in science and Nobel Prizes. Chandrasekhar shared the 1983 Nobel Prize for physics with William A. Fowler. A brief biographical account in respect of Chandrasekhar is also given. The data collected from the comprehensive volumes and annual cumulative volumes of the Science Citation Index were analyzed. In all 401 works of Chandrasekhar were cited 10,359 times during 1965-1980. Out of all the contributions six could be identified as citation classics, having received about 53% of all the citations. Chandrasekhar received several prestigious awards during the last fifty years and reached to the apex in 1983 having received Nobel Prize. The study of this analysis is concluded by stating that there is a high correlation in quantity, quality of works, citedness and receiving honors and awards, and in the case of Chandrasekhar the recognition appears to be belated. Page(s): 177-184

The state of contemporary library development in Tanzania in the context of NATIS

2014-04-20T18:21:52Z

Title: The state of contemporary library development in Tanzania in the context of NATIS Authors: Darch, C M; Gera, J C; Newa, J M Page(s): 166-176

Anglo-American Cataloging Rules 1908-1978: A state of the art

2014-04-17T18:19:20Z

Title: Anglo-American Cataloging Rules 1908-1978: A state of the art Authors: Tikku, Upinder Kumar Abstract: This paper attempts to describe the development of the Anglo-American Cataloguing Rules in the light of various facts having important bearing on these rules. The salient features and weaknesses of each edition of the Code are highlighted. The Anglo-American Cataloguing Rules, 2nd edition, published in 1978 and implemented in 1981 has been discussed in detail. Its impact on cataloguing in general and on library automation in particular is the major focus of this study. Page(s): 151-165

Application of information technologies in India: Problems and perspectives

2014-04-16T18:21:30Z

Title: Application of information technologies in India: Problems and perspectives Authors: Rajan, T N; Satyanarayana, R Abstract: Presents a short overview of the merging and fusing technologies of computer, communication and media that constitute together information technologies which are introducing a change in human social, economic and cultural life as fundamental as those that were brought about by the industrial revolution, The information problem is viewed with this perspective and the concept of the post-industrial society is discussed. The Indian situation is seen in this context and the problems and possibilities of using information as a national resource are focused. Suggests a national information policy to be in tune with the other national policies to evolve a total information system/network that would meet the variegated demands for information. Page(s): 134-150