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2026-10-09T04:31:25ZAn analysis of usability features of library web sites
http://nopr.niscpr.res.in/handle/123456789/7680
Title: An analysis of usability features of library web sites
Authors: N, Vasantha Raju; Harinarayana, N. S
Abstract: Studies thirty library websites of
top science universities around the world for their design features with
special reference
to usability. The guidelines
suggested by National Cancer Institute have been applied to measure the
usability features of the
selected web sites. The parameters
like Optimizing the user experience; link back to home; colour link behaviour;
navigability;
and multimedia features have been
studied for the websites. The results showed that only 53.33% of library web
sites provides,
frequently asked questions (FAQs).
The time out option has been neglected by all the web sites except one. It is
noticed that
only 39.99% of the web sites have
provision for explicit home link as well as through logos. Persistent
navigation feature is
observed only on 50% of the web
sites. Only 8% of the web sites use the de facto link color coding. Library web
sites are yet
to exploit the advantages of
multimedia (interactivity features). It is found from the survey that only 30%
of the web sites
contain video contents and none of
the web sites contained exclusive audio files.
Page(s): 111-1222008-06-01T00:00:00ZA bibliometric study of Indian patent applications from 1995 to 2005
http://nopr.niscpr.res.in/handle/123456789/1777
Title: A bibliometric study of Indian patent applications from 1995 to 2005
Authors: Debbarman, Susovan
Abstract: Analysis of data on Indian patent applications obtained from the annual reports of the Controller General of Patents,
Designs and Trademarks show that there is increased patent filing activity in India. Maharahtra, Delhi and Tamil Nadu are the
leading states in patent filing in India whereas USA, Japan and Germany and the leading countries in patent filing in India.
Increased patent filing activity is seen the areas of biotechnology, computer and electronics.
Page(s): 153-1632008-06-01T00:00:00ZUse of web based sources in scholarly electronic journals in the field of library and information science: a citation analysis
http://nopr.niscpr.res.in/handle/123456789/1776
Title: Use of web based sources in scholarly electronic journals in the field of library and information science: a citation analysis
Authors: Bhat, Veena R.; Kumar, B.T. Sampath
Abstract: Citation analysis of research articles from scholarly electronic journals in the field of library and information science
published during the years 2000 to 2006 shows that 81.49% of articles published during the period have web references. Out
of 25,730 references, 56.54 % of references are print journal references and 43.52% of them are web references.
Page(s): 145-1522008-06-01T00:00:00ZInformation seeking behaviour of the students at Ajmal Khan Tibbiya College, Aligarh Muslim University: a survey
http://nopr.niscpr.res.in/handle/123456789/1775
Title: Information seeking behaviour of the students at Ajmal Khan Tibbiya College, Aligarh Muslim University: a survey
Authors: Fatima, Nishat; Ahmad, Naved
Abstract: Study of data collected from 60 students by administering questionnaires on their information seeking behaviour at
Ajmal Khan Tibbiya College, AMU, indicates that guidance in the use of library resources and services is necessary to help
students meet their information requirements. Finds that textbooks and journals are the most popular sources of information
for the students’ course work.
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