NOPR Collection:

Some investigations on resource sharing on chemistry journals for the university libraries of Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh and Chandigarh

1982-06-01T00:00:00Z

Title: Some investigations on resource sharing on chemistry journals for the university libraries of Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh and Chandigarh Authors: Anand, A K; Malhan, I V Abstract: The number of duplicate chemistry periodical titles in the university libraries of Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh and Chandigarh is highlighted. Calculates the wastage due to duplication in terms of finance. Highlights the role of resource sharing in journal collection building. Prepares a ranked list of journals on the basis of citation analysis of the journal of the Indian Chemical Society for the year 1979 and according to the number of universities subscribing to a particular journal. Includes some proposals for the subscription of chemistry journals, keeping in view the idea of resource sharing. Page(s): 76-89

Earth science data activities in India

1982-06-01T00:00:00Z

Title: Earth science data activities in India Authors: Nag, Dipak Kumar Abstract: Some Indian agencies engaged in the field of earth science are developing computer-aided data bases. While discussing their activities, emphasis has been given on the need of proper coordination and standardization. Page(s): 70-75

Trends in nuclear research and its publications - An analysis based on five years coverage in the Indian science abstracts

1982-06-01T00:00:00Z

Title: Trends in nuclear research and its publications - An analysis based on five years coverage in the Indian science abstracts Authors: Verma, R K; Sharma, Y K; Khatri, H S D Abstract: The analysis of Indian journals, covering Nuclear Physics literature received from different institutions based on 'Indian Science Abstracts has been reported. The survey reveals that more than 50% of the literature is concentrated in four journals and one annual publication - 'Proceedings of the Nuclear Physics and Solid State Physics Symposium' which contains 23 per cent of the total articles. The institutes of higher learning and BARC are the main contributors. The trends of research and its publication in various journals propose the publication of a new journal to prevent the scattering of articles and also to channelize the contributions of the researchers in this subject area. Page(s): 64-69

Transborder data flow debate

1982-06-01T00:00:00Z

Title: Transborder data flow debate Authors: Gupta, B M; Gupta, S P Abstract: The paper attempts to provide an overview of the current debate on transborder data flow. It is divided into five sections. The first section provides the definition and basic concepts of transborder data flow. Traces the recent developments in computer and communication technologies and the emergence of computer communication networks. Describes the reasons and advantages in the international transmission of information. Lists out the broader issues currently under discussion in the transborder data flow debate. This is followed by discussion on the concern for these issues in different countries and how they perceive them in their national informatics policies in the next section. The next two sections describe the type and volume of data being transmitted and the various actors and participants involved in the transborder data flow debate. The final section discusses in detail the issues involved in the whole debate namely that of personal privacy; national sovereignty, independence and power and the social; cultural and economic issues arising as a result of international transmission of information. Page(s): 51-63