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UGC-CDC recommendations on curriculum development in library and information science, 1993 - A review

Thu, 01 Jun 1995 00:00:00 GMT

Title: UGC-CDC recommendations on curriculum development in library and information science, 1993 - A review Authors: Basu, Asok; Sarkhel, J K Abstract: The observations and recommendations arising from different seminars and committee reports including the role of the University Grants Commission (UGC) in Library & Information Science (LlSc) education are noted. Critically examines various recommendations of the UGC Curriculum Development Committee (CDC) in LlSc (1993) in the context of the experiences of the Department of Library and Information Science at Vidyasagar University, Midnapore and suggestions for their implementation are offered. Modular curriculum has been proposed as an alternative to the master plan recommended by the COG. Page(s): 67-78

Marketing perspective for information services and products in Indian petroleum industry

Thu, 01 Jun 1995 00:00:00 GMT

Title: Marketing perspective for information services and products in Indian petroleum industry Authors: Srivastava, A K Abstract: Discusses the importance of marketing approach in petroleum industry information services and products. Identifies information user groups, their needs and suggests few services and products along with pricing policies. Page(s): 61-66

Research trends in library and information science in India

Thu, 01 Jun 1995 00:00:00 GMT

Title: Research trends in library and information science in India Authors: Chatterjee, Amitabha; Rath, Prabhash Narayana; Poddar, Ashok Abstract: The analysis of trends of Ph.D. level research work in library and information science (LIS) and related topics in Indian universities since the award of first Ph. D. degree in 1950 showed that the years 1984- 88 were the period of maximum growth in research, and the most popular subject had been Academic Libraries. The LIS Department of Karnataka University is the most productive school in the field. Suggests some measures to prevent possible dilution of research work in this subject. Page(s): 54-60

Bibliographic coupling: An empirical study of Economics

Thu, 01 Jun 1995 00:00:00 GMT

Title: Bibliographic coupling: An empirical study of Economics Authors: Mubeen, M A Abstract: The concept of bibliographic coupling developed by Fano and Kessler is empirically tested in two important sub-disciplines of Economics namely, Monetary Economics and Welfare Economics. All the pertinent research papers in these two sub disciplines from two journals viz; 'American Economic Review' and 'The Economic Journal over a period of ten years have been culled and 45 pairs have been established to ascertain the coupling strength. The study shows that though there are slightly fewer number of citations in the journal 'American Economic Review', the coupling strength is higher and consistent than' The Economic Journal. The tendency of researchers to refer or cite the relevant literature of the immediate past was also observed. This may be due to the fact that either the literature become out of date very quickly or the researchers may not be able to keep track of the entire literature that are being published in a particular discipline, though there are a few exceptions in the case of certain classic and outstanding research papers which are cited frequently. The coupling rate of the citations in American Economic Review has been found to be greater than The Economic Journal. Page(s): 41-53