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- Publishing India Group (PublishingIndia) was launched in year 2009, with an objective to be among India's full text p... morePublishing India Group (PublishingIndia) was launched in year 2009, with an objective to be among India's full text publisher covering niche disciplines of Management. We initiated with our first individual journal in year 2010, titled "International Journal of Financial Management" which intends to provide the super ordinate podium to the researchers to share their findings with the global community after having crossed the quality checks and legitimacy criteria, which in no way promise to be liberal.Based on the same and in line with our objectives, we came out with another set of journals during year 2011, covering areas such as Supply Chain Management, Human Resource, Organizational Behaviour, Hospitality and Tourism Management, Accounting Research, Entrepreneurship and other related areas. Most of our journals follow Peer review process and are indexed with International Databases such as EBSCO, Proquest, Cabell's Directory, Ulrichs' Web and others(Publishing India Group (PublishingIndia) was launched in year 2009, with an objective to be among India's full text publisher covering niche disciplines of Management. We initiated with our first individual journal in year 2010, titled "International Journal of Financial Management" which intends to provide the super ordinate podium to the researchers to share their findings with the global community after having crossed the quality checks and legitimacy criteria, which in no way promise to be liberal.Based on the same and in line with our objectives, we came out with another set of journals during year 2011, covering areas such as Supply Chain Management, Human Resource, Organizational Behaviour, Hospitality and Tourism Management, Accounting Research, Entrepreneurship and other related areas. Most of our journals follow Peer review process and are indexed with International Databases such as EBSCO, Proquest, Cabell's Directory, Ulrichs' Web and others)edit
Digitalization in India has become essential and necessary in our day to day life. It has become indispensable and very important part of every individual, business organization and other financial or banking services. As we are moving... more
Digitalization in India has become essential and necessary in our day to day life. It has become indispensable and very important part of every individual, business organization and other financial or banking services. As we are moving towards cashless economy, it is possible with implementing digitalization in India. It will boost the digital literacy in India and India is a developing country so there is need to literate every individual and other organization about digital literacy, to move towards becoming a developed country. Therefore, this paper analyse impact of digitalization on education in India. For this analysis considered time series data from 2000 to 2019. In this paper applied regression method for the analysis and before applied the regression we have checked the normality and multicollenerity with the help of descriptive and correlation analysis. Regression results reveal that the coefficient of Government expenditure on education is negative which means there is need to improve the education with more proper funds and efforts towards education for increasing the literacy rate among youth. The Digitalization variables positively correlated to the education's variables, like literacy rate positively correlated to the secure internet server which shows that through the internet server literacy rate is going to increase and in future it will have better impact to the society with the increasing rate of literacy and internet service.
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The paper aims at representing the problems faced by people due to non-payment of rent during the COVID-19 period, resulting in them facing eviction from their rented houses. Most of the tenants in this case belonged to lower sections of... more
The paper aims at representing the problems faced by people due to non-payment of rent during the COVID-19 period, resulting in them facing eviction from their rented houses. Most of the tenants in this case belonged to lower sections of the society-people working in the informal sectors in search of work and livelihood. They were left helpless on the streets because their source of earning was dependent on daily basis works and all their sources of income were stopped due to lockdown. The government though provided them with the basic facilities through shelter homes and hunger camps. The same happened with people operating their businesses from rented offices or shopping complexes. They were also not able to pay the rents due to fall in income and various other problems. Overall, the spending capacity of consumers has declined, and all these factors are affecting the nation's economy steadily. The rent agreements are governed by various statutes such as The Indian Contract Act 1872, Transfer of Property Act 1881, and many other rent management acts. Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has also passed certain rules regarding the relief and exception from demanding rent from labour migrants and workers during the pandemic lockdown. Additionally, many PILs (public interest litigations) have also been filed in the high court and the supreme court because of the unexpected and unprecedented conditions resulting due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Court has accepted many exceptions which include non-payment of rent during lockdown, non-deduction of wages during the period and waiver of interest on EMIs etc. Violation of these orders will lead to imposition of criminal actions against persons responsible in their respective jurisdictions.
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The crisis situation created by COVID-19 has changed the consumer behaviour. One of the most important behavioural changes among consumers is the trend in sustainable consumer behaviour. Companies can consider it an opportunity to attract... more
The crisis situation created by COVID-19 has changed the consumer behaviour. One of the most important behavioural changes among consumers is the trend in sustainable consumer behaviour. Companies can consider it an opportunity to attract customers. Therefore, this study investigates the effect of COVID-19 virus on sustainable consumption behaviour of customers in chain stores, by surveying customers’ data in Iran. This research is a descriptive-survey type and a questionnaire tool has been used to collect data and measure variables in order to examine the research model. Statistical sample was selected by random sampling method from customers of chain stores in Tehran and the data were analysed using SmartPLS software. Findings showed that the COVID-19 virus has a positive, direct, and significant effect on individual, social, and situational factors of customers, and these factors also have a significant effect on attitudes, intentions, and ultimately, the sustainable consumption behaviour of customers. The results suggest that chain stores and their suppliers should increase attention, supply, and sales of sustainable consumer products.
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The main purpose of the study is to validate the dimensions of environmental turbulence, government support, and organisational performance of 180 SMEs functioning in the UT of J&K. Owners/managers/ partners/departmental heads of 180 SMEs... more
The main purpose of the study is to validate the dimensions of environmental turbulence, government support, and organisational performance of 180 SMEs functioning in the UT of J&K. Owners/managers/ partners/departmental heads of 180 SMEs were contacted for data collection through questionnaire. Exploratory factor analysis and confirmatory factor analysis were used for data reduction and confirming the factors emerged. Hypothesised relationships were checked through structural equation modelling. The results established volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity (VUCA) as dimensions of environmental turbulence. Further, the impact of environmental turbulence and the role of government support significantly moderates organisational performance.
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Surge of digitisation has significantly propelled the e-commerce market over the past years, with substantial growth expected across over the forecast period. Advent of technological innovativeness have led to an overall new retail... more
Surge of digitisation has significantly propelled the e-commerce market over the past years, with substantial growth expected across over the forecast period. Advent of technological innovativeness have led to an overall new retail experience for buyers as well as suppliers. Increasing continual user enthusiasm for online shopping with unparalleled Internet services and smartphone penetration rate have significantly boosted the overall demand. Latest trends and developments in web technologies are expected to pose opportunities for the businesses to accordingly strategise their business models, and thereby gain a competitive edge in the market. In today's scenario, key market players are increasingly focusing on complementing their conventional mode of retailing with the upcoming and latest online commerce trends. This paper includes a market study of e-commerce across different regions in the world, based on estimating, analysing, and forecasting for the period of 2019-2025. The paper offers a descriptive study on the various market determinants which includes the market drivers, challenges, and the future aspects of e-commerce market. In addition to these, various technological developments in e-commerce market along with the impact of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has also been briefly described.
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The present study deals with the after sale service of Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) with the thrust on agents' ability after COVID-19. The study has been conducted on a selected branch of LIC of West Bengal (WB), purely based... more
The present study deals with the after sale service of Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) with the thrust on agents' ability after COVID-19. The study has been conducted on a selected branch of LIC of West Bengal (WB), purely based on primarily data collected from agents, policyholders, and administrative personnel of that branch. A sample of 21 agents and 210 policyholders has been selected at random basis for the purpose of the study. Two types of questionnaires have been used to collect primary data. Some statistical techniques viz., correlation coefficient, coefficient of determinant, t-test, paired t-test, Chi-square test have been used to analyse the data. The study reveals that the after sale service of the selected branch is being hampered after COVID-19, though agents' ability to secure business continues efficiently.
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Open Source Software (OSS) provides a new way for the construction and presentation of information collections of libraries in the age of ICT (information, communication and technology). OSS are free and offer effective full-text... more
Open Source Software (OSS) provides a new way for the construction and presentation of information collections of libraries in the age of ICT (information, communication and technology). OSS are free and offer effective full-text searching and metadata-based browsing facilities that are attractive and easy to use. This paper has made an attempt to highlight the main issues of OSS. It also describes some of the important OSSs, being presently used all over the world in libraries and information centres, and also explores the important characteristics and features of the software.
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Pharmaceuticals play a very substantial part in the treatment of various diseases and related problems. After the treatment, it is necessary to dispose the remnant medicines properly. The disposal of unused and expired medicines in a... more
Pharmaceuticals play a very substantial part in the treatment of various diseases and related problems. After the treatment, it is necessary to dispose the remnant medicines properly. The disposal of unused and expired medicines in a proper way is important, to evade buildup. Therefore, awareness and knowledge of drug disposal is essential. The pharmaceutical waste in water affects the health of humans. This study aims to evaluate the awareness of disposal among medical healthcare professionals and patients visiting hospitals. The contamination of pharmaceutical waste in the environment is due to the absence of awareness and knowledge among people. Proper disposal of pharmaceutical waste can prevent environmental contamination. In this study, about 100 participants from various categories were considered. The survey included different sections, such as demographics and questions pertaining to awareness. The survey was completed by 500 volunteers, of which 45% were male and 55% female. According to the study, 21% of the participants dispose expired/unused medicines by flushing them down the toilet/sink. Maximum awareness, of approximately 96%, was found among the nurses, about the importance of improper disposal. If the wastage of medication is controlled by the healthcare professionals, the ecological trail of medicines can be greatly reduced. There is a strong requirement for increasing awareness about safe disposal of medications among professionals in the healthcare system. This paper will be a vital tool to initiate effective medical waste management programmes in India.
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The education industry was completely transformed by the advent of the COVID-19 pandemic. The industry has upscaled itself to cater to millions of consumers. The purpose of this paper is to understand the attitudinal, awareness, and... more
The education industry was completely transformed by the advent of the COVID-19 pandemic. The industry has upscaled itself to cater to millions of consumers. The purpose of this paper is to understand the attitudinal, awareness, and perceptional issues in virtual and offline learning, especially during the pandemic, as well as to study the academic industry in total and adopt a combined approach. The use of technology and the increased use of the Internet in the last few years have made various new interventions in the industry. This paper also highlights the alteration and dissimilarities between modern education and the traditional mode of education. This study was undertaken to understand which mode of education is more preferred by the students, through the use of primary data and secondary data. One of the findings is: a majority of the people in this research are conscious about virtual education, but prefer the offline mode of education. This paper has also tried to categorise the trials faced by the stakeholders of the industry, in terms of the attitude of the faculty as well as the students, awareness regarding the technological advancements, and perceptions regarding the same. The researchers conclude that all the stakeholders have to bring about huge changes in their skills and attitude to make blended learning a reality.
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Marketing has been growing for decades in one form or another. The main purpose of marketing is to make goods and services available to customers as per their needs and wants. Traditionally, marketing used to be done through limited... more
Marketing has been growing for decades in one form or another. The main purpose of marketing is to make goods and services available to customers as per their needs and wants. Traditionally, marketing used to be done through limited mediums like television, print media, and so on. However, with the changing times and with continuous improvements in information technologies, there has been a shift to modern ways of marketing. Digital Marketing has provided the great opportunity and a huge platform to the marketers to connect to the target audience. India is one of the largest growing markets in the world and the scope for digital marketing is going to increase the most. Modern tools include social media advertisements, e-mail marketing, and so on. This study will focus on how companies and various firms are moving towards the use of modern ways of advertising, and how it is getting easier for them to use these mediums and in connecting the tastes and preferences of a larger customer base.
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Safety culture is what we call people's safe behaviours. Safety culture is a fast-growing wave in the industry today. Addressing gaps in building a long-term supportive safety culture for companies underlines a set of unresolved questions... more
Safety culture is what we call people's safe behaviours. Safety culture is a fast-growing wave in the industry today. Addressing gaps in building a long-term supportive safety culture for companies underlines a set of unresolved questions on behavioural risk management in the industry, and possible solutions. Everyone raises a voice for safety, then safety culture comes into existence and the risk disappears-is it so simple? Most companies delay their HSE decisions till they suffer. Why so? Without inculcating safety as a core corporate value, the industry cannot be considered safe. Behavioural safety culture is a live surveillance on the risks and their spot-correction to ensure that the safety culture building process is active. Safety culture behaviour is necessary to overcome incidents and accidents at the work sites. Behavioural safety education for one and all is the safety culture being addressed the most. Ideologies on safety cultures vary across the industries in terms of practices. The present article dwelt on identifying the unresolved critical questions on behavioural safety supportive culture implementation in the industry, and the possible solutions. The data were collected from 603 industry professionals who were the study participants. The sampling method was a non-random convenience sampling. A set of ten themes of research findings reflected upon critical issues, such as basic questions on long-term safety cultures; reactive safety culture; collective voice and leadership for at-risk behaviours; religion, spirituality, and festivities for safety at sites; implementation of safety with a consideration for others; features of companies not empowering their workforce for performing safety implementation; competency gap among the safety professionals; the major roadblocks in HSE decision-making; the spot-implementation of behaviour-based safety (BBS) approach by top leaders; and myriad factors to advance the success of a long-term supportive safety culture. Fast-tracking supportive safety culture at sites would mean the next
level of hard work.
level of hard work.
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When used as a marketing strategy, packaging may be an efficient way to meet marketing goals while also satisfying consumer desire, thanks to its visual components. In Addis Ababa, this study aims to investigate how product packaging... more
When used as a marketing strategy, packaging may be an efficient way to meet marketing goals while also satisfying consumer desire, thanks to its visual components. In Addis Ababa, this study aims to investigate how product packaging affects consumer purchasing decisions for packaged milk products. Explanatory research design was employed, together with a quantitative method, in consideration of the study objectives and questions. Using straightforward convenience sampling, 384 consumers from five supermarkets in Addis Ababa were chosen as the sample. Based on judgmental sampling, which took into account the population's various socioeconomic features as well as location, the supermarkets were chosen. The questionnaires we collected had an overall response rate of 87.76%. Both descriptive and inferential statistics were applied to the data analysis. Only four of the predictor variables-packaging material, packaging design, packaging size, and printed information-had a positive and substantial impact on consumers' purchasing decisions; however, packaging colour and graphic did not. This was revealed by the empirical results of the multiple regressions. The result and managerial ramifications are then communicated to the various practitioners and planners, along with suggestions for further research.
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Sustainable development can be referred to as the biggest societal challenge in the higher education institutions. The higher education institutions nowadays have a vision-to improve knowledge and power for leading the transition to... more
Sustainable development can be referred to as the biggest societal challenge in the higher education institutions. The higher education institutions nowadays have a vision-to improve knowledge and power for leading the transition to sustainable development. This also induces the changes for starting a new paradigm. After implementing these practices, the higher educational institutions can incorporate the mission and the maintenance of sustainable practices. Through some successful case studies, it can be observed that a massive lack of methodologies and consolidation for supporting any integration and the implementation of the sustainable application can be identified as opportunities in this entire process. This present research will in the future contribute to the sustainability vision in a very holistic and inclusive perspective. It also demonstrates the entanglement between the rector and the academic community. Based on the evidence, the important key takeaway points could be noted, which would assist in the implementation of sustainability steps for higher education. In addition, various approaches, such as the bottom-up and topdown, can be regarded as key ingredients that are necessary for organisational change. Furthermore, the implementation of the sustainable model also ensures commitment from the stakeholders.
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Fast fashion is defined as fashion trends that change often. It is a linear system that includes creating new designs, production, distribution, and marketing. Fast fashion's introduction has had severe environmental consequences. Every... more
Fast fashion is defined as fashion trends that change often. It is a linear system that includes creating new designs, production, distribution, and marketing. Fast fashion's introduction has had severe environmental consequences. Every production stage has an environmental impact due to water pollution, carbon dioxide emissions, and textile waste. A survey was conducted in the Delhi NCR region to comprehend customer behaviour. The study pointed out several important aspects and trends among people. The survey found that although people are aware of the term fast fashion, they do not have a proper understanding of it. They do not follow a particular trend in their consumption, indicating that they only make purchases when necessary. People also tend to discard their clothes frequently, unconscious of environmental impacts. Therefore, raising awareness about this issue and encouraging an upcycling business model in the fast fashion industry is imperative. The goal is to recycle fast fashion apparel, raise awareness, and develop sustainable clothing brands.
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The headway of the Internet technology has made e-commerce easier and has changed the way the customers and companies behave. Recent data indicates that the food industry has quickly risen to the top of the most popular Internet... more
The headway of the Internet technology has made e-commerce easier and has changed the way the customers and companies behave. Recent data indicates that the food industry has quickly risen to the top of the most popular Internet purchasing categories. Even in the post-pandemic world, the restriction on activities outside the home to purchase essentials incited the technocrat customers to buy meals online. The intense competition and growth present the restaurants with both a chance and a difficulty; thus, to succeed in this difficult climate, having loyal consumers is essential. Past research in the restaurant industry shows that e-service quality has considerable impact on the customer experience. However, there does not seem to be much literature discussing how the e-service quality affects client loyalty online, in the context of OFD services. This study investigates and assesses the direct impact of e-service quality and customer satisfaction and loyalty towards online food delivery (OFD) services. A survey was conducted among the millennials using a structured questionnaire framed with the help of prior studies in this area. Simple correlation and regression were used to analyse the data, and the study confirms that there is a significant positive influence of e-service quality on e-satisfaction and e-loyalty.
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The present study is an attempt to carry out the citation analysis of all the journal articles published in the Annals of Library and Information Science from 2010-2019. A total of 7,124 citations appended to 328 papers were published in... more
The present study is an attempt to carry out the citation analysis of all the journal articles published in the Annals of Library and Information Science from 2010-2019. A total of 7,124 citations appended to 328 papers were published in the journal during the ten-year study period. Average number of citations per article is maximum in 2018. Out of 7,124 citations appended, 1,039 (14.58%) citations appeared in 2010, followed by 873 (12.28%) citations in 2018, and 831 (11.66%) citations in 2013. The findings reveal that a majority of the papers have 16-20 citations (25%), followed by 11-15 (14.93%) citations, and 6-10 (14.02%) citations. The study also depicts that out of the total, 5,081 (71.29%) Web references were used in the article references. The Annals of Library and Information Science is the most preferred journal used by authors during the study period, being cited 476 times. The authorship pattern reveals that two-author citations are in the majority (46.45%). Out of the total authors who contributed a total of 328 papers, 254 (77.43%) were affiliated to the institutions located in India.
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This study has made an attempt at examining the present day trends of users' perception of library services and availability of resources in public libraries in one of the western states of Tamil Nadu, the District Central Public Library... more
This study has made an attempt at examining the present day trends of users' perception of library services and availability of resources in public libraries in one of the western states of Tamil Nadu, the District Central Public Library at Erode. This study highlighted numerous elements, which include the sexwise distribution of respondents; marital status; education; profession; library resources; frequency of visit; and satisfaction status regarding library offerings and assets. A total number of 200 questionnaires were distributed to the respondents who visit the Erode district public library. Out of the 200 samples, we received only 177 duly filled questionnaires. Further, all the valued data were tabulated and interpreted; the testing of hypothesis with relevant statistical tools, such as chi-square test using the current version of SPSS was carried out for better results. The major findings are the huge proportion of users (62.71%) was male and the largest numbers of respondents (64, 36.16%) were graduates, It is noted that more number of users (61, 34.47%) were employed participating in this research and it is also found that a large number of users (119, 67.23%) were from the rural area.
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The study scrutinised the correlation between interpersonal skills and job satisfaction among librarians in university libraries in Bayelsa and Delta State. Descriptive survey research design was espoused for the study, using a... more
The study scrutinised the correlation between interpersonal skills and job satisfaction among librarians in university libraries in Bayelsa and Delta State. Descriptive survey research design was espoused for the study, using a self-constructed questionnaire as the implement of data collection. The questionnaire was constructed after extensive consultation of related literature, to ensure that pertinent items were included. The population of the study encompassed all librarians in the university libraries in Bayelsa and Delta State, Nigeria; however, the study embraced a purposive sampling technique to handpick respondents for the study. The population of the study encompassed all librarians 78 from university libraries in Delta and Bayelsa State, Nigeria. This was as a result of the manageable size of the population. The study has revealed that a majority of the respondents maintain eye contact with patrons, colleagues, and superiors on the job; they do not get frightened or stressed on the job; they take their work seriously; they do not have difficulty following a task through from the beginning to the end; they always complete their tasks when due; they do not get angry; they do not lose their temper when things do not go the way they want it; they always have good posture and body language at work; they never curse or use offensive language at the work place; people who know them would describe them as cheerful and friendly; they respect the opinions and rights of others at the work place; they are clean, well-schooled, and well groomed in their profession; they handle conflicts among library users and colleagues in a fair and unbiased manner; they try to remain cool and maintain their temper, even in conflicting situations; they interact with library users and colleagues at the same level, irrespective of cultural diversities; and they disagree that they give an excuse to avoid queries when they cannot accomplish their task. The outcomes of the study recommended that managers/heads of libraries should endeavour to encourage librarians to attend courses on interpersonal skills in Nigeria and abroad, by sponsoring librarians through the Tertiary Education Fund. In-house training on interpersonal skills for librarians should be organised quarterly to facilitate effective service delivery.
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The present study discusses the basic scientometrics analysis. The scientometrics study is based on the authorship pattern of academic libraries research from 2006 to 2020. The data was downloaded from the Web of Science database, which... more
The present study discusses the basic scientometrics analysis. The scientometrics study is based on the authorship pattern of academic libraries research from 2006 to 2020. The data was downloaded from the Web of Science database, which is maintained by Thomson Reuters. The total number of records was 3,452. Data is analysed using Microsoft Excel and HistCite software. The main purpose of the study is to find out the authorship pattern of academic libraries in a scientometric study. This study fully focused on finding out authorship pattern of single and multiple authors, relative growth rate, degree of collaboration, and exponential growth rate. The study findings reveal that a total of 3,452 publications were published in academic libraries during 2006-2020 (15 years). The highest number of publications-628 (18.19%)-was in 2020. The highest number of paper publications was by single authors-849 (2.46%). The extent of research contributions by the authors is explained under authorship pattern; out of 3,452, a majority number of authors was 2,603. The relative growth rate of total contributions published had gradually increased and the growth rate was calculated as 0.68 in 2007, which increased to 1.7 in 2020.
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Purpose: Measuring the newly created e-content by the UGC to enhance education, and establishing high-quality e-content, with experience in the long-term production of such material are the purposes of this research work.... more
Purpose: Measuring the newly created e-content by the UGC to
enhance education, and establishing high-quality e-content, with
experience in the long-term production of such material are the
purposes of this research work. Design/Methodology: For this
research, the secondary data of the NPTEL and E-PGP is used
to measure the e-content availability for the students. This paper
analyses the difference in e-content developed across subject
categories and a comparison of e-content developed by NPTEL
and E-PGP. Approach: This programme offers financial assistance
and professional help for the creation of e-content for teachers and
other specialists located at various colleges and universities. The
approach of the paper is empirical, with an analysis of the data
gathered from secondary sources. Originality/Value: e-content
development by two major content development projects (NPTEL
and E-PGP) across multiple subject categories and courses are
analysed in the research; further, it measures whether sufficient
course material is available in all the subjects from the NPTEL
and E-PGP. Findings: The results, with ANOVA and chi-square
test by SPSS software, revealed significant disparity in the subject
and category; further, the E-PGP has more, and significantly high
quality e-content.
enhance education, and establishing high-quality e-content, with
experience in the long-term production of such material are the
purposes of this research work. Design/Methodology: For this
research, the secondary data of the NPTEL and E-PGP is used
to measure the e-content availability for the students. This paper
analyses the difference in e-content developed across subject
categories and a comparison of e-content developed by NPTEL
and E-PGP. Approach: This programme offers financial assistance
and professional help for the creation of e-content for teachers and
other specialists located at various colleges and universities. The
approach of the paper is empirical, with an analysis of the data
gathered from secondary sources. Originality/Value: e-content
development by two major content development projects (NPTEL
and E-PGP) across multiple subject categories and courses are
analysed in the research; further, it measures whether sufficient
course material is available in all the subjects from the NPTEL
and E-PGP. Findings: The results, with ANOVA and chi-square
test by SPSS software, revealed significant disparity in the subject
and category; further, the E-PGP has more, and significantly high
quality e-content.
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The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) is a system adopted by the Ministry of Education (formerly referred to as the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD) to rank all educational institutions. This study is meant to... more
The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) is a system adopted by the Ministry of Education (formerly referred to as the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD) to rank all educational institutions. This study is meant to analyse the contributions made by the top 25 universities from 2018-2020 as ranked by NIRF, within the aspects of various sub-parameters' score under 'Research and Professional Practices' key parameter, to find out the strength and weaknesses of the participating Indian educational institutions. The institutions will benefit from this study, as they can focus on the performance of the key parameters to gain a better position in the NIRF ranking; the students will also benefit as this will help them make a right decision to join an institution. The present study is analytical in nature and the data was collected from the official website of the NIRF.
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This study examines the pattern of the Central University of Himachal Pradesh research publications between 2011 and 2020. The study used bibliometric methods to analyse data retrieved from the Scopus database. Google Spreadsheet and... more
This study examines the pattern of the Central University of Himachal Pradesh research publications between 2011 and 2020. The study used bibliometric methods to analyse data retrieved from the Scopus database. Google Spreadsheet and VOSviewer software were used for the analysis and visualisation. The research covers mainly the year-wise publication, the most productive authors, the subject areas, the types of documents, preferred publications, research collaboration, and highly cited articles. This study showed that the Central University of Himachal Pradesh (CUHP) published 442 publications and received 5,531 citations during 2011-2020. Akhter, Y. from the School of Life Sciences had published the highest number (60) and received 746 citations, with an ACPP of 12.43 and h-index of 16. It was also found that most of the publications of CUHP have collaborated with Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University at the national level and Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Brazil, at the international level.
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The study investigated the use of social media by teenagers in day secondary school in Delta State. A descriptive survey research design was embraced for the study, with a self-constructed questionnaire as the tool of data collection. The... more
The study investigated the use of social media by teenagers in day secondary school in Delta State. A descriptive survey research design was embraced for the study, with a self-constructed questionnaire as the tool of data collection. The questionnaire was constructed after consultation of related literature to ensure that relevant items were included in it. A structured questionnaire was designed by the researchers with six research questions. The population of the study comprised all teenagers in day secondary school in Delta State, Nigeria. The researchers used a simple random sampling method in selecting samples for the study, because the method allows members of the populace under study to have equal chances of being selected. Data was collected through the use of a self-constructed questionnaire entitled 'The use of social media by teenagers in day secondary (USMTDS)'. The data collected were analysed using simple percentages and descriptive and inferential statistics. Findings revealed that a majority of the respondents have access to social media and the devices used were bought for them by their parents; Facebook is mostly used by teenagers; teenagers access social media during the day; they did not know the length of time they spent on social media; teenagers used social media for academic matters; teenagers are monitored by parents on social media; and social media exposes teenagers to pornography materials. The paper recommended that efforts should be made by parents to ensure constant monitoring and supervision of teenagers on social media to reduce the crime rate, as well as restrict the sites they can access.
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Webometrics deals with measuring aspects of the Web like websites, webpages, parts of webpages, words in webpages, hyperlinks, and Web search engine results. An attempt has been made to analyse Odisha universities' websites or web portals... more
Webometrics deals with measuring aspects of the Web like websites, webpages, parts of webpages, words in webpages, hyperlinks, and Web search engine results. An attempt has been made to analyse Odisha universities' websites or web portals by applying the webometric indicators to check their existence and performance in the virtual globe and rank them according to data availability on the basis of WIF and R-WIF. Further, with Spearman's Rank Correlation it was found that WIF and R-WIF are correlated and associated, where there is very less difference between the two ranking methods.
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With the emergence of information technology, the demand for e-resources has been growing day by day. Advancement of ICT infrastructure leads to the wide use of e-resources. Nowadays, users can access e-resources on their desktops. N-LIST... more
With the emergence of information technology, the demand for e-resources has been growing day by day. Advancement of ICT infrastructure leads to the wide use of e-resources. Nowadays, users can access e-resources on their desktops. N-LIST is an initiation to provide selected e-journals and e-books to the registered colleges in India. The present study was carried out among postgraduate students in autonomous colleges of Kerala. The study aims to examine the awareness and use of N-LIST e-resources, purposes of use, level of satisfaction, and problems faced by postgraduate students while accessing N-LIST e-resources. For this purpose, the investigator prepared a well-structured questionnaire as a tool for data collection. The hypotheses of study demand the use of different statistical techniques, such as simple percentage methods and the ANOVA test. The present study reveals that the majority of respondents are aware and use N-LIST e-resources. However, daily usage of N-LIST e-resources among postgraduate students is still not up to the mark. Based on the findings, the paper recommends that college libraries should enhance their infrastructure and provide proper Wi-Fi facility for the optimum utilisation of the N-LIST e-resources.
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Among the learning technologies, Web-based learning offers several benefits over conventional classroom-based learning. Its biggest advantage is the reduced costs since a physical environment is no longer required, and therefore, it can... more
Among the learning technologies, Web-based learning offers several benefits over conventional classroom-based learning. Its biggest advantage is the reduced costs since a physical environment is no longer required, and therefore, it can be used at any time and place at the convenience of the student. The present paper studies the student perception on impact of e-content projects of MHRD. Findings indicate that students agree with the fact that e-learning systems provide benefit by improving content and delivery, with anytime, anywhere access; increase student interaction with other learners; improve teaching pedagogy; make learning more interesting; and will improve learning outcomes.
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This bibliometric study is based on the analysis of 140 papers published in the last five volumes of the Granthalaya Vigyan during the period 2016 to 2020. Granthalaya Vigyan is supposed to be the only long surviving Hindi journal in... more
This bibliometric study is based on the analysis of 140 papers published in the last five volumes of the Granthalaya Vigyan during the period 2016 to 2020. Granthalaya Vigyan is supposed to be the only long surviving Hindi journal in Library & Information Science. The study discusses about the year-and volume-wise number of articles, authorship pattern, most productive authors of the journal, state-wise contribution of the articles, average length of the articles, types of sources used, and the number of references per article. Besides, the subject fields of the articles published in the last five years are also analysed to understand the trends of the research being published in the journal.
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The present study is concerned with Web analysis of library webpages of national institutes in West Bengal, India, in order to know the types of e-resources and online library services provided by those libraries during the COVID-19... more
The present study is concerned with Web analysis of library webpages of national institutes in West Bengal, India, in order to know the types of e-resources and online library services provided by those libraries during the COVID-19 pandemic. The study explores the significant initiatives taken by the libraries on online library support services being offered to meet the requirements of the library patrons during the lockdown. The researcher visited the selected library webpages of said institutes for collecting relevant information with the help of Google Search Engines between March 2021 and April 2021. It is clear from the study that any library user can easily access the libraries of IIM, Kolkata; ISI, Kolkata; IIT, Kharagpur; IIEST, Shibpur; and NUJS, Kolkata, through their library homepages. The remaining eight institute library webpages are accessed through the institute websites. A major finding is that the IIT library provided maximum information on online library support services on their library webpage, with 24 points (out of 30 points), thus ranking first, followed by ISI with 16 points ranking second, and both IIM and NUJS with 12 points ranking third. The main purpose of this study is to highlight the types of e-resources and online library services provided by libraries of national institutes in West Bengal during the COVID-19 pandemic, based on a Web analysis of the contents available on their library webpages.
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Currently, Web 2.0 applications are an essential tool for students. It is an easy-to-use interactive and multipurpose digital platform that can be used to make any information global efficiently in a short time. Due to modern... more
Currently, Web 2.0 applications are an essential tool for students. It is an easy-to-use interactive and multipurpose digital platform that can be used to make any information global efficiently in a short time. Due to modern technological discovery, sharing knowledge and interaction globally has become an easy task. Web 2.0 applications provide easy communication tools for students. This helps the student in searching, collecting, and disseminating information, leading to better communication between groups. The trend of interaction, knowledge sharing, social networking, and blog writing has significantly increased the use of the Internet among college students. Many academic libraries have started using these Web applications to provide better and up-to-date services to their users. Presently, the use of Web 2.0 applications to deliver its services to users in academic libraries, particularly in engineering college libraries, has started growing. However, studies show that the academic use of these devices is still decreasing at the college level. The knowledge, attitude, and preferences of Web 2.0 applications among engineering college students lead to better and effective use of these Web tools in libraries. The main objective of this study is to identify and determine the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of engineering college students on Web 2.0 applications. The survey method has been used to collect primary data. A self-administered questionnaire has been used to collect primary data from 900 undergraduate engineering students, who have been selected by purposive sampling methods. Out of the total questionnaires distributed, 87% (783) of the questionnaires were filled. A simple percentage calculation chart method under descriptive statistics was used to analyse the primary data collected. Research results show that most students have considerable knowledge of specific Web 2.0 applications such as Gmail, Google drive, social networking, social bookmarking, blogs, wikis, RSS feeds, and Grammarly. This study shows that women use Web 2.0 applications more than men. Most students learn about Web 2.0 applications through friends and colleagues. It also shows that most students have a good understanding of Web 2.0 applications and use these applications to interact and share information. In short, it was found that Web 2.0 applications are the best user-friendly tool for students to learn and share scholarly information with each other.
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Internet is available in the Pondicherry University campus. The present study is aimed at studying Internet usage among research scholars of Pondicherry University (PU). It is intended to assess Internet awareness of research scholars,... more
Internet is available in the Pondicherry University campus. The present study is aimed at studying Internet usage among research scholars of Pondicherry University (PU). It is intended to assess Internet awareness of research scholars, the types of Internet users, purpose and frequency of using the Internet, problems in accessing the Internet, search methods used in accessing them, satisfaction with Internet usage, adequacy of Internet, and user training provided by the university library in accessing the Internet. The survey method is adopted in the present study. A sample of 100 research scholars of Pondicherry University were selected by the simple random method, out of 800 full-time research scholars. A well-structured questionnaire was designed, keeping in mind the objectives of the study. Data was collected from the research scholars using the questionnaire tool.
The findings of the study reveal that a majority of research scholars (91%) use the Internet from their respective departments. A majority of them (41%) replied that the use of the Internet improves/refines the quality of their research by 50% to 75%. A majority of research scholars (62%) use the Internet for less than one hour daily for social networking purposes. Most of the research scholars (67%) replied that they never prefer the SGML format to read the information on the Internet. A majority (60%) use the PDF format. A majority (73%) use e-books on the Internet. Most of the
research scholars (75%) use Google. A majority (74%) are aware of e-mail services. A majority (85%) face the problem of low speed Internet. A high percentage of research scholars (36%) create new entries. A major problem faced by the research scholars was ‘slow Internet connectivity’ (70%). The majority of them (70%) replied that Pondicherry University.
The findings of the study reveal that a majority of research scholars (91%) use the Internet from their respective departments. A majority of them (41%) replied that the use of the Internet improves/refines the quality of their research by 50% to 75%. A majority of research scholars (62%) use the Internet for less than one hour daily for social networking purposes. Most of the research scholars (67%) replied that they never prefer the SGML format to read the information on the Internet. A majority (60%) use the PDF format. A majority (73%) use e-books on the Internet. Most of the
research scholars (75%) use Google. A majority (74%) are aware of e-mail services. A majority (85%) face the problem of low speed Internet. A high percentage of research scholars (36%) create new entries. A major problem faced by the research scholars was ‘slow Internet connectivity’ (70%). The majority of them (70%) replied that Pondicherry University.
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YouTube plays an important role in today's life, as people search for different information, queries, or tutorial videos on the platform. YouTube is one of the most trending social media platforms among the people, which provides an open... more
YouTube plays an important role in today's life, as people search for different information, queries, or tutorial videos on the platform. YouTube is one of the most trending social media platforms among the people, which provides an open platform to the content creator to share their knowledge and ideas worldwide. The main purpose of this study is to analyse YouTube videos that are related to the digital library. Dataset for evaluating the videos related to the digital library was extracted using Webometric Analyst software, by creating YouTube API. The software retrieved a total of 518 videos. After completion of the extraction process from the software, a manual verification was carried out to filter out spam videos; after filtering, 507 videos were found relevant and were considered for the analysis.
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In any organisation or institute, service plays a very important role in their management and functions. Service is the main factor for the development of an organisation. The Library and Information Centre is a non-profit organisation.... more
In any organisation or institute, service plays a very important role in their management and functions. Service is the main factor for the development of an organisation. The Library and Information Centre is a non-profit organisation. Its main objective is to provide the required information to the users, according to the user's satisfaction and based on priority. User satisfaction is a very important aspect of a library; providing the best services is the primary need for the fulfilment of the objectives of a library. This paper is based on a study of the library and information services provided by different college libraries in the union territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli. A researcher has tried to understand how many college libraries have a rich collection, good infrastructure, best facilities, and the type of library and information services provided to their users.
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Reading opens the way to knowledge. The problem that students have with low performance in any examination is due to their reading habits. For a good performance in any examination, the students should have good reading habits. At... more
Reading opens the way to knowledge. The problem that students have with low performance in any examination is due to their reading habits. For a good performance in any examination, the students should have good reading habits. At present, due to the impact of the social media, students do not show much attentiveness in reading books, magazines, journals, and so on. Nowadays, many students prefer to watch movies and other shows on the television, listen to music, and so on. This research examines the reading habits among college students, specifically among the library users in the Chirang district, Assam, India.
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The present study compares research productivity in physics in Bahrain and Kuwait, as indexed in the Web of Science database during 2011-2020. Scientometric indices, such as the yearly research growth, type of research, prolific author,... more
The present study compares research productivity in physics in Bahrain and Kuwait, as indexed in the Web of Science database during 2011-2020. Scientometric indices, such as the yearly research growth, type of research, prolific author, most impactful source, productive institutions, and most cited country and documents, portray the different dimensions. It was examined that during 2011-2020, there was a substantial increase in the yearly output of physics literature in Bahrain and Kuwait. The study reveals that the literature in physics is gradually increasing, and there is an upwards trend. The year 2019 was the leading year for contributions from Bahrain (78 papers) as well as Kuwait (272 papers). Coincidently, Bououdina M (189 papers) was the most prolific author in both Bahrain and Kuwait. 'Optic' (24 papers) was the most productive source for Bahrain, while it was 'AIP Conference Proceedings' (54 papers) for Kuwait. X-Ray Diffraction (84) was the most researched title topic in Bahrain, while it was Nano Fluidics (132) for Kuwait. Single author collaboration for Bahrain was 69, while it was 160 for Kuwait; documents per author collaboration for Bahrain was 0.513 and was 0.233 for Kuwait; and authors per documents collaboration for Bahrain was 1.95 and for Kuwait was 4.3. However, the research trends specify a greater scope for higher research in physics in Bahrain and Kuwait.
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The present study analysed around 96 articles, i.e. 51 from the DESIDOC journal and 45 from Library Hi Tech. This study tried to reveal the involvement of contents and their representation in the articles in the DESIDOC and Library Hi... more
The present study analysed around 96 articles, i.e. 51 from the DESIDOC journal and 45 from Library Hi Tech. This study tried to reveal the involvement of contents and their representation in the articles in the DESIDOC and Library Hi Tech journals. Design/Methodology/Approach: MS Excel was used for sorting different parameters, arrangements, tabulation, collection, and so on. To identify the differences and similarities of publication standards at the national and international levels, content analysis of full-text journal articles from the years 2017-2018 was conducted. The goal of the analysis was to infer the qualitative and quantitative aspects of the articles for comparison and correlation. Findings: This study revealed that the structure of the foreign journal, in comparison to the Indian journal, is technically sound, with the use of structurally advanced tools and techniques. Most of the aspects of the foreign journal articles had an edge over the articles in the Indian journal. Research Limitations/Practical Implications: The main limitation of the paper is that it covered only one article each in the Indian and foreign context, which limits its capacity to give a more generalised outcome. Originality/ Value: This analysis has provided an insight that the foreign journal articles have more citations compared to the Indian journal, because of their theoretically and statistically sound structure.
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In today's scenario, the impact of ICT can be clearly seen in our education system. Use of digital resources has increased among the learning community, to cater to the needs of the whole educational community, especially remote users and... more
In today's scenario, the impact of ICT can be clearly seen in our education system. Use of digital resources has increased among the learning community, to cater to the needs of the whole educational community, especially remote users and distance learners. The NDLI acts as a single-window platform of e-learning by disseminating educational resources contributed by the existing digital repositories and educational institutes of India. The current study has been conducted to know the awareness and usage of the NDLI among the teachers and scholars of Kurukshetra University. A questionnaire was used to collect the primary data to know the various aspects of the NDLI. The study showed that all the respondents are aware of the NDLI; however, they opined that the contents are qualitative and there is a need to add more e-content.
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The present paper discusses the status of library automation among the Al-Ameen Educational Society's group of institutions in Bengaluru. The Al-Ameen Educational Society (AES) is one of the leading educational institutions in India. It... more
The present paper discusses the status of library automation among the Al-Ameen Educational Society's group of institutions in Bengaluru. The Al-Ameen Educational Society (AES) is one of the leading educational institutions in India. It has 50 plus years of legacy in the field of education. The present paper mainly focuses on the readiness of the library management software, applicability, utility, and services provided through LMS. All libraries in the AES group institutions are using modules like cataloging, circulation, and acquisitions. Fewer libraries are using digital resource management from the respective LMS, and they are yet to start DRM services for the users. It is found that even within the group of institutions using different library automation software, their level of satisfaction towards the software is excellent.
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The present study tries to represent the bibliometric analysis of the Journal of Librarianship and Information Science for the period 2012-2021. A total number of 407 articles were contributed by 991 authors during the study period. The... more
The present study tries to represent the bibliometric analysis of the Journal of Librarianship and Information Science for the period 2012-2021. A total number of 407 articles were contributed by 991 authors during the study period. The findings of the study reveal that the maximum number of publications published and maximum number of citations were received in 2019. The maximum number of publications was published by female authors (518). A total of 991 authors contributed. Among these, two-authored papers were the highest (1,506); highest AAPP (2.55) was recorded in 2018; and the highest production per author (0.49) was recorded in 2012. Patrick Lo contributed the most number of articles (13, 1.31%). Loughborough University is the institution that contributed the most in the given time period. The USA contributed the highest number of articles (172, 42.26%).
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The role of professional associations cannot be underestimated. In any field, professional associations have been found to do remarkable jobs with great achievements. The present study endeavours to find out the role of professional... more
The role of professional associations cannot be underestimated. In any field, professional associations have been found to do remarkable jobs with great achievements. The present study endeavours to find out the role of professional associations in the development of the library profession and professionals. Any professional association forms the backbone of professional development, and library associations are powerful platforms to raise issues related to the profession at the national level. This paper presents a brief outline of the issues and problems of LIS professionals in the country, and the existing scenario of the Library Associations of India. The role of state and regional library associations is more visible in some parts of the country, and in recent years, the associations at the national level are striving hard to make their presence felt, and convincing the professionals that they have some role to play in the library development programmes. In this paper, some of the vital issues are proposed for consideration and discussion. As per the study, it is observed that in the present scenario all the library associations in India are not playing a proper significant role.
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An archive is the primary source of historical importance. It reflects the glorious past. It is also historical evidence. However, there is a problem of deterioration. Deterioration is a characteristic of all hard documents, with the... more
An archive is the primary source of historical importance. It reflects the glorious past. It is also historical evidence. However, there is a problem of deterioration. Deterioration is a characteristic of all hard documents, with the records deteriorating over time. This is why our ancestors had tried to preserve all the manuscripts and ancient documents by using or applying various traditional and modern methods and techniques. In this paper, we discuss how to protect our heritage for the future. In India, the West Bengal State Archive takes an excellent initiative for protecting the historical evidence. This paper also discusses their efforts to preserve the manuscripts.
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The major outbreak of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) at the end of 2019 caused a huge impact globally in almost all the sectors. Even academic libraries experienced a major impact of this virus. Hence, this article aims to study how... more
The major outbreak of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) at the end of 2019 caused a huge impact globally in almost all the sectors. Even academic libraries experienced a major impact of this virus. Hence, this article aims to study how this virus affected people globally and its impact on four major areas of academic libraries, like library working hours, library services, preventive measures taken, and also the enhanced services provided by the academic libraries of Sikkim. The study also tries to identify the loophole that originated and further plans to cope with it in the future by the academic libraries of Sikkim. The data was collected through a structured questionnaire, followed by an interview, and distributed to the librarians of all the government degree colleges affiliated with Sikkim University, Sikkim. Purposive sampling has been executed during the study. The paper finds the major problem of library services during this pandemic is the unavailability of e-resources in any of the college libraries in Sikkim, thereby where they provided very few services to its users. The study also finds that the plan to have e-resources in the library has been taken up by a few of the libraries. Several recommendations have been made to help libraries provide services in the upcoming days, to tackle this kind of pandemic and other disasters in the library.
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Article 19 of The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly in Paris on 10 December 1948 (General Assembly resolution 217 A) as a common standard of achievements for all peoples and... more
Article 19 of The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly in Paris on 10 December 1948 (General Assembly resolution 217 A) as a common standard of achievements for all peoples and all nations, reads "Everyone has the right to freedom of opinion and expression; this right includes freedom to hold opinions without interference and to seek, receive and impart information and ideas through any media and regardless of frontiers." The International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) has taken the initiative, IFLA/FAIFE (Freedom of Access to Information and Freedom of Expression), to defend and promote the basic human rights defined in Article 19 of the UN's UDHR. While such movements and initiatives are focused towards the citizens of the world, WIPO's Marrakesh VIP Treaty (MVT) and the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) cater to the requirements and rights of the persons with vision aberrations and other such bodily deficiencies, which deprives them from accessing information and knowledge, building a steeper and deeper knowledge divide. The present paper examines the relevant articles as mentioned in the MVT, encompassing the 'Accessible Format Copies' (AFC) for the visually disadvantaged. The paper also investigates the provision in the Indian Copyright Act. Various tools as technological interventions have also been discussed, including the Web browser screen readers. A brief discussion on the current status and its implications of WCAG have been also given for greater understanding in context with the theme of the paper.
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The Internet has become a major source of information today, and finding relevant information is a difficult task. The Web search engine is a software program that allows users to quickly retrieve specific information out of millions... more
The Internet has become a major source of information today, and finding relevant information is a difficult task. The Web search engine is a software program that allows users to quickly retrieve specific information out of millions stored on the Internet. Purpose: The main aim of the paper was to ascertain the perception of students towards Web search engines and to determine the criteria adopted when evaluating Internet search results. Methodology/Approach: Quantitative research methodology using cross-sectional survey design was used for the study. The population of the study was 65,018 students, of which 462 were sampled. A total of 462 copies of the questionnaire were administered to the respondents, of which 394 were filled and returned. Findings: The paper confirmed that the respondents perceived Web search engines as useful and easy to use. In terms of evaluation of Internet results, it was found that the respondents lack knowledge on the criteria used to evaluate information resources. Recommendations: The paper recommended that there is need for teaching students the criteria for evaluation of information resources. There is need for librarians of these institutions to be proactive in guiding students on how to evaluate information resources. There is need for the students to discuss among themselves, in a forum, the knowledge they acquired on how to evaluate information resources.Originality/ Value: The findings would be beneficial to the lecturers teaching information literacy and other related courses, since it explored the attitudes of students towards important retrieval tools and the criteria they adopt when evaluating the search results.
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Owing to the prevailing 'unfair' digital divide, libraries worldwide are unable to build and manage institutional repositories for preserving and sharing the research output of academia. This paper evaluates and demonstrates how libraries... more
Owing to the prevailing 'unfair' digital divide, libraries worldwide are unable to build and manage institutional repositories for preserving and sharing the research output of academia. This paper evaluates and demonstrates how libraries can practically harness the completely free SaaS service model based on public cloud deployment model infrastructure to fill this divide and achieve the larger goal of open science. The paper highlights the process and steps of using Zenodo, a FREE and OPEN platform, powered by Invenio (Free Open-Source Software) RDM infrastructure, to establish a trusted repository with the provision of self-archiving. To test the KPIs and functionalities, a live online community 'dlispu' was built on the Zenodo platform and the archiving process was executed. The findings of the study reveal that libraries can easily adopt Green Open Access, thus strengthening the scholarly communication cycle without any upfront and subsequent cost. This immediately outweighs the limitations of the digital divide. The positive outcomes of the study pave the way for the libraries with resource insufficiencies in making research more findable, shareable, and reproducible, with confidence. The findings of the study also reveal that the Zenodo repository is a OAI-PMH-compliant repository supporting metadata harvesting and interoperability.
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The aim of the present study is to explore the awareness and use of ICT-based library and information services among the agricultural science students of Uttar Banga Krishi Viswavidyalaya (UBKV), Pundibari, Cooch Behar (West Bengal),... more
The aim of the present study is to explore the awareness and use of ICT-based library and information services among the agricultural science students of Uttar Banga Krishi Viswavidyalaya (UBKV), Pundibari, Cooch Behar (West Bengal), India. An online questionnaire-based survey has been carried out to collect the data from the students of Uttar Banga Krishi Viswavidyalaya (UBKV), Pundibari, Cooch Behar of the state of West Bengal, India. The online questionnaire was shared among 200 respondents, of whom 159 have responded, which gives a response rate of 79.50%. The findings show that all the respondents were aware of and using the Online Public Access Catalogue (OPAC)/Web-OPAC services. Around 91.82 per cent of the respondents were aware of the use of e-journals and 86.80 per cent were aware of the use of e-books for their academic and research purposes. About 76.73 per cent of the respondents were aware of the use of the Consortium for Electronic Resources in Agriculture (CeRA), Krishikosh repository, Agricat union catalogue, and so on, and the e-resources packages and related services. The findings also reveal some of the problems encountered by the respondents. On the basis of the feedback from the respondents, some valuable suggestions have also been given by the researchers.
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The study examined the influence of ownership of the institution and job satisfaction among librarians in university libraries in Southern Nigeria. Design/Methodology/Approach: The study adopted ex-post-facto research design. Three... more
The study examined the influence of ownership of the institution and job satisfaction among librarians in university libraries in Southern Nigeria. Design/Methodology/Approach: The study adopted ex-post-facto research design. Three research questions were answered and one hypothesis tested in the study. The populace comprises 841 librarians in federal, state, and private universities in Southern Nigeria. A purposive sampling technique was espoused for the study because the entire populace was used as the sample. Data was collected through the use of a self-constructed questionnaire entitled 'Ownership of Institution and Job Satisfaction Scales (OIJS)'. Copies of the questionnaire were administered to 841 librarians in 84 university libraries in Southern Nigeria. The data retrieved was analysed using simple percentages, and descriptive and inferential statistics. Findings: The outcomes of the study discovered that ownership of an institution has a relationship with job satisfaction of librarians in the university libraries of Southern Nigeria. Librarians in the university libraries in Southern Nigeria are satisfied with their job irrespective of ownership of the institution. Research Limitations/ Implications: This study was limited to the influence of ownership of the institution and job satisfaction of librarians in the university libraries in Southern Nigeria. The result of the study will enhance the job satisfaction of librarians in the universities, whereby ownership of institutions should improve welfare packages of staff by creating a good working environment, such as sponsoring short courses, workshops on current trends in librarianship, and career advancement both in Nigeria and abroad, which will improve their job satisfaction. Practical Implications: The results of the study have revealed the relevance of ownership of institution to job satisfaction of librarians in university libraries in Southern Nigeria. Originality/ Value: There are few studies on ownership of the institution and job satisfaction of librarians in university libraries in Nigeria. Therefore, this paper will increase empirical literature on the topic.
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In this computerised world with expanding Web access, the blockchain innovation can be utilised to ratify and store online exchange records like Bitcoin. In this process, it is very tough to abrogate, repudiate, and fake the transactions.... more
In this computerised world with expanding Web access, the blockchain innovation can be utilised to ratify and store online exchange records like Bitcoin. In this process, it is very tough to abrogate, repudiate, and fake the transactions. Once data or information is stored in blockchain, it is highly impossible to tamper, duplicate, or erase it. The blockchain is used to increase the security in transferring of things, such as money, property, contracts, and so on. Libraries are involved in many online transactions. Therefore, it is best to adapt blockchain technology in libraries, as they are always involved in gathering, preserving, and sharing authoritative information. Here, the authors have made an attempt to find ways to implement blockchain technology in the libraries in the Indian scenario. Initially, the authors studied the present status of blockchain technology in the libraries. Later, the authors identified places where blockchain technology could be implemented, and thus increase security. The authors have explained the concept of blockchain technology, how it works, how to install it, use it, and so on. Also, the advantages and disadvantages of blockchain technology are listed.
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This study aimed at examining the effect of leaders' visionary communication on employees' resistance to organisational change. The data was collected from 675 randomly selected employees working in five public enterprises in Ethiopia.... more
This study aimed at examining the effect of leaders' visionary communication on employees' resistance to organisational change. The data was collected from 675 randomly selected employees working in five public enterprises in Ethiopia. Confirmatory factor analysis using structural equation modelling was conducted to confirm validity of measurement instruments; reliability was tested by generating Cronbach's alpha values. The hypotheses were tested based on the results from multiple regression analysis. The findings revealed that the visionary communication of leaders during organisational change has a significant and negative effect on employees' resistance to change, implying that leaders who use visionary communication are likely to face less resistance from employees. Moreover, the moderation effect of self-efficacy in the relationship between visionary communication and employees' resistance to change is found to be significant, implying that a higher level of employees' change-related self-efficacy makes the effect of visionary communication on employees' resistance to change stronger. The findings of this study contribute to making the change literature more comprehensive, revealing this new relationship; recommend change leaders to use visionary communication as an effective mechanism to reduce employees' resistance during organisational change; and shows the moderating role of change-related self-efficacy in making the effect of visionary communication on employees' resistance to change stronger. Limitations and suggestions for further studies are forwarded.
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These days, leadership needs both technological expertise and vision, as well as the capacity to predict how technology will impact organisational dynamics. In a worldwide context, the emergent paradigm of e-leadership has grown in... more
These days, leadership needs both technological expertise and vision, as well as the capacity to predict how technology will impact organisational dynamics. In a worldwide context, the emergent paradigm of e-leadership has grown in lockstep with continuous and complicated organisational transformations. This work focuses on the topic of effective e-leadership from the perspective of the organisation's leadership. Furthermore, to better understand the concept of eleadership and the extent to which it has been adopted in the organisations in Kerala, this research involves the participation of executive and non-executive employees from various industries and work backgrounds to share their perception on effective e-leadership in their respective organisations in Kerala. Within this context, the goal of this study is to develop a model for assessing the fundamental factors that improve the quality of e-leadership in organisations. This research also contributes in exploring the tools that facilitate eleadership in the organisations and challenges that organisations encounter while implementing e-leadership. The findings of the present study revealed that the respondents' perspectives on effective e-leadership in organisations differed significantly depending on their work experience, job role, and industry. The study proved that the four dimensions, namely strategy, agility, leadership style, and digital literacy, all have a significant impact on the quality of e-leadership in the organisations.
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This study examines how leader-member exchange relates to innovative performance through work engagement. Further, the study examines the moderated mediating role of job characteristics and workload for the positive indirect relationship... more
This study examines how leader-member exchange relates to innovative performance through work engagement. Further, the study examines the moderated mediating role of job characteristics and workload for the positive indirect relationship between LMX and employee innovative performance via work engagement. The conceptual model is based on a literature review and social exchange theory (Blau, 1964). This explains that the quality of LMX is likely to improve employee engagement and, in return, innovative performance when there are motivational job characteristics and less stressful job demand workload. Three mechanisms have been proposed here to collect data from 529 employees. EQS 6.2 were used for psychometric analysis. Hayes's (2018) PROCESS-macro was used to examine the moderating role of job characteristics and workload and mediating role of work engagement in the link of LMX-innovative performance. The result revealed that work engagement mediated the relationship between LMX and innovative performance. The mediated relationship interacted with job characteristics and workload to influence innovative employee performance in such a way that when the level of motivational job characteristics is high and low, workload engagement had a positive relationship with innovative performance. This paper has practical implications for HR practice. It provides practitioners, mainly work that requires innovation, with suggestions on designing work considering job characteristics and workload and placing stress-management intervention programs that enhance positive emotional states to increase engagement and innovative performance.