Highly Cited Publications of Selected Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs): A Bibliometric Study

The study highlights the highly cited publications published by selected five Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) during the period 2010-2020. The IITs are the institutes of eminence and produced the quality scholarly output. They always occupy top positions in the ranking of institutions by different agencies. The data has been collected from the Essential Science Indiactor (ESI) which is a tool of Web of Science database. A total of 468 highly cited articles have been downloaded and analysed. The various parameters considered for the study are the year-wise distribution of articles, subject-wise distribution; the renowned journals published these articles, and top-cited articles. The findings revealed that IIT-M has a larger amount of immensely cited articles, and the chosen IITs have followed the collaborative model of more than four authors. Chemistry, Physics, and Engineering are the subjects in which the hugely cited articles have been published. The study would assist the researchers, academicians and funding agencies in providing a general overview of the highly cited articles produced by IITs and also in identifying the trend in research

Understanding the Usage of Anti-Plagiarism Software: Lessons from Malaysian Communities

Academic institutions across the world are tackling the issues of plagiarism and also adopting measures to reduce it. The study aims to visualize the perception of faculty, research scholars, and students from Malaysian universities on using anti-plagiarism software (APS). This study utilized the questionnaire method and highlighted the questions on the views and challenges experienced by the respondents while using the APS. The findings revealed that retraction results from academic misconduct in the writings. The data collected through the questionnaire disclosed that most of the respondents are associated with a Social Science background, and 95.2% are aware of the APS being used. The source is the faculty in most cases

CURATION AND MANAGEMENT OF CULTURAL HERITAGE THROUGH LIBRARIES

Libraries, museums and archives hold valuable collections in a variety of media, presenting a vast body of knowledge rooted in the history of human civilisation. These form the repository of the wisdom of great works by thinkers of past and the present. The holdings of these institutions are priceless heritage of the mankind as they preserve documents, ideas, and the oral and written records. To value the cultural heritage and to care for it as a treasure bequeathed to us by our ancestors is the major responsibility of libraries. The past records constitute a natural resource and are indispensable to the present generation as well as to the generations to come. Libraries preserve the documentary heritage resources for which they are primarily responsible. Any loss of such materials is simply irreplaceable. Therefore, preserving this intellectual, cultural heritage becomes not only the academic commitment but also the moral responsibility of the librarians/information scientists, who are in charge of these repositories. The high quality of the papers and the discussion represent the thinking and experience of experts in their particular fields. The contributed papers also relate to the methodology used in libraries in Asia to provide access to manuscripts and cultural heritage. The volume discusses best practices in Knowledge preservation and how to collaborate and preserve the culture. The book also deals with manuscript and archives issues in the digital era. The approach of this book is concise, comprehensively, covering all major aspects of preservation and conservation through libraries. The readership of the book is not just limited to library and information science professionals, but also for those involved in conservation, preservation, restoration or other related disciplines. The book will be useful for librarians, archivists and conservators. We thank the Sunan Kalijaga University, Special Libraries Association- Asian Chapter for their trust and their constant support, all the contributors for their submissions, the members of the Local and International Committee for their reviewing effort for making this publication possible

Library Science GOING DIGITAL! INFORMATION SERVICES IN THE PERSPECTIVE OF CURRENT PRACTICES

ABSTRACT The paper discusses about the digital information services in the current scenario. It highlights th e various activities going on in the few Indian libraries and Asian counterparts. The libraries in Ind ia are going through transition and on the way to embrace the emergent technologies to develop into sunshine libraries for other centres of storage of wisdom. The paper suggests improving the library manpower and the environment to cater information services with a digital touch

Towards an Innovative Approach in Libraries and Information Niche during Covid-19: a Rapid Review of Various Exercises and Endeavors by Contemporary Library Professionals

Purpose: The study aims to review the literature published on the effects of COVID-19 on libraries and library professionals. It provides a glimpse of the actions taken by various kinds of libraries and associations in India and western regions. Research Methodology: The rapid review method is adopted for the study as it provides information rapidly and timely. The information obtained through this method is beneficial for the professionals and the stakeholders. It gives an insight to the libraries to follow the practices adopted by the academic libraries in western regions and India. Findings: The findings revealed that libraries across the globe have emerged as knowledge hubs with reframed tools and techniques suitable during the pandemic. It has supported the academic community by providing the users\u27 information and settling down into a new normal situation. It is also found that libraries have left no stone unturned to reach the users and meet their needs. Conclusion: Technology played a significant role in encouraging library professionals to stay connected with their users. The paper has been able to bring out various experiences from libraries and professional interactions spread across the literature. The visibility of libraries and provisions of information services are possible due to the application of technologies and creating a new normal