Free and Open Sources (E-Dissertations) Utility Behavior in Intellectual Community of Madhya Pradesh: A Study
Kavita Chouhan, M. Suresh Babu
International Journal of Information Studies, Vol. 15, No. 1, 2023.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.6025/ijis/2023/15/1/1-13
Link: https://www.dline.info/ijis/fulltext/v15n1/ijisv15n1_1.pdf
Abstract:
The revolution of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) paves the path for the holistic development of human beings. Education plays a crucial role in fulfilling the global community's sustainable development goals (SDGs). Research plays a vital role in the inclusive development of the human being. The Prime objective of the study is to understand the utility behaviour of the E-theses resources, particularly about Shodh Ganga: A Reservoir of Indian Theses in the Intellectual Community of Devi Ahilya Vishwa Vidyalaya. Indore, M.P. A wellstructured questionnaire was designed, and more than 439 questionnaires were distributed among the intellectual community. More than 83 per cent of respondents gave effective responses, which supported and helped fulfil the research objectives and elaborated the study's findings. The study revealed that Shodh Ganga is crucial in fulfilling the research needs and activities. Library professionals and Faculty members need to inspire the students for optimum utilization of the Shodh Ganga as a tool for research resources.