Abstract The present study intends to analyse the digital archive of the Kerala University Library (LIDAS). The purpose of this paper is to analyse the documents selected for digitisation, content development strategies, digitisation process and challenges faced during the process. The study applied Literature survey method and analysing different records of the digitisation section of the Kerala University Library. Relevant literature related to digitisation... The present study intends to analyse the digital archive of the Kerala University Library (LIDAS). The purpose of this paper is to analyse the documents selected for digitisation, content development strategies, digitisation process and challenges faced during the process. The study applied Literature survey method and analysing different records of the digitisation section of the Kerala University Library. Relevant literature related to digitisation and its implications has been reviewed. The study examine the process of the digitisation, planning for digitization, software details, challenges in the project, language-wise distribution of documents, subject-wise distribution of digitized documents and year-wise distribution of digitized documents. Lack of proper digitization policy at the University level is one of the most important problems for starting the digitisation of old and rare documents. In order to solve this problem, UGC have to come forward to formulate a common policy for digitisation and coordinating the digitisation activities taking place at various Universities in India. Read More Read Less

Abstract The domain of knowledge organization (KO) represents a foundational area of information science. One way to better understand the intellectual structure of the KO domain is to apply bibliometric methods to key contributors to the literature. This paper deals with the scientometric analysis of treatment for calcium deficiency. The data is taken from the Web of Science database by giving... The domain of knowledge organization (KO) represents a foundational area of information science. One way to better understand the intellectual structure of the KO domain is to apply bibliometric methods to key contributors to the literature. This paper deals with the scientometric analysis of treatment for calcium deficiency. The data is taken from the Web of Science database by giving the keyword “treatment for calcium deficiency” 2015-2017 for search. This study was based on 544 articles. The paper illustrates authorship Pattern, Growth of Publications, Source wise distribution, country wise distribution etc. Read More Read Less

Abstract The purpose of this study is to ascertain the online reading habits of doctoral students in university of Calicut. The main objectives of the study are in what extent the online reading influence the reading habit of the doctoral students and how the online reading help the doctoral students on their research .Using a questionnaire, a quantitative approach was administered... The purpose of this study is to ascertain the online reading habits of doctoral students in university of Calicut. The main objectives of the study are in what extent the online reading influence the reading habit of the doctoral students and how the online reading help the doctoral students on their research .Using a questionnaire, a quantitative approach was administered to 120 doctoral students in the campus. Findings revealed that the respondents were active Internet users. All respondents, regardless of gender had similar online reading habits and yet they were more inclined toward reading as an academic activity rather than social networking activities. Read More Read Less

Abstract Plagiarism is in rise among the academic community in India. In this paper we define the concept of it and highlighted the issues behind it. We made a focus on the various types of plagiarism practices in the academic and research world. We have also reviewed the existing laws relating to the plagiarism activities. We made a definite conclusion that plagiarism... Plagiarism is in rise among the academic community in India. In this paper we define the concept of it and highlighted the issues behind it. We made a focus on the various types of plagiarism practices in the academic and research world. We have also reviewed the existing laws relating to the plagiarism activities. We made a definite conclusion that plagiarism and its related activities should be eliminated. Read More Read Less