Abstract The ShodhGangotri of INFLIBNET Centre is a repository of research synopses of Indian Universities. The present study applying webometric method analyzes the contents of the same available till 31st July, 2019. The analysis of the data throws light on many aspects on the research trends of Indian Universities. A total of 6574submitted synopses have been uploaded in the repository covering... The ShodhGangotri of INFLIBNET Centre is a repository of research synopses of Indian Universities. The present study applying webometric method analyzes the contents of the same available till 31st July, 2019. The analysis of the data throws light on many aspects on the research trends of Indian Universities. A total of 6574submitted synopses have been uploaded in the repository covering 34 different disciplines or subjects by 449 Departments of 70 Indian Universities. There is a wide range of differences in the Supervisor and Scholar ratio of the research while 1205 faculty members are guiding a single scholar, on the other hand a single supervisor is also found to guide 27 scholars. Guiding 16 to 27 scholars by a single supervisor is also observed. The result gives current research trends and its progress in various Indian Universities. Being the only Research in Progress Database of Indian Universities ShodhGangotri can play a crucial role to avoid duplication of research and to let the researchers know about the general trends of research in various fields of study in the country. Read More Read Less

Abstract This study measuring the research productivity of centre with potential for Excellence in Particular Area (CPEPA), status in Karnataka state. The research publication data, indexed in SCOPUS database for the three Institutions for 10 years (2010 – 2019) are used for analysis. The parameters such as from-wise, year-wise, subject-wise classification of published papers, most productive authors, and the most preformed... This study measuring the research productivity of centre with potential for Excellence in Particular Area (CPEPA), status in Karnataka state. The research publication data, indexed in SCOPUS database for the three Institutions for 10 years (2010 – 2019) are used for analysis. The parameters such as from-wise, year-wise, subject-wise classification of published papers, most productive authors, and the most preformed journals and citation impact and discipline –wise research strength of these three institutions. Measuring research productivity of the centre with potential for excellence in Particular Area (CPEPA) is measured and compared with three institutions such as Karnatak University, Dharwad, Bangalore University, Bangalore and University of Mysore, Mysore. Nowadays, the workflow of bibliometrics study has been automated because of the uses of software packages like (Bibliometrix R Package, Bib excel, VOSviewer, etc.) for automated bibliometrics workflow. In this article, we propose to utilize an open-source and exclusive tool, developed and produced in R language, for classic and logical bibliometrics study. For creating and visualizing a bibliometric network between author, sources, keywords, and publications we used VOSviewer software. Read More Read Less

Abstract In this study, the websites of Iranian Research Institutes were examined. The link analysis method was used as one of the webometric methods. The present study population included 18 research websites of the Ministry of Science, Research and Technology of Iran. In order to assessment the status of the studied websites in terms of ranking in the world and in... In this study, the websites of Iranian Research Institutes were examined. The link analysis method was used as one of the webometric methods. The present study population included 18 research websites of the Ministry of Science, Research and Technology of Iran. In order to assessment the status of the studied websites in terms of ranking in the world and in Iran, as well as the links received from Alexa and Webometrics.info were used. Webometric Analyst software was used to plot linkages and diagrams of co linking networks of studied websites. The results showed that the status of the studied websites is not favorable in terms of ranking in Webometrics.info. At the same time, in terms of interconnection, these websites are very weak, and in fact, there is very little interconnection between them. These websites should have a cohesive and expert editorial board and try to make their website more visible by creating a link between them. Read More Read Less

Abstract Website is one of the most substantial mechanisms for any academic institution to publish and provides the information related to various activities such as admission, courses, examination, syllabi, fees, rules and regulations, placements, library facilities, research and publications, faculty, and services, etc. Keeping in mind, the researcher makes an effort to evaluate the content of the provided information by department... Website is one of the most substantial mechanisms for any academic institution to publish and provides the information related to various activities such as admission, courses, examination, syllabi, fees, rules and regulations, placements, library facilities, research and publications, faculty, and services, etc. Keeping in mind, the researcher makes an effort to evaluate the content of the provided information by department websites of the DLISc (Department of Library and Information Science) in North East India. The findings showed that the Gauhati University DLISc Website scored 27 out of 35, which ranked first and came under a very good grade point. It was revealed from the study that no selected DLISc University Websites falls under the “Outstanding score criteria 29-35”. The result of the present paper will be helpful to understand the current status of DLISc University Websites for website developers and administrators, so that they will make more informative, up to date information, authentic information, user’friendly and dynamic ways to the users as per the user’s requirement. Read More Read Less