Library Philosophy and Practice (LPP) (ISSN 1522-0222) is a peer-reviewed electronic journal owned and published by the University Libraries of the University of Nebraska--Lincoln, Lincoln, Nebraska, USA. LPP publishes articles exploring the connection between library practice and the philosophy and theory behind it. These include explorations of current, past, and emerging theories of librarianship and library practice, as well as reports of successful, innovative, or experimental library procedures, methods, or projects in all areas of librarianship, set in the context of applied research. Bibliometric, scientometric, and literature review articles are only considered if they treat topics in the area of Library and Information Science. LPP is an international journal that embraces the concept of World Englishes and International English. Well-written articles in any variety of academic English are welcomed.

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Adopting the Social Media and Infopreneurship Skills for Overcoming the Unemployment Problems of University Graduates in Nigeria, Uchenna Andrew Ogbonna Mr and Lamidi Abel Dare Mr

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Assessment of Social Media Use on Study Habits among Nursing Students: A Case study of Babcock University, Sussan Udoaku Ogbuiyi PhD, Chuks Daniel Oriogu, Folashade Munirat Lawal, and Chukwuemeka Anthony Onyebuchi

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EFFECTIVE MANAGEMENT OF CULTURAL HERITAGE INFORMATION RESOURCES: A COMPARISON OF LIBRARIES AND MUSEUMS IN SOUTH EAST NIGERIA, Kate Nkechinyere Ogbu Dr; Nathaniel Agbo Oche, Dr.; Victor N. Nwachukwu, Prof; and Sadiq Abdulkadir Batagarawa, Dr.

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TERTIARY EDUCATION TRUST FUND (TETFUND) INTERVENTIONS AND CAPACITY BUILDING PROGRAMMES FOR LIBRARIANS IN UNIVERSITY IN SOUTH EAST NIGERIA, NWOGWUGWU NGOZI OGECHUKWU and NWOGWUGWU CLIFFORD NGOZICHI

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The Use of Social Media by Undergraduates in South-West Nigeria: A Comparative Study, Osebhajimende Esther Ogedengbe Mrs and Ganiyu Oluwaseyi Quadri Mr

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The Role of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in Securing Books in Irish Academic Libraries., Emmanuel Oguche

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Information Needs and Use of Non-Academic Staff in University of Africa, Bayelsa State, Nigeria, Kolawole Ogunbodede and Smart E. Ambrose Mr.

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Librarians Use of Social Media in Promoting Effective Library Service Delivery in University Libraries in Edo and Delta States, Kolawole F. Ogunbodede and OGHENETEGA A. IVWIGHREGHWETA Mr

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TEACHING METHODS AND THE UTILIZATION OF THE LIBRARY INFORMATION RESOURCES AMONG LECTURERS IN THE UNIVERSITY OF MEDICAL SCIENCES IN ONDO, ONDO STATE, Samuel Oke Ogunniyi and AREMU A. OMOBOLAJI

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Influence of Promotion and Prompt Salary Payment on Job Performance of Library Personnel in University Libraries in Nasarawa State, Nigeria., AGADA ERIC OJOBO, OGBOLE IBRAHIM, and TOFI SIMON TERNENGE

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Availability and Utilization of Digital Reference Resources by Postgraduate Students in University Libraries in Benue State, Nigeria., AGADA ERIC OJOBO (CLN), TOFI SIMON TERNENGE (CLN), and EMMANUEL TUNDE MAKINDE

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AUDIO-VISUAL RESOURCES IN LIBRARY: AN ENHANCING TOOL FOR EFFECTIVE TEACHING AND LEARNING IN PRIMARY SCHOOLS IN NSUKKA L.G.A, Rebecca Chidimma Ojobor, Elizabeth Titilope Babarinde, and Victoria Olayemi Fagbemi

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Electronic Resources Collection Development in University Libraries: An Empirical Review of Selected Literature., Flora Ifeoma Okogwu

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Public Libraries in Nigeria and the Development Agenda, Victoria O. Okojie PhD and Rose B. Okiy PhD

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Reading Habits Amongst Undergraduate Students: Case Study of Michael and Cecilia Ibru University, (MCIU)Agbarha-Otor, Stanley Efe Okolo and Oghenetega Ivwighreghweta

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THE ROLE OF INTEREST ARTICULATION AND INTEREST AGGREGATION IN NATIONAL INFORMATION POLICY IN NIGERIA, Justice Nnamdi Okorie

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Knowledge sharing and use as correlate of performance -driven career fulfillment: a case of law library personnel in Nigeris, EMO OKPIDI-URHIBO Barr.

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Teachers’ Attitude and Reading Culture of Pupils in Selected Staff Primary Schools in Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria., Andrew Oshiotse Okwilagwe Prof. and Deborah Kelikume Duke Miss

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Bibliotherapy and Reduction of Examination Anxiety among Undergraduates Students of Faculty of Education, University of Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria, Andrew Oshiotse Okwilagwe Professor and Francisca Uloaku Maswell Miss

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LIBRARY FUNDING AND PHYSICALLY CHALLENGED STUDENTS IN NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES, Adekoya Clement Ola

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INFORMATION LITERACY SKILLS AND ATTITUDE TOWARDS PLAGIARISM BY STUDENTS OF THREE THEOLOGICAL INSTITUTIONS IN SOUTH-WEST, NIGERIA, Oluwatosin Oladejo, Ayodele John Alonge Dr, and Olawale Oyewole

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Evaluation of Nigeria Universities Websites Using Alexa Internet Tool: A Webometric Study, Samuel Oluranti Oladipupo Mr

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Why school libraries remain underdeveloped in Nigeria, and the way forward, Olabode Olajide Mr and Sandy Zinn Prof

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Does Parenting Style Influence Children’s Use of Social Media? Observations from a Faith-based Secondary School, Ibadan, Nigeria, Julie Owansuan OLALERE and Wole Michael OLATOKUN

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Literacy Library and the Functional Literacy Skills of the 21st Century Adult Learners, Sunday Olawale Olaniran

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Challenges to the Implementation of Open Source Integrated Library Management Software in Academic Libraries: A Case of Kano University of Science and Technology Library, Sunday Olabisi Olatunji, Binta L. Farouq Dr, and Mustapha Idris Mr

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Innovativeness and Leadership Styles as Determinants Affecting The Use Of Icts Among Librarians In Nigeria, Florence Olise, Florence Awele Idoko Mrs, and Jacinta Isioma Ogonwa Mrs

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Awareness, Accessibility and Use of Serial Publications among Undergraduate Students of Adeyemi College of Education, Ondo, Peter Olubunmi Olubiyo, Victoria Yemi Fagbemi (Mrs), and Samuel Oke Ogunniyi PhD

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Multimedia Technologies Utilisation as Correlate of Lecturers’ Teaching Effectiveness in Colleges of Education in South West, Nigeria., Adesanya Olusegun Oyeleye and Adeyemi Rem i Oluwafemi

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Reading Anxiety as Correlate of Students’ Performance in Introduction to Library Studies in Michael Otedola College of Primary Education, Lagos State, Nigeria, Adesanya Olusegun Oyeleye Dr and Oshodi Oluwasunmisola Odunayo Miss

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Information Needs and Seeking Behaviour of Antenatal Patients in Central Hospitals in Delta and Edo States, Nigeria, Adudu Esther Omoanono and Ufuoma Eruvwe

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Information And Communication Technology Projects and Nigeria's Academic Libraries: A Design-Reality Approach, Odomero E. Omohwovo, Wole M. Olatokun, and Ifedapo R. Ojutawo

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The roles of library and information services in achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Uganda, Walter Omona

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INFORMATION LITERACY SKILLS AND THE USE OF E-LIBRARY RESOURCES AMONG UNDERGRADUATES IN SOUTH-WEST NIGERIA, Paul Adeoye Omosebi and Fehintoluwa E. Omosebi .

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COVID 19 INFORMATION SEEKING BEHAVIORS OF NIGERIAN HEALTH PRACTITIONALS: A STUDY OF MEDICAL DOCTORS IN DELTA STATE, Ademola Ferdinand Omosekejimi Mr and Gloria Ogheneghatowho Oyovwe-Tinuoye Dr

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INFORMATION RETRIEVAL SKILLS AS IT CORRELATES TO UNDERGRADUATE USE OF LIBRARY INFORMATION RESOURCES AT A NIGERIAN UNIVERSITY, Jude Chidike Onah, Innocent O. Adayi Mr, Ebubechukwu Arinze Okonkwo, and Grace U. Onyebuchi

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PROVISION OF LIBRARY RESOURCES AND SERVICES TO VISUALLY IMPAIRED STUDENTS AT OYO STATE SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND OGBOMOSO, NIGERIA., Festus onifade and Bilikis Funke Babarinde

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THE USE OF DRONE TECHNOLOGY AS AN EFFECTIVE TOOL IN PROVIDING INFORMATION SERVICES IN NIGERIA, Josephine Onohwakpor

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Awareness and Utilization of Search Engines for Information Retrieval by Students of National Open University of Nigeria in Enugu Study Centre Library, SUNDAY JUDE ONUH and OGOEGBUNAM LOVETH EKWUEME

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The Role of Social Media in Collaborative Library and Information Science Education: Nigerian Perspective, CHARIS ONUOHA Mrs, Chris Enyia Dr, Doris Obiano Dr, and Peter Odeh Mr

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AVAILABILITY AND UTILIZATION OF E-RESOURCES IN UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES FOR EFFECTIVE RESEARCH OUTPUT BY UNDERGRADUATES OF SOCIAL STUDIES IN SOUTH EAST NIGERIA, Joseph C. Onuoha Ph.D; , Lilian Ujunwa IFEANYI; and Abdulrahman Yakubu Yunisa

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Work Environment and the Job Satisfaction of Librarians in Private Universities in South-East and South-West, Nigeria, uloma D. onuoha, Clement Chinemerem Ukangwa, and Evans Chima Otuza

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An Empirical study of Librarians and Libraries as drivers of access to Knowledge in Ebonyi State, Nigeria, EMMANUEL CHIDIADI ONWUBIKO

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A study on the Relationship between Self-esteem and Emotional Intelligence among librarians in Nigerian universities, EMMANUEL CHIDIADI ONWUBIKO

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A Study on the Transformation of South East Nigerian’s Academic Society through Library and Information Science Education, EMMANUEL CHIDIADI ONWUBIKO

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A survey on the correlation between student librarians’ empathic behavior and academic achievement, EMMANUEL CHIDIADI ONWUBIKO

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A survey on the Influence of Emotional Intelligence and Self-esteem on Social Adjustment of Librarians in Federal Universities, EMMANUEL CHIDIADI ONWUBIKO

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Demographic Variables and their functions in forecasting turnover Intentions among librarians in public libraries in Nigeria: A survey, EMMANUEL CHIDIADI ONWUBIKO

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Enhancing students’ learning and understanding of use of library in federal universities in Nigeria through the integration of e-learning in the teaching-learning process: A survey, EMMANUEL CHIDIADI ONWUBIKO

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Librarians’ emotional Intelligence as correlate of effective library management and performance, EMMANUEL CHIDIADI ONWUBIKO

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The Current State and Building of Institutional Repository in the Library of Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ikwo, Nigeria, EMMANUEL CHIDIADI ONWUBIKO

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Time management counseling effect on academic adjustment of low-performing student-Librarians in Nigerian Universities: An empirical study, EMMANUEL CHIDIADI ONWUBIKO

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INFORMATION COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY AS A FACTOR INFLUENCING ADOLESCENT STUDENTS’ BEHAVIOUR IN THREE SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN ILORIN METROPOLIS., Stella Amarachukwu Onwukanjo and Mofopefolu Toni Adeola

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THE ROLE OF INTERNET ON UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT’S ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE IN FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, MINNA LIBRARY, Stella Amarachukwu Onwukanjo Ph.D, CLN and Halima Onize

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Effect of Gender on Lecturers’ Submission and Retrieval of Research Output in Institutional Repositories in Private Universities in Southern Nigeria, Colette Onyebinama, Chinwe Veronica Anunobi Dr, and Uzochukwu Anaelechi Onyebinama Assoc. Prof

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FROM LIBRARY SERVICES TO LITERACY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME IN NSUKKA PRISON LIBRARY: OUR EXPERIENCE, Grace Uchechi Onyebuchi, Elizabeth Titilope Babarinde, Ify Evangel Obim, and Victoria Olayemi Fagbemi

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LIBRARIES AND RESTRUCTURING QUESTIONS IN NIGERIA: THE SOUTH EASTERN LIBRARIAN’S PERCEPTION., Adaora M. Orakpor, Obiageli M. Ilika, and Nkeiruka J. Ofor

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Exploring Social Media in Performing Library Services in Nigeria, Chuks Daniel Oriogu, Sussan U. Ogbuiyi PhD, Darlina Chima Oriogu-Ogbuiyi, Felicia Doubra Seimode, and Tola Abosede Ogunojemite

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Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on Children’s Libraries: a study of Children’s Centre Library, University of Nigeria, Nsukka., Ngozi Eunice Osadebe Mrs, Ezi Onwuka Njoku Mrs, Martina Ugwuona Mrs, and Judith Ezugwu Dr.

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Library Services for the Visually Impaired: Case Study of Academic Libraries in Ghana, imoro osman and Paulina Nana Yaa Kwafoa

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A Critique of Relationship between Performance and Effort Expectancy of Lecturer’s and Their Adoption of Open Access Scholarly Publishing in Nigerian Universities., Blessing Otubelu and Chinwe Veronica Anunobi Dr.

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An appraisal of Nursing Informatics Research and the Influence of the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology, DIODEMISE OVWASA

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S.W.O.T Analysis of E-Learning Platform, Sakai: Users’ Perspective, Samuel Owusu-Ansah

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Librarians’ perceptions and knowledge of the use of Whatsapp for the enhancement of library Services in university libraries in South- South, Nigeria, Gloria Ogheneghatowho Oyovwe-Tinuoye, Lucky Oji Akpojotor, and Patrick Osaze Ijiekhuamhen

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Scientometric Assessment of Publications on Electronic Resource Management and Electronic Resource Management System during 2000 - 2019, Nimesh D. Oza Dr. and Saurabh Karsanbhai Prajapati

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A Bibliometric Survey on the Reliable Software Delivery Using Predictive Analysis, Jalaj Pachouly, Swati Ahirrao, and Ketan Kotecha

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A Selective Review of Scholarly Communication on Library Networks and Networking of Libraries, Samavedam Padmashree and Sasikala Cahgari Professor

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Citation Analysis of PEARL: Journal of Library & Information Science -A Study Based on Indian Citation Index, SHANMUGAM AP PALANIGOUNDER and Ulaganathan G

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Webometric Analysis of ICSSR Sponsored Research Institutions in India, Ashok Pal Dr., Sanjoy Kar, and Sovan Sardar

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Current Scenario of Library Resources and Services in the Private University Libraries of Assam, India, Narender Pal Research Scholar, Dept. of Library and Information Science, Gauhati University and Rajani Kanta Barman Former Professor and Head, Dept. of Library and Information Science, Gauhati University

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Bibliometric review of Energy Storage System for Grid connected Wind Power Plant, Jayshree Ashok Pande and Paresh Nasikkar

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Bibliometric Review of MPPT Algorithms for Wind Energy Conversion Systems, Jayshree Ashok Pande and Paresh Nasikkar

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Enrolment Scenario of Library and Information Science Education in India: An Overview, Ramesh Pandita and Shivendra Singh Mr.

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India’s Research Contribution in Physical Sciences during 2000-2019: A Bibliometric Study, Miteshkumar Pandya and J P Singh Joorel

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A SCIENTOMETRIC ANALYSIS OF RESEARCH JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY AND ENVIRONMENT (2005-2019), P Sumathi Pandy, Dr Palaniappan M, R Sargunapathi Kalidas, and Dr S Sirajunissa Begum

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Analysis of the Altmetric top 100 Altmetric Attention Score Coronavirus publications, Lambodara Parabhoi

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Mendeley Readership Count: An Investigation of Sambalpur University Publications from 1971-2018, Lambodara Parabhoi, Trinayan Borgohain, and Ramani Ranjan Sahu

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Gender Disparity Among Indian Library and Information Science Professionals: a 20-year sample of publications from 1999-2018, Lambodara Parabhoi, Ramani Ranjan Sahu, Dr. Rebecca Susan Dewey, and Damodar Parabhoi

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Coronavirus research output during 2001-2020: A Scientometrics Analysis, Lambodara Parabhoi and Dr. Manoj Kumar Verma

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Research Productivity and Visualization of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Bhubaneswar during 2012-2019: A Scientometric Approach, DILLIP KUMAR PARIDA, Kunwar Singh, Ramesh Kuri, Abhimanyu Pradhan, Gireesh Kumar T K, and Madan Singh

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A Survey on Reading Habit of Library Users during COVID-19 Lockdown, Kshama Parikh, Priyanki Vyas Dr, and Saurin Sharad Parikh PhD

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Thirty Years Research Output on Rural Women Entrepreneurship: A Bibliometric Analysis of Publications (1989-2018), Seema Parmar and Suman Ghalawat

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GLOBAL RESEARCH OUTPUT ON ‘CORONAVIRUS DISEASE-2019’ (COVID-19), Seema Parmar, suman ghalawat, and Ashwani Kumar

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PERCEPTIONS OF LIBRARY PROFESSIONALS TOWARDS WEBINARS IN HARYANA (INDIA), Seema Parmar and Rajinder Kumar Dr

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RESEARCH PRODUCTIVITY OF GURU JAMBESHWAR UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY, HISAR DURING 2010-2019, Seema Parmar and Rajinder Kumar

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Research Excellence of Newly Recruited Faculty at Haryana Agricultural University, Seema Parmar Dr and Devendra Singh Dr.

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Service Quality Assessment in Agricultural and Medical University Libraries of Haryana and Punjab States of India by Applying LibQUAL+ Model, Bhanu Partap

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Attitude towards Information Technology and Digital Divide: A Study among Students in Universities in Kerala, India, Aswathi P and Mohamed Haneefa K

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Highly cited Articles in plant Sciences from Science citation index-Expanded: a scientometric analysis, Manohar Pathak

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Theft and Mutilation of Library Resources in University Libraries of India: A Study, Sandip J. Pathak Dr and Priyanki R. Vyas Dr

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Use of Public Library Services by Differently abled Persons: A Pilot Study of City Central Library, Dharwad, Rohit R. Patil and B D. Kumbar

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A Bibliometric Survey on the Diagnosis of Plant Leaf Diseases using Artificial Intelligence, Rutuja Rajendra Patil and Sumit Kumar Dr

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A Bibliographic Survey on Detection of COVID-19 Patients using various sensors in the field of IOT, Rutuja Patil, Akshay Sharma, Divya Bhatia, Mugdha Kulkarni, and Yashika Patl

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A Bibliometric Study of Global Feminism Research based on Scopus Database, S.B. Patil

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Bibliometric Survey on Effects of Climate Change on Incidences of Infectious Diseases, Seema Harshad Patil, Yatharth Jain, and Vedant Marathe

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Bibliometric Survey on Effect of Climate Factors on Spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19), seema patil, Jay Makwana, and Manish Attri

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Use of Social Networking Sites by Karnatakites for Finding Information Regarding COVID-19 - An Investigation, Somanagouda Shankargouda Patil and Vysakh Chingath

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Citation Analysis of Projects Submitted to the Library from three Departments in a Nigerian Specialized University, Ijiekhuamhen Osaze Patrick, Enite Anita Okotie, and Arapasopo Esther Arinola

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Users Perception of Services, Resources and Facilities in Federal University of Petroleum Resources Effurun (FUPRE) Library, Ijiekhuamhen Osaze Patrick Mr and Gloria Ogheneghatowho Oyovwe-Tinuoye

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TYPE 2 DIABETES SCHOLARLY LITERATURE ANALYSIS THROUGH SCIVAL: A SCIENTOMETRIC STUDY, BOOPATHI P Mr and GOMATHI P Dr