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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Training and Development Issues: Evidence from Polytechnic Libraries in Ghana, Edward Asante and Anaba Alemna

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Librarians, Research scientists and ICT adoption in research institutes in Ghana, Kodjo Atiso and Denice Adkins

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Contribution and Citation Impact of Panjab University in Mathematics Research during 2005-14, Madhu Bansal, Jivesh Bansal, Harinder Singh Saini, and B M. Gupta

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Impact of ICT on job satisfaction among Library Professionals working in NMIMS Deemed University, Mumbai, Ravi N. Bellary, Shivanand Sadlapur, and Ramesh R. Naik

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Information behavior of scholarly community with e-resources: A case study of Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir, Nazir Ahmad Bhat, Shabir Ahmad Ganaie, and Mudasir Khazer Rather

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Knowledge Sharing among Librarians in Public Libraries of Fars Province, Iran, Ali Biranvand, Mohamad Hassan Seif, and Ali Akbar Khasseh

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Creativity of Librarians in Public Libraries: Case Study of Public Libraries of Fars Province (Iran), Ali Biranvand, Faramarz Soheili, and Ali Akbar Khasseh

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A Qualitative Coded Analysis of Undergraduate and Graduate Student Library Instruction Feedback, Tina Budzise-Weaver, Susan P. Goodwin, and Michael L. Maciel

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Identifying Open Access Articles within the Top Ten Closed Access LIS Journals: A Global Perspective, Jayati Chaudhuri and Sarah Baker

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Information behaviour of final year students of Mzuzu University in Malawi., Maloto G. Chaura Mr.

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Academic Librarians Perception and Attitude towards Marketing of Library Services in Delta State, Nigeria, Azuka O. Chegwe and Sebastian E. Anaehobi

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A STUDY ON EVALUATION OF LIBRARIES OF ENGINEERING COLLEGES AFFILIATED TO JNTU - ANANTAPUR AS PER AICTE NORMS, Srinivasa Raju Chemarthi and V Pulla Reddy

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Analysis of Information and Communication Technology Roles in Poverty Reduction Among Small and Medium Scale Farmers in Imo State, Nigeria, jonadab ubochioma chikaire mr

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Analysis of Information and Communication Technology Roles in Poverty Reduction Among Small and Medium Scale Farmers in Imo State, Nigeria, jonadab ubochioma chikaire mr

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Metadata And Linked Data in Word Sense Disambiguation, Matthew Corsmeier

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Effective library provision in Ghanaian Communities: case study of Dunkwa–On–Offin Branch library, Emmanuel Kobina Dadzie and Raphael Kwame Kavi

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Planning for Digitization of University Libraries in Ghana: Challenges and Prospects, Perpetua Sekyiwa Dadzie and Thomas van der Walt

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Social Science Research Landscape in South Asia: A Comparative Assessment of Research Output Published during 1996-2013, Surinder Mohan Dhawan, Brij Mohan Gupta, and Ritu Gupta

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Graduate Students Internship Experience and Its Impact on Practical Skills Development in LIS Education: A Survey, EDONKUMOH VICTOR EBIYE (MLIS)

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Impact of SmartphonesTablets on the Information Seeking Behaviour Of Medical Students And Staff of Niger Delta University Bayelsa State - Nigeria, EDONKUMOH VICTOR EBIYE SIR

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Information Seeking Behaviour Of Petroleum Engineers In Niger Delta Region Of Nigeria: A Survey, EDONKUMOH VICTOR EBIYE (MLIS), NGWUCHUKWU M. N (PhD), and EMMANUEL AGYO (MLIS)

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Factors Influencing the Adoption of Smartphones among Undergraduate Students in Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Nigeria., Anne Ademakhe Elogie

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BRIDGING THE GAP BETWEEN TOWN AND GOWN: ROLE OF LIBRARIANS IN COMMUNITY SERVICE PROGRAMMES, Helen U. Emasealu Dr. (Mrs). and Susan N. Umeozor Dr. (Mrs).

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Influence of Locus of Control, Work Motivation and Information Use on Decision- making of Managers in the Aviation Industry in Nigeria., Olaronke O. Fagbola Dr and Sunday O. Popoola Dr

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Influence Of Power And Career Progression On Job Satisfaction Of Library Personnel In The Federal Civil Service Of Nigeria., Adebayo Olufemi Fanimehin

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Local Model of Crisis Management in Libraries of Iran’s Research Centers (mixed research), faezeh farhoodi and fahimeh babalhavaeji

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Library Collection As Correlate Of Library Use: A Study Of Secondary Schools In Oyo State, Nigeria., Omobolanle Seri Fasola

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Managing Special Collections in a Small Academic Library: A Case Study of Preservation and Access to the Sailors’ Snug Harbor Collection, Shafeek Fazal and Gregory Murphy

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Pieced Together with Love and the Dublin Core, Sarah L. Feldhaus

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Conventional Wisdom or Faulty Logic? The Recent Literature on Monograph Use and E-book Acquisition, Amy Fry

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Investigating the factors affecting the level of job satisfaction among the librarians at central library of Islamic Azad University of District 3, Mitra Ghiasi and Safie Tahmasebi Limoni

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The Strategic Management Practices in Academic Libraries in Kenya: The Case of USIU Library, Paul Maku Gichohi Mr.

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Librarian Actions to Develop and Sustain Human Research Subject Protection: A Pilot Global Study, Charles J. Greenberg and Sangeeta Narang

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Library 2.0: A Bibliometric Assessment of Global Literature during 2004-14, Brij Mohan Gupta Dr, Surinder Mohan Dhawan Dr, and Jivesh Bansal Dr

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Facebook Research: A Scientometric Assessment of Global Publications, 2005-14, Brij Mohan Gupta Dr, Surinder Mohan Dhawan Dr, Ritu Gupta, and Meena Jalana

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An Analysis of the Acceptance's Staffs of Madrassa Library on "Senayan"-based Library Automation System Using Technology Acceptance Model (TAM), Ade Abdul Hak

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Theft and Vandalism of Books, Manuscripts, and Related Materials in Public and Academic Libraries, Archives, and Special Collections, Silke P. Higgins

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Cross-time Analysis of Countries Co-authorship Networks in Library & Information Science Research, Elaheh Hosseini and Amin Erfanmanesh

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ASSESSMENT OF LIBRARY RESOURCES AND PROGRAMMES IN UNITY SCHOOLS IN NIGERIA, Nkechi, Anthonia Idoko

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PROBLEMS OF LIBRARY USER EDUCATION IN NIGERIAN UNITY SCHOOLS, Nkechi, Anthonia Idoko; Brendan E. Asogwa; and Richard N. C. Ugwuanyi

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Management of Theses and Projects in Selected University Libraries in Ogun State, Nigeria., Promise Ilo, Jerome Idiegbeyan-ose, Oyeronke Adebayo, and Ifeakachuku Osinulu

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How Access to Plant & Animal Books Affects Participation in Conservation Activities, Dustin Ingram and Hassnaa Ingram

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Scientometric Analysis of Cloud Computing, Rosy Jan, Wasim Rashid Wani, and Obaid Hafiz

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Reading for pleasure among junior high school students: case study of the Saint Andrew`s Anglican Complex Junior High School, Sekondi, Raphael K. Kavi, Samuel N.B. Tackie, and Kwabena A. Bugyei

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The Materials-centred Approach to Public Library Collection Development: A Defense., Matthew Kelly

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Research Productivity of Government Medical College Jammu: A bibliometric analysis, Nadim Akhtar Khan and Humma Ahangar

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User’s Perception of Services Quality of The Central Public Library Bahawalpur, Shakeel Ahmad Khan

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A librarian run’s for political office (or Cincinnatus looks outside the Ivory Tower), Peter L. Kraus

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A Primer on Grant Writing for Foundation Support for First-Time Grant Writers in Academic Libraries: Challenges and Opportunities, Peter L. Kraus

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A Comparative Study of use of the Library and the Internet as Sources of Information by Graduate Students in the University Of Ghana, Cynthia H. Kumah

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Awareness and Use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) among Farmers in Kerala: A Study, Akshaya Kumar K. S and Dr. Vijayakumar K.P.

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A Study of Using Informal Learning Spaces at Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, AMIT KUMAR and R K. Bhatt

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Scientometric Analysis of Seaweed Research with reference to Web of Science, Ramasamy Kumaresan, Krishnan Vinitha, and Kattari Kannan

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Awareness And Usage Of Electronic Databases By Geography And Resource Development Information Studies Graduate Students In The University Of Ghana, Gladys Kwadzo Mrs

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Influence of Gender Difference on Reading Habit and Academic Achievement of Undergraduate Medical Students in University of Ibadan, Nigeria, Sunday O. Ladipo Rev. and Sunmade Ajibola GBOTOSHO Mr

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Awareness and usage of Cloud Computing Application among LIS Professionals: A case study of 17 Indian University Libraries, sabiti Majhi, Sarika Meher, and Bulu Maharana

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Collaboration in the Iberoamerican Journals in the category Information Science & Library Science in WOS, Alexander Maz-Machado, Noelia Jiménez-Fanjul, and Maria José Madrid

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Library Display 2.0: Evolving from Monologue to Dialogue, Ilishe Mikos, Brandy R. Horne, and Kari D. Weaver

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Social Media Network Participation and Academic Performance In Senior High Schools in Ghana, Jeffrey Mingle and Musah Adams

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Study on Information need and Seeking Behavior of the Health Science Students of an Indian Deemed University, Manoj Mishra, D B. Ramesh, Susama Nanda, Sucheta Jena, and Susanta Kumar Khuntia

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A BIBLIOMETRIC STUDY ON GROWTH OF RESEARCH IN AN INDIAN MEDICAL COLLEGE, Manoj Mishra, Mahesh C. Sahu, Prasant K Brahma K. Brahma, and Rabindra K. Mahapatra

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COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS AND LEVELS OF LIPS FOR UPDATING INFORMATION SERVICES FOR AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH IN NIGERIAN UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES, Austin Jude Chikodi Mole MNLA

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KASHMIRI MARSIYA (ELEGY) MANUSCRIPTS: THE VALUABLE SOURCES FOR THE DISSEMINATION, RECONSTRUCTION AND SAFEGUARDING THE HISTORY AND CULTURE-III, tawfeeq nazir

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KASHMIRI MARSIYA (ELEGY) MANUSCRIPTS: THE VALUABLE SOURCES FOR THE DISSEMINATION, RECONSTRUCTION AND SAFEGUARDING THE HISTORY AND CULTURE-IV, tawfeeq nazir

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SQUARING UP TO YOUTH UNEMPLOYMENT THROUGH ENTREPRENEURIAL BASED LEARNING: THE LIBRARY AS A PANACEA, Margaret Nwakaego Ngwuchukwu and margaret nwakaego ngwuchukwu

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Sustaining Nigeria’s Democracy: Public Libraries as an Indispensable Instrument in Anambra State, Amaka Florence Nwofor and Ilorah Hope Chinyere Mrs

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Assessment of Electronic Collection Development in Nigerian University Libraries, nnenna obidike and Austin J.C. mole Ph.D

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Barriers to Information Seeking by Secondary School Students In Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria, Chidinma Onwuchekwa Ogba

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Reviving the Reading culture: School Library Programmes in Promoting Voluntary Reading amongst Students: the Case of Imo State, Nigeria., Justina Ogbonna Ph.D and Jacintha U. Eze (Ph.D)

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UNDERGRADUATES’ ATTITUDE AS CORRELATES OF ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT IN CATALOGUING AND CLASSIFICATION IN LIBRARY SCHOOOLS IN SOUTHERN NIGERIA, Samuel O. Ogunniyi

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Influence of Business Information Use on Sales Performance of SMEs in Lagos State, Adebowale Ojo, Sydney Akinsunmi, and Oluwatimilehin Olayonu

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Influence Of Students' Industrial Work Experience Scheme On Professional Development Of Library And Information Science Students In South-West, Nigeria, Beatrice Yemisi Ojokuku Mrs, Evelyn Nechi Emeahara Mrs, Modupe A. Aboyade Mrs, and Helen O. Chris-Israel Mrs

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PROTECTION OF INDIGENOUS PROPERTY IN ILISHAN-REMO COMMUNITY, NIGERIA, Patience Ndidi Ojomah Mrs and Glory Ogebule Onoyeyan

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ASSESSMENT OF QUALITY OF EAST AFRICAN GOVERNMENTS WEBSITES AND SUPPORT TO SMEs IN BUSINESS INFORMATION PROVISION, Constant Okello-Obura

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AN AUDIT OF RECORDS AND INFORMATION MANAGEMENT PRACTICES AND ICTs UTILISATION AMONG SMEs IN NORTHERN UGANDA, Constant Okello-Obura Dr. and Faridah Muzaki

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WEB 2.0 TECHNOLOGIES APPLICATION IN TEACHING AND LEARNING BY MAKERERE UNIVERSITY ACADEMIC STAFF, Constant Okello-Obura and Francis Ssekitto

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RESEARCH AND PUBLICATION PRODUCTIVITY OF LIBRARIANS IN PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES IN SOUTH-WEST, NIGERIA, sarah okonedo

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MARKETING OF WEB-BASED LIBRARY RESOURCES IN NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES, EFFIONG EMMANUEL OKON, INYANG JOHN IME, and ETIM IMA-OBONG A

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Use of Information Resources by Student Nurses, Adebayo Afolabi Olajide and Aderonke O. Otunla Mrs

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PRESERVATION OF INFORMATION RESOURCES IN SELECTED SCHOOL LIBRARIES IN IBADAN NORTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF OYO STATE, NIGERIA, SUNDAY A. OLUWANIYI

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Knowledge Management as an important tool in Organisational Management: A Review of Literature, Funmilola Olubunmi Omotayo

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The Nigeria Freedom of Information Law: Progress, Implementation Challenges and Prospects, Funmilola Olubunmi Omotayo

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Information and Communication Technology Adoption and Use Among Students Of A Nigerian University For Distance Learning, Akimkunmi Oluseun Omotosho Mr., Elizabeth Bukunola Lateef Mrs., Oyintola Isiaka Amusa Mr., and Taoffik Olatunde Bello Mr.

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Assessment of Library Registration between Fresh and Returning Undergraduate Students of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria, Fehintola Nike Onifade, Adeniyi Sowole, and Taiwo Aderonke Idowu

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Law Journal Collections: Accreditation Issues and Imperatives for Law Libraries., Oliver Theophine Onwudinjo Dr

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Utilization of Law Library Collections for Improving Academic Performance by Undergraduate Law Students of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Oliver Theophine Onwudinjo Dr, Uchenna Andrew Ogbonna Mr, and Onwumbiko Joy Nwadiogwa Ms

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One Laptop Per Child Policy in Ghana: Any Impact on Teaching and Learning?, Samuel Owusu-Ansah

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Accessing Academic Library Services by Distance Learners, Samuel Owusu-Ansah and Chris K. Bubuama

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Redeeming the information overload: A case study on Doon University , Dehradun, Manoj Kumar Pant Mr. and Udita Negi Mrs

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Perception of Knowledge Management among LIS Professionals: a survey of Central Universities in North India, Naushad Ali P.M. and Daud Khan

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BIBLIOMETRIC ANALYSIS OF JOURNAL OF EMERGING MARKET FINANCE: A SINGLE JOURNAL STUDY, Sankar P Mr and Kavitha E S Dr

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Contribution and Impact of IISERs : A Scientrometric Assessment of Publications during 2010-14, Visakhi P Dr, Ritu Gupta Miss, and B. M. Gupta Dr

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Awareness and Use of E-journals by the Scientists of CSIR-Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology (IGIB), Delhi, and Indian Institute of Chemical Biology (IICB), Kolkata, India: A Comparative Study, Jamal Qasim and Abdul Mannan Khan

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Scholarly Publications by the Faculty members of Periyar University, Salem, India: A Scientometric approach, Natarajan Radhakrishnan and Chandran Velmurugan

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Research Productivity of the scientists of Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research (IGCAR) Kalpakkam (Chennai): A Scientometric Analysis, Jeyshankar -. Ramalingam -

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Users’ Perception and Satisfaction with Higher Education Commission Pakistan Research Repository (PRR): problems and opportunities, Muhammad Safdar and Shafiq Ur Rehman

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RESEARCH OUTPUTS OF STATE GOVERNMENT UNIVERSITIES OF ODISHA: A BIBLIOMETRIC STUDY, Dr Sunil Kumar Satpathy and Manoj Kumar Sa

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Feminist Markup and Meaningful Text Analysis in Digital Literary Archives, Hannah M. Schilperoort

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Leadership Styles and Job Productivity of University Library Staff: Interrogating the Nexus, CHIDI DEBORAH SEGUN-ADENIRAN

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Research Publication Trend of Two Periodicals, “Political Geography” and “Religion”: A Bibliometric Perception, BIPIN BIHARI SETHI, Bulu Maharana, and Barada Kanta Mohanty Management College