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UAE has its own AI engine
by Subbiah Arunachalam 10 Sep '25

10 Sep '25

Friends, UAE is the new kid in the block in AI, probably using Small Language Models. Here is a brief news item:* The UAE throws its hat in the ring with new open-source model. *The country unveiled 'K2 Think', a 32-billion-parameter reasoning model that claims <https://link.mail.beehiiv.com/ss/c/u001.DbzK6ussT05IJzzbg4YqOuLlWu2sss4wh-o…> to outperform much larger models in math and advanced problem-solving benchmarks. The open source model provides researchers with training code, datasets, and deployment tools, building on the UAE’s existing AI portfolio that includes models like Jais and Falcon. Please try it and tell us how it compares with DeepSeek, Z.ai, Perplexity, Claude, etc. Arun http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4398-4658 http://www.researcherid.com/rid/B-9925-2009

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Questionable research practices are on the rise
by Subbiah Arunachalam 10 Sep '25

10 Sep '25

Friends, We have been hearing about paper mills, citation cartels, research misconduct and fraud in academic science publishing. But now comes the granddaddy of them all. Please see* https://peerreviewcongress.org/abstract/how-a-questionable-research-network… <https://peerreviewcongress.org/abstract/how-a-questionable-research-network…>*, a short presentation by Leslie D. McIntosh, Hélène Draux,Elizabeth Smee, and Cynthia Hudson Vitale. My colleague Muthu Madhan of OP Jindal Global University is looking at the latest NIRF data and has found a rapid increase in the number of papers over the past decade or so from several recently instituted private universities and is wondering how it is possible. He may come up with an answer soon. Arun http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4398-4658 http://www.researcherid.com/rid/B-9925-2009

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[Reminder] Invitation to Eugene Garfield Birth Centenary Celebration
by Francis Jayakanth 10 Sep '25

10 Sep '25

Dear Members, Greetings from the Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru. Please join us in celebrating the birth centenary of Dr. Eugene Garfield (1925–2017) and his pioneering contributions to the world of scientific information. The event will be held on 16th September 2025. Eugene Garfield Birth Centenary Celebration 📅 Date: 16 September 2025 🕑 Time: 14:00–16:00 IST 🌐 Mode: Online This celebration will feature lectures from two experts in the field: 🎤Prof. Mike Thelwall (The University of Sheffield, UK): A leading voice on altmetrics, citation indicators, and the role of AI in academic assessment. 🎤Prof. Ton (Anthony) F.J. van Raan (Leiden University, Netherlands): A renowned pioneer in bibliometrics, quantitative science studies, and science mapping. Each lecture will be followed by an interactive Q&A session. More details at: https://dstcpriisc.org/eugene-garfield-birth-centenary-celebration/ 🔗Please express your interest by registering here: https://bit.ly/45SU5ns All are cordially invited. Best Regards, Francis Francis Jayakanth JRD Tata Memorial Library IISc. _________________ Have you read Garfield’s two-part essay on Ranganathan, published in Current Contents in 1984? Garfield said: "A partial indicator of Ranganathan’s international impact is the number of citations to his work in the Science Citation Index (SCI ) and the Social Sciences Citation Index (SSC1 ). Over 400 publications cited his work over a 20-year period. Prolegomena to Library Classification, his comprehensive work on classification theory, is his most-cited publication. But, for a number of reasons, these citations are only a fraction of what a thorough search would establish. Not the least of three reasons is that our coverage in the field in the early days of SCI and SSC1 was rather selective and limited. Still, when compared to other library notables, it is remarkable how often Ranganathan’s work is cited, Indeed, when I began my recent talk at the Madras University library, I was moved to tell the audience that Ranganathan is to library science what Einstein is to physics." https://garfield.library.upenn.edu/essays/v7p037y1984.pdf (Part 1) https://garfield.library.upenn.edu/essays/v7p045y1984.pdf (Part 2)

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Requesting a post to be shared with the list members
by bhakti gala 09 Sep '25

09 Sep '25

Dear moderator, I request the following message to be disseminated among the community members: ----------------------Beginning of the message-------------------------- Dear LIS Professional, We are inviting you to participate in this study as an early career Library and Information Science (LIS) professional. This research project is designed to develop and validate a professional identity scale for LIS professionals. If you are in your first 10 years of professional practice in the LIS field following your latest degree (undergraduate or higher) in LIS. We recognize that the name of your academic program may vary across countries - for example, Information Science and Knowledge Studies, Information Management, or Documentation Sciences. Therefore, you can take part in this study, even if your academic program had a different name. Upon completion you will have the opportunity to participate in a drawing for an American Library Association Membership for one year. Two (2) participants will be randomly selected. The chance of winning is about 1 in 500. The questionnaire should take about 15 minutes to complete and will close on December 1, 2025. Follow this link to the Survey: https://go.uncg.edu/intscale The results of the study may be published or presented at professional meetings. We will be happy to answer any questions you have about the study. You may contact Dr. Oguz at f_oguz(a)uncg.edu or Dr. Gala at bhakti.gala(a)cug.ac.in Sincerely, Fatih Oguz | University of North Carolina at Greensboro Bhakti Gala | Central University of Gujarat ------------------------End of the message---------------------- Thanking you in anticipation, Yours sincerely, Bhakti Gala Assistant Professor School of Library and Information Science Central University of Gujarat Director at large | ASIS&T Member | DCMI Education Committee

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Paper Submission Deadline Extended to 18th September 2025-Call for papers and participation- International Conference on Role of IPR in Promoting Indigenous Knowledge System and Viksit Bharat during 26-28 November 2025 at IIT Bombay
by Dr. Ranjit Das 09 Sep '25

09 Sep '25

Dear All, To accommodate the high volume of requests from authors and delegates, the Organizing Committee is pleased to extend the paper submission deadline to 18th September 2025 IIT Bombay is organizing an International Conference on Role of IPR in Promoting Indigenous Knowledge System and Viksit Bharat during 26-28 November 2025 at IIT Bombay. Please Submit your paper through easy Chair for International Conference on "Role of IPR (Intellectual Property Rights) in promoting Indigenous Knowledge System and Viksit Bharat" during 26-28 November 2025 at IIT Bombay, which has been updated in the conference website. for details, please visit : www.iitb.ac.in/ipriks/ For paper submission : https://easychair.org/account2/signin?l=6004501480292672230 For registration : https://www.iitb.ac.in/ipriks/register-form Papers will be published in Springer *Objectives* - To explore the relationship between IPR and indigenous knowledge systems. - To identify global best practices for protecting indigenous knowledge. - To discuss the role of IPR in fostering sustainable development and empowering communities. - To examine challenges in enforcing IPR in indigenous knowledge systems. - To promote collaborative research and innovation for a self-reliant and developed India. *Proposed Themes* The conference will be structured around the following thematic areas: - *Understanding Indigenous Knowledge Systems* - Traditional practices in healthcare, agriculture, and crafts. - Role of IKS in sustainable development. - *IPR Frameworks and Indigenous Knowledge* - Existing legal frameworks for protecting IKS. - Best practices from other countries. - Role of Geographical Indications (GIs) in preserving heritage. - *Technology and Digital Transformation* - Leveraging technology for cataloging and protecting IKS. - Digital tools for promoting indigenous products globally. - *Community Empowerment through IPR* - Enhancing economic opportunities for local communities. - Success stories of indigenous innovation and commercialization. - *Policy and Institutional Support* - Recommendations for strengthening IPR frameworks in India. - Collaboration between governments, academia, and industries. *Target Audience* The conference will invite participation from: - Academicians and researchers in IPR, law, and indigenous studies. - Policymakers and government officials. - Representatives of indigenous communities. - Legal professionals and intellectual property practitioners. - Entrepreneurs and businesses working with traditional products. - NGOs and international organizations focusing on cultural preservation. सादर, सधन्यवाद Thanking You with regards डॉ.रन्जित कुमार दास Dr. Ranjit Kumar Das Convener- International Conference on Role of IPR(Intellectual property Rights) in Promoting Indigenous Knowledge System and Viksit Bharat www.iitb.ac.in/ipriks/ Assistant Librarian Selection Grade Technical Processing Section, Resource Management, Relocation of Library Materials and Research Metrics and Nodal Officer for IIT Bombay for the database of Research Scholars in IITs, IIMs and IISERs, केन्द्रीय पुस्तकालय,भारतीय प्रौद्योगिकी संस्थान मुंबई Central Library,IIT Bombay पवई,मुंबई,400 076, भारत Powai,Mumbai-400 076,India Mob:+91-9819768924 off:+91-22-2576-8924 E-mail: drrkdas(a)iitb.ac.in www.iitb.ac.in/ipriks/ https://www.iitb.ac.in <http://www.iitb.ac.in> Email: ranjitkumardaskims(a)gmail.com ORCID:0000-0001-6379-044X <https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6379-044X>

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Capacity-Building Workshop on Open-Source DSpace-9
by M Krishnamurthy 08 Sep '25

08 Sep '25

Capacity Building Workshop on Open Source DSpace-9 November 20-22, 2025 Indian Statistical Institute is a unique institution devoted to the research, teaching and application of statistics, natural sciences and social sciences and recognised as a Institute of National Importance by an Act of Parliament. The Documentation Research and Training Centre (DRTC), established in 1962 by Prof. S. R. Ranganathan is an internationally recognized centre for advanced training and research in Library and Information Science. DRTC is a unit under the Social Science Division of the Indian Statistical Institute. Since its foundation, the DRTC, at ISI Bangalore Centre, has played a major role in almost all pedagogical and research advances in the Indian LIS milieu. *Workshop Schedule* *Day 1:* ● Overview of digital repositories, DSpace architecture, and its significance ● Overview of Linux and Basic Commands ● Installation of Linux (Ubuntu LTS) ● Installation of DSpace ○ Linux, or ○ Cloud platforms ● Discussion and Solving Issues ● Assignment: Installation of DSpace *Day 2: Customization and Content Management* ● DSpace Workflow ● DSpace Administration ● Community and Collection Setup ● Metadata Management: Understanding and configuring metadata schemas (Dublin Core, custom metadata fields) ● User Roles and Permissions: Managing users, groups, and access permissions in DSpace ● Hands-on experience *Day 3: Outline of Workshop* ● Customizing the DSpace Interface (Modifying themes, logos, and branding; hands-on customization) ● Email Configuration ● Access via IP or domain ● Import, Export, ● Hands-on experience ● Addressing common issues, optimization, and best practices for maintaining DSpace *Resource Persons* - *Prof. M. Krishnamurthy* - *Vikas Kumar* - *Ram Vishwas Chourasiya* Documentation Research and Training Centre (DRTC), Indian Statistical Institute (ISI) *Target Participants* Library and Information Science professionals with working knowledge of Information Technology. Limited 50 *Venue* *Platinum Jubilee Auditorium, Indian Statistical Institute (ISI), Bangalore* *Registration Details* - *Fee:* ₹2360 (including GST) per participant - *Payment:* Demand Draft (DD) in favour of Indian Statistical Institute, Bangalore- Account No: 02970110105078 -IFSC UCBA0000297 UCO Bank , Kengeri - *Inclusions:* Workshop kit , working lunch, and tea *Accommodation* Accommodation will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis and is available on a payment basis. The tariff is as follows: - Non-AC Single Room: *Rs. 600 per day* - AC Single Room: *Rs. 800 per day* - Non AC Double Room Rs 800 per day - Double AC Room Rs 1200 per day *Last Date for Registration:* October 31, 2025 Regards, M.Krishnamurthy * *********************************** Dr. M Krishnamurthy, M.A..M.L.I.Sc. Ph.D Professor and Head Documentation Research and Training Centre Indian Statistical Institute Mysore Road, Bangalore 560059 India Phone No: 91-80-26985493 https://isi.irins.org/profile/113175 https://www.youtube.com/live/jLIdTATykOM Education Schemes of Central Govt - DD1 Chandana https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jA8p_TUJ3tU Talk on S R Ranganathan in Akashavani Digital Literacy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9LVRIdmcroo Library-In-Charge Chair- Cell for cooperation with Academia-Industry Research Labs (C-CAIR)ISIBC Fulbright Scholar, UIUC,USA https://cpanel.ischool.illinois.edu/~weech/International/Photos003-5/visito… <https://cpanel.ischool.illinois.edu/~weech/International/Photos2003-5/visit…> Visiting Professor -Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (2023) Fellow, University of Chicago, USA Photo Album: https://www.isibang.ac.in/~krish/MKPhotoAlbum/lectureatthethirdinternationa…

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STMet 2025 Physical and Virtual
by STM STMet 2024 08 Sep '25

08 Sep '25

Sixth International Conference on Science & Technology Metrics (STMet 2025) Physical/Virtual October 13-14, 2024 Macau Millennium College, Macau (Near Hong Kong) and also at Posts and Telecommunication Institute of Technology November 7-8, 2025 Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam https://www.socio.org.uk/stm Co-located with Springer Real-Time Intelligent Systems (https://www.socio.org.uk/rtis) Participants can attend either in Macau or Vietnam. Building metrics is the key to science and technology measurement and translating the measures to work better. The metric is not confined to drawing numbers and analysing. Selecting a metric depends on synthesising multiple directions and evidence-based data, producing scientific and technological evaluation benchmarks and standards, and implementing them with real data to mark a full-fledged system. Recently, we have witnessed the emergence of new metrics-based models that aim to reflect the growth of science and technology. The proposed Science and Technology Metrics (STMet 2025) conference addresses the issue of assessing various aspects of science and technology using multiple metrics, which can be best expressed through different approaches. In addition to the standard conference track and the Doctoral Symposium, STMetrics will host several workshops and tutorials related to the conference theme. The workshops offer participants a friendly and interactive atmosphere for presenti ng novel ideas and discussing the application of metrics in Science and Technology Systems. The tutorials aim to enable participants to familiarise themselves with the theoretical and practical aspects, as well as the application of metrics. The proposed conference includes invited talks, presentations, tutorials, workshops, and discussions. The STMet has tracks on specialized topics. The STMet addresses the themes below, but is not limited to them. The proposed conference includes invited talks, presentations, tutorials, workshops, and discussions. The STMet has tracks on specialized topics. The STMet addresses the themes below, but is not limited to them. Citation-based metrics Ranking of Journals, Institutions, and Countries Discipline and Domain Analysis Economic factors Databases and datasets for evaluation Evaluation Tools and Indicators Web-based metrics Visibility and impact Internationalisation Text-based Metrics Innovation indicators Wearable Devices Open data Download Scientific Collaboration and cooperation analysis National Evaluation Systems Open access and open publishing New indices for evaluation Altmetrics Web-based metrics Data Science and Digital Repositories Scientific Visualization e-Science in the Cloud Scientific Journalism Scientific Publications Scientific Knowledge Diffusion Research Data Access Co-working in Science Science, Innovation and Economic Performance Public Research Systems Future S & T Policies Translating Metrics to Science Policy Evaluation beyond Metrics All submitted papers will be reviewed by a double-blind (at least three reviewers) and participative peer review. The review process will enable selecting those who will be accepted for their presentation at the international conference. Authors of accepted papers who registered for the conference can access the evaluations and possible feedback provided by the reviewers who recommended the acceptance of their papers, so they can improve the final version of their papers accordingly. Mentoring support is available to young researchers and authors from developing countries. Please note that all submitted papers undergo review and editing by senior editors. We will take care of content enhancement and language editing. There is no fee for editing and language correction services. Selected post-conference modified versions of the papers will be published in the following journals. 1. Journal of Digital Information Management 2. Performance Measurement and Metrics 3. International Journal of Computational Linguistics Research There is no further publication fee for the above journals. The STMet 2025 has many co-located workshops. Proceedings We publish the papers after restructuring and editing are complete. All the past conference papers are indexed in Google Scholar. The past STM proceedings are available with ISBN and DOI at https://dline.info/newl/STMProceedings Important Dates Submission of Papers: September 25, 2025 Notification of Acceptance/Rejection: October 05, 2025 Camera-ready: November 10, 2025 Post-conference proceedings: December 15, 2025 Conference Dates: October 13-14, 2025/November 07-08, 2025 Organization Chairs Simon Fong, University of Macau, Macau Zehan Tan, Macau Millennium College, Macau Program Chairs Pit Pichappan, Digital Information Research Labs, India & UK Noorhidawati Binti Abdullah, Universiti Malaya, Malaysia Daisy Jacobs, University of Zululand, South Africa Ramesh Kundra, NISTADS, India Co-Program Chairs Amir Reza Asnafi, Shahid Beheshti University, Iran Kazuyuki, Motohashi, University of Tokyo, Japan Giovanni Abramo, National Research Council of Italy Workshop and Special Session Chairs Ulle Must, Estonian Research Council at Archimedes, Estonia Contact: stm(a)socio.org.uk

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[CLSTL 2025] Final Call for Registration - Deadline is Fast Approaching 10th September 2025 – Join CLSTL 2025 at IIT Gandhinagar
by TS Kumbar 06 Sep '25

06 Sep '25

Dear Professional Colleagues, Greetings from IIT Gandhinagar! This is the *final call to register* for the *Changing Landscape of Science & Technology Libraries (CLSTL 2025)*, <https://events.iitgn.ac.in/2025/clstl/>, taking place from *September 25–27, 2025*, at *IIT Gandhinagar* <https://iitgn.ac.in/>, Gujarat, With the theme “*Enhancing Library Experiences with Artificial Intelligence* <https://events.iitgn.ac.in/2025/clstl/themes/>,” the conference will bring together library professionals, researchers, and industry leaders to share knowledge, best practices, and innovations on AI integration in library services. *Conference Highlights* - *Pre-Conference Workshops* <https://events.iitgn.ac.in/2025/clstl/workshops/> (*September 24, 2025*) • AI for Libraries: Applications for Search, Chatbots & Archiving • AI-Powered Search in Libraries: Fundamentals for Library Professionals - *Engaging Sessions & Networking* through keynotes, invited talks, panel discussions, posters and presentations, and global collaborations. - *Insights Across the AI Spectrum* including generative AI, collection development, information retrieval, digital preservation, information literacy, operational workflows, as well as ethical and legal perspectives shaping the future of libraries. *Registration Deadline: 10th September, 2025 – Don’t Miss Out!* *Important Links* · *Conference Brochure**:* Click Here <https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dx5S5le8NTOkWl41afjfINJ-xLxV-E0Q/view> · *Registration Fees & Form:* Click Here <https://events.iitgn.ac.in/2025/clstl/registration-form/> · *Pre-Conference Workshops**:* Click Here <https://events.iitgn.ac.in/2025/clstl/workshops/> We warmly invite you and your colleagues to be part of this future-ready and engaging Conference, <https://events.iitgn.ac.in/2025/clstl/> contributing to the global dialogue on the AI-driven future of libraries. We look forward to welcoming you to IIT Gandhinagar in September! Warm regards, Kumbar -- T. S. Kumbar, PhD Advisor (Library & Institute Archives) *Main Library, Block 13 * Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar Palaj, Gandhinagar 382 055*|* Gujarat | INDIA Tel: +91 79 2395 2431 Mob: 09825921864 Email: tskumbar(a)iitgn.ac.in Website: http://www.iitgn.ac.in I https://library.iitgn.ac.in/ Follow Us : <https://www.facebook.com/Library-IITGN-105636257877813/> <https://www.instagram.com/iitgn_library/> <https://www.linkedin.com/company/library-iitgn/> <https://in.pinterest.com/librarysocialmedia0715/> ----*-----------------------------------------------------------* *Changing Landscapes of Science & Technology Libraries (CLSTL 2025)* <https://events.iitgn.ac.in/2025/clstl/> | *25-27 September 2025* | Enhancing Library Experiences with Artificial Intelligence

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ISKO UK - Virtual Conference: Knowledge Organization in the Age of AI, 7 October 2025
by Aida Slavic 04 Sep '25

04 Sep '25

--- Invitation --- ISKO UK 2025 Conference "Knowledge Organization in the Age of AI: Innovation, Integration and Impact" will take place online, on 7 October 2025. The conference features a selection of invited talks on topics critical to the mutual reinforcement of knowledge organization systems (KOSs) applications, and advances in generative AI. Speakers will showcase innovative approaches to improving the quality of KOSs and knowledge discovery in the AI-supported environments. Examples will include terminology generation to improve KOSs and AI-assisted term selection in the process of searching. Equally, we will learn about the potential of high-quality KOSs for improving resource discovery through GenAI in general and LLMs in particular. To learn more about the conference programme and to register go to the Conference website https://tinyurl.com/43mn694h. The conference should be of interest to information professionals and researchers in the broader field of information science and to those tasked with understanding and improving how findability can and should work. --- ISKO UK 2025 Conference Organization UK Chapter of the International Society for Knowledge Organization www.iskouk.org -- Dr. Aida Slavic, PhD Editor-in-Chief UDC Email:aida.slavic@udcc.org --- UDC Consortium PO Box 90407 2509 LK The Hague The Netherlands --- Web:http://www.udcc.org Email:mail@udcc.org

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Job opportunity @ IGIDR, Mumbai
by Shamprasad Pujar 04 Sep '25

04 Sep '25

Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research, Mumbai, is looking for the following contractual positions: 1. Professional Assistant (Library) 2. Library Assistant You are requested to bring it to the attention of interested candidates. More information @ http://www.igidr.ac.in/careers/ [Staff Jobs] Last Date: Sept 15, 2025 Thanks and Regards, Dr Shamprasad M. Pujar Chief Librarian Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research Gen Vaidya Marg, Goregaon (East) MUMBAI-400 065, India Phone: ++91-22-6909 6528 E-mail: pujar(a)igidr.ac.in

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