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Evaluation of research in India - are we doing it right?
by Siva Shankar Kimidi 23 Mar '18

23 Mar '18

Title: Evaluation of research in India - are we doing it right? Authors: Muthu Madhan, Subbiah Gunasekaran, Subbiah Arunchalam * Abstract:* The evaluation of performance in scientific research at any level – whether at the individual, institutional, research council or country level – is not easy. Traditionally, research evaluation at the individual and institutional levels has depended largely on peer opinion, but with the rapid growth of science over the last century and the availability of databases and scientometric techniques, quantitative indicators have gained importance. Both peer review and metrics are subject to flaws, more so in India because of the way they are used. Government agencies, funding bodies and academic and research institutions in India suffer from the impact factor and h-index syndrome. The uninformed use of indicators such as average and cumulative impact factors and the arbitrary criteria stipulated by agencies such as the University Grants Commission, Indian Council of Medical Research and the Medical Council of India for selection and promotion of faculty have made it difficult to distinguish good science from the bad and the indifferent. The exaggerated importance given by these agencies to the number of publications, irrespective of what they report, has led to an ethical crisis in scholarly communication and the reward system in science. These agencies seem to be unconcerned about the proliferation of predatory journals and conferences. After giving examples of the bizarre use of indicators and arbitrary recruitment and evaluation practices in India, we summarise the merits of peer review and quantitative indicators and the evaluation practices followed elsewhere. *URL-* http://ijme.in/articles/evaluation-of-research-in-india-are-we-doing-it-rig… Thank you very much Siva -- Regards Siva Shankar K -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Free Registration Deadline (26/03/2018) for the Special Lecture at DRTC
by sudipta biswas 23 Mar '18

23 Mar '18

Dear Professionals, REGISTRATION IS FREE FOR THE SPECIAL LECTURE AT DRTC ON 28/03/2018 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 26/03/2018 CONTACT:ard@drtc.isibang.ac.in ------------------------------------------------------------------- You are cordially invited to the 125th Birth Anniversary Celebrations of Prof. Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis Lecture by Dr. H.K. Kaul Director, DELNET on Library and Information Science Profession at the Crossroads: Challenges and Opportunities for a Great Future Venue:Platinum Jubilee Auditorium, Indian Statistical Institute, Bengaluru Date: 28th March, 2018 Time: 10 am to 1 pm. RSVP: A.R.D. Prasad, DRTC, Indian Statistical Institute Email: ard(a)drtc.isibang.ac.in; Phone: 080-26985496; Programme 10.00 am - 10.30 am : Registration 10.30 am - 11.00 am : Coffee 11.00 am - 11.30 am : Inauguration 11.30 am - 01.00 pm : Lecture by Dr. H.K. Kaul 01.00 pm - 02.00 pm : Lunch & Closing -- Thanks & Regards Sudipta Biswas. E-mail:- sudipta.biswas0303(a)gmail.com sudipta(a)drtc.isibang.ac.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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CFR -- 3D Printing Course on 7th Apr 2018 at Chennai
by Mohan Hr 22 Mar '18

22 Mar '18

Computer Society of India, Chennai Chapter jointly with IEEE Computer Society, Madras and think3D, India's largest 3D Printing Platform organizes one day course on A to Z of 3D Printing On 7th April 2018 (Saturday - 9.30 a.m. to 5.30 p.m.) Course Venue Computer Society of India, Education Directorate C I T Campus, 4th Cross Road, Taramani, Chennai – 600113 MRTS Railway Station: Indira Nagar (Near Women’s Polytechnic) Phone : +91-44-2254 1102 / 2254 1756 Objective : 3D printing is an enabling technology that encourages and drives innovation with unprecedented design freedom while being a tool-less process that reduces prohibitive costs and lead times. 3D printing has gone beyond being an industrial prototyping and manufacturing process as the technology has become more accessible to small companies and even individuals. Course Outline : 1. Introduction To 3D Printing 2. Getting Data (3D Designing & 3D Scanning) 3. Preparing Data (File Slicing) 4. Various 3D Printing Materials 5. Live demo of 3D Printer 6. Conclusion Registration Fee: For members of CSI, IEEE, SPIN, eWIT, ACM, ISACA, CYSI -- INR 1,180.00/- For others – INR 1,396.00/- (The fee includes: tea, working lunch, kit, course material in electronic form and certificate of participation) For Online payment: Name of beneficiary: CSI, Chennai Chapter, Beneficiary’s Bank : State Bank of India, Andheri East, Mumbai A/C No: 33934168390, MICR Code : 400002057, IFSC Code : SBIN0007074 For Demand Draft payment: DD Favoring " Computer Society of India, Chennai Chapter” Need to be sent to : The Chairman, CSI Chennai Chapter, Computer Society of India-Education Directorate, C.I.T.Campus, 4th Cross Road, Taramani, Chennai-600113 For further details Contact:: Mr.Y.Kathiresan, CSI-Chennai, Ph.9444896312, mail: ykresan(a)gmail.com Email : csimds(a)gmail.com 9841337438 PDF brochure at : http://ieeecs-madras.managedbiz.com/pgms/2018/3d-ptg/3d-ptg-brochure.pdf Registration form at: http://ieeecs-madras.managedbiz.com/pgms/2018/3d-ptg/3d-ptg-regn-form.pdf As seats are limited early registration is suggested. Last date for registration : 4th April 2018

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National Seminar at Central University of Tamilnadu
by Amit Kumar 22 Mar '18

22 Mar '18

Dear Professionals This is for the information to all that Dept. of Library and Information Science, Central University of Tamilnadu is organizing National Seminar from 26-27 March, 2018. Kindly do participate and circulate the information to your circle. Thanks and regards, -- AMIT KUMAR Assistant Professor Department of Library and Information Science, Mizoram University, Aizawl Mizoram (India) Hello:- Mizoram - 8257036641 Delhi - 9711608144 email- amit85kr(a)gmail.com, ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- webspace: http://www.mzu.edu.in/index.php/lib-science-faculty ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Request for Article from Science Magazine
by Pranit Landge 22 Mar '18

22 Mar '18

Hello Everyone, One of a scientist from our organization is in need of below mentioned article for his research. Requesting you to do the needful. Genetic Evidence for Two Species of Elephant in Africa 1. Alfred L. Roca1 <http://science.sciencemag.org/content/293/5534/1473#aff-1>, 2. Nicholas Georgiadis2 <http://science.sciencemag.org/content/293/5534/1473#aff-2>, 3. Jill Pecon-Slattery1 <http://science.sciencemag.org/content/293/5534/1473#aff-1>, 4. Stephen J. O'Brien1 <http://science.sciencemag.org/content/293/5534/1473#aff-1>,* <http://science.sciencemag.org/content/293/5534/1473#fn-1> See all authors and affiliations Science 24 Aug 2001: Vol. 293, Issue 5534, pp. 1473-1477 DOI: 10.1126/science.1059936 *Regards,* *Pranit Landge.* *Library & Information Assistant* *Zoological Survey of India* *Western Regional Center,* *Vidyanagar, sector-29,* *Opp. D Y Patil Edu. Complex,* *Rawet Road, Akurdi, Pune- 411044* *Mobile: +91-9561827902* *Phone: +91-20-27651927 (Ext. 209) (O)* -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Invitation to Workshop on 06.04.2018 at Bangalore
by Shekar H P 22 Mar '18

22 Mar '18

Dear Sir, Please circulate this information to the benefit of its Members. Dear All, Greetings of the day. I am delighted to inform you all that, The Oxford College of Science Bangalore organizing a workshop on "*Scientific writing : Tools & Techniques*" *on 06th April 2018*. (one day) at the Oxford College Auditorium. *Who can Attend:* Final year Masters degree Students / PhD Research Scholars / Teaching faculty of any discipline and working Library professionals. *Workshop covered the following Topics:* How to write Research papers, Plagiarism, Zotero, Mendeley, Copy right issues, Citation, H index, Impact factor and Available Resources for Research writing. *The resource Persons are:* *1. Dr. Ramesha B, *Professor, DLIS Bangalore University *2. Dr. M. Krishnamurthy, *Profesor, DRTC Bangalore *3. Dr. Anand Byrappa, Librarian, IISc, Bangalore* *The Registration. fee is just Rs. 200/- * The registration fee includes registration kit, high tea and participation certificate. The DDs may be drawn in the name of 'Principal, The Oxford College of Science Bangalore' *Lat date for Registration: 31.03.2018* P*lease avoid spot registration to help us to serve you better.* *Please carry your identity card for workshop* *Brochure & Registration form may be downloaded from the website: **www.theoxford.edu/college_of_science/index.htm <http://www.theoxford.edu/college_of_science/index.htm>* *Filled in Registration form and DD may be sent to:* Dr. Shekar H P Chief Librarian The Oxford College of Science # 32, 17th 'B' Main, Sector IV, HSR Layout Bangalotr-560102 *For more details, Please contact:* Dr. Shekar H P Convener Ph: 080-30266346 Mob: 9945799927 *OR* Mr. B.D. Punith Organising Secretary Ph: 080-30266319 Mobile: 9036624324 E-Mail: hsrinfocentre(a)theoxford.edu -- *Dr. Shekar HP* *MLISc.,M.Phil., B.Ed., PGDHRM., Ph.D.,* *Chief Librarian* *The Oxford Educational Institutions* *HSR Layout* *Bangalore-560102* *Mob: 09945799927 * *Ph: 080-30266346* *Web:http://drshekar.weebly.com <http://drshekar.weebly.com>* *WWW.theoxford.edu <http://WWW.theoxford.edu>* P *Please don't print this email unless you really need to; and preserve trees on planet Earth*

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EarthArXiv Preprint Service Expanding to Include Planetary Science | Planetary News
by Subbiah Arunachalam 21 Mar '18

21 Mar '18

This may of interest to those of you helping planetary and earth science researchers: https://www.lpi.usra.edu/planetary_news/2018/03/19/ eartharxiv-preprint-service-expanding-to-include-planetary-science/ Arun http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4398-4658 http://www.researcherid.com/rid/B-9925-2009 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Article - Citation Indexing Revisited: Garfield’s Early Vision and Its Implications for the Future
by Shamprasad Pujar 20 Mar '18

20 Mar '18

---Sorry for Cross-postings, if any---- Dear All, This article may be of interest to some of you. Citation Indexing Revisited: Garfield’s Early Vision and Its Implications for the Future https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/frma.2018.00008/full Regards, Shamprasad M. Pujar, PhD Deputy Librarian Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research Gen Vaidya Marg, Goregaon (East) MUMBAI-400 065, India Phone: ++91-22-2841 6547 E-mail: pujar(a)igidr.ac.in

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CFR -- workshop on "Post Quantum Cryptography" organised by SETS at Chennai on 27th March 2018.
by Mohan Hr 20 Mar '18

20 Mar '18

Dear all, A national workshop on "Post Quantum Cryptography" is being organised by SETS at Chennai on 27th March 2018. The workshop is targeted at final year undergraduates / Masters / PhD students and teaching faculty and working professionals in security area with a knowledge of UG level maths and cryptology The regn. fee is Rs. 1000 for students, Rs. 1500 for faculty and Rs. 2500 for other. The ,workshop brochure is at https://drive.google.com/file/d/18bM3HRXxo_p-I0TGMNGKNWV26x2fUg37/view?usp=… and at https://goo.gl/ZZaUcY The workshop regn form is at https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ck4uxIeeWpe5drE4uaohHV34KnjWCinz/view?usp=… and at https://goo.gl/AAwmh5 . As seats are limited early registration is suggested. For additional details, pl. contact: Dr. P. Nageswara Rao, Workshop Coordinator, Society for Electronic Transactions and Security (SETS), (A Government of India Initiative), MGR Knowledge City, CIT Campus, Taramani, Chennai - 600 113 Mobile: 9884143131 :: Landline: 044-66632506 email: nageswar(a)setsindia.net :: web: www.setsindia.org With regards HR Mohan CSI, IEEE, ACM -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Special Lecture at DRTC by Dr. H.K. Kaul
by sudipta biswas 20 Mar '18

20 Mar '18

Dear Professionals, You are cordially invited to the 125th Birth Anniversary Celebrations of Prof. Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis Lecture by Dr. H.K. Kaul Director, DELNET on Library and Information Science Profession at the Crossroads: Challenges and Opportunities for a Great Future No Registration fee Venue:Platinum Jubilee Auditorium, Indian Statistical Institute, Bengaluru Date: 28th March, 2018 Time: 10 am to 1 pm. RSVP: A.R.D. Prasad, DRTC, Indian Statistical Institute Email: ard(a)drtc.isibang.ac.in; Phone: 080-26985496; Programme 10.00 am – 10.30 am : Registration 10.30 am – 11.00 am : Coffee 11.00 am – 11.30 am : Inauguration 11.30 – 1.00 pm : Lecture by Dr. H.K. Kaul 1.00 pm – 2.00 pm : Lunch & Closing -- Thanks & Regards Sudipta Biswas. Documentation Research and Training Center, E-mail:- sudipta.biswas0303(a)gmail.com sudipta(a)drtc.isibang.ac.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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