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Interesting Reads – 2018-08-06
by Mohan Hr 07 Aug '18

07 Aug '18

*Interesting Reads – 2018-08-06* *Contents* *Articles* - Apple co-founder who sold his 10 per cent share for $800 lost out on $100 billion - Huge List of 65 Computer and IT Certifications - Jeff Bezos’s $150 Billion Fortune Is a Policy Failure - Critical Infrastructure Sectors - Tim Berners-Lee is Depressed about the Web - 10 must-read books: Broaden your perspective, leaders - How Virtual Reality Will Impact Businesses In The Next Five Years - Incontinence affects more than 200m people worldwide, so why isn’t more being done to find a cure? - Drink, drank, drunk: what happens when we drink alcohol in four short videos - Healthcare Is Only The Beginning: 15 Big Industries CRISPR Technology Could Disrupt *Events / Announcements* - International Conference on “Emerging Trends in Librarianship: Role of Libraries in the Learning Environment” - ACM India Joint International Conference on Data Science and Management of Data (CoDS-COMAD) 2019 - World Congress on Nature and Biologically Inspired Computing - Web seminar and panel discussion on IEEE's Blended Learning Program (IEEE-BLP) - InfoComm India Show Read at http://infoforuse.blogspot.com/2018/08/interesting-reads-201 8-08-06.html Archives at http://infoforuse.blogspot.com/2018/05/interesting-reads-arc hives.html *=========================================================================== * *Articles* *Apple co-founder who sold his 10 per cent share for $800 lost out on $100 billion* Owning a tenth of Apple today would net you $US100 billion ($A135 billion). But Ron Wayne sold that same share for just $US800 four decades ago. The little-known Apple co-founder sold his 10 per cent stake in the company back in 1976 — never guessing that the company would be worth its August 2018 high of $US1 trillion ($A1.35 trillion). Read the story <https://www.news.com.au/technology/innovation/apple-cofounder-who-sold-his-…> *Huge List of 65 Computer and IT Certifications* Becoming IT certified in a specific skill or product is a way to prove that you have the necessary knowledge to perform a job in a given field or a job that uses specific technologies. Earning certification is a good way for computer science graduates and entry-level IT professionals to improve their resume. Employers often look at a candidate's computer and technology certifications in order to assess whether or not the individual is a viable candidate for a position. From Official Microsoft certifications to cyber security and Linux exams, Webopedia compiled this alphabetical list of different certifications related to computer technologies with a brief explanation of each certification and links to help interested learners find additional information. Know them <https://www.webopedia.com/quick_ref/computer-certifications.html> *Jeff Bezos’s $150 Billion Fortune Is a Policy Failure* Last month, Bloomberg reported that Jeff Bezos, the founder of Amazon and owner of the Washington Post, has accumulated a fortune worth $150 billion. That is the biggest nominal amount in modern history, and extraordinary any way you slice it. Bezos is the world’s lone hectobillionaire. He is worth what the average American family is, nearly two million times over. He has about 50 percent more money than Bill Gates, twice as much as Mark Zuckerberg, 50 times as much as Oprah, and perhaps 100 times as much as President Trump. (Who knows!) He has gotten $50 billion richer in less than a year. He needs to spend roughly $28 million a day just to keep from accumulating more wealth. This is a credit to Bezos’s ingenuity and his business acumen. Amazon is a marvel that has changed everything from how we read, to how we shop, to how we structure our neighborhoods, to how our postal system works. But his fortune is also a policy failure, an indictment of a tax and transfer system and a business and regulatory environment designed to supercharging the earnings of and encouraging wealth accumulation among the few. Bezos did not just make his $150 billion. In some ways, we gave it to him, perhaps to the detriment of all of us. Read the article <https://www.theatlantic.com/business/archive/2018/08/the-problem-with-bezos…> *Critical Infrastructure Sectors* The Office of Infrastructure Protection (IP) leads and coordinates national programs and policies on critical infrastructure security and resilience and has established strong partnerships across government and the private sector. The office conducts and facilitates vulnerability and consequence assessments to help critical infrastructure owners and operators and State, local, tribal, and territorial partners understand and address risks to critical infrastructure. IP provides information on emerging threats and hazards so that appropriate actions can be taken. The office also offers tools and training to partners to help them manage the risks to their assets, systems, and networks. There are 16 critical infrastructure sectors whose assets, systems, and networks, whether physical or virtual, are considered so vital to the United States that their incapacitation or destruction would have a debilitating effect on security, national economic security, national public health or safety, or any combination thereof. Presidential Policy Directive 21 (PPD-21): Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience advances a national policy to strengthen and maintain secure, functioning, and resilient critical infrastructure. This directive supersedes Homeland Security Presidential Directive 7. Know these sectors, security plans and resources <https://www.dhs.gov/critical-infrastructure-sectors> *Tim Berners-Lee is Depressed about the Web* Web inventor Sir Tim Berners-Lee doesn’t like the web any more. As his creation celebrates its 29th birthday, TBL laments its lifestyle choices. Unlike the happy, carefree, dancing and singing cool kid it once was, today’s web is mean-spirited, overweight, snoopy, and obsessed with money. Hallmark web projects like Wikipedia – all about donating free labor for the benefit of humanity – are unthinkable today. While the web was once a decentralized, anarchic mess of quirky little sites with dozens (or maybe hundreds if you were lucky) of visitors each day, it’s now a fiefdom. A handful of dominant firms have messed it all up: The web that many connected to years ago is not what new users will find today. What was once a rich selection of blogs and websites has been compressed under the powerful weight of a few dominant platforms. This concentration of power creates a new set of gatekeepers, allowing a handful of platforms to control which ideas and opinions are seen and shared. TBL wants those platforms and gatekeepers off his lawn, but they’re not going anywhere. And we wouldn’t like it if they did. Read the story <http://hightechforum.org/tim-berners-lee-is-depressed-about-the-web/> Related story <http://hightechforum.org/saving-the-web-from-humanity/>: Saving the Web from Humanity *10 must-read books: Broaden your perspective, leaders* Here are ten picks that will help CIOs and other leaders gain new perspective on topics including Silicon Valley's "brogrammer" culture, AI, blockchain, team building, and navigating culture change. Know these books <https://enterprisersproject.com/article/2018/3/10-must-read-books-broaden-y…> *How Virtual Reality Will Impact Businesses In The Next Five Years* Although not yet in the hands of everyday consumers, virtual and augmented reality are gaining traction. From the Oculus Rift becoming a well-known name to other products showcasing at major conferences, VR and AR are finding their place in the market. And from virtual meetings to robust new ways of prototyping, both have the potential to impact the business world in the near future. To learn what we can expect, 13 technology executives from Forbes Technology Council offer their insights into the next five years of VR and AR technology. Read the full story <http://www.forbes.com/sites/forbestechcouncil/2016/07/22/how-virtual-realit…> Related story <http://www.forbes.com/sites/bernardmarr/2018/07/30/9-powerful-real-world-ap…>: 9 Powerful Real-World Applications Of Augmented Reality (AR) Today *Incontinence affects more than 200m people worldwide, so why isn’t more being done to find a cure?* For a chronic health condition that causes shame and misery for countless people and costs billions, urinary incontinence keeps a low profile. Media reports about chronic health conditions appear with alarming regularity, but it is rare to read about the debilitating impact of the involuntary leakage of urine. Nevertheless, urinary incontinence is a condition which, next to Alzheimer’s or strokes, is reported as most negatively affecting “health-related quality of life”. The reasons for this are not too hard to fathom. Urinary incontinence, of course, elicits some embarrassment. And there also seems to be a feeling this is a low priority condition: urinary incontinence does not directly bear up against the terrible impacts of life threatening conditions and illnesses. But to those who suffer urinary incontinence, it can be a tragedy. This condition is often associated with shame, loss of self-confidence, and low quality of life. It is a condition that increases with older age – approximately half of nursing home residents suffer from urinary incontinence. The financial cost to society is also great. The total cost of urinary incontinence in the US is estimated to exceed US$80 billion by 2020, according to one report. Another study shows that the treatment costs associated with incontinence in general exceeds those connected to treating pneumonia, influenza and breast cancer. Read the post <https://theconversation.com/incontinence-affects-more-than-200m-people-worl…> Related story <https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/165408.php>: Urinary incontinence: Treatment, causes, types, and symptoms Related story <http://theconversation.com/technology-for-incontinence-hasnt-developed-that…>: Technology for incontinence hasn't developed that much since ancient Egyptian times Related story <http://theconversation.com/why-we-need-to-talk-about-incontinence-86080>: Why we need to talk about incontinence *Drink, drank, drunk: what happens when we drink alcohol in four short videos* Alcohol is a depressant, a diuretic, and a disinfectant. These generally aren’t pleasant attributes, but people have been drinking alcohol for thousands of years – some of the earliest written texts mention or contain recipes for beer, and pottery shards from China show people may have been making alcohol as far back as 7,000BCE. So what is this special chemical that we’ve loved to drink for so long? Well, there are many types of alcoholic drinks – fizzy and flat, hot and cold, fermented and distilled – but all of the alcohol we drink as humans is ethanol based. Read the post <https://theconversation.com/drink-drank-drunk-what-happens-when-we-drink-al…> *Healthcare Is Only The Beginning: 15 Big Industries CRISPR Technology Could Disrupt* Gene-editing tool CRISPR is changing the ways we develop new medical treatments, power our vehicles, and even brew our beer. Here are the industries this cutting-edge technology could disrupt. From treating diseases like HIV and sickle cell to designer babies and custom-made pets, CRISPR has the potential to affect nearly every area of our lives. While still in the fairly early stages of development, the gene-editing tool’s price tag and flexibility makes it widely accessible and applicable, allowing scientists to edit genes with unprecedented ease and precision. Essentially, researchers can use CRISPR (often in the form of CRISPR-Cas9) as a pair of “molecular scissors” to cut into and alter DNA. While the most well-known applications of CRISPR are in the medical field, with the first human trials for CRISPR focused on cancer, the technology’s applications are much further-reaching than just healthcare. Below, we highlight 15 industries — from fertility to biofuel to food preservation to bioweapons — that could be fundamentally altered by CRISPR. Read the full post <https://www.cbinsights.com/research/crispr-industries-disruption/> Related story <https://www.cbinsights.com/research/what-is-crispr/>: What Is CRISPR? A primer. *Events / Announcements* *International Conference on “Emerging Trends in Librarianship: Role of Libraries in the Learning Environment”* IIM Trichy is organising the MANLIBNET 2018 International Conference on “Emerging Trends in Librarianship: Role of Libraries in the Learning Environment” in collaboration with theMANLIBNET from December 10-12, 2018 at IIM Trichy. Conf. website at http://manlibnet2018.iimtrichy.ac.in/ For details pl. contact: Dr. K. Elavazhagan, Librarian & Chief Knowledge Officer, IIM Trichy. Email : manlibnet2018(a)iimtrichy.ac.in Phone : 0431 2505045/46 *ACM India Joint International Conference on Data Science and Management of Data (CoDS-COMAD) 2019* ACM India Joint International Conference on Data Science and Management of Data (CoDS-COMAD) 2019 (6th ACM iKDD CoDS and 24th COMAD) will be held in Kolkata, India, during January 3-5, 2019. For details relating to Call for Papers, Registrations & Travel Grats, pl. visit the conf. website at http://www.cods-comad.in/2019/ *World Congress on Nature and Biologically Inspired Computing* 10th World Congress on Nature and Biologically Inspired Computing (NaBIC 2018) is being held at VIT University, Vellore, India during December 6-8, 2017. NaBIC 2018 is organized to provide a forum for researchers, engineers, and students from all over the world, to discuss the state-of-the-art in machine intelligence, and address various issues on building up human friendly machines by learning from nature. The conference theme is “Nurturing Intelligent Computing Towards Advancement of Machine Intelligence”. Paper submission due: September 30, 2018 For more details pl. visit the conf website at http://www.mirlabs.org/nabic18/ *Web seminar and panel discussion on IEEE's Blended Learning Program (IEEE-BLP)* IEEE's Blended Learning Program (IEEE-BLP) is an initiative in the direction of technical education from IEEE in conjunction with industry thought leaders. The IEEE-BLP is a set of skill-based training in the field of VLSI, IOT, IPR, POSH and alike. The first web seminar and panel discussion will be held on 24th Aug 2018 at 3 p.m. (IST). The Event number is 630 516 938 & the Event password is 123abc To participate in this event, pl. register at: https://ieee.webex.com/ieee/onstage/g.php?MTID=e197fe6388278 dc435883abfc9aa39f23 *InfoComm India Show* InfoComm India Show will be held at Mumbai during 18-20 Sep 2018. The exhibition will showcase 200 + Global companies & their cutting-edge Pro-AV & Integrated Experience Technology solutions. The 3-day Summit program highlights industry trends and expert share valuable knowledge. For more information please visit: http://www.infocomm-india.com/ *Archives of Interesting Reads at *http://infoforuse.blogspot.in/ 2018/05/interesting-reads-archives.html *Feedback * We will be pleased to have your feedback on the “Interesting Reads” posts being sent once in five days. Pl. share the links of any interesting things you come across so that we can include them in these email posts. Also, pl. share the email ids of your colleagues, friends, peers and contacts, if you want them to be included in the google group to get regular posts. Pl. send all your communications to hrmohan.ieee(a)gmail.com With regards HR Mohan -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Guide to avoiding 'predatory' journals
by Chief Librarian, SAIACS 06 Aug '18

06 Aug '18

Dear Moderator, Below message I found in : https://www.authoraid.info/en/news/details/1310/ I hope this will be of help to someone in the group. Forwarded Message: A beginner’s guide to avoiding ‘predatory’ journals (using your critical thinking skills) [image: article thumbnail image] By Andy Nobes | July 24, 2018 | You may have heard a lot about the dangers of so-called ‘predatory’[1] <https://www.authoraid.info/en/news/details/1310/#_ftn1> journals from your colleagues, your supervisor, or in online forums and webpages. Such journals often charge a fee for fast publication but have poor publishing practices, fail to carry out legitimate peer review, and fake their inclusion in important indexes. You should avoid publishing your research in these journals, or you could risk ruining your reputation or career. But there is often unclear and conflicting advice on how to tell a credible journal from a ‘predatory’ one, even from experienced researchers and supervisors. At AuthorAID we recommend that researchers use their own critical analysis skills and decide for themselves whether a journal is appropriate for their research. It’s extremely important for researchers to choose a reputable, reliable journal that provides rigorous peer review and disseminates their research to a wide audience; and that they can be confident and proud of listing this on their CV. One good resource you can use for this purpose is the Think.Check.Submit <https://thinkchecksubmit.org/>. website which provides a straightforward checklist to identify trustworthy journals (we recommend that you evaluate journals using several checks from the checklist rather than relying on just one indicator). Some researchers may be told to use journal ‘blacklists’, but you should exercise caution. We do not recommend using the ‘Beall’s List’ blacklist to identify ‘predatory’ journals as it is not considered a reliable, unbiased, or transparent source of information, and has not been updated by Beall since January 2017.[2] <https://www.authoraid.info/en/news/details/1310/#_ftn2> Below we have also provided some practical tips and advice for early career researchers who are unfamiliar with the online publishing landscape. They are based on the AuthorAID team’s experience with helping members over the last few years, trawling through all sorts of interesting and unusual journal websites. If you can familiarise yourself with what good and bad digital publishing looks like, you should be able to tell quite quickly whether a journal is suitable for your research, or whether you should stay well clear (and also warn your colleagues to do likewise). *1. Don’t trust email invites and ‘Call for Papers’ (unless you recognise the sender)*[image: graph example] Make sure you do some background research before handing over your payment details to an unknown journal This is the simplest and most effective step to avoid ‘predatory’ journals. One of the most common questions we are asked on AuthorAID <http://forums.authoraid.info/> is ‘Is ‘X’ a predatory journal?’. The reason why the questioner is asking about a specific journal is probably because they have just received a flattering spam email inviting them to submit a paper for fast and easy publication, and this can be very tempting for some people, as this researcher reported in a recent survey of authors who have published in 'predatory' journals <http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/leap.1150>: “I received an invitation. They wanted my paper and that made me feel good. I thought that they contacted me because of my expertise in my field, and so I sent it.” Be careful – ‘predatory’ publishers trawl the internet for authors’ and academics’ email addresses and send out thousands of emails every day – and it’s a tactic that works very effectively. *NEVER* respond to emails from journals or journal publishers unless you recognise the sender or have registered for their mailing list. If you are tempted by an email offer or ‘Call for Papers’ *always* visit their website to find out more about the journal – we will cover this in the next steps. Please also remember that *you don't necessarily need to pay to publish your work in a journal*. There are plenty of free publishing options (see ‘how do I find a suitable journal and how can I afford the publishing fees?’). <https://www.authoraid.info/en/news/details/1106/> You should certainly not be paying a journal to publish your paper unless they can demonstrate good digital publishing practices, quality editorial processes and suitable indexing. Be careful before parting with your hard-earned money! *2. Be sceptical of ‘international’ or ‘global’ journals, and those with a wide scope* This rule may also seem very simple, but you can often tell a deceptive journal from its title. ‘Predatory’ publishers are looking to ‘prey’ on early career researchers who have been told that their ultimate goal is to get published in ‘international’ journals (which is a usually a big achievement), and such journals provide a *very quick and cheap* opportunity. If this sounds too good to be true, it probably is! Try to follow these two rules: 1. If the journal name has the word ‘international’, ‘world’ or ‘global’ in the title be *sceptical. *Most ‘predatory’ journals use impressive titles like this to fool uncritical researchers. If a journal uses such a title it should be able to demonstrate this. Does it have a trulyinternational editorial board? Is the journal included in international indexes? Do you recognise any of the editors? (You may also want to check the editor’s official webpage to see if he/she mentions their role with the journal – as mentioned here <http://blog.inasp.info/helping-researchers-distinguish-credible-journals/> .) 2. If the title has an extremely wide subject scope, for example, ‘International Journal of Advanced Research’, ‘Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities’, or ‘International Journal of Natural and Applied Sciences’, *be* *sceptical*. Most ‘normal’ academic journals are actually quite niche, both in terms of subject focus and geography. Be aware that ‘predatory’ publishers create journals with a very wide scope to target as many potential authors as possible. For some more examples of dubiously-named journals, see this blog post <http://journalologik.uk/?p=132>. *3. Double-check claims of prestigious indexing and impact factors*[image: graph example] Don't believe everything you read on the internet Does the journal say it’s listed in prestigious indexes? Does it claim to have an Impact Factor? Be wary – ‘predatory’ journals usually lie about their indexing status, using fake logos and fake impact factors. The good news is that you can easily check this information yourself! Does the journal really have an Impact Factor? You can check that this is true by searching for the journal on the Clarivate Web of Science database: *http://mjl.clarivate.com/* <http://mjl.clarivate.com/>. If the journal is not listed, *then it does not have a real Impact Factor*, and the ‘impact factor’ being advertised is probably fake or irrelevant. (Please note that many legitimate journals are not indexed in the Web of Science, and Impact Factor is a limited metric that measures citations and not necessarily quality of research – for more information see the Wikipedia page <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Impact_factor> on Impact Factors and how to target a suitable journal <https://www.scidev.net/global/publishing/practical-guide/target-journal-rig…> ). *Scopus* Does your journal claim to be indexed on Scopus (another reputable index owned by Elsevier)? You can check to see if it is listed here: http://www.scimagojr.com/journalsearch.php. You can also find lots of other interesting metrics on the journal, if it is listed. *PubMed* Lots of medical journals claim to be indexed in PubMed. You can check the database here: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/nlmcatalog/. Lots of journals are catalogued in PubMed, but not all have passed the quality criteria for indexation, so make sure the information page clearly says "*In:* PubMed" or "*In:* Index medicus" or "*In:* MEDLINE". The best journals will probably have all three (MEDLINE uses the most stringent indexing criteria). Journals that have not been officially catalogued will show as: "Collection Status: Not in the NLM Collection". *The Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ)* provides a listing of Open Access journals that have passed its basic entry criteria: https://doaj.org/search. This is a good database to find legitimate Open Access journals from all over the world, many of which do not charge a publishing fee (see here for more information on article processing fees <https://www.authoraid.info/en/news/details/1106/>). Please note that just because journals are not included in any of the above indexes does not mean they are ‘predatory’ or not credible. It can be a major challenge and take many years for new and small journals to be accepted by these indexes. The big problem is journals that *deceptively claim* to be indexed even though they are not. *4. Read the ‘Aims and scope’ or ‘About’ page – check the journal understands your field* There are several ways you can check the expertise of the journal editorial staff. As Think.Check.Submit <https://thinkchecksubmit.org/check/> mentions, it’s useful to check the editorial board for familiar names. Another way is to critically read the ‘Aims and scope’ or ‘About the journal’ pages. I like to check this page because you can tell a lot about the publisher and the journal, and bad journals are easy to spot because they tend to write nonsense in this section. This is where the journal should provide a brief introduction to the publication, an outline of the type of articles published (and sometimes what it doesn't publish), its peer review policy, and sometimes the journal’s indexing information. This page should make you feel confident about the scholarly credibility of the publisher and authority of the journal in your subject discipline. The page shouldn’t contain factual errors or spelling mistakes (within reason - some human error is inevitable). The aims and objectives of the journal should be clear, and you should easily be able to tell if your work is suitable for this journal. Bad journals stand out because they fake their credibility and knowledge of the subject areas. They write vague statements or flowery language like: ‘an opportunity to share research amongst the global community’. You may also find that some journals have copied and pasted (plagiarised) information from Wikipedia or other webpages to make it sound like they understand your field – *try it out:*copy and paste the opening sentence into Google and check it’s not plagiarised! *5. Check who is publishing the journal – are they a credible scholarly organisation?* This is a surprisingly easy way to tell if a journal is legitimate or not, because it reveals why the journal is being published. ‘Predatory’ journals are concerned with making money from author payments – they don’t care about the quality of the science being published. Look at the website and try to find out: a) Who is the publisher? (i.e. which organisation is responsible for running this journal?) Is their name familiar? Do a quick Google search and try to find out more information about them. Sometimes a physical address is given which is clearly residential, or in the middle of a field. I've discovered a few 'UK' publishers who provide a 'virtual' forwarding address in london as their headquarters. If the publisher is unfamiliar, or you are unable to tell if they are legitimate or not, then the next step is to ask: b) Is there a scholarly organisation aligned or affiliated with the journal, such as a university, a research institute or a learned society? Do they seem like a genuine organisation? Ideally you should have heard of them. If the answer to both of the above questions is ‘No’, then you should consider looking elsewhere. *6. Check your reference lists – familiarise yourself with good journals in your field*[image: graph example] Reference lists are a good place to look for credible journals Last, but certainly not least, the best way to ensure you don’t get fooled, is to ‘future-proof’ yourself by getting familiar with what good journals look and feel like. As AuthorAID mentor Sian Harris suggests, the easiest place to start looking for suitable journals is by looking at the journals you are reading and referencing in your work <http://www.authoraid.info/en/news/details/1153/>. Similarly, AuthorAID community member Maria Zinger shares her own learning: “From what I have been taught from many trainings on publication of an article, the first thing you do after you think you have a research question is to do a literature review where you read all the literature important to answer your question of interest ... It means that once you finish your research and article writing you are going to select at least the top three journal names that have come up during your literature review. It is very difficult to ask other people to do this for you because you know your work better than anyone else.” Follow your references and recommended reading in articles you like. Have you done any literature reviews for your research? Go back and check out the journals that were mentioned – these are the journals you should be targeting, whether they be small, regional, niche journals or high-impact international journals. Visit their journal webpages to get an idea of their scope and style. Ultimately, it’s your decision where to publish your research, so take some time to make sure it's being reliably published and shared as widely as possible amongst your target audience. But be careful not to be swayed by flattering emails, impressive-sounding journal names, fancy impact factors, or too-good-to-be-true offers without doing your research first! Do you have any of your own tips, or experiences that you would like to share? Please comment below. *Other recommended articles:* My experience of predatory journals and how to avoid them <https://www.authoraid.info/en/news/details/1250/> (Aamir Raoof Memon) Identifying Predatory Publishers – How to tell reputable journals from shady ones <https://www.the-scientist.com/?articles.view/articleNo/49862/title/Identify…> (The Scientist) GUIDE: How to spot predatory academic journals in the wild <https://africacheck.org/factsheets/guide-how-to-spot-predatory-academic-jou…> (Africa Check) *Andy Nobes* is a Programme Coordinator for AuthorAID at INASP ----------------------------------------- Notes: [1] <https://www.authoraid.info/en/news/details/1310/#_ftnref1> It has been argued (for example here <https://librarypublishing.org/predatory-publishing-global-south-perspective/> and here <https://scholarlykitchen.sspnet.org/2015/05/11/should-we-retire-the-term-pr…>) that the term ‘predatory’ is an inaccurate and inappropriate label, and that it discriminates against scholarly publishing in developing countries. Perhaps such journals are more accurately described as ‘deceptive’, ‘fake’ or ‘unethical’ journals. But, for clarity, we use the most commonly-used term: ‘predatory’. [2] <https://www.authoraid.info/en/news/details/1310/#_ftnref2> “… the Beall blog – which became defunct in January of 2017 [was] broad and contained errors, misclassifications, and false negatives. Thus, those extant lists should not be used in any formal capacity to limit authors’ choice of publishing venue.” Jaime A. Teixeira da Silva <http://amj.amegroups.com/article/view/3946/4658> ______________________________________ *Yesan Sellan, * *B.Com., MLISc., PGDLAN, BCS., UGC-NET., (PhD Candidate),* *Chief Librarian* South Asia Institute of Advanced Christian Studies (SAIACS) 363 Dodda Gubbi Cross Road, Kothanur P.O., Bangalore 77, India Phone: 91 80 2846 5235/5344/ 5649, Fax: 91 80 28465412, Mobile: 91-9972348251 www.saiacs.org Alternative Email: yesans(a)gmail.com ______________________________________ IMPORTANT : This message is intended only for the addressee. It may contain confidential information. Any unauthorized disclosure is strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please notify us immediately so that we may correct our internal records. Please then delete the original message. Thank you. P Please consider the environment before printing this email*.*

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Librarians’ Day & Release of the first volume of S R Ranganathan Classic Series
by Subhash Reddy 06 Aug '18

06 Aug '18

Dear All, PES University in association with the Sarada Ranganathan Endowment for Library Science Bengaluru (SRELS), Ranganathan Centre for Information Studies, Chennai (RCIS) and Karnataka State Library Association (KALA) are organizing 'Librarian’s Day' (126th Birth Anniversary of Dr. S R Ranganathan) on Thursday, August 09, 2018 @ PES University Campus. Prof. P Balaram, Former Director, Indian Institute of Science Bengaluru will release the first volume of the book under S R Ranganathan Classic Series. We request participation from all information and library professionals to join us and attend the programme scheduled to begin at 4 PM on August 09, 2018 at MCA Seminar Hall, Prof. MRD Block, PES University, Bengaluru- 560085. We look forward to your kind presence and appreciate your confirmation by filling the following link for registration https://goo.gl/Ti6T5j With regards, Subhash Reddy B ____________________________________________________________ ______________________ Librarian PES University 100 Feet Ring Road, BSK 3rd Stage, BENGALURU - 560085 Ph: 080-26721983 Extn:229 http://library.pes.edu <http://library.pes.edu>

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Application are invited for the post Research Associate and Research Assistant for a ICSSR sponsored research Project at DLIS, BUB
by Suresh Gp 06 Aug '18

06 Aug '18

The Department of Library and Information Science, Bangalore University, Bangalore is invited application from eligible candidates to work as Research Associate *Rs*.*16,000/-pm* and Research Assistant Rs.*13,000/-pm* under ICSSR sponsored research project entitled “*Social Science Research Data Management: A pilot Study of select Universities and Research Institutions in Karnataka towards development of Research Data Repository*” for the duration of *two* years. The qualification and emoluments shall be as per ICSSR, New Delhi, for further details please visit ICSSR *https://www.icssr.org/* <https://www.icssr.org/> website. Interested candidates should apply in a plan paper further along with attested copies of all relevant documents with complete CV and send hard of completed application to *Prof.Ramesha*, Professor and Project Director, Department of Library and Information Science, J.B.Campus, Bangalore University, Bangalore – 560056 or mail to *bbramesha(a)gmail.com* <bbramesha(a)gmail.com> on or before *21st August 2018.* -- *@**...........**With Regards * *-Suresha GP, M.L.I.Sc <http://m.l.i.sc/>**., SET, NET, (Ph.D Reg.2013)* -Assistant Librarian & Researcher (DLIS-BUB) -University Central Library, J.B Campus, -Bangaluru University, -Jnanabhrathi, -Bangaluru - 560056 -*Phone*: +91-9742183463 / 8722181157 -*e-Mail**:* sureshgp3028(a)gmail.com *-**Site**:* *http://infosuresh.weebly.com/ <http://infosuresh.weebly.com/>*

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One day Workshop on ‘Implementing Successful Library & Information Teaching Sessions in Academic Libraries’ at IIT Gandhinagar on 18th August, 2018
by TS Kumbar 06 Aug '18

06 Aug '18

Dear Colleagues, Greetings! We are happy to inform you that the IIT Gandhinagar Library is organizing one day workshop on *'Implementing Successful Library & Information Teaching Session in Academic Libraries’* on 18th August, 2018 (Saturday). The details of the workshop, resource persons, registration fee and form, and other related information are given in the brochure linked below. Brochure: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bJU9F8j5_Xle0u1-sNIJ39LSZ75_HVWX/view?usp=… We request you to kindly consider registering and actively participating in this workshop which is on the theme so important to all of us. For further details and any queries, please write to us at *librarian(a)iitgn.ac.in <librarian(a)iitgn.ac.in> * or call on 079 2395 2431, 2395 1128 Looking forward to your participation. Thanks & Regards Kumbar -- ------------------------------------------------------------------ T. S. Kumbar, PhD Librarian Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar Palaj, Gandhinagar 382 355*|* Gujarat | INDIA Tel: +91 79 2395 2431 Mob: 09825921864 Email: tskumbar(a)iitgn.ac.in | tskumbar(a)gmail.com Website: http://www.iitgn.ac.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Sad Demise of Prof K. S. Deshpande
by satya krishna savanur 06 Aug '18

06 Aug '18

Dear Moderator,Please include my feelings about Prof Deshpande in LIS Forum. Thanking you.RegardsSatya SavanurSad demise of Prof. K. S. Deshpande has left us in a state of shock. I used to meet him whenever I was in Dharwad. He made everyone feel that he/she was his favorite student . With his magnetic personality, cordial voice and deep understanding, he was a great role model. Besides being a great librarian, he was a sincere and silent social worker. He was closely associated with UGC, Gandhi Peace Foundation, Family Planning Association of India, Bharat Scouts and Guides and served on many Committees.  He always used Khadi: He was a true Gandhian in spirit and action.  We miss you, Sir. Dr Satya K. SavanurSr. FacultyDepartment of Library and Information ScienceJoshi-Bedekar CollegeThane-400 106 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Request Articles for our Research Scholar-reg
by Palanichamy ilangumaran 06 Aug '18

06 Aug '18

Dear ProfessionalsI am Request urgent need for our research scholar following articles.1. Reed GW,The assessment of bone mineralization from the relative transmission of Am-241 and Cs-137 radiations, Phy Med Bio,11:174,1966.2.Lateral vertebral imaging of trabecular bone mineral content using dual phantom absorptimetry.Wellman,H.N:Appledorn CR:Klatte,EC:Kosegi,JE:witt.RM:Swingle,B.3.Accuracy,Precision and long term reproducibility of dual photon bone mineral absorptiometric  measurement,Appledorn,CR;Appledorn,PS.Wellman,HN,witt,RM:Johnston,CC:Hanish,B.L4.Determination of bone mineral content in lumbar vertebrae by a double gamma ray technique.Roos,B,Rosengren,B:skoeldborn,H.5.Dualphoton absorptiometry :A new device using combined sources of Am241 and Ba-133,Pormmet,R.Chambellan,D.Reverchon.P,etal:Nuklermedizi 25-80,1986.ThanksP.ILangumaranSenior LibrarianSethu Institute of TechnologyPulloor,Kariapatti,Virudhunagar Dist,Tamil NaduMobile: 9789527616 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Three Days National Workshop on "Federated Identity and Access Management" during 15 – 17 October 2018.
by Nipul G. Shihora 06 Aug '18

06 Aug '18

Respected Sir / Madam, INFLIBNET is organizing Three Days National Workshop on "Federated Identity and Access Management" during 15 – 17 October 2018. The INFLIBNET Access Management Federation (INFED) has adopted Shibboleth, a standards-based open source software, for authenticating authorized users from institutions and provide them seamless access to e-resources from anywhere, anytime. Shibboleth offers a mechanism for users to access multiple resources within a federated single sign-on framework. At the end of the workshop participants able to install OpenSSL certificates, Shibboleth Identity Provider installation, Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) configuration and user management and able to access various e-resources via Shibboleth. The workshop includes lectures as well as intensive hands-on training, so as to provide both theoretical and practical skills to the participants. *Major Topics* The following major topics will be covered in the workshop # Basics of Linux # Introduction of INFED Federation # About Shibboleth IdP and SP workflow # Installation of OpenSSL certificates for the Domain server # Shibboleth IdP installation via custom ISO # LDAP configuration and User Management # Access various e-resources via Shibboleth *Resource Persons* Prominent experts from INFLIBNET Centre, working in the Software R&D area. *Target Participants* Library professionals, information scientists, system administrators, database managers, students and others working in universities/colleges/institutes who are interested in Shibboleth. A maximum of 25-30 candidates will be enrolled for the training programme on the First-Come-First-Serve basis. *Venue* The Workshop will be conducted at Information and Library Network Centre, An IUC of University Grants Commission, Infocity, Gandhinagar-382007, Gujarat, India *Fee* The registration fee is Rs. 3,540.00 (Rupees Three Thousand Five Hundred Forty only) per person without accommodation and Rs. 5,780.00 (Rupees Five Thousand Seven Hundred Eighty only) with accommodation which is inclusive of GST rates. It covers the cost of training programme kit containing training materials, breakfast, lunch and dinner during the training period. The payment should be made through Demand Draft in favour of INFLIBNET Centre payable at Gandhinagar along with filled-in registration form. The fee is non-refundable and non-adjustable. The Centre also accepts payment by NEFT /RTGS for the workshop. The bank account details will be shared on request. *Accommodation* The Centre will arrange accommodation during the period of training at INFLIBNET Guest House (A/C Room) on twin sharing basis. The participants must send prior intimation and charges for accommodation along with registration fees. The accommodation will be provided first come first basis. *Registration* The application for registration to the workshop should be submitted online at http://www.inflibnet.ac.in/hrd/login.php the on or before 10 October 2018. *Please visit the following link for more information*: http://inflibnet.ac.in/hrd/docs/infed_20181.pdf For participation and more information please do contact yatrik(a)inflibnet.ac.in/ ashok(a)inflibnet.ac.in/ raja(a)inflibnet.ac.in For Correspondence please do contact hosamani(a)inflibnet.ac.in -- *सादर धन्यवाद / Thanks and Regards* *निपुल जी. शिहोरा / Nipul G. Shihora* *परियोजना सहयोगी (एल.एस.) / Project Associate (L.S.)* *इनफ्लिबनेट केंद्र / INFLIBNET Centre - (An IUC of UGC)* *इन्फोसिटी, गांधीनगर / Infocity, Gandhinagar - 382 007.* *गुजरात / Gujarat, [image: INDIA]* e-Mail ID: nipul[at]inflibnet.ac.in / shihora.nipu98[at]gmail.com Mobile No.: +91-9722-95-4642 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- कृपया इस ईमेल मुद्रण से पहले पर्यावरण पर विचार करें। धन्यवाद। / Please consider the environment before printing this email. Thank you.

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Need your help to announce training programme for Data Analysis, Visualization and outreach
by Lalit Maurya 06 Aug '18

06 Aug '18

Dear Sir/ Madam We would like to announce this training programme in LIS forum, its a five day residential training programme on "*Data Analysis, Visualization and Outreach*" "------------------------------------------------------Message ------------------------------------------------------------------" Dear Sir/Madam It’s our pleasure to inform and invite you to participate or nominate professionals for the *Residential Monsoon Course on data analysis, visualisation and outreach” *to be hosted by Anil Agarwal Environment Training Institute (AAETI), a Centre for Science and Environment initiative from August 21-25, 2018 at its residential state-of-the-art green residential campus in Alwar, Rajasthan. This five days certificate course will strengthen the participant’s skills to read numbers and data, make sense of them, and use them to inform, influence and impact. The course will help them develop skills to analyse, visualize and interpret it; and translate it into actionable information. We invite you to take a look at the complete details of the course and register at https://bit.ly/2LnPMG6 . You can also apply or nominate professionals from your organisation for it by sending an email with the following details to <lalit(a)cseindia.org> with copy to kiran(a)cseindia.org> We look forward to receiving your nominations. If you have questions, please do not hesitate to get back to me. With warm regards Lalit Maurya Dept Information Manager, Centre for Science and Environment, 41, Tughlakabad Institutional Area, <https://maps.google.com/?q=41,+Tughlakabad+Institutional+Area,%0D+New+Delhi…> New Delhi - 110062 <http://cse.mailinifinity.com/ltrack?g=0&id=cE4ABlZUVQ8FABgDBVYHAAcFA0o=VwZT…> Phone: 9654130316 Emails: lalit(a)cseindia.org, kiran(a)cseindia.org <lalit(a)cseindia.org> --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -- <http://www.downtoearth.org.in>

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Fwd: Sad Demise of Prof K S Deshapande - A legendary personality
by Prahalad G Tadasad 06 Aug '18

06 Aug '18

---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Ashok Baradol <akbaradol(a)gmail.com> Date: Mon, Aug 6, 2018, 08:08 Subject: Re: [LIS-Forum] Sad Demise of Prof K S Deshapande - A legendary personality To: Prahalad G Tadasad <pgtadasad(a)gmail.com> On Sun, 5 Aug 2018 19:45 Ashok Baradol, <akbaradol(a)gmail.com> wrote: > The sad demise of Prof. K S Deshapande is really a bad news for the > library and information science professionals.He was a teacher par > excellence.His contribution to the profession is clearly visible.He has > left an indelible impression on the profession. > He was great person who valued quality.Pray his soul rest in peace. A K > Baradol > > > On Sat, 4 Aug 2018 17:32 Prahalad G Tadasad, <pgtadasad(a)gmail.com> wrote: > >> Its with utter sadness I regret to inform all the LIS fraternity the Sad >> Demise of Prof K S Deshapande the legendary Librarian, teacher, >> philosopher >> a great thinker and a person who really spread the messages of Ranganathan >> practically through his many decades of services. >> >> He breathed his last this afternoon around 1,30 pm(Aug 4th) at his >> residence >> >> May the almighty rest his soul in peace and give his family members the >> strength to bear the loss. >> >> Its a big loss to the LIS profession in Karnataka and India >> >> -- >> Prof. P. G. Tadasad >> Professor and Chairman >> Department of Library and Information Science, >> Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences >> Special Officer to Vice Chancellor >> Director Gandhi Studies Center and >> RUSA Nodal Officer of the University >> Akkamahadevi Women's University >> (Formerly: Karnataka State Women's University), >> Jnanashakti, Torvi Vijayapura 586108 >> >> Tel: 08352 229012 (O); 08352 240021 (O); 08352 272 436 (R); >> Mobile: 09448180973 (M) >> >> E-mil: pgtadasad(a)gmail.com >> >> -- >> This message has been scanned for viruses and >> dangerous content by MailScanner, and is >> believed to be clean. >> >>

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Re: [LIS-Forum] LIS-Forum Digest, Vol 185, Issue 13
by girish kunkur 05 Aug '18

05 Aug '18

Re. Sad Demise of Prof K S Deshapande - A kegendary personality It is extremely sad and shocking news! Prof. K. S. Deshpande was one the most sought after teachers in KUD during my student days. I distinctly remember, we used to skip other teachers' lectures to attend his talks. He was the architect of KUD Library and had rendered his knowledge to build and develop many academic libraries and LIS departments in the country. Prof. KSD was a very simple, down to earth, humble with an everlasting iconic smile on his face which clearly exhibited his great personality. He was one of those rare teachers whose English was impeccable and showed remarkable insight on many topics. The LIS profession in the country has lost one of the most admired Gurus! His life story is certainly inspirational and deserves to be a part of LIS curriculam. I pray almighty to give enough strength to his family members, relatives and friends to bear this irreplacable loss. May his soul rest in peace. Giidhar Kunkur Librarian and Chief, Publications and Media Relations Birla Institute of Technology and Science Pilani Rajasthan ________________________________ From: LIS-Forum <lis-forum-bounces(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in> on behalf of lis-forum-request(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in <lis-forum-request(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in> Sent: Sunday, August 5, 2018 6:35 AM To: lis-forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in Subject: LIS-Forum Digest, Vol 185, Issue 13 Send LIS-Forum mailing list submissions to lis-forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit http://ncsi.iisc.ernet.in/mailman/listinfo/lis-forum LIS-Forum Info Page<http://ncsi.iisc.ernet.in/mailman/listinfo/lis-forum> ncsi.iisc.ernet.in LIS-Forum is an e-mail based discussion forum for Library and Information professionals in India. It is operated and maintained by JRD Tata Memorial Library, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore and NCSI-Net Foundation. or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to lis-forum-request(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in You can reach the person managing the list at lis-forum-owner(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than "Re: Contents of LIS-Forum digest..." Today's Topics: 1. Reg: Sad Demise of Prof K S Deshpande :A Fatherly Personality in Indian LIS Field (Dattatray Phadke) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Sun, 5 Aug 2018 08:00:14 +0530 From: Dattatray Phadke <dnphadke(a)gmail.com> To: lis-forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in Subject: [LIS-Forum] Reg: Sad Demise of Prof K S Deshpande :A Fatherly Personality in Indian LIS Field Message-ID: <CAPhUFuVqiz2qzLEUGMy69RSSVsG=a0TzVNA3xaEyc_cqzNO2PQ(a)mail.gmail.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" I express my and on behalf of Dr S R Ganpule (PhD Student of Prof Deshpande) deep condolences on passing away of Prof Deshpande.May his soul rest in peace.His guidance and teaching will however continue to inspire emerging researchers in LIS field through his writings D N Phadke Dy Librarian IITB(Retd.) On Sat, 4 Aug 2018 at 11:19 PM, <lis-forum-request(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in> wrote: > Send LIS-Forum mailing list submissions to > lis-forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > http://ncsi.iisc.ernet.in/mailman/listinfo/lis-forum > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > lis-forum-request(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in > > You can reach the person managing the list at > lis-forum-owner(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of LIS-Forum digest..." > > > Today's Topics: > > 1. Sad Demise of Prof K S Deshapande - A kegendary personality > (Prahalad G Tadasad) > 2. Prof. K.S. Deshpande in no more (Ashok Asundi) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Sat, 4 Aug 2018 15:33:42 +0530 > From: Prahalad G Tadasad <pgtadasad(a)gmail.com> > To: Lis-forum <lis-forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in> > Subject: [LIS-Forum] Sad Demise of Prof K S Deshapande - A kegendary > personality > Message-ID: > < > CAN36zbjmroa40+Ueb7ywSUvScNrRmmGCxEG7cbWQsCdmerxxwg(a)mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" > > Its with utter sadness I regret to inform all the LIS fraternity the Sad > Demise of Prof K S Deshapande the legendary Librarian, teacher, philosopher > a great thinker and a person who really spread the messages of Ranganathan > practically through his many decades of services. > > He breathed his last this afternoon around 1,30 pm(Aug 4th) at his > residence > > May the almighty rest his soul in peace and give his family members the > strength to bear the loss. > > Its a big loss to the LIS profession in Karnataka and India > > -- > Prof. P. G. Tadasad > Professor and Chairman > Department of Library and Information Science, > Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences > Special Officer to Vice Chancellor > Director Gandhi Studies Center and > RUSA Nodal Officer of the University > Akkamahadevi Women's University > (Formerly: Karnataka State Women's University), > Jnanashakti, Torvi Vijayapura 586108 > > Tel: 08352 229012 (O); 08352 240021 (O); 08352 272 436 (R); > Mobile: 09448180973 (M) > > E-mil: pgtadasad(a)gmail.com > > -- > This message has been scanned for viruses and > dangerous content by MailScanner, and is > believed to be clean. > >

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Reg: Sad Demise of Prof K S Deshpande :A Fatherly Personality in Indian LIS Field
by Dattatray Phadke 05 Aug '18

05 Aug '18

I express my and on behalf of Dr S R Ganpule (PhD Student of Prof Deshpande) deep condolences on passing away of Prof Deshpande.May his soul rest in peace.His guidance and teaching will however continue to inspire emerging researchers in LIS field through his writings D N Phadke Dy Librarian IITB(Retd.) On Sat, 4 Aug 2018 at 11:19 PM, <lis-forum-request(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in> wrote: > Send LIS-Forum mailing list submissions to > lis-forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > http://ncsi.iisc.ernet.in/mailman/listinfo/lis-forum > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > lis-forum-request(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in > > You can reach the person managing the list at > lis-forum-owner(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of LIS-Forum digest..." > > > Today's Topics: > > 1. Sad Demise of Prof K S Deshapande - A kegendary personality > (Prahalad G Tadasad) > 2. Prof. K.S. Deshpande in no more (Ashok Asundi) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Sat, 4 Aug 2018 15:33:42 +0530 > From: Prahalad G Tadasad <pgtadasad(a)gmail.com> > To: Lis-forum <lis-forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in> > Subject: [LIS-Forum] Sad Demise of Prof K S Deshapande - A kegendary > personality > Message-ID: > < > CAN36zbjmroa40+Ueb7ywSUvScNrRmmGCxEG7cbWQsCdmerxxwg(a)mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" > > Its with utter sadness I regret to inform all the LIS fraternity the Sad > Demise of Prof K S Deshapande the legendary Librarian, teacher, philosopher > a great thinker and a person who really spread the messages of Ranganathan > practically through his many decades of services. > > He breathed his last this afternoon around 1,30 pm(Aug 4th) at his > residence > > May the almighty rest his soul in peace and give his family members the > strength to bear the loss. > > Its a big loss to the LIS profession in Karnataka and India > > -- > Prof. P. G. Tadasad > Professor and Chairman > Department of Library and Information Science, > Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences > Special Officer to Vice Chancellor > Director Gandhi Studies Center and > RUSA Nodal Officer of the University > Akkamahadevi Women's University > (Formerly: Karnataka State Women's University), > Jnanashakti, Torvi Vijayapura 586108 > > Tel: 08352 229012 (O); 08352 240021 (O); 08352 272 436 (R); > Mobile: 09448180973 (M) > > E-mil: pgtadasad(a)gmail.com > > -- > This message has been scanned for viruses and > dangerous content by MailScanner, and is > believed to be clean. > >

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University Grants Commission (Promotion of Academic Integrity and Prevention of Plagiarism in Higher Education Institutions) Regulations, 2018
by Dr Ramesh C Gaur 05 Aug '18

05 Aug '18

Dear Colleagues University Grants Commission (Promotion of Academic Integrity and Prevention of Plagiarism in Higher Education Institutions) Regulations, 2018 has been notified in The Gazette of India in issue published on July 31, 2018. I was one of the Member of the UGC committee which has drafted these regulations. The draft was prepared under the chairmanship of Prof. V S Chauhan, Former UGC chairman. Other member includes Prof. R C Kuhad, VC,CUH, Director IIT Delhi, Prof. S. S. Chahal Former Vice Chancellor and DG ICMR etc. It indeed an honour as this is second time I have been associated with such UGC regulations. Initially in 2005-6, I was also associated in drafting regulations for electronic theses and dissertations. Shodhganga came into being as a result of these regulations. It took us two years in finalising plagiarism regulations as several drafts were discussed and revised on the basis of feedback from all stakeholders. India may be the first country to have such regulations. I met chairman of The Academic Integrity Association in USA in one of the conference. I ask for his opinion on initial draft. He appreciated it and he said wish we can have something similar in USA. But due to the difference in education system, it may not be possible to have such regulations in USA. These are the basic guiding principles and success of it depends on active involvement and cooperation of Higher Educational Institutions in avoiding plagiarism. Every HEIs have to prepare a draft policy based on these guidelines. Department level as well Institutional level Academic Integrity Panels have to be constituted. These regulations are having a very big role for libraries and library professionals. Clause 5 Awareness and training Program, Clause 6 Curbing Plagiarism, and clause 7 similarities checks are the areas where libraries can have very big role. Libraries should not miss this opportunities. Moreover Reference Management, citations and referencing are domain of libraries ; and librarians are trained in it. I organised the first National workshop on Plagiarism in JNU in 2012 and started organising plagiarism workshops. Now scenario has changed a lot everyday I see plagiarism awareness and training program organised in various academic and research libraries all over india. I receive at least 4-5 invite every month for talk from all over india, many of which I am not able to accept. It indicates interest and awareness in the field.So a beginning has been made. We need to strengthen it. In changing role of libraries and librarians , we can play an important role in enhancing research output, research data Management, and research assessment. Pl. take this forward. Regards Ramesh ******************************************************************************************Dr. Ramesh C. Gaur PGDCA, MLISc,Ph.D. Fulbright Scholar (Virginia Tech, USA) Director (Library & Information in HAG Pay Scale) & Head, Kalanidhi Division Indira Gandhi National Centre for Arts (IGNCA) (Autonomous body of Ministry of Culture, Government of India) Man Singh Road, New Delhi-110001 Mob: 9810066244 Ph.(Off) 011-23388333 e-mail; (1) rcgaur66(a)gmail.com (2) gaur(a)ignca.nic.in website: www.ignca.gov.in Profile: http://ignca.gov.in/PDF_data/profile_of_dr_ramesh_c_gaur.pdf **************************************************************************************** National Coordinator- Expert's Group UNESCO Memory of the World Programme in India Member-IFLA RSCAO and ARL Section, Governing Council-INFLIBNET, NDLTD Board of Directors, International Consultative Committee on DIgital Dunhuang Project, China, eSS National Advisory Committee, UGC National Committee on Plagiarism Regulations, member of over 20 Library Advisory Committee / Boards of Many Central Universities and other institutions Awards-Have received 10 National and International awards Have visited 22 countries in relation to various professional assignments ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Begin forwarded message: > From: Ramesh Gaur <rcgaur66(a)gmail.com> > Date: 4 August 2018 at 5:25:21 PM IST > To: Rcgaur Rcgaur <gaur(a)ignca.nic.in> > Subject: ugc_plagiarism > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Sent from my iPhone > ******************************************* > Dr. Ramesh C. Gaur > PGDCA, MLISc,Ph.D. Fulbright Scholar (Virginia Tech, USA) > Director (Library & Information) & Head-Kalanidhi Division ( in HAG Pay Scale) > Indira Gandhi National Centre for Arts (IGNCA) > (Ministry of Culture, Government of India) > Man Singh Road, New Delhi-110001 > Mob: 9810066244 Ph.(Off) 011-23388333 > e-mail; (1) rcgaur66(a)gmail.com (2) gaur(a)ignca.nic.in > website: www.ignca.gov.in > ******************************************* -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Sad demise of Prof. K.S.Deshapande
by Gangadhar KC 04 Aug '18

04 Aug '18

Prof.K. S. Deshpande's contribution to the Library Science field was laudable. His vast knowledge of the field, thorough professionalism and service oriented nature (at the time of no computers and internet!) was extra ordinary! Especially, he quenched the thirst of the knowledge of the people of North Karnataka region i.e.. Karnataka University, Dharwar. He was a dedicated professional and a role model to younger generation. His demise is a great loss to the profession. Let his soul rest in peace. We pray God to bear the loss of his presence to his family. Dr.K.C.GangadharLibrarian,Nitte Meenakshi Institute of TechnologyYelahanka, Bengaluru-560 064

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Prof. K.S. Deshpande in no more
by Ashok Asundi 04 Aug '18

04 Aug '18

Dear Professionals, I feel very much pained to convey the bad news that Prof. K.S.Deshpande, the most valued professional of our country is no more. I am given this news a couple of minutes ago and with immense grief I am sending the mail for the professional forum. Prof. Deshpande retired as University Librarian and also one of the most valued teacher of Karnatak University, Dharwad. The library science course at KUD was started with his initiative, along with his colleague Prof. M.R.Kumbhar and the Department has been one of the most adorable Alumni for thousands of LIS professionals spread around the world. I feel highly fortunate being his one of the beloved student of the department. Prof. Deshpande known for his eloquent oratory and scholarly knowledge of Library management. Due to his excellent organisational acumen he served also at University of Mysore, Bangalore University, Gulbarga University and University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad as University Librarian. He was also instrumental in starting the Department of Library Science at University of Mysore. He was a State Awardee and also the Karnatak University honoured him with Honorary Doctorate Degree It is impossible to record all his professional and other societal activities here. I am deeply pained at the news, but for the wish of the Almighty and who can give his family a strength bear this great loss. He was in his late nineties.(95) Pray his soul rest in peace Prof. A.Y.Asundi

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Sad Demise of Prof K S Deshapande - A kegendary personality
by Prahalad G Tadasad 04 Aug '18

04 Aug '18

Its with utter sadness I regret to inform all the LIS fraternity the Sad Demise of Prof K S Deshapande the legendary Librarian, teacher, philosopher a great thinker and a person who really spread the messages of Ranganathan practically through his many decades of services. He breathed his last this afternoon around 1,30 pm(Aug 4th) at his residence May the almighty rest his soul in peace and give his family members the strength to bear the loss. Its a big loss to the LIS profession in Karnataka and India -- Prof. P. G. Tadasad Professor and Chairman Department of Library and Information Science, Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences Special Officer to Vice Chancellor Director Gandhi Studies Center and RUSA Nodal Officer of the University Akkamahadevi Women's University (Formerly: Karnataka State Women's University), Jnanashakti, Torvi Vijayapura 586108 Tel: 08352 229012 (O); 08352 240021 (O); 08352 272 436 (R); Mobile: 09448180973 (M) E-mil: pgtadasad(a)gmail.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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copy of rule is required
by Dinesh Kumar 04 Aug '18

04 Aug '18

Respected Sir/Madam I require the information regarding publications in PhD. In the university setup, Faculty member is working in Department A, and his wife is Doing PhD in Department B. My questions in this regards are S. No. Question Answer (Yes/No) 1. Can the Faculty member working in Department A be a Co-author in publication of his wife for award of PhD?? 2. If answer of first question is no. Then can this be considered as “Academic Misconduct” by the faculty member working in department A? And the copy of rule is required Dr. Dinesh Kumar Library In-charge and Library Assistant Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Drug Research Punjabi University, Patiala, Punjab. <dineshpta(a)gmail.com>

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16 th Dr S R RANGANATHAN MEMORIAL LECTURE
by Paramjit Singh 04 Aug '18

04 Aug '18

16th Dr S R RANGANATHAN MEMORIAL LECTURE on the theme “Impact of Librarianship in Corporate World” on Sunday, the 12th August 2018 at 11.00 a.m. in Ranganathan Bhawan, ’C’ Block Community Centre, Naraina Vihar, New Delhi -110028

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Mr.N.Subramanyam Ph.D Degree Awarded
by Prakash Mahadevaiah 03 Aug '18

03 Aug '18

Dear All Mr.N.Subramanyam Ph.D Degree Awarded I am happy to inform you that Sri N. Subramanyam, Senior Librarian, M.S.Ramaiah Medical Collge, Benggalore, has been awarded Ph.D. by the BHARATHIAR UNIVERSITY, COIMBATORE, TAMILNADU for his research topic “BIBLIOGRAPHIC DATABASES IN THE FIELD OF BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES: AN USER EVALUATIVE STUDY” under the guidance of Dr. M.Krishnamurthy Associate Professor, DRTC, Indian Statistical Institute, Bangalore. I wish him success in his future endeavors With Regards Prakasha Senior Librarian University Library and Learning Resource Centre SDUAHER KOLAR.561101 M.No. +91 9980164215 ORCID ID:0000-0003-3687-4685

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Granthalay Ratna Award-reg
by Shekar H P 03 Aug '18

03 Aug '18

Dear Moderature Please circulate this information to the benefit of forum Members. Dear friends, Greetings. It gives me immense pleasure to bring to your cognizance that, in view of the National Library Week, READ BOOK FOUNDATION invited nominations for award of 'GRANTHALAYA RATNA'-2018 from the Library professionals / NGO's / Individual who have dedicated their extraordinary service to the development of Libraries including implementation of ICT, introducing innovative services, Introduction of Fellowships, Donor, Philanthropist, Training for Competitive Exams, Support poor students to continue their Studies, Illustrious contributions to the profession etc under the following categories: 1. School Library 2. College Library 3. University Library 4. Public Library 5. Special Library 6. NGO's who are serving for the welfare of the Libraries ABOUT READ BOOK FOUNDATION (RBF): RBF is a non profit organization consisting of highly committed professionals endeavoring to create the following awareness and develop skills among young people, especially with the adolescents from class 8-12 / II PUC. Creating Awareness on : Save Water-grow trees, Clean Karnataka - Green Karnataka (Swatch Bharat Abhiyan), Plantation of trees,Life skill development, Self -help Guide for adolescent girls regarding health-hygiene and self protection etc. And Distribution of information literature on all these activities. Last date for receiving Nominations : On or before 20th October 2018 Award Distribution Date: 14 November 2018 Venue: Tumkur (Karnataka) Soft copy of Nominations with supporting documents may be sent via Email: ksclaslk(a)gmail.com OR shekarhp(a)gmail.com To save environment, please avoid sending print copies For more information Contact: Mob: 0944907031, OR 09945799927 Dr. SLK Math President Read Book Foundation -- *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* -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Three days National Workshop on "Creating and Managing Digital Libraries using EPrints" during 8th -10th August 2018
by Nipul G. Shihora 03 Aug '18

03 Aug '18

****Apologies for cross-posting**** Dear Sir/Madam, INFLIBNET Centre is organizing Three days National Workshop on "Creating and Managing Digital Libraries using EPrints" during 8th -10th August 2018 *Resource Persons* Prominent experts from INFLIBNET Centre, working in the Digital Library and Institutional Repository area. *Venue* The Workshop will be conducted at Information and Library Network Centre, An IUC of University Grants Commission, Infocity, Gandhinagar-382007, Gujarat, India *Fee* The registration fee is Rs. 3,540.00 (Rupees Three Thousand Five Hundred Forty only) per person without accommodation and Rs. 5,780.00 (Rupees Five Thousand Seven Hundred Eighty only) with accommodation which is inclusive of GST rates. It covers the cost of training programme kit containing training materials, breakfast, lunch and dinner during the training period. The payment should be made through Demand Draft in favour of INFLIBNET Centre payable at Gandhinagar along with filled-in registration form. Fee is non-refundable and non-adjustable. The Centre also accepts payment by NEFT /RTGS for the workshop. The bank account details will be shared on request. *Registration* The application for registration to the workshop should be submitted online at http://www.inflibnet.ac.in/hrd/login.php. Registration fee can be paid through Demand Draft or NEFT as per details available on registration page before August 3, 2018. *Please visit following link for more information:* *Brochure:* http://inflibnet.ac.in/hrd/docs/eprints_2018.pdf *Registration Online:* https://www.inflibnet.ac.in/hrd/login.php For participation and more information please do contact raja at inflibnet.ac.in<raja at inflibnet.ac.in>* vaishali at inflibnet.ac.in <vaishali at inflibnet.ac.in>; -- *सादर धन्यवाद / Thanks and Regards* *निपुल जी. शिहोरा / Nipul G. Shihora* *परियोजना सहयोगी (एल.एस.) / Project Associate (L.S.)* *इनफ्लिबनेट केंद्र / INFLIBNET Centre - (An IUC of UGC)* *इन्फोसिटी, गांधीनगर / Infocity, Gandhinagar - 382 007.* *गुजरात / Gujarat, [image: INDIA]* e-Mail ID: nipul[at]inflibnet.ac.in / shihora.nipu98[at]gmail.com Mobile No.: +91-9722-95-4642 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- कृपया इस ईमेल मुद्रण से पहले पर्यावरण पर विचार करें। धन्यवाद। / Please consider the environment before printing this email. Thank you. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Superannuation from TCS
by BP Prakash 03 Aug '18

03 Aug '18

Friends, After retiring from TCS (Tata Consultancy Services) as its Global IRC Head, my email address is now changed to < bpprakash18(a)tcs.com>. Just FYI , please. Thanks & regards, BP Prakash 9028005817.

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Request need for our research scholar following articles-reg
by Palanichamy ilangumaran 02 Aug '18

02 Aug '18

Dear Professionals.I am request urgent need for our research scholar following articles1.Reed  GW: The assessment of bone mineralization from the relative transmission of Am-241 and Cs-137 radiations. Phys Med Biol 11:174,1966 2. Lateral vertebral imaging of trabecular bone mineral content using dual phantom absorptiometry ,Wellman, H.N.; Appledorn, C.R.; Klatte, E.C.; Kosegi, J.E.; Witt, R.M.; Swingle, B.3.Accuracy, precision and long-term reproducibility of dual photon bone mineral absorptiometric measurements,Appledorn, C.R.; Appledorn, P.S.; Wellman, H.N.; Witt, R.M.; Johnston, C.C.; Hanish, B.L.4.Determination of bone mineral content in lumbar vertebrae by a double gamma-ray technique. Roos, B.; Rosengren, B.; Skoeldborn, H.5.Pommet R, Chambellan D, Reverchon P, et al: Dualphoton absorptiometry: A new device using combined sources of Am-241 and Ba-133. Nuklearmedizin 25:80, 1986 P.ILANGUMARANSenior LibrarianSethu Institute Of TechnologyPulloor,Kariapatti.V irudhunagar DistTamil NaduMOBILE:9789527616  -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Librarians’ Day & Release of the first volume of S R Ranganathan Classic Series
by Subhash Reddy 02 Aug '18

02 Aug '18

Dear All, PES University in association with the Sarada Ranganathan Endowment for Library Science Bengaluru (SRELS), Ranganathan Centre for Information Studies, Chennai (RCIS) and Karnataka State Library Association (KALA) are organizing 'Librarian’s Day' (126th Birth Anniversary of Dr. S R Ranganathan) on Thursday, August 09, 2018 @ PES University Campus. Prof. P Balaram, Former Director, Indian Institute of Science Bengaluru will release the first volume of the book under S R Ranganathan Classic Series. We request participation from all information and library professionals to join us and attend the programme scheduled to begin at 4 PM on August 09, 2018 at MCA Seminar Hall, Prof. MRD Block, PES University, Bengaluru- 560085. We look forward to your kind presence and appreciate your confirmation by filling the following link for registration https://goo.gl/Ti6T5j With regards, Subhash Reddy B __________________________________________________________________________________ Librarian PES University 100 Feet Ring Road, BSK 3rd Stage, BENGALURU - 560085 Ph: 080-26721983 Extn:229 http://library.pes.edu -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Microfilm Lasts Half a Millennium - The Atlantic
by Mohan Hr 02 Aug '18

02 Aug '18

Dear friends Some of you must be facing similar situation. Particularly those who are in newspaper industry and major R&D centres. You may share your views https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2018/07/microfilm-lasts-half… With regards -- hrmohan -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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