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Cochrane faces existential threat
by Subbiah Arunachalam 04 Sep '23

04 Sep '23

Richard Poynder (@RickyPo) posted at 3:39 pm on Sun, Sept 03, 2023: Concern at Cochrane: evidence giant battles funding cuts and closures. The group that helped to revolutionize medical practice has lost key funding and is reorganizing — moves that concern some researchers. https://t.co/GoD8AmpE8F https://t.co/gG91RfMFJe ( https://twitter.com/RickyPo/status/1698276984294367466?t=iuP43A5r5T_pkGCx1t… ). Will phianthropies such as the Azim Premji Foundation, the Tata Trusts, the Infosys Foundation, the Gates Foundation and the Andrew Mellon Foundation step in? Or should the research community resort to crowd funding? Regards. Arun -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Internships in HDFC library @ Ashoka University , Sonipat, Delhi-NCR Haryana.
by BP Prakash 04 Sep '23

04 Sep '23

*Internships in HDFC library @ Ashoka University . * Ashoka University, Sonipat invites applications from L&IS (Library & Information Science) freshers (2022+ pass outs) for “ LIBRARY INTERNSHIPs” for a period of six months, beginning September 2023. These are purely on a temporary basis but may be extended for another term if required. Experience certificate will be issued at the end of the term. *Educational Qualifications: *MLISc (Master’s degree in Library & Information Science) through regular / full time programs from recognized universities / institutions. Good working knowledge of MS Office, communication skills and familiarity with library softwares & systems will be an added advantage. *Age limit: 22 years.* *Job Profile: *Need to work in document circulation*, *reference services and other functional areas. Ample exposure to all modern tools, software and systems will be provided. *Job Location: *Ashoka University Campus (# 2, Rajiv Gandhi Education City, Rai, Sonepat, Haryana). *Working hours: *8 hours per day, six days a week. *Remuneration & Benefits:* Stipend of Rs 20,000 per month. (Accommodation on payment basis can be arranged by the university in designated apartments, closer to the campus. Free transportation between campus & apartments and subsidized food while on campus). *Selection Process:* - Eligible candidates may send their CVs by email to <namita.mann@ ashoka.edu.in> *by 9th Sept 2023.* Students awaiting results can also apply. - Shortlisted candidates will be first called for telephonic interview followed by in-person interviews on campus. - The date and venue of the interviews will be communicated to the shortlisted candidates. Thanks & Regards, *B.P. Prakash* Director - HDFC Library | Ashoka University * M: +91 9028005817 l T: +91 130 2300650 | * www.ashoka.edu.in <http://www.ashoka.edu.in> Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/AshokaUniversity?ref=ts&fref=ts> | LinkedIn <https://www.linkedin.com/school/ashoka-university/> | Twitter <https://twitter.com/ashokauniv> | Virtual Tour <http://www.iviewd.com/ashokauniv/> *CAMPUS : *Plot #2, Rajiv Gandhi Education City, P. O. Rai, Sonepat, Haryana 131 029 [image: https://ci3.googleusercontent.com/mail-sig/AIorK4ztH5npl03IqWQLtlPT5kxwjaCB…] -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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OA books and magazines for Indian schools
by Subbiah Arunachalam 03 Sep '23

03 Sep '23

Dear Friends, My school, the one I went to as a child in my hometown in Tamil Nadu more than 65 years ago, is looking for free-to-download (open access) books and magazines in all subjects + books of general interest suitable for children of classes 6-12. In English and Tamil mainly. Are there lists of such books you know of? If you were in charge of building such a collection, how would you go about it? I will be grateful for your help. With regards, Subbiah Arunachalam -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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IATLIS: Call for Awards
by Khushpreet Singh Brar 03 Sep '23

03 Sep '23

The Indian Association of Teachers of Library and Information Science (IATLIS) invites nominations from LIS teachers/professionals /researchers for the following awards: A. IATLIS - Prof. S.P. Narang Research Promotion Award 2022 (For Supervisor) B. IATLIS - Prof. Jagindar Singh Ramdev Lifetime Achievement Award 2022. A. Eligibility criteria for IATLIS - Prof. S.P. Narang Research Promotion Award to be given every alternate year to an LIS Teacher/Supervisor The nominee must be an in-service teacher in a UGC recognized university on a full-time basis and must have at least 10 years of teaching and research experience in Library and Information Science. The following aspects of the research work during previous two years shall be considered for the award: · Supervision of Ph.D. research work. · Research funding got from national and international bodies · Research papers published in peer-reviewed journals. · Research publications cited. B. Eligibility criteria for IATLIS – Prof. Jagindar Singh Ramdev Lifetime Achievement Award: A very senior/retired LIS teacher/professional/researcher who has made profound contribution to library education, research, training, literature, and practice. Claims must be supported with documentary proof. Award can be given to a deserving person even if not applied. Award won't be given if no one is found suitable. The recipient LIS teacher/researcher will be given the award at the XXXIX IATLIS National Conference 2023, organized jointly by Indian Association of Teachers of Library and Information Science (IATLIS); & Department of Library and Information Science, University of Kashmir, Srinagar on 16-17 November 2023. The nominations will be considered by an Awards Committee constituted by the IATLIS Executive Committee. An award will not be given in case majority of the Committee Members feel that no one has been found suitable for that award. Executive Council Members of IATLIS are not eligible to be nominated for these awards. Self-nominations will not be considered. The nominee should be a life member of the IATLIS. Nomination should reach General Secretary, IATLIS on iatlis.patiala(a)gmail.com with a copy to Dr. Jagtar Singh, Director, Collaborations and Partnerships IATLIS on jagtardeep(a)gmail.com latest by 15 October 2023. No communication questioning the decision of the Awards Committee/IATLIS Executive Committee will be entertained. For any other information/Queries Please contact General Secretary, IATLIS on iatlis.patiala(a)gmail.com or visit https://iatlis.org/ <https://iatlis.org/> -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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IRAI -- 230901 -- Interesting Reads And Information & CSI, IEEE CS & ACM Events in Sep 2023
by Mohan Hr 31 Aug '23

31 Aug '23

*IRAI -- 230901 -- Interesting Reads And Information* Read the stories of IRAI -- 230901 at https://bit.ly/irai-230901 Four principles for writing energy and carbon-efficient software 10 Quantum Games That Can Help You Learn The Field Of Quantum Computing Major websites like Amazon and the New York Times are increasingly blocking OpenAI's web crawler GPTBot eBook: Ethics of Artificial Intelligence A New Take on Software Code Security: The Open Source Consumption Manifesto The 100 Basic Rules of Cryptography (and Secure Programming) C.R. Rao: A Life in Statistics How to effectively use LinkedIn 10 Big Ideas from the book BRIEF Twenty things I wish I’d known when I started my PhD *Quiz* Few years back ----------- (Elon Musk/Bill Gates) proposed the introduction of a robot tax. (Answer in the next post IRAI -- 230911) Answer to the Quiz in IRAI -- 230821: X *Past IRAI Posts* Stories in IRAI -- 230901: https://bit.ly/irai-230901 Stories in IRAI -- 230821: https://bit.ly/irai-230821 Stories in IRAI -- 230811: https://bit.ly/irai-230811 Stories in IRAI -- 230801: https://bit.ly/irai-230801 Earlier Posts of IRAI and Archives: https://lnkd.in/ewR3UdD *Forthcoming Events* 2nd Sep 2023 at 6.30 pm IST. Webinar IEEE CS Madras, ACM Chennai & CSI Chennai cordially invite you to the webinar on Access Explosion on SaaS & Cloud by Mr. Manish Mradul, Director of Engineering, Paloalto Networks. Register at https://bit.ly/3KcHAZU Google Meeting Link: https://lnkd.in/gM6iakQ2 YouTube Live Streaming Link: https://lnkd.in/gxX87m5s 9th Sep 2023 at 6 pm IST. Webinar ACM Chennai, IEEE CS Madras, & CSI Chennai cordially invite you to the webinar on Knowledge Graph and Industrial Application by Mr. R. Dhakshinamoorthy , Managing Partner, Technology Advisory, IoT DE, TCS. Register at https://bit.ly/3QbTRS3 Events in Sep 2023: https://bit.ly/sep2023events

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Research Article
by Dr. Pradip Das 31 Aug '23

31 Aug '23

Dear professional friends, I shall highly appreciate it if you kindly arrange to help me by sending the pdf of the following article. One of our researchers is badly in need of that. Research Paper Title: Audio assisted EEG segmentation for training of imagined speech classification model. Author: Azizuddin Khan and Yash Vardhan Varshney from IIT Bombay Paper Link: https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/abstract/document/9698637 -- *Regards **……* _______________________________________________ * Dr. Pradip Das* *Ph. D., MBA (HR), M. Phil, M. L. I. Sc., B. L. I. Sc., B. Sc. (Chem)* *Director/University Librarian - Knowledge Resource Center, * *MIT Art, Design and Technology University,* *In Charge - Library, ** Institute of Design, * *Under MIT Art, Design and Technology University,* *Raj Baug, Next to Hadapsar,* *Loni-Kalbhor, Maharashtra – 412201. * *Phone : +91-20-67652342, Cell : 9420836138* *E-mail :pradipbhadreswardas@gmail.com <pradipbhadreswardas(a)gmail.com> Or Pradip_das_55(a)rediffmail.com <Pradip_das_55(a)rediffmail.com>* ****Blogger : http://pradip-dipra.blogspot.com <http://pradip-dipra.blogspot.com>* *Research Gate : http://www.researchgate.net/profile/Pradip_Das4 <http://www.researchgate.net/profile/Pradip_Das4>* *Skype ID : pradipbhadreswardas* *Twitter : @pradipbdas // https://twitter.com/pradipbdas <https://twitter.com/pradipbdas>* *FaceBook : https://www.facebook.com/pradip.das.142240 <https://www.facebook.com/pradip.das.142240>* *LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-pradip-das-a33b9142/ <https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-pradip-das-a33b9142/>* *Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/?hl=en <https://www.instagram.com/?hl=en>* -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Looking for Open Access journals and books?
by Subbiah Arunachalam 30 Aug '23

30 Aug '23

OpenAccessOxford (@OAOxford) posted at 2:00 pm on Wed, Aug 30, 2023: If you're searching for #openaccess journals and books, we have a list of useful resources on our website - use services like @DOAJplus to find what you need: https://t.co/LHgME8tTax https://t.co/E6jMN1V45u ( https://twitter.com/OAOxford/status/1696802437137412587?t=5P9EcPAjpgK-_63Wx… ). *** Arun -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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G20 CSAR meet | Enabling universal access to scientific knowledge ‘a million-dollar question’, says Principal Scientific Adviser Ajay Kumar Sood | Ahmedabad News - The Indian Express
by Subbiah Arunachalam 30 Aug '23

30 Aug '23

Friends, Interested in knowing the current official thinking of India, one of the world's leading democracies and emerging S&T leaders? Here is an interview given by Prof. Ajay Sood, FRS, to a leading Indian newspaper. Prof. Sood is the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India. https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/ahmedabad/attempt-to-strike-deal-f… . Best regards. Arun

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Science & Technology Metrics 2023 @ UAE. November 16-17, 2023
by stm socio.org.uk 30 Aug '23

30 Aug '23

Call For Papers Fourth International Conference on Science & Technology Metrics (STMet 2023) November 16-17, 2023 BITS Pilani Dubai Campus. UAE (www.socio.org.uk/stm) 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 analyze. Selecting a metric depends on synthesising multiple directions and evidence-based data. Producing benchmarks and standards in science and technology evaluation and implementing them with real data mark the full-fledged system. Recently, new metrics-based models are emerging to reflect science and technology growth. The proposed Science and Technology Metrics (STMet 2023) conference concerns how many metrics may involve assessing different aspects of science and technology, which are best expressed using different approaches. Besides the standard conference track and the Doctoral Symposium, STMetrics will host several workshops and tutorials related to the conference's theme. The workshops provide participants with a friendly, interactive atmosphere for presenting novel ideas and discussing their application of metrics in Science and Technology Systems. The goal of the tutorials is to enable the participants to familiarise themselves with theoretical and practical aspects and the application of metrics. The proposed conference comprises invited talks, presentations, tutorials, workshops and discussions. The STMet has tracks on specialised topics. The STMet address the below themes, not limited. 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 Scientific Knowledge Diffusion Internationalization and Co-working in Science Research Data Access Science, Innovation and Economic Performance Public Research Systems Future S & T Policies Text-based Metrics Innovation indicators Wearable Devices Open data 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 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 the selection process of those accepted for their presentation at the international conference. Authors of accepted papers who registered in 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. Selected post-conference modified versions of the papers will be published in the following journals. 1. Journal of Digital Information Management 2. Research in Production and Development 3. International Journal of Computational Linguistics Research 4. Frontiers in Research Metrics and Analytics Important Dates Submission of papers September 25, 2023 Notification October 25, 2023 Camera-ready (post-conference version) January 05, 2024 (Final) Registration November 05, 2023 Post-conference version submission January 10, 2024 (Final) Conference Dates November 16-17, 2023 Program Committees Honorary Chair Srinivasan Madapusi, BITS Pilani, Dubai General Chair Grant Lewison, King’s College, UK Program Chairs Pit Pichappan, Digital Information Research Labs, India & UK Ramesh Kundra, NISTADS, India Valentina Markusova, All Russian Institute for S&T Information (VINITI), Russia Program Co-Chairs Amir Reza Asnafi, Shahid Beheshti University, Iran Kazuyuki, Motohashi, University of Tokyo, Japan Andrei Grinev, Saint-Petersburg State Polytechnic University, Russia Workshop and Special Session Chair Ulle Must, Estonian Research Council at Archimedes, Estonia Plenary Speakers Giovanni Abramo (President-International Society for Scientometrics and Informetrics), Grant Lewison, Ulle Must, Jean-Charles Lamirel, Valentina Markusova, and others. Accommodation We will fix hotels near the venue for the participants. We will update it shortly. Accommodation is also available at the host institution, including food. The fee for accommodation and food will be 150 UAE dirhams (40US$/3300 INR) per day. Paper Submission at https://socio.org.uk/stm/paper-submission/ Contact: stm(a)socio.org.uk -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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DRTC Student Seminar 01
by amit tiwari 29 Aug '23

29 Aug '23

Dear All, As in past years, DRTC students (MSLIS (2022-24)) would be delivering seminars on varied topics. The first seminar in the series is titled *"The Global Librarian: Bridging the Gaps of Cross-Cultural Communication*." The presenter is Ms. Heizile Haining. The additional information and abstract are as follows: *DRTC Student Seminar: 01* *Title: The Global Librarian: Bridging the Gaps of Cross-Cultural Communication* *Abstract:* In an increasingly globalized world, effective cross-cultural communication has become an indispensable skill. This seminar delves into the role of librarians as vital agents in bridging the gaps in cross-cultural communication. With diverse communities interacting both physically and virtually, librarians are evolving beyond their traditional roles, transforming into global connectors and facilitators of cultural exchange. This seminar explores the multifaceted responsibilities and challenges faced by modern librarians as they navigate the intricate landscape of global information dissemination.One of the focal points of the seminar is the exploration of strategies and tools that can be employed by Global Librarians to enhance cross-cultural communication."The Global Librarian: Bridging the Gaps of Cross-Cultural Communication" offers a comprehensive exploration of the evolving role of librarians in a globalized world. By acting as facilitators of cross-cultural understanding, librarians are breaking down barriers, fostering empathy, and creating spaces for meaningful interactions among diverse individuals. This seminar invites participants to recognize the potential of libraries and librarians in shaping a more harmonious and connected global community. *Co-ordinator:* Dr. Biswanath Dutta. *Speaker:* Heizile Haining *Venue:* DRTC Class Room, (Room No-G-16), Documentation Research & Training Centre (DRTC), Indian Statistical Institute, 8th Mile, Mysore Road, RVCE Post, Bangalore, 560059 *Date*: 31.08.2023 (Thursday) *Time*: 14:00 hrs *All are cordially invited.* Thanks and Regards, Amit Tiwari Senior Research Fellow, DRTC, Indian Statistical Institute, Bengaluru, India, 560059 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Reprint Request
by Padmanabha Vyasamoorthy 28 Aug '23

28 Aug '23

A few decades ago requesting a copy of a scholarly article could be made to the author(s). The author would normally spare a copy from his quota of reprints or from his own file copy. This was a primary source in my days (I retired from active librarianship around 2000). In fact ISI used to sell specialised Reprint Request Post cards - They used to contain auto-carbon peel off parts. The address could be peeled and pasted on To: page of the postcard. The reprint (bibliographical) info per se could be peeled off and pasted in your file for reference etc Has this practice disappeared? Do authors not get reprints for personal distribution? Has the practice been banned by publishers ? Am I asking a "Rip Van Winkle" Question? Thanks if anyone could respond! Dr P Vyasamoorthy / 9490804278 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Events of CSI, IEEE CS & ACM in Aug & Sep 2023
by Mohan Hr 27 Aug '23

27 Aug '23

*Events of CSI, IEEE CS & ACM in Aug & Sep 2023* 28th Aug 2023 at 4.30 pm IST. Webinar IEEE OES Madras, IEEE CS Madras, ACM Chennai and CSI Chennai cordially invite you to the webinar on Role of AI and Edge Computing in Sustainable Ocean Health by Dr. Tien Anh Tran, Principal Investigator / Assistant Professor, Vietnam Maritime University, Vietnam & Research Fellow @ Seoul National University, South Korea. Register at: https://bit.ly/47qtHRD Google Meeting Link: https://meet.google.com/bdy-fyyi-cdn YouTube Live Streaming Link: https://youtube.com/live/ZYiXwd4KujA?feature=share 2nd Sep 2023 at 6.30 pm IST. Webinar IEEE CS Madras, ACM Chennai & CSI Chennai cordially invite you to the webinar on Access Explosion on SaaS & Cloud by Mr. Manish Mradul, Director of Engineering, Paloalto Networks. Register at https://bit.ly/3KcHAZU 9th Sep 2023 at 6 pm IST. Webinar ACM Chennai, IEEE CS Madras, & CSI Chennai cordially invite you to the webinar on Knowledge Graph and Industrial Application by Mr. R. Dhakshinamoorthy , Managing Partner, Technology Advisory, IoT DE, TCS. Register at https://bit.ly/3QbTRS3 Events in Aug 2023: https://bit.ly/aug2023events Events in Sep 2023: https://bit.ly/sep2023events *Interesting Reads And Information Posts * Stories in IRAI -- 230821: https://bit.ly/irai-230821 Stories in IRAI -- 230811: https://bit.ly/irai-230811 Stories in IRAI -- 230801: https://bit.ly/irai-230801 Stories in IRAI -- 230721: https://bit.ly/irai-230721 Earlier Posts of IRAI and Archives: https://lnkd.in/ewR3UdD

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05 Days Online International Workshop on Artificial Intelligence & Research
by Librarian Guide 27 Aug '23

27 Aug '23

Dear Learners, We are delighted to announce a 05 Day Online International Workshop on Artificial Intelligence & Research. This comprehensive training program is designed to equip you with in-depth knowledge and practical skills to master the various aspects of Artificial Intelligence & Research. Training Details: 📆 Dates: October 06-10, 2023 ⏰ Time: 08:00 pm - 10:00 pm 💻 Platform: Online (Link to be provided upon registration) Key Topics Covered: During these sessions, we will cover the following essential aspects of artificial intelligence & research in academics. Academic Integrity & Research Ethics. Artificial Intelligence & Paraphrasing The best AI Research Tools Artificial Intelligence Tools for Research and Writing Artificial Intelligence & Cybersecurity: Opportunities & Challenges Different Types of Artificial Intelligence Prerequisites: The participants must have a basic understanding about research, ethics and academic integrity. Registration: Secure your spot today by registering: 🎟️ Registration Fee: It's FREE Requirements: Participants are kindly requested to have a personal computer with a stable internet connection to ensure a seamless learning experience during the workshop. Don't miss this chance to enhance your expertise in different artificial intelligence tools and gain valuable insights into its advanced functionalities. Register now to reserve your spot before the seats are filled! Registration Link: https://forms.gle/8yyynYqppSk5ub6f6 Thank you for your enthusiastic response in advance. Best regards, Librarian Guide Educational Academy ********************************* *Pragya Tripathi* *Librarian Guide* ********************************* *www.youtube.com/c/librarianguide <http://www.youtube.com/c/librarianguide>* *www.librarianguide.org <http://www.librarianguide.org>* ********************************* -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Seeking Creative Input for Library Event Ideas
by MIE-SPPU LIBRARY 21 Aug '23

21 Aug '23

Dear Esteemed Librarians, I hope this message finds you all in good health and high spirits.I am a librarian at a small yet vibrant new library. With a collection of 2000 books and a growing community of 200 students, we are excited to bring engaging and enriching events to our library. We firmly believe that the collective wisdom of fellow librarians is a treasure trove of innovative ideas. That's why I am reaching out to this esteemed forum to seek your valuable input. We are in the early stages of planning our upcoming events and would greatly appreciate any suggestions or experiences you might be willing to share. Whether it's a themed reading challenge, a literary discussion group, a writing workshop, or any other creative concept that has been a hit at your own libraries, we are all ears. Your insights can help us create events that resonate with our students and foster a love for reading and learning. Please feel free to reply to this email with your suggestions, ideas, or even anecdotes about successful events you've hosted. Your contributions will undoubtedly play a significant role in shaping our library's future events calendar. Thank you in advance for your time and generosity. We eagerly await your suggestions and are excited to bring fresh and exciting experiences to our library patrons. Warm regards, Librarian MIE-SPPU -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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IRAI -- 230821 -- Interesting Reads And Information & IEEE CS, CSI & ACM Events in Aug & Sep 2023
by Mohan Hr 21 Aug '23

21 Aug '23

*IRAI -- 230821 -- Interesting Reads And Information* Read the stories of IRAI -- 230821 at https://bit.ly/irai-230821 Chronology of the Internet in India Maya Not the First Indigenously Built OS in India How to Live an Asymmetric Life There is an AI for that -- The biggest AI aggregator Financial Modelling for MBA Students 10 Things You Should Never Store in Your Smartphone Open Access Book: Critical Thinking in Academic Research Online Course Development Resources (from Vanderbilt University) WHO’s first traditional medicine summit splits opinions Managing blood sugar in your diet: Are there healthy ways to consume potatoes *Quiz* What is the new name of Twitter? (Answer in the next post IRAI -- 230901) Answer to the Quiz in IRAI -- 230811: Home sharing site like Airbnb *Past IRAI Posts* Stories in IRAI -- 230821: https://bit.ly/irai-230821 Stories in IRAI -- 230811: https://bit.ly/irai-230811 Stories in IRAI -- 230801: https://bit.ly/irai-230801 Stories in IRAI -- 230721: https://bit.ly/irai-230721 Earlier Posts of IRAI and Archives: https://lnkd.in/ewR3UdD *Forthcoming Events* 25th Aug 2023 at 6 pm IST. Webinar CSI Chennai, IEEE CS Madras & ACM Chennal cordially invite you to the webinar on Striving for Simplicity in Software Development by Mr. Kiran Vijayakumar, Head of Project Engineering, Matrimony.com. Register at https://bit.ly/3Ovzvlu 26th Aug 2023 at 6 pm IST. Presentation & Felicitation Event -- In-person event. IEEE CS Madras along with CSI Chennai and ACM Chennai cordially invites to the in-person Presentation & Felicitation event Date & Time: 26th Aug 2023 from 6 pm onwards Venue: Mini Auditorium, 2nd Floor, ECE Dept., Anna University, Chennai – 600025 Location map: https://goo.gl/maps/H2Dz7MWHuG7Tu48fA Formal invite in PDF at https://bit.ly/230826-startup-felicitation-invite Presentation on "Deep Tech Startup Opportunities For CSE/IT Students & Professionals" by Dr. N. Bhalaji, Chief Coordinator, SSN Incubation Foundation, Associate Prof., IT & School of Advance Career Education, SSN College of Engineering, Chennai Felicitation for the recognition award "T. Michael Elliott Distinguished Service" from IEEE CS to Mr. H. R. Mohan, IEEE Ambassador, Chair – Events & Imm. Past Chair, IEEE CS Madras, Imm. Past Chair, ACM Chennai & Past National President, CSI, Former AVP (Systems), The Hindu Chennai Guest of Honour: Dr. Krishna Moorthy Sivalingam, IEEE Fellow, ACM Distinguished Scientist, INAE Fellow, Gopalakrishnan Institute Chair Professor, DAWNLab, Dept of CSE, IIT Madras has consented to present the plaque and felicitate Mr. H. R. Mohan Few members from IEEE / CS / CSI / ACM and fellow professionals will also offer felicitation. (You are welcome to send your felicitation message by email to ieeecsmds(a)gmail.com if unable to participate in the event) Program: 5.30 – Tea & Snacks :: 6.00 – Presentation :: 7.00 – Felicitation :: 7.30 Dinner For logistics and to make arrangements, please register at https://bit.ly/pgm-230826-startup-felicitation 28th Aug 2023 at 4.30 pm IST. Webinar IEEE OES Madras, IEEE CS Madras, ACM Chennai and CSI Chennai cordially invite you to the webinar on Role of AI and Edge Computing in Sustainable Ocean Health by Dr. Tien Anh Tran, Principal Investigator / Assistant Professor, Vietnam Maritime University, Vietnam & Research Fellow @ Seoul National University, South Korea. Register at: https://bit.ly/47qtHRD 2nd Sep 2023 at 6.30 pm IST. Webinar IEEE CS Madras, ACM Chennai & CSI Chennai cordially invite you to the webinar on Access Explosion on SaaS & Cloud by Mr. Manish Mradul, Director of Engineering, Paloalto Networks. Register at https://bit.ly/3KcHAZU 9th Sep 2023 at 6 pm IST. Webinar ACM Chennai, IEEE CS Madras, & CSI Chennai cordially invite you to the webinar on Knowledge Graph and Industrial Application by Mr. R. Dhakshinamoorthy , Managing Partner, Technology Advisory, IoT DE, TCS. Register at https://bit.ly/3QbTRS3 Events in Aug 2023: https://bit.ly/aug2023events Events in Sep 2023: https://bit.ly/sep2023events

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Fwd: Today on The Scholarly Kitchen
by Subbiah Arunachalam 19 Aug '23

19 Aug '23

Friends, Researchers, like everyone else, should take advantage of new technologies including LLM-based ChatGPT, Bard and the new Bing. However, one should use them with abundant caution. Here is article on the use of Generative AI in scholarly publishing that I liked: https://scholarlykitchen.sspnet.org/2023/08/17/generative-ai-chatgpt-and-go… . Regards. Arun OFFICIAL BLOG [image: Generative AI, ChatGPT, and Google Bard: Evaluating the Impact and Opportunities for Scholarly Publishing] <http://SFSP.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0xMTE5MzEyOCZ1PTExNzU2MDAyMTYmbGk9MTAzO…> Aug 17, 2023 *by* Hong Zhou <http://SFSP.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0xMTE5MzEyOCZwPTEmdT0xMTc1NjAwMjE2JmxpP…> Generative AI, ChatGPT, and Google Bard: Evaluating the Impact and Opportunities for Scholarly Publishing <http://SFSP.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0xMTE5MzEyOCZ1PTExNzU2MDAyMTYmbGk9MTAzO…> To identify both benefits and risks of generative AI for our industry, we tested ChatGPT and Google Bard for authoring, for submission and reviews, for publishing, and for discovery and dissemination. READ MORE <http://SFSP.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0xMTE5MzEyOCZ1PTExNzU2MDAyMTYmbGk9MTAzO…> <http://SFSP.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0xMTE5MzEyOCZwPTEmdT0xMTc1NjAwMjE2JmxpP…> Do you have a publishing service to offer or an industry event to promote? Check out Solutions Source <http://SFSP.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0xMTE5MzEyOCZwPTEmdT0xMTc1NjAwMjE2JmxpP…>, a resource directory from the Society for Scholarly Publishing. *If you would prefer not to receive daily alerts from *The Scholarly Kitchen*, go here <http://SFSP.informz.net/SFSP/default.asp?action=u&mi=11193128&email=subbiah…>.* [image: Higher Logic] <http://SFSP.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0xMTE5MzEyOCZwPTEmdT0xMTc1NjAwMjE2JmxpP…> <http://SFSP.informz.net/InformzDataService/mailing/bcd/bWFpbGluZ0luc3RhbmNl…>

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Fwd: MIT expands its D2O model
by Subbiah Arunachalam 19 Aug '23

19 Aug '23

Friends, Here is an interesting news story. The Direct to Open (or D2O) model of distributing books published by the MIT Press has entered the second year and many more titles will be added this year. https://publishingperspectives.com/2023/08/open-access-mit-press-to-expand-… Other publishers, especially university and society publishers, would do well to follow this model. This action of MIT (similar to the Subscription to Open or S2O model of Annual Reviews Inc. who expect to make all their 51 journals S2O by year end) is in line with Mahatma Gandhi's vision of Trusteeship :Those who can afford should take care of those who cannot. Best wishes, Arun

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Congratulations to Dr. Meeramani N, JAIN (Deemed-to-be University)
by Tejeshwari m.r 18 Aug '23

18 Aug '23

Dear All, We are proud to express that our librarian, Dr. Meeramani N, JAIN (Deemed-to-be University), Bangalore has been awarded as the "Best Librarian" for the year 2023 by the Government of Karnataka, Department of Public Libraries. Congratulations Madam. This is the reward for your dedication and contribution to the development of libraries and library science. I wish you a happy and prosperous future. Warmest Regards, Mrs. Tejeshwari, M R, and Team Learning Resource Centre, JAIN (Deemed-to-be University) Jayanagar, Bangalore. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Library Assistant (Temporary) - IBAB, Bangalore
by Avinash Chinchure 16 Aug '23

16 Aug '23

ADVERTISEMENT - Library Assistant (Temporary) Institute of Bioinformatics and Applied Biotechnology (IBAB), Bangalore (https://www.ibab.ac.in) invites online applications for the below-mentioned position: Name of the Post: Library Assistant (Temporary) Number of Posts: One Essential Qualification: Masters in Library and Information Science (M.L.I.Sc.) from a recognized University/Institute with 55% marks. Experience: Minimum of 3 years of relevant library experience working in any reputed academic or research institution. Desirable: Good communication skills. Working experience in MS Office Applications, Library Management Software (preferably KOHA). Familiar with online/electronic resources and services. Ability to work both independently and in a team. Age: Below 35 years as of 1st January 2023. Consolidated Remuneration: As per IBAB norms. Interested candidates who meet the above requirements may send their application along with the latest CV and true copies of relevant certificates/testimonials in support of qualification and experience on or before 8th September 2023. Candidates may email their application as a single PDF file to admin_assist2(a)ibab.ac.in. The subject line of the email must include "Application for the post of Library Assistant". The shortlisted candidates will be called for Written Test and Interview. The selected candidate will be required to join immediately. The candidate should be willing to work in shifts. The appointment is purely on a temporary basis initially for a period of one year. Extension of tenure is subject to satisfactory performance. About IBAB IBAB supports and leads the biotechnology academic ecosystem through its academic and new initiatives in Biotechnology, Bioinformatics and Big Data. IBAB is an autonomous institute governed by eminent representatives from academia, industry and government and advised by eminent scientists of the country. The Library at IBAB is housed at the heart of its premises, making it easily accessible to students in both classrooms and hostel. The library has thousands of books and other resources that cover a wide spectrum of subjects and also subscribes to various journals. It provides generous study space and is an excellent support system to the institute's academic and entrepreneurial activities. The last date for sending the application is 8th September 2023 to admin_assist2(a)ibab.ac.in https://www.ibab.ac.in/careers/advertisement-library-assistant-temporary/ ---------------------------- Administrative Officer, IBAB, Bangalore -- 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] International symposium on "Digital Libraries: Sustainable Development in Education" at NDLI, IIT, Kharagpur
by Subbiah Arunachalam 14 Aug '23

14 Aug '23

Friends, I just saw Mr Hemanta Biswal's mail on the forthcoming international symposium on "Digital Libraries: Sustainable Development in Education," to be held at NDLI, IITKh. I am particularly happy to note the emphasis on ACCESSIBLE EDUCATION. India has taken many initiatives in the area of open and accessible education. The NPTEL programme of IITs (in partnership with IISc) is indeed something the nation can be proud of. [IITM and IISc are now offerng online courses open to all without the need to clear JEE]. SWAYAM is another commendable programme. A friend, a renowned physicist, told me the inspiring story about an autorickshaw driver with middle school education becoming a lecturer in a college after learning through open courses available through SWAYAM and completing his class XII, undergraduate and postgraduate studies (over several years). On the other hand, we also see many universities offering correspondence courses and turning out less than satisfactory graduates in large numbers. I am sure the forthcoming conference at IITKh would discuss the issue of quality control in online education. As we are talking about a G20 event, I would like to draw your attention to the work of Commonwealth of Learning, to which many Indians have made stellar contributions. While we are discussing a conference on 'digital libraries,' I wish to alert you to the general feeling that we host too many conferences, talks and webinars but do not match it with commensurate action. Let us take 'digital,' 'equitable,' 'inclusive' and 'open' access to knowledge. I have lost count of the number of events held in recent times in our country and the number of papers and theses written on this theme. What is the reality? According to COKI, only about 30% of India's research output is available as open access. My colleagues and longtime coauthors Muthu Madhan and Subbiah Gunasekaran tell me that India's share in preprint servers such as arXiv, bioRxiv and medRxiv is also much smaller than one would expect. A very large proportion of papers are published in expensive commercial journals, some after the authors/their institutions or funders have paid a huge article publishing charge. And most researchets in India have no access to these journals. Which means most Indian researchers cannot even read these papers, which in the first place came out of research supported by Indian taxpayers. It would be great if this conference comes up with concrete proposals to make knowledge produced in the G20 countries (and the rest of the world) 'born open' and available to all who want to access it. With best wishes, Subbiah Arunachalam -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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International symposium on "Digital Libraries: Sustainable Development in Education" at National Digital Library of India (NDLI), Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur
by Hemanta Biswal` 12 Aug '23

12 Aug '23

The National Digital Library of India (NDLI) is pleased to invite researchers, scholars, practitioners, and policymakers to submit their papers for presentation at the international symposium titled "Digital Libraries: Sustainable Development in Education," organized to commemorate India's presidency and organization of the G20 summit this year. This symposium aims to explore the role of digital libraries in promoting sustainable development in education and invites submissions on the following themes: Theme: Digital Libraries for Accessible Education Inclusive and equitable access to digital libraries for diverse learners Strategies to overcome barriers to accessing educational resources Enhancing accessibility for marginalized communities and persons with disabilities Theme: Digital Literacy and Skills Development Innovative approaches to promoting digital literacy through digital libraries Digital skills development for lifelong learning and employability Digital libraries as platforms for upskilling and reskilling initiatives Theme: Open Educational Resources (OER) and Open Access Creation, curation, and dissemination of OER through digital libraries Licensing, copyright, and intellectual property issues in open-access resources Collaborative models for sustainable development and sharing of OER Theme: Technology and Innovation in Digital Libraries Applications of emerging technologies (AI, ML, NLP, AR & VR etc.) in digital libraries Metadata standards and digital preservation in the age of rapid technological advancements User experience design and user-centric innovations in digital library interfaces Theme: Policy and Governance for Digital Libraries Policy frameworks for the sustainable development of digital libraries Copyright and fair use considerations in digital library ecosystems Ethical issues in data collection, privacy, and security in digital libraries Authors are invited to submit original research papers, case studies, or conceptual papers addressing the above themes or related topics. Submissions should contribute to advancing knowledge, providing insights, and sharing best practices in leveraging digital libraries for sustainable development in education. Selected papers will be presented at the symposium and published in the conference proceedings. Submission Process: Authors are requested to submit their papers by visiting the symposium's official website http://iconf.ndl.gov.in/. For any inquiries, please contact iconf(a)ndl.gov.in. Important Dates: Abstract Submission Deadline: 30.08.23 (2page extended abstract) Notification of Acceptance: 15.09.23 Final Paper Submission Deadline: 10.10.23 Symposium Dates: 20.11.23 to 22.11.23 Thanking you -- Hemanta Kumar Biswal Assistant Librarian Central Library Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur INDIA -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Call for Papers for JLICT, V12, No 2 (July 2023- Dec. 2023)
by Dr Mange Ram 12 Aug '23

12 Aug '23

The Journal of Library and Information Communication Technology (JLICT) Print ISSN: 2278-3482/ Online ISSN: 2456-9399 is a peer-reviewed journal (half yearly) and Indexed (Scientific Indexing Service at S.N. 3851) is published by the editorial board of JLICT and having Impact Factor 4.256 Cosmos (http://cosmosimpactfactor.com/page/journals_details/5368.html) Journal of Library and Information Communication Technology (JLICT) cover all areas of library science related with ICT. The online version of the journal may seek at this site: https://indianjournals.com/ijor.aspx?target=ijor:jlict&type=home… journal welcomes the submission of manuscripts that meet the general criteria of significance and scientific excellence and will publish: Original articles in basic and applied research, case studies, critical reviews & surveys. We invite you to submit your manuscript(s) to: jlict2012@gmail.com only upto 5th October 2023. Format for Submission of the papers: Font: times new roman, Size: 12, and in single space with linked references (APA Style) as examples are given below: References/Bibliographies: 1. Book: Kidder, T. (1981). The soul of a new machine. Boston: Little, Brown & Company. Frank, R. H., & Bernanke, B. (2007). Principles of macro-economic (3rd Ed.). Boston: McGraw-Hill/Irwin. 2. Edited Book: Gibbs, J. T., & Huang, L. N. (Eds.). (2001). Children of colour: Psychological interventions with culturally diverse youth. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass. 3. Article/Papers: Ku, G. (2008). Learning to de-escalate: The effects of regret in escalation of commitment. Organizational Behaviour and Human Decision Processes, 105(2), 221-232. Sanchez, D., & King-Toler, E. (2007). Addressing disparities consultation and outreach strategies for university settings. Consulting Psychology Journal: Practice and Research, 59(4), 286-295. 4. Journal article from a subscription database (no DOI): Colvin, G. (2008, July 21). Information worth billions. Fortune, 158(2), 73-79. Retrieved from Business Source Complete, EBSCO. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com 5. Magazine article, in print: Kluger, J. (2008, January 28). Why we love. Time, 171(4), 54-60. 6. Newspaper article, no author, in print: As prices surge, Thailand pitches OPEC-style rice cartel. (2008, May 5). The Wall Street Journal, p. A9. 7. Corporate author, author as the publisher, accessed online: Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2000). Tasmanian yearbook 2000 (No. 1301.6). Canberra, Australian Capital Territory: Author. Retrieved from http://www.ausstats .abs.gov.au /ausstats/subscriber.nsf /0/CA2568710006989... $File/13016_2000.pdf The article may be sent to the following e-mail address only jlict2012(a)gmail.com only upto 5th October 2023. Note:  E-copy of the paper will be provided free of cost to authors. Editor in Chief Dr. P. P. Rawat, Former Chief Librarian (Retd), SGPGI, Lucknow (UP) Dr. Mange Ram   -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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by Subbiah Arunachalam 12 Aug '23

12 Aug '23

Friends, Today is Librarians Day. On this day, let us rededicate ourselves to serve our user communities - be they professors, scientists, research students, school children and their teachers, professionals, or the lay public. Let us remember ours is a service profession and the greatest reward we can get is the smile on the face of a satisfied user. Arun -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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IEEE Papers for our Research Scholar
by Dr. Pradip Das 11 Aug '23

11 Aug '23

Dear Professional friends. I will highly appreciate it if you kindly arrange to send me the following IEEE articles. This will be used for research purposes only. 1. Title: loT & Vision Based Environment Monitoring System Publisher IEEE Author-Yoga Bhavagna Jonnala: Laasya Sree Talluru, Saketh Kapuganti, Jetendra Joshi DOI -10.1109/IOCT56969.2023.10076137 2. Title: IOT-based Smart Trash Bin for Real-Time Monitoring and Management of Solid Waste Publisher-IEEE Author-Ayush Parth $ Kumar: Basi Jithendra Sai Kumar; R L Bharath; R Amirtharajan; Padmapriya Pravinkumar. DOI-10.1109/ICCCI56745.2023.10128267 -- *Regards **……* _______________________________________________ * Dr. Pradip Das* *Ph. D., MBA (HR), M. Phil, M. L. I. Sc., B. L. I. Sc., B. Sc. (Chem)* *Director/University Librarian - Knowledge Resource Center, * *MIT Art, Design and Technology University,* *In Charge - Library, ** Institute of Design, * *Under MIT Art, Design and Technology University,* *Raj Baug, Next to Hadapsar,* *Loni-Kalbhor, Maharashtra – 412201. * *Phone : +91-20-67652342, Cell : 9420836138* *E-mail :pradipbhadreswardas@gmail.com <pradipbhadreswardas(a)gmail.com> Or Pradip_das_55(a)rediffmail.com <Pradip_das_55(a)rediffmail.com>* ****Blogger : http://pradip-dipra.blogspot.com <http://pradip-dipra.blogspot.com>* *Research Gate : http://www.researchgate.net/profile/Pradip_Das4 <http://www.researchgate.net/profile/Pradip_Das4>* *Skype ID : pradipbhadreswardas* *Twitter : @pradipbdas // https://twitter.com/pradipbdas <https://twitter.com/pradipbdas>* *FaceBook : https://www.facebook.com/pradip.das.142240 <https://www.facebook.com/pradip.das.142240>* *LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-pradip-das-a33b9142/ <https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-pradip-das-a33b9142/>* *Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/?hl=en <https://www.instagram.com/?hl=en>* -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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INVITATION-International Conference on Empowering Minds: Collaborative Learning for Teachers, Librarians and Researchers 11-13 January 2024
by Shekar H P 11 Aug '23

11 Aug '23

Dear Forum Members. We are pleased to inform you that, A three days *International Conference on Empowering Minds: Collaborative Learning for Teachers, Librarians and Researchers *being organised on* 11-13 January 2024 *at St.Agnes College (Autonomous) Mangalore, Karnataka (India) in collaboration with LIS Academy Bangalore. Interested authors can submit original articles for the conference in advance. The selected articles will be published in an edited book form with ISBN. *Important Dates:* *Last date for submission of full text papers: 05 November 2023* *Acceptance Notification: 15 November 2023* *Conference Date: 11-13 January 2024.* *For more information please explore the website: *www.agnesconference.com Thanking you Dr. Vishala B.K Conference Convener Selection Grade Librarian St. Agnes College, Mangalore Ph: 0824-2218414, 9448824505 -- Dr. Shekar H P Librarian and Area Head, Department of Library and Information Science JAIN (Deemed-to-be University) Bangalore -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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