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An introduction to self-publishing- Open Access book released.
by Vimal Kumar V. 15 Jun '20

15 Jun '20

Dear Friends, Writing and publishing a book is a dream of all. Book publishing is essential for those working in the fields of literature, education, research and the arts. Self-publishing the book has become an effortless task. The book ‘An introduction to self-publishing‘ can utilise by professionals from any field. The book provides step-by-step instructions for self-publishing with clear explanation. This book explains: The various stages of book publishing. Copyright. Copyleft. Preparation of the manuscript. Online publication of the book. Book publishing methods at no cost. How to generate income from book publishing. The book is designed to inspire those who want to write and self-publish. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International. Download the book from here. https://vimal0212.files.wordpress.com/2020/06/self-publishing-english.pdf Please download the book poster and display in your library. Library users can download the book by scanning QR code. https://vimal0212.files.wordpress.com/2020/06/book-poster-english.pdf Regards, -- Vimal Kumar V. Technical Assistant Mahatma Gandhi University Kottayam, Kerala, India-686 560 My Home Page: http://www.vimalkumar.info My Blogs: http://linuxhalwa.blogspot.com http://kohageek.blogspot.in http://dspacegeek.blogspot.in http://moovandan.blogspot.in --------------------------------------------------------------------------- "I forget what I was taught. I only remember what I have learnt" -Patrick White -- 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 Chennai, ACM Chennai & IEEE CS Madras -- Scheduled on 18th, 20th, 21st , 25th, 30th Jun 2020 & 4th Jul 2020
by Mohan Hr 15 Jun '20

15 Jun '20

Dear Friends CSI Chennai, ACM Chennai & IEEE CS Madras cordially invite you all to participate in the following six pgms organised / supported by them and get benefitted. 18th Jun -- Webinar on "Design Thinking" 20th Jun -- Webinar on "Power up your Presentation & Public Speaking Skills". 21st Jun -- Session on “Yoga Practice cum Demonstration on IDY -- International Day of Yoga” 25th Jun -- Webinar on “Autonomous Systems: Advances, Applications, and Opportunities” 30th Jun -- Webinar on "IoT and AI for Healthcare and Manufacturing" 4th Jul -- Webinar on "Mastering Digital Writing and Entrepreneurship" As the meeting room capacity is limited & admission is on First Come First Served basis, pl register early to avoid disappointments. 18th Jun 2020 at 10 am IST ====================== Mahendra Engineering College supported by ACM Chennai, IEEE CS Madras hosts a webinar Topic: Design Thinking Speaker: Prof. K. Rajeswar Rao, Visiting Prof of Strategy, Corporate Governance, IIM Amritsar Register at https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3472716624359638029 20th Jun 2020 at 6 pm IST ====================== Topic: Power up your Presentation & Public Speaking Skills Speaker: Mr. Senthil Raj Jagadeesh, Managing Partner for Seasons (A Kovai Pazhamudhir Nilayam Initiative) & Founder & CEO of “The Foundation” PDF invite is at https://bit.ly/2z7YyHo Pl register at https://bit.ly/37a3Q1y 21st Jun 2020 from 4 pm to 5.30 pm IST ================================= Session on “Yoga Practice cum Demonstration on IDY -- International Day of Yoga” by Ms. Pushpa Krishnaswamy, A yoga teacher, certified at Sri Sri School of Yoga PDF invite at https://bit.ly/3gXVLBM Register at https://bit.ly/2XNP9gx Note: The participants are required to meet the following pre-requisites for the session. 1. Yoga mat; water (for drinking during the practice session); towel; take lunch by 1.00 p.m.; good broadband internet connection; and install the required software to view on your desktop / laptop / smart device. 2. Those with health issues like back pain, knee pain, sciatica, heart conditions, or other health issues, please consult your doctor before participating in this yoga session. 25th Jun 2020 at 3 pm IST ===================== Topic: Autonomous Systems: Advances, Applications, and Opportunities Speaker: Dr. San Murugesan, Director, BRITE Professional Services, Adjunct Professor, Western Sydney University, Australia. PDF invite at https://bit.ly/3helgid Register at https://bit.ly/2UnXWFb 30th Jun 2020 at 6 pm IST ====================== Topic: IoT and AI for Healthcare and Manufacturing. Speaker: Dr. Arpan Pal, Chief Scientist and Research Area Head, Embedded Systems and Robotics, TCS Research and Innovation, Tata Consultancy Services PDF Invite at https://bit.ly/30Gzymc Register at https://bit.ly/2Adiol3 4th Jul 2020 at 6 pm IST ==================== Topic: Mastering Digital Writing and Entrepreneurship Speaker: Ms. Nandini Alagar, Business Owner, Talent Canvas PDF invite at https://bit.ly/2AjnD2C Register at https://bit.ly/2AeQGEv With regards Mr PV Subramanian, Chair, CSI Chennai Mr HR Mohan, Chair, ACM Chennai Dr P Sakthivel, Chair, IEEE CS Madras

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Science and Technology Metrics- STMet 2020
by Francis Jayakanth 15 Jun '20

15 Jun '20

From: fgct(a)socio.org.uk <fgct(a)socio.org.uk> Sent: 12 June 2020 12:08 Second International Conference on Science & Technology Metrics (STMet 2020) Chinese Academy of Sciences, Zhuhai, China (near Hong Kong) December 07-09, 2020 (www.socio.org.uk/stm<http://www.socio.org.uk/stm>) If the COVID 19 impact fails to decrease, the conference will be organized ONLINE. Building metrics is the key to science and technology measurement and translating the measures to work better. Metric is not confined to draw numbers and analyze. Selecting a metric depends on synthesizing 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. Quite recently, we are witnessing the emergence of new metrics-based models aiming to reflect science and technology growth. The proposed Science and Technology Metrics (STMet 2020) conference is concerned with how the use of many metrics may involve the assessment of different aspects of science and technology which are best expressed using different approaches. Besides the standard conference track and the Doctoral Symposium, the STMetrics will host a number of workshops and tutorials related to the theme of the conference. The purpose of the workshops is to provide participants with a friendly, interactive atmosphere for presenting novel ideas and discussing their application of metrics in Science and Technology System. The goal of the tutorials is to enable the participants to familiarise themselves with theoretical as well as practical aspects and application of metrics. The proposed conference consists of invited talks, presentations, tutorials, workshops and discussions. The STMet has tracks on specialized 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 Internationalization Text-based Metrics Innovation indicators Wearable Devices Open data Scientific Collaboration and cooperation analysis National Evaluation Systems Open access and open publishing New indices for evaluation Altmetrics Web-based metrics Data Science and Digital Repositories Scientific Visualization e-Science in the Cloud Scientific Journalism Scientific Publications 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 that will be accepted for their presentation at the international conference. Authors of accepted papers who registered in the conference can have access to the evaluations and possible feedback provided by the reviewers who recommended the acceptance of their papers, so they can accordingly improve the final version of their papers. Mentoring support is available to young researchers and authors of developing countries. The post-conference modified versions of the papers will be published in the following journals. 1.Journal of Digital Information Management 2. Journal of Contemporary Eastern Asia 3. Special Section in Research Evaluation 4. Journal of Scientometric Research 5. Malaysian Journal of Library & Information Science 6. International Journal of Computational Linguistics Research 7. Webology Important Dates Workshop/Track and Tutorial Proposals-March 01, 2020 Submission of papers-July 01, 2020 Notification-September 05, 2020 Registration-September 05, 2020 Camera-ready-September 10, 2020 Conference Dates-December 07-09, 2020 Contact: stm(a)socio.org.uk<mailto:stm@socio.org.uk>

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Indexing of Scholarly Journals by Commercial Publishers
by Francis Jayakanth 15 Jun '20

15 Jun '20

From: fgct(a)socio.org.uk <fgct(a)socio.org.uk> Sent: 15 June 2020 10:08 Dear ALL Some issues and thoughts At present, the two widely accepted interdisciplinary journal indexes are Web of Science and Scopus which are controlled by commercial publishers. Before a few years, there was a criticism that Web of Science indexed more Chinese and Korean journals because they have more subscriptions in China and Korea. All the Springer and Elsevier new journals are indexed early whereas small publishers need to fight for a longer period for the inclusion in these indexes. A society and university-based CORE ranking system has been introduced in Australia to index Computer Science journals. (http://www.core.edu.au/ They rank computer science journals and conferences very objectively. We need more ranking and journal evaluation systems by non-commercial agencies. The scientific research should be released from the clutches of commercial publishers. Who has given the mandate to the commercial publishers to rank science? Diana Christy Society for Information Organization www.socio.org<http://www.socio.org.uk>.uk

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Forthcoming Events -- 200614
by Mohan Hr 14 Jun '20

14 Jun '20

Dear Friends Greetings Pl find a list of few select forthcoming virtual events / webinars scheduled in Jun / Jul 2020. Pl register and get benefited. With regards -- hrmohan E&OE ====================================== 15-21 Jun 2020 ============= IEEE SB of St. Joseph’s Institute of Technology, OMR, Chennai organises a series of webinars daily from 15th Jun 2020 to 21st Jun 2020 by international speakers. You can see the event flyer and the details such as topics, speakers & timings and register to any one or all the webinars at http://tiny.cc/wqyjqz 16-18 Jun 2020 ============= The Audiovisual & Integrated Experience Association (AVIXA) presents "InfoComm Connected", the virtual audiovisual and integrated experience during 16 – 18 June 2020 (US Eastern Standard Time). Please register to network with more than 490 exhibitors, view their brands and listen to expert speakers from the region in the packed content program. For information on "InfoComm Connected" Registration (Free)/Education events/Products displayed/Exhibitors, visit https://www.infocommshow.org/welcome 17th Jun 2020 at 6 pm IST ===================== CSI Chennai, ACM Chennai & IEEE CS Madras hosts a webinar Topic: Machine Learning an Exploratory Tool: Key Concepts and Programming Soeaker: Dr. Amlan Chakrabarti, Prof. and Director, A.K. Choudhury School of IT, University of Calcutta, Distinguished Speaker at IEEE Note: This webinar is being re-presented due to the cyclone problems we had during the webinar held on 25th May 2020. Those who had already registered need not register again. Only fresh registrants are required to fill up the google form at https://bit.ly/3byRPn2 17th Jun at 3 pm IST ================= Dell sponsored ET CIO hosted webinar Topic: Should you migrate critical applications to the cloud? Speaker: Rajesh Ramnani, Regional Director, Converged Platforms Division, Dell Technologies For more details and to register visit https://cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com/webinars/should-you-migrate-critic… 17th Jun 2020 at 12 noon ET / 9.30 pm IST =================================== FORCAN sponsored Industry Week Webinar Topic: What's Your M4.0 Readiness? Unleash the Power of Data to Drive Better Plant Performance Speakers: Greg Prentiss, Head of Professional Services (USA), FORCAM Inc. Rick Homman, Senior Business Consultant, FORCAM Inc. Eric Heuser, Continuous Improvement Coordinator, Howmet Aerospace (formerly Arconic) Nick Castellina, Senior Director Solution and Industry Strategy, Infor Register at https://www.industryweek.com/webinars/webinar/21132347/whats-your-m40-readi… 18th Jun 2020 at 10 am IST ====================== Mahendra Engineering College supported by ACM Chennai, IEEE CS Madras hosts a webinar Topic: Design Thinking Speaker: Prof. K. Rajeswar Rao, Visiting Prof of Strategy, Corporate Governance, IIM Amritsar Register at https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3472716624359638029 20th Jun 2020 at 6.30 pm IST ======================== PSG Tech Alumni Association Chennai Chapter presents a webinar Topic: In Pursuit of Happiness Speaker: Lieutenant Seshadri , CEO of Leadership School Register at https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/3170315742327428880? 20th Jun 2020 at 6 pm IST ===================== CSI Chennai, ACM Chennai & IEEE CS Madras jointly host a webinar Topic: Power up your Presentation & Public Speaking Skills This is the first webinar in the Skill Development Series being planned by these socities. Speaker: Mr. Senthil Raj Jagadeesh, Managing Partner for Seasons (A Kovai Pazhamudhir Nilayam Initiative) & Founder & CEO of “The Foundation” PDF invite at https://bit.ly/2z7YyHo Register at https://bit.ly/37a3Q1y 20th Jun 2020 at 11 am IST ====================== Topic : New Directions for LIS in the age of COVID-19 Speaker: Prof. Chris Khoo, NTU, Singapore Register at https://forms.gle/njdqLabaFJFGxUFB7 21st Jun 2020 from 4 pm to 5.30 pm IST ================================= CSI Chennai, ACM Chennai & IEEE CS Madras cordially invite you to a session on “Yoga Practice cum Demonstration on IDY -- International Day of Yoga” Facilitator: Ms. Pushpa Krishnaswamy, A yoga teacher, certified at Sri Sri School of Yoga PDF invite is at https://bit.ly/3gXVLBM Register at https://bit.ly/2XNP9gx Note: The participants are required to meet the following pre-requisites for the session. 1. Yoga mat; water (for drinking during the practice session); towel; take lunch by 1.00 p.m.; good broadband internet connection; and install the required software to view on your desktop / laptop / smart device. 2. Those with health issues like back pain, knee pain, sciatica, heart conditions, or other health issues, please consult your doctor before participating in this yoga session. 22nd Jun 2020 at 7 pm IST ====================== Intel sponsored, CIO live roundtable Topic: Building Future Ready Enterprises For more details & to register visit https://cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com/webinars/building-future-ready-ent… 22nd Jun 2020 at 12 noon IST ======================== The Learning Resource Centre, Jain (Deemed-to-be University) invites you to participate in the National Webinar Topic: From Artificial Intelligence to IOT: The Changing Landscape of Libraries Resource Persons: 1. Dr. R. Suchithra, Associate Professor and Head of MSc IT Dept, Jain (Deemed-to-be University) 2. Dr. Meeramani N, Librarian, Jain (Deemed-to-be University) Register at https://forms.gle/w6UV7vyvz5Qbs5rk6 23rd Jun 2020 at 1 pm EST ====================== Webinar on "Health Risk Index using social factors for localised Covid-19 response" For details & to register visit https://info.economicmodeling.com/webinar-health-risk-index 23rd Jun 2020 at noon ET ====================== Join The Nature Conservancy and sustainability startup, 2NDNature, for a live Ask Me Anything on June 23 at Noon ET to find out. Learn how The Nature Conservancy and 2NDNATURE are using startup technology to tackle one of the fastest growing water pollutants and are working hand in hand to build a more sustainable future. Register at http://mkto-sj260129.com/p0a00H00bO0j0xjZWc03Dx3 24th Jun 2020 at 3 pm IST ===================== Adobe sponsored ET BrandEquity hosted virtual roundtable. Topic: Rebuilding Customer Service Strategy Post Covid-19 For details & to register visit https://brandequity.economictimes.indiatimes.com/webinars/rebuilding-custom… 24th Jun 2020 from 3 pm to 4.30 pm IST ================================== DSCI and Blancco Erasure presents a virtual session Topic: Latest Tech Trends in Data Sanitisation Speakers: Anurag Nalawade. Blancco Technology Group, Country Manager, India, Sri Lanka & Bangladesh Suneet Pahwa. Dy. Director - Technical, DSCI Register at https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/702329951903235600 25th Jun 2020 at 3 pm IST ===================== CSI Chennai, ACM Chennai and IEEE CS Madras cordially invite you to a webinar Topic: Autonomous Systems: Advances, Applications, and Opportunities Speaker: Dr. San Murugesan, Director, BRITE Professional Services, Adjunct Professor, Western Sydney University, Australia. PDF invite is at https://bit.ly/3helgid Register at https://bit.ly/2UnXWFb 25th Jun 2020 8 am PT / 8.30 pm IST ============================== Nexthink sponsored CMSWire hosted webinar Topic: Driving the Flexible Workplace: Experience and IT in the New World7 In this webinar, Forrester Analyst, Andrew Hewitt, Jelmer Berendsen (Enablement Lead, Digital Workplace, ABN AMRO), Daan Tuijnman (Product Owner, Digital Workplace, ABN AMRO) and Thomas McGrath (Content Strategist, Nexthink) discuss how IT teams adapt to this new normal of workplace flexibility to proactively deliver powerful digital experiences Register at https://www-cmswire.simplermedia.com/cw-wb-200625-nexthink-dw.html Event URL: https://event.on24.com/wcc/r/2372243/53506172593DA244FB8467163F098464 30th Jun 2020 at 6 pm IST ====================== CSI Chennai, ACM Chennai and IEEE CS Madras presents a webinar Topic: IoT and AI for Healthcare and Manufacturing. Speaker: Dr. Arpan Pal, Chief Scientist and Research Area Head, Embedded Systems and Robotics, TCS Research and Innovation, Tata Consultancy Services PDF Invite at https://bit.ly/30Gzymc Register at https://bit.ly/2Adiol3 4th Jul 2020 Full day summit ======================== CyberSec Network Summit 20+ speakers, 30+ strategies & Tools Topics covered include: Cyber Risk, AI & ML, Blockchain & Cryptocurrency, IoT, Data Protection, Cybersecurity & Cyber Law, Security Automation, Email Security, Money Laundering, Cloud, Infrastructures, Mobility, GDPR Compliances For more information & to register, visit https://www.cybersec-network.com/ 4th Jul 2020 at 6 pm IST ==================== CSI Chennai, ACM Chennai and IEEE CS Madras hosts a webinar. Topic: Mastering Digital Writing and Entrepreneurship Speaker: Ms. Nandini Alagar, Business Owner, Talent Canvas PDF invite at https://bit.ly/2AjnD2C Register at https://bit.ly/2AeQGEv

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Events of CSI Chennai, ACM Chennai & IEEE CS Madras on scheduled 20th, 21st & 25th Jun 2020
by Mohan Hr 12 Jun '20

12 Jun '20

Dear Friends CSI Chennai, ACM Chennai & IEEE CS Madras cordially invite you all to register and participate in following three pgms organised by them and get benefitted. 20th -- Webinar on "Power up your Presentation & Public Speaking Skills". 21st -- Session on “Yoga Practice cum Demonstration on IDY -- International Day of Yoga” 25th -- Webinar on “Autonomous Systems: Advances, Applications, and Opportunities” As the meeting room capacity is limited & admission is on First Come First Served basis, pl register early to avoid disappointments. 20th Jun 2020 ============ Webinar on "Power up your Presentation & Public Speaking Skills". Speaker: Mr. Senthil Raj Jagadeesh, Managing Partner for Seasons (A Kovai Pazhamudhir Nilayam Initiative) & Founder & CEO of “The Foundation” Date & Time: 20th Jun 2020 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. PDF invite is at https://bit.ly/2z7YyHo Pl register at https://bit.ly/37a3Q1y 21 st Jun 2020 ============ Session on “Yoga Practice cum Demonstration on IDY -- International Day of Yoga” by Ms. Pushpa Krishnaswamy, A yoga teacher, certified at Sri Sri School of Yoga Date & Time: Sunday, 21st Jun 2020 from 4 p.m. to 5.30 p.m. PDF invite is at https://bit.ly/3gXVLBM Please register at https://bit.ly/2XNP9gx Note: The participants are required to meet the following pre-requisites for the session. 1. Yoga mat; water (for drinking during the practice session); towel; take lunch by 1.00 p.m.; good broadband internet connection; and install the required software to view on your desktop / laptop / smart device. 2. Those with health issues like back pain, knee pain, sciatica, heart conditions, or other health issues, please consult your doctor before participating in this yoga session. 25th Jun 2020 ============ Webinar on “Autonomous Systems: Advances, Applications, and Opportunities” Speaker: Dr. San Murugesan, Director, BRITE Professional Services, Adjunct Professor, Western Sydney University, Australia. Date & Time: Thursday 25th June 2020 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. IST PDF invite at https://bit.ly/3helgid Pl. register at https://bit.ly/2UnXWFb With regards Mr PV Subramanian, Chair, CSI Chennai Mr HR Mohan, Chair, ACM Chennai Dr P Sakthivel, Chair, IEEE CS Madras

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National Webinar on "From Artificial Intelligence to IOT: The Changing Landscape of Libraries"
by meera anand 12 Jun '20

12 Jun '20

Dear Professional friends, Greetings of the day! The Learning Resource Centre, Jain (Deemed-to-be University) invites you to participate in the National Webinar on “From Artificial Intelligence to IOT: The Changing Landscape of Libraries”. Day& Date: Monday, 22 June 2020 Time: 12.00 PM – 1.00 PM (IST) Resource Persons: 1. Dr. R. Suchithra, Associate Professor and Head of MSc IT Department, Jain (Deemed-to-be University), Bangalore. 2. Dr. Meeramani N, Librarian, Jain (Deemed-to-be University), Bangalore. Registration Details: No registration fee. Registration Link: https://forms.gle/w6UV7vyvz5Qbs5rk6 After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar. E-certificate will be provided to all registered participants who attended the entire program. Registration is mandatory to attend the webinar and to get e-certificate. Best Regards, Dr. Meeramani N For any queries contact: n.meeramani(a)jainuniversity.ac.in Cell: 9845500343 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Notice of a webinar
by Usha Mukunda 12 Jun '20

12 Jun '20

Dear Friends and Colleagues, I would like to invite you, especially school and childrens' librarians to a webinar organised by the Department of Library and Information Science, Central University of Gujarat,. Details given below. Speaker: Sujata Noronha of Bookworm Goa. Title of talk : LIBRARY: AN ESSENTIAL SERVICE AT ALL TIMES. Date: Friday June 12th.2020 Time: 12 noon to 1.30 p.m. I would urge all librarians who work with children in schools, public and community libraries to be sure to join. Thank you Regards Usha Mukunda -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Universities will never be the same after the coronavirus crisis
by Raghavendra pawar 11 Jun '20

11 Jun '20

Really interesting pls go through it. Universities will never be the same after the coronavirus crisis <https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-020-01518-y?WT.ec_id=NATURE-20200611…> Thank you, Raghavendra R Head of BD, DrillBit SoftTech India Pvt ltd. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Article Request
by vijesh p v 11 Jun '20

11 Jun '20

Dear LIS Friends, One of our faculty is in need of the following article, does anyone who has access to this please send the same? Title* - The Algorithm That Tells the Boss Who Might Quit: Wal-Mart, Credit Suisse crunch data to see which workers are likely to leave or stay* Authors* - Rachel Emma Silverman and Nikki Waller* Journal* – The Wall Street Journal (2015)* *Best Regards* *Vijesh P.V * *Librarian, * *Rajagiri Business School, Rajagiri Valley P.O., * *Kakkanad, Kochi – 682 039,Phone : 0484 -2660601, Ext:527 - 620* *|Mob:8289853395,Web: http://rsom.weebly.com <http://rsom.weebly.com/>,* *http://www.rcbscybrary.blogspot.in, <http://www.rcbscybrary.blogspot.in/>http://rcbs.rajagiri.edu/index.php <http://rcbs.rajagiri.edu/index.php>* -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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