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IoS 2019 - Scholarly Communication and Scientometrics
by Satish Munnolli 14 Mar '19

14 Mar '19

Dear Professionals and Colleagues, Greetings! The advancement of ICT has redefined the dynamics of information and its formats in science communication. The process of scholarly communication by researchers and academicians is effective more than ever before and its reach is much faster through online and social media. The transition of information formats and transmission through online channels, the reach of science for wider academicians and beyond have enhanced the research impact to the next level. Simultaneously, it has also opened the plethora of opportunities to the metrics community to compute the impact with much wider indicators. To deliberate the ongoing and future trends in Scholarly Communication a national conference on ?Scholarly Communication and Scientometrics? is being organized between 27-28 September 2019 at Advanced Centre for Treatment, Research and Education in Cancer (ACTREC), Kharghar, Navi Mumbai in association with the Institute of Scientometrics (IoS). The conference aims to empower young researchers on Scholarly Communication Models, New Trends in Publishing in Scholarly Journals, Publishing Ethics, eLearning, MOOCs, Digital Repositories, Research Evaluation Tools, Scholarly Impact, Big Data, Scientometrics, Role of Social Networks in Science, Altmetrics and many more. The two day national conference will have plenary talks, presentations, brainstorming sessions, deliberations, panel discussions by eminent speakers from across the disciplines of scholarly community and the domain of metrics. Full papers are invited for the conference on the main theme and not limited to the following sub-themes: - Scholarly Communication and Impact Analysis - Open Access and Scholarly Publishing Models - eLearning, MOOCs, and Digital Repositories - Scientometrics and Altmetrics - New Metrics & Scholarly Impact - Future of Communication and Metric Tools - Librarianship in Scholarly Communication - Research Evaluation Tools - Bibliometric Laws - Big Data & Social Networks - Digital Libraries and Open Access The paper submission guidelines, registration fees will be made available soon on the conference website. Communications/clarifications with regards to the conference may please be sent to: Conference Email ID: ios2019actrec(a)gmail.com With best regards, On behalf of Organizing Committee Satish S. Munnolli, PhD Librarian & OIC - SCoPE Cell, Advanced Centre for Treatment, Research and Education in Cancer (ACTREC) Tata Memorial Centre (TMC) Sector 22 Kharghar Navi Mumbai 410210 Tel: +91 22 3043 5026; 2740 5026; Fax: +91 22 2740 5085 Email: smunnolli(a)actrec.gov.in -- 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 Pradeep 14 Mar '19

14 Mar '19

Dear Sir/Madam, One of our student required following articles for her research. If anybody having the access for these articles please send me. Long-term outcome of renal donors in a tertiary care centre in India https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2212001716301599 A single centre experience of deceased donor transplantation https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2212001716301642?via%3Di… Regards, -- Pradeep P National Institute of Design Bengaluru

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Job opening at JNCASR Library
by Nabonita Guha 12 Mar '19

12 Mar '19

Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR), Bangalore invites applications for temporary post of Library Trainee/Library Executive. Following are the details: - Essential qualification: BSc and MLIS with minimum 55% marks - Desirable: knowledge of Koha and DSpace - Experience: fresh MLIS graduate or candidates with experience (final year students awaiting exam results may also apply) - Number of position: 1 (one) - Term of contract will be 1 year, extendable based on performance. - Salary: Rs. 25,000 (consolidated) per month. - Candidate needs to attend shift duty The applications shall be submitted to srlio(a)jncasr.ac.in <slio(a)jncasr.ac.in> by March 22, 2019. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Webology: Volume 15, Number 2, 2018
by Alireza Noruzi 12 Mar '19

12 Mar '19

Dear All, apologies for cross-posting. We are pleased to inform you that Vol. 15, No. 2 of Webology, an OPEN ACCESS bi-annual journal, is published and available ONLINE now. ==================== *Webology: Volume 15, Number 2, 2018 * ==================== TOC: http://www.webology.org/2018/v15n2/toc.html This issue contains: ------------------------- *Editorial *------------------------- Folks Thesauri or Search Thesauri: Why Semantic Search Engines Need Folks Thesauri? -- Alireza Noruzi -- Keywords: Search thesaurus; Collaborative thesaurus; User-generated thesaurus; Social thesaurus; Social tagging; Folksonomies; Social indexing; Semantic relationships -- URL: http://www.webology.org/2018/v15n2/editorial26.pdf ------------------------- *Articles *------------------------ - Constructing an Innovative Model of International Security in Information Society -- Xingan Li -- Keywords: International security; International policy; International law; International politics; Geopolitics; Collective security; Informed formal rationality -- URL: http://www.webology.org/2018/v15n2/a169.pdf - Content Analysis of Indonesian Academic Libraries' Use of Instagram -- Yeni Budi Rachman, Hana Mutiarani, & Dinda Ayunindia Putri -- Keywords: Instagram; Content analysis; Social media; Academic library; Indonesia -- URL: http://www.webology.org/2018/v15n2/a170.pdf - Distributed Denial of Service Attack Detection in Application Layer Based on User Behavior -- Silvia Bravo, & David Mauricio -- Keywords: User behavior; Distributed denial of service; Application layer; Attack detection -- URL: http://www.webology.org/2018/v15n2/a171.pdf - The Impact of Web Knowledge Networks on E-service Innovation in Iraqi Tourism Companies -- Hamad Karem Hadrawi -- Keywords: Tourism; Knowledge management strategy; Knowledge management processes; Knowledge management environment; Structural equation modeling, Iraq -- URL: http://www.webology.org/2018/v15n2/a172.pdf - Method for Ontology Content and Structure Optimization, Provided by a Weighted Conceptual Graph -- Vasyl Lytvyn, Victoria Vysotska, Dmytro Dosyn, & Yevhen Burov -- Keywords: Ontology learning; Adaptive ontology; Conceptual graph; Knowledge base; Intelligent agent -- URL: http://www.webology.org/2018/v15n2/a173.pdf - Ontology Driven Software Development for Automated Documentation -- M.P.S. Bhatia, Akshi Kumar, & Rohit Beniwal -- Keywords: Automatic documentation; Ontology; Ontology driven; Semantic Web; Software’s documentation; Software engineering -- URL: http://www.webology.org/2018/v15n2/a174.pdf - Micro Level Source Code Summarization of Optimal Set of Object Oriented Classes -- Mrinaal Malhotra, & Jitender Kumar Chhabra -- Keywords: Summarization; Optimal set; Object oriented classes -- URL: http://www.webology.org/2018/v15n2/a175.pdf - Effects of Scientific Collaboration between Domestic and Foreign Authors on Quality Indices of Journals -- Masoud Mohammadi, Mohsen Mansouri, Mojtaba Azghandi Shahri, Fatemeh Sheikhshoaei, Auwal Abdullahi Abubakar, Morvarid Daemi, & Maryam Banisafar -- Keywords: Scientific collaboration; Citation; Scientometrics; Medical journals; Iran -- URL: http://www.webology.org/2018/v15n2/a176.pdf ------------------------- *Call for Papers *------------------------- -- http://www.webology.org/callforpapers.html ================================== Best regards, Alireza -------------------- Alireza Noruzi <http://www.webology.org/noruzi.html>, Ph.D. Editor-in-Chief of *Webology* Website: www.webology.org ORCID <https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0877-1566> Scopus Author ID <https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=11139900000> Google Scholar profile <https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=5nWJtrsAAAAJ&hl=en> Research Gate <https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Alireza_Noruzi> -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Artificial Realities in Libraries
by Shibin S B 12 Mar '19

12 Mar '19

Respected Sir/Madam, I am doing a survey regarding "Perspectives of library professionals in Artificial Realities in Libraries". I wish to collect your valuable response. So, I kindly request you to complete the online questionnaire in the following link. https://goo.gl/forms/oDqfO053FxLu3ZZ93 Thank you Shibin S. B.

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Applications are invited for the post of Librarian (HOD)
by Shekar H P 11 Mar '19

11 Mar '19

Dear Moderator Please circulate for the benefit of Forum Members. *Applications are invited for the post of Librarian (HOD) / Chief Librarian* *Educational qualifications:* MLISc from a recognized regular University system Should have completed NET / SLET / Ph.D in Library and Information Science *Experience:* Must have minimum of six years of experience and above as Librarian *Computer Knowledge: *Should have Extensive knowledge in Computers and its application in Library and its services. Should have excellent communication skills in English. *Salary:* As per the norms of the Institution. Interested candidates may send their resume to the following *Address:* The Chief Librarian The oxford Educational Institutions #32, 17th 'B' Main Sector 4, HSR Layout Bangalore-560102 *E-Mail: hsrinfocentre(a)theoxford.edu <hsrinfocentre(a)theoxford.edu>* -- *Dr. Shekar HP* *MLISc.,M.Phil., B.Ed., PGDHRM., Ph.D.,* *Chief Librarian* *The Oxford Educational Institutions* *Bangalore* *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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Dr Karan Singh Library for Senior Citizens ianugurated
by Padmanabha Vyasamoorthy 11 Mar '19

11 Mar '19

I have not heard of a library devoted to senior citizens earlier. This news gladdens my heart as am a retired Librarian! And the role of a library in lifelong learning for senior citizens can not be over emphasized. =========== [image: en-news-19012319-GOVERNOR-INAUGURATING-DR.-KARAN-SINGH-SENIOR-CITIZEN-LIBRARY-AT-GULAB-BHAVAN.jpg] Governor Satya Pal Malik today inaugurated Dr. Karan Singh Library for Senior Citizens at Gulab Bhawan, Jammu.Dr. Karan Singh, former Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha, Shri K Vijay Kumar, Advisor to Governor, Shri Chander Mohan Gupta, Mayor JMC besides prominent citizens from all walks of life were present on the occasion. The newly inaugurated library hosts a collection of books in Hindi language.Governor, in his address, observed that books hold great value in enhancing our understanding and empower readers by disseminating knowledge.He emphasised the importance of inculcating reading habits among the people particularly the youth in the age of digital gadgets. Public library serves a purpose by providing a common place of knowledge sharing to readers in this fast paced life, he added.Governor underlined the importance of recognising the vital contribution of writers in preserving our history, culture and linguistic wealth. He complimented Dr Karan Singh for his active involvement in carrying out varied activities for welfare of the public. While praising Dr Karan Singh for this initiative, Governor observed that personalities like him have always given importance to book reading and complimented him for his endeavours towards promoting sharing of knowledge.Governor also inspected the library and praised the facilities provided for readers.Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Karan Singh said that the library dedicated to the Hindi Language is a gift for the people of the State. Not only senior citizens, but the youth are also welcomed to gain the wealth of knowledge contained in the books here, he added. During his welcome address, Shri Vikram Aditya Singh underlined the importance of preserving cultural heritage through books. Shri Ajatshatru Singh, Member J&K Legislative Council, presented the vote of thanks. http://www.5dariyanews.com/news/261650-Governor-inaugurates-Dr-Karan-Singh-… Dr P Vyasamoorthy 040-27846631 / 09490804278 / +918179386472 Is there a robot or some machine that would help a person to sleep - patting on the back, singing lullaby etc? -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Articles requested
by Binod Yadav 11 Mar '19

11 Mar '19

Dear Prpfessionals, Please make available these two articles. 1. *Agrawal CS**,* Jain BK, Das DN, Singh NP. Solitary Tuberculous Abscess of Liver. J Indian Med Assoc 2001; 99(10): 591-592. 2. *Agrawal CS*, Pratap A, Gupta AK, Kumar M. Bhandari B, Dahal G, Tiwary A, Sundas A. Short-term results of combined perineal and abdominal transpubic urethroplasty for long segment posterior urethral disruption. Internal Journal of Urology. 11 (Supplement 1): A16 October 2004. -- Thanking You. Yours Binod Kumar Yadav Deputy Chief Librarian B. P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences Dharan, Nepal Phone: +97725525555 Ext. 5438 Mobile:+977-9804060641 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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The topsy turvy tale of a man who gave Indian researchers streamlined access to 50, 000 journals from across the world
by Mohan Hr 09 Mar '19

09 Mar '19

https://yourstory.com/2019/03/informatics-streamlined-journal-access-e6681n… Dear all Interesting story on our good old friend Mr NV Satyanarayana. Great to read. With regards HR Mohan

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Interviewing Amrut Deshmukh of 'Make India Read' fame
by Santosh C. Hulagabali 09 Mar '19

09 Mar '19

Dear all, Librarian Chinmayee Bhange interviews Amrut Deshmukh, the man who is known for reviving the reading habit through book summaries. He is a chartered accountant, social entrepreneur and a TEDx speaker. Every week he reads a bestselling book and prepares a twenty minute book summary of it. He also records the summaries in his own voice and shares through Booklet <http://bookletguy.com/>, a free app, developed by him. More than five lakh Indians are now part of his initiative. His passion for achieving his own mission- 'Make India Read' is highly appreciable. Please read the full interview transcript on Open Interview <https://openinterview.org/> and share your comments: https://openinterview.org/2019/03/08/amrut-deshmukh-its-not-important-what-… You may also download the interview document attached herewith. Best regards, -- *Santosh C. Hulagabali <https://santoshch.weebly.com/>PhD* Moderator, Open Interview Librarian Nagindas Khandwala College* (Autonomous) Malad (W) | Mumbai-400 064 | India Tel: +91-22-2808 5424 | Extn.No.335/336 | Fax: 2865 0461 http://nkc.ac.in/ <http://www.nkc.ac.in/> | https://coist.weebly.com/ **Affiliated to University of Mumbai | **Reaccredited 'A' Grade by NAAC | ISO 9001:2015* .................................................................................................................................... DISCLAIMER: This e-mail message, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) & may contain confidential & privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e-mail & discard all copies of the original message.

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