Editorial Board


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Editor in Chief

Younghee Noh more Konkuk University (irs4u@kku.ac.kr)

[Article]

  • • A Study on the Development of Library Space Planning Major Based on the Self-Designed Major(2019)
  • • A Study on the User Satisfaction of Humanities Program(2019)
  • • Trend Analysis of Convergence Research based on Social Big Data(2019)
  • • A Study on the Development of Curation Services of Specialized Library(2019)
  • • Comparative Study on the Perception of Specializing Libraries of Non-Specialized Library Librarians and Users(2019)
  • • Comparative Analysis on Research Trends of International Research Cooperation Subject by Country(2019)
  • • A Study on Improved Utilization of Closed School in the Library Based on Characteristics of Closed Area - Based on the analysis of area where closed school occurs through the Socioeconomic Index -(2019)
  • • A Comparative Study on the Perception of the Job Seeking College Degree Candidates and the Librarians Concerning Library Specialized Services(2019)
  • • A Study on the Improvement Direction for the Consortium of Universities: K University College of Healing Bio Sciences Consortium Case(2019)
  • • A Study on Research Trends of International Research Cooperation Subject in Korea(2019)
  • • A Study on the Recognition and Needs Analysis of Community Residents to Reuse Closed Schools as Library(2019)
  • • Improving Economic and Social Impacts Measurement for K-University: A Study Employing the SROI Framework(2019)
  • • Analysis of Humanities and Social Sciences-based Convergence Researchers’ Participation in the HubCon Conference and the Meaning - Focusing on the HubCon Conference(2019)
  • • A Study on the Activation Plan through the Analysis of the Operation Status of the Medical Library in the Hospital(2019)
  • • A Study on the Users’ Recognition of the ISA Based Specialized Library Operation(2019)
  • • A Study on the Improvement and Revitalization of General Center for Convergence Research Services based on the Integrated Research Center’s Recognition Survey(2019)
  • • A Study on the Relationship between Specialized Topics and Library Space Composition(2019)
  • • International Collaboration in Library and Information Science Research in Korea(2019)
  • • A Study on the Strengthening of the Library’s Role via the Provision of Health Information Service(2019)
  • • An Analytical Study on Research Trends of the Library Services for the Information Poor in Korea(2019)
  • • A Study of Characteristics of Japanese Culture in the Use of Japanese Convergence Technology -Focusing on Conversion for The Realization of Future Investment Strategy 2017- Society 5.0-(2019)
  • • A Study on the Service Quality and Satisfaction of Humanities City Support Project(2019)
  • • A Study on the Differences in the Number of Convergence Curriculum and their Convergence Capacity among University Students(2019)
  • • A Study on the Researcher’s Perception Survey for Facilitating International Joint Research(2019)
  • • A Study on the Revitalization of Medical School Libraries through the Analysis of Current Situation(2019)
  • • A Study on User Satisfaction and Demand Survey of Libraries in Hospitals(2019)
  • • A Study on the Revitalization of Military Libraries(2019)
  • • A Case Study on the Health Care Compound Services and Unification of Professions Operation(2019)
  • • A Study on the Evaluation of the Healing Environment of Library Spaces(2019)
  • • A Study on the User Recognition of Library Complex Culture Space(2019)
  • • A Study on the Development of the Statistical Indicators of Hospital Library(2019)
  • • Analysis on Momentum from which Humanities and Social Sciences-based Convergence Researchers Began Research and Motive Factors of Research Consistency(2019)
  • • A Study on Utilizing the Site and Building of Closed School as Evacuation Facilities for the Library(2019)
  • • A Study on the Analysis of Importance-Performance on the Use factor of Complex Cultural Space in Library(2019)
  • • A Study on Current Status Analysis of NPOs(2019)
  • • Citizen Science for Convergence Research(2019)
  • • Analysis Study on the Operation Status of the Hospital Library(2019)
  • • A Study on the Development of Information Inequality Measurement Indicator Optimized for the Library(2019)
  • • Relationship Between Participation Motivation and Satisfaction in Humanities-based Physical Activity Program(2019)
  • • A Study on the Customized Services of University Libraries According to MBTI Personality Types of College Students(2019)
  • • A Study on the Measurement of the Influence of Libraries on the Quality of Life(2019)
  • • A Comparative Study on the Librarian and Users’ Perception of the Specialized Library Operation(2019)
  • • A Study on Influencing Factors of Increase in Korean and Japanese Students on English Training in Philippine(2019)
  • • A Study of Martial Arts-Themed Brand Image Improvement for Chungju City(2019)
  • • An Investigative Study of the Awareness of Person in Charge on the Improvement of Extended Support Project Operation for the Public Libraries’ Opening Hours(2020)
  • • A Study on the Current Status and Improvement Plan of Educational and Cultural Programs in Public Libraries(2020)
  • • A Study on the Program Structure and Activation Plan of the Complex Cultural Space in Public Library(2020)
  • • A Study on User-Library Relationship with the Library Curation Service(2020)
  • • A Study on the Collaborative Industry, University, Research and Government according to the Convergence Trends(2020)
  • • A Study on the Development Direction of Specialized Library in Gimpo City Reflecting User Class and Regional Characteristics(2020)
  • • A Study on the Role of Library in Urban Regeneration(2020)
  • • Research about the Library Healing Program and Service Activation Plan Research Through Case Analysis(2020)
  • • A Study on the Recognition of Mid- to Long-term Comprehensive Development Plan for the Library in Gimpo City(2020)
  • • A Study of Agenda Mining for Humanities-Based Convergence Research(2020)
  • • Study on Operational Improvement Measures Based on Perception Survey among the Participants of Operation Hour Extension Project for Public Libraries(2020)
  • • A Study on the Implementation of Eco-friendly Green IT-based Libraries(2020)
  • • A Comparative Analysis on Sociocultural Characteristics Appearing in Korea-Japan Governmental Conversion Technology Investment Strategies.(2020)
  • • A Study on the Necessity and Direction of the Promotion Act for the Invigoration of Convergence Research(2020)
  • • A Study on Identity and Development Direction of Korean Library and Information Science: to Cope with the Fourth Industrial Revolution and Decline in School Age Population(2020)
  • • A Study of the Effects of the Humanities-centered Physical Activity Program for Married Migrant Women(2020)
  • • A Study on the Factors Influencing the Satisfaction of Online Service System on the International Research Cooperation(2020)
  • • A Study of the Plan for Library Operation and Curation Provision as a Community Memory Preservation Center(2020)
  • • A Study on the Librarian’s Perception about the Utilization of Libraries as Evacuation Facilities(2020)
  • • A Study on the Analysis and Direction for Revision of the Small Library Ordinance in Gyeonggi-do(2020)
  • • A Convergence Study on Repetitive Behavioral Patterns in Korea and Japan After Japanese Export Restrictions(2020)
  • • A Study on UN's SDGs and the Role of the Libraries(2020)
  • • A Study on the Status Analysis of Rural Community Business(2020)
  • • A Study on the Improvement of Regional Tourism Competency by Analyzing the Influence Factors of Intention to Visit: Focused on Chungju City(2020)
  • • The Effect of Every Corner Chungju Expeditionary Program on Children’s Community Awareness and Affection(2020)
  • • A Study on the Policy Proposal for the Revitalization of Small Libraries in the Residential Communities in Gyeonggi-do(2020)
  • • A Study of Relationship between Research Outcome and Policy Decision Making: For invigoration of Convergence Research(2020)
  • • A Study on the Librarians’ Perception of Public Library about the Response to the COVID-19(2020)
  • • A Study on the Revitalization of University Libraries Using Local Cultural Contents(2020)
  • • A Study on the Impact of Satisfaction with Public Libraries on Using and Recommending Intention(2020)
  • • Technology Assessment of Humanities-Based Convergence Research on the Response of Social Problems(2020)
  • • A Study on Methods for Activating Libraries’ YouTube Channel(2020)
  • • A Study on the Recognition of librarians on the Education of Library Space Planning(2020)
  • • A Study on the Activation of Service for Patients and Carers in the Library in Hospital(2020)
  • • Effect Analysis of Humanities Program: Mainly in Religious Culture Programs(2020)
  • • A Study on the Awareness of Librarians for the Establishment of the Policy of the Joint Preservation Archive in Chungnam Library(2020)
  • • A Study on the Graduate School Curriculum of the Department of Libraries and Information Sciences in Korea(2020)
  • • A Study on the Activation Measures of Library’s Online Services to Overcome COVID-19(2020)
  • • A Study on the Activation Plan for the Communication Space of the Library According to Librarians’ Perception Survey(2020)
  • • A Study on the Operation of the Cooperative Repository Libraries Based on the Analysis of the Preservation Library at the Chungcheongnam-do Public Library(2020)
  • • A Study on the Establishment of Basic Policy for the Operation of Sejong City Library(2020)
  • • A Study on the Information Service and User Activation Plan of Sejong City Library(2020)
  • • A Study on the User Demand Forecasting and Improvement Plan of Gimpo City Library Service(2020)
  • • The Effect of Monthly Humanities Travel Program (Landscape Learning) on ​​Community Community Awareness(2020)
  • • The Establishment of Development Direction Sejong City Library(2021)
  • • A Study on Status and Necessity of the Curriculum for the Department of Libraries and Information Sciences in Korea(2021)
  • • A Study on the Trend Analysis of Interdisciplinary Convergence Research(2021)
  • • A Study on the Activation of Digital Material Using by the Actual Condition of Digital Material Operation in Public Library(2021)
  • • A Study on the Development of Mixed-Use Human Resources Based on the Step-by-Step Roadmap of Convergence Education(2021)
  • • A Study on the Designation Plan for Public Domain of Library(2021)
  • • The actual condition and improvement of audiovisual translation through analysis of subtitle in Netflix and YouTube: focusing on Korean translation.(2021)
  • • A Survey and Study on Operator’s Awareness for a Suggestion of Policy for Revitalization of Small Libraries in Gwangmyeong City(2021)
  • • A Study on the Current State of the Library’s AI Service and the Service Provision Plan(2021)
  • • A Study on the Library Activation Plan Using Autonomous Objects(2021)
  • • A Study on Improvement of Electronic Library Services Using User Review Data in Mobile App Market(2021)
  • • A Study on Librarians’ Awareness of Construction of Libraries Based on Smart-Digital Environment(2021)
  • • The Basic Research on the Establishment of a Librarian’s Talent(2021)
  • • Study on Deduction of Operation Strategies for Specialized Library in Dong-gu, Incheon(2021)
  • • Analysis of trends in international research cooperation in universities to strengthen international research cooperation in universities(2021)
  • • A Study on the Problems and Development Plan of Statistics in Special Library(2021)
  • • A Study on Deriving a Regional-based Direction for a Library Living Lab to Solve Local Community Problems(2021)
  • • Study on Perceptions for Establishing Mid-to Long Term Comprehensive Development Plan for Libraries in Dong-gu, Incheon(2021)
  • • A Study on the Service Provision Direction of the National Library for Children and Young Adults in the 5G Era(2021)
  • • A Study on the Long-Term Support Policy of the Convergence Research Support Project in the Humanities and Social Sciences(2021)
  • • A Study on Establishment of Mid- to Long-Term Comprehensive Development Plan for the Bank of Korea Library(2021)
  • • A Study on the Activation of Community Based on Small Libraries(2021)
  • • A Study on the Support Plan for Revitalizing the Local Humanities Ecosystem(2021)
  • • Research on Measures to prevent Local Extinction through Expansion of Activities of Hikikomori Overcomers(2021)
  • • Discussion and Analysis Study on the Introduction Plan of the Librarian Qualification System(2021)
  • • A Study on the Development of Sustainable Operating Direction of Library after Corona: Focusing on the Implementation Performance and Implementation Plan of the 3rd Library Development Plan(2021)
  • • A Study on Perceptions for the Establishment of Collection Development Policy in Court Libraries(2021)
  • • A Study on Issues and Policy Proposals of Specialized Libraries(2021)
  • • A Study on the Strategy of Resolving Impediments to Use of Digital Resources : The Case of Korean Public Libraries(2021)
  • • The Effect of Global Story Programs on Subjective Well-being and Depression(2021)
  • • A Study on the Improvement of Services and Promotion Based on User Perception Analysis of the National Knowledge Information System (NKIS)(2021)
  • • A Study on the Improvement of Services and Promotion Based on User Perception Analysis of the National Knowledge Information System (NKIS)(2021)
  • • Analysis of Trends in International Research Cooperation in Universities to Strengthen International Research Cooperation in Universities(2021)
  • • An Analysis of the Trends in the Arena of Cooperation by the International Research Cooperation Related Experts(2021)
  • • A Study on Library Policy and Performance Analysis to Reinforce Community Competency(2021)
  • • A Study of Public Library Untact Service Operation Way Based on a User Perception Survey(2021)
  • • A Study on the Development of Convergence Research Support Program in Humanities and Social Sciences(2021)
  • • A Study on the Proposal of the Collection Development Policy of the Supreme Court Library(2021)
  • • A Study on Business Trends Related to International Research Cooperation in Korea(2021)
  • • A Study on the Development of Convergence Research Support Program in Humanities and Social Sciences(2021)

[Book]

  • • The Value and Impact of Libraries, CA: LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, 2021
  • • Reading healing theory, Seoul: Joeun-Geulteo Publisher, 2021
  • • The future value and influence of the library, Seoul: Cheongram, 2021
  • • Understanding the Next Generation Digital Library, CA: LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, 2020
  • • Casebook of domestic medical libraries, Seoul: Cheongram, 2020
  • • 2020 Korean Literature Information Curriculum, Seoul: Joeun-Geulteo Publisher, 2020
  • • A space where life changes. A public library, Seoul: Joeun-Geulteo Publisher, 2019
  • • Convergence Research Methodology: Miracle created by difference, Seoul: Cheongram, 2019
  • • Understanding and Case of Chinese Library, Seoul: Cheongram, 2019
  • • Library and sharing economy, Seoul: Cheongram, 2019
  • • A special library is coming., Seoul: Joeun-Geulteo Publisher, 2018
  • • Literature information field training guide, Seoul: Joeun-Geulteo Publisher, 2018
  • • Korean Literature Informatics Curriculum, Seoul: Joeun-Geulteo Publisher, 2017
  • • Overview of Korean Cooperativexs: Gyeonggi-do., Seoul: Joeun-Geulteo Publisher, 2017
  • • Overview of Korean Cooperatives: Incheon Metropolitan City and Gwangju Metropolitan City., Seoul: Joeun-Geulteo Publisher, 2017
  • • Overview of Korean Cooperatives: Daejeon Metropolitan City and Gangwon-do., Seoul: Joeun-Geulteo Publisher, 2017
  • • Overview of Korean Cooperatives: Busan Metropolitan City and Daegu Metropolitan City., Seoul: Joeun-Geulteo Publisher, 2017
  • • Overview of Korean Cooperatives: Chungcheong-do., Seoul: Joeun-Geulteo Publisher, 2017
  • • Overview of Korean Cooperatives: Gyeongsang-do, Jeju Special Self-Governing Province, Ulsan Metropolitan City, and Sejong Special Self-Governing City., Seoul: Joeun-Geulteo Publisher, 2017
  • • Overview of Korean Cooperatives: Jeolla-do., Seoul: Joeun-Geulteo Publisher, 2017
  • • Overview of Korean Cooperatives: Seoul Metropolitan Government., Seoul: Joeun-Geulteo Publisher, 2017

[Career]

  • Institute of Academic Science and Technology(1992-1994)
  • Korea Information Engineering IR Team Leader(1996-1997)
  • Director of reference department, Ewha Womans University(1997-2004)
  • Professor, Department of Library and Information Science, Konkuk University(2004-현재)
  • Director of Industry-Academic Research, Konkuk University(2016-2018)
  • Director, Glocal Industry-Academic Cooperation Group, Konkuk University(2017-현재)
  • President of Knowledge Content Developement Technology(2011-)
  • Konkuk University LINC+ Project Director(2018-)
  • President of General Center for Convergence Research(2017-)
  • Editor in Chief of IJKCDT(2015-)

[Awards]

  • Listed in the world dictionary 'Who''s who?'(2012)
  • Founding Academic Award(2013)
  • ASIA LIBRARY LEADERS Professional Excellence Award(2014)
  • Excellent lecturer Award from Konkuk University(2015)
  • Excellence Award from Korean Library and Information Society(2015)
  • The Informed Librarian Online 'Fetured Article'(2017)
  • Konkuk University GLOCAL Campus research award(2019)
  • Industry-University Cooperation Achievement Award(2019)
  • Commendation from the Minister of Education 'A person of merit for industry-university cooperation'(2021)

[URL]




Editorial Board

Eungi Kim more Keimyung University (eungikim68ke@gmail.com)

[Name]

[Article]

  • • Dominant Characteristics of Subject Categories in a Multiple-Category Hierarchical Scheme: A Case Study of Scopus. Publications (2023)
  • • Comparison of the Open Access Status and Metrics of Scopus Journals Published in East Asian Countries: A Descriptive Study (2023)
  • • A decade of changes in OA and non-OA journal publication and production. Journal of Librarianship and Information Science (2023)
  • Publishing International Library and Information Science Journals: The Changing Landscape. (2023)
  • • A Comparison of Asian Law Journals Published in Asian and Western Countries (2022)
  • • Investigating Country-Focused Studies in Library and Information Science Journals. (2022).
  • • Assessing Publication Productivity of the Top 10 Countries Across Medical Specialties: Prolific Versus Prestigious Journals (2022)
  • • Comparison of Length Limits and the Actual Length of Abstracts in Pharmacology, Oncology, and Neurology Journals Listed in PubMed (2021)
  • • A Critical Examination of International Research Conducted by North Korean Authors: Increasing Trends of Collaborative Research Between China and North Korea (2020)

[Career]

  • • Associate Professor - Department of Library and Information Science
  • • Assistant Professor - Information Comm. Engineering

[URL]

Hyuk-Jin Lee more Texas Women’s University (hlee@twu.edu)

[Name]

  • • Hyuk-Ji Lee
  • • School of Library and Information Studies
  • • Texas Woman’s University, U.S.A. (E-mail: hlee@twu.edu)

2019-2023

[Article]

  • • Lee, H. J. (2023). Discourse on Dokkaebi horns and a consideration on the direction of Korean studies. The Journal of Korean Studies, 85, p. 89-132
  • • Lee, H. J. (2022). Phenomenological approach on the role of sonic heritage as an intangible heritage. Europub Journal of Social Sciences Research, 3(1), p. 111-133
    https://ojs.europubpublications.com/ojs/index.php/ejssr/issue/view/16
  • • Lee, H. J. (2019). The impact of visual media on social cognitive concept: The case of cultural object Ru. Virtual Archaeology Review 10(21), p. 80-89.
  • • Panel presentation
    Lee, H. J. (2023). Phenomenological analysis of sonic heritage and the role of Virtual Reality. Digital Research in Humanities and Art Conference 2023, Turin, Italy, September 11-13, 2023.
  • • Poster presentation (best presentation award)
    Lee, H. J. (2023) Emphasis on difference: Ethnic and national cultural heritage identities and issues in East Asia focusing on Korea cases. International Conference on Cultural Heritage (ICCH 2023). Los Angeles, USA, October 30-31, 2023

[Book]

  • • Both crowdfunding
    Lee. H. J., Joo H. Y., & Lee. S. M. (2020). Encyclopedia of Traditional Korean Monsters and Ghosts, the 3rd vol.
    Lee. H. J., Joo H. Y., & Lee. S. M. (2019). Encyclopedia of Traditional Korean Monsters and Ghosts, the 2nd vol.
Inho Chang more Daejin University (hoinchang@daejin.ac.kr)

[Name]

• Department of library and Information Science, Daejin University, Republic of Korea(hoinchang@daejin.ac.kr)

[Article]

  • • A Study on the Analysis of Book Saturation and Preservation Status in School Libraries in Chungcheongbuk-do(2024)
  • • Promoting Reading Culture in Goyang City: An Analysis of the Reading Environment and Evaluation of Related Projects(2023)
  • • A Study on the Feasibility of Establishing a Joint Preservation Library for Chungcheongbuk-do Office of Education(2023)
  • • A Study on the Feasibility and Operational Directions for Establishing a Specialized Library for Comics and Webtoons in Cheongju City(2023)
  • • A Study on Strategies to Strengthen Expertise in National Hangeul Museum Library(2023)
  • • A Study on Reading Survey for the Establishment of Goyang City Reading Culture Promotion Plan(2023)
  • • A Study on the Survey of the Level of Book Saturation in Chungcheongbuk-do Libraries(2023)
  • • A Study on the Establishing a Mid-to Long-term Comprehensive Development Plan Based on Jeongseon-gun’s Library Policy Innovation Strategy(2023)
  • • An Analysis of the Current Status of Historically Valuable Resources Management in the Courts and Registrar’s Offices(2023)

[Career]

  • • Professor. Department of Library and Information Science, Daejin University
  • • Korea Library Association Legislative Committee

[URL]

Jong Wook Lee more Kyungpook National University (jongwook@knu.ac.kr)

[Name]

• Department of Library and Information Science, Kyungpook National University, Republic of Korea (jongwook@knu.ac.kr)

[Article]

  • • Lee, J., Yang, K., & Oh, D. (2020). Factors influencing the choice of a publication venue in library and information science. Learned Publishing, 33(3), 323-332. doi: 10.1002/leap.1300
  • • Lee, J., Oh, S., Dong, H., Wang, F., & Burnett, G. (2019). Motivations for self-archiving on an academic social networking site: A study on ResearchGate. Journal of the Association for Information Science and Technology, 70(6), 563-574.
  • • Lee, J.,  Anderson, A., & Burnett, G. (2017). Peer relationships and mentoring between LIS doctoral students: A qualitative approach.Journal of Librarianship & Information Science, 49(1), 115-124.
  • • Lee, J., Oh, S., & Burnett, G. (2016). Organizational socialization of academic librarians in the United States.The Journal of Academic Librarianship, 42(4), 382-389.
  • • Lee, J., Burnett, G., Vandegrift, M., Baeg, J. H., & Morris, R. (2015). Availability and accessibility in an open access institutional repository: A case study.Information Research, 20(1), paper 661. Retrieved from http://InformationR.net/ir/20-1/paper661.html

[Book]

[Career]

  • • Associate Professor, Kyungpook National University
  • • Director, Center for Digital Information Professionals (BK21 Project Team)

[URL]

KP Singh more University of Delhi (kpsingh330@gmail.com)

[Name]

  • • Prof. KP Singh
  • • Department of Library & Information Science
  • • University of Delhi
  • • Delhi, India - 110007
  • kpsingh330@gmail.com
  • • +91-9818057510

[Article]

  • SINGH (KP) and ANSARI (Monir Uddin). Information Products and Services: Marketing Testing and Test Marketing. IASLIC Bulletin. 67(2) 2022; 67-79.
  • SINGH (KP). Trajectory of the Platinum Jubilee of Library and Information Department, University of Delhi: Setting a New Agenda for Academic Excellence. WE-A Multidisciplinary & Multilingual Peer-Reviewed Research Journal. 3(1) 2022; 1-14
  • SINGH (KP). Hundred Years of University of Delhi (1922-2022): A Glorious Journey from Take On to Take Off. University News. 60(30) 2022 (July 25-31); 1-15.
  • SINGH (KP) and ANSARI (Monir Uddin). Towards understanding Creative Commons Concept for Sharing Information on Public Domain. Indian Journal of Information, Library and Society. 35(1-2) 2022; 132-141.
  • SHEHU (Abudulla Bala) and SINGH (KP). A study of the Application of Information and Communication Technology in the Universities Libraries of North-Central Nigeria. Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal). 6837. Winter (1-2)2022.
  • SINGH (KP). Role of Ranganathan’s Legacy in LIS Education and Research in India. Library Herald. 59(2) 2021; 1-18.
  • SAPNA VERMA and SINGH (KP). Modeling the Growth of Food Science and Technology Literature in India. Library Philosophy & Practices (e-journal). 4713; 2021; 1-13.
  • HARISH CHANDER and SINGH (KP). Subject Mapping of Punjabi Language Books: A Bibliometric Study. Annals of Library and Information Studies. 67 (4); 2020; 251-256
  • GAUTAM (VIJAY KUMAR) and SINGH (KP). Sustainable Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities through Open Educational Resources (OER): An Analytical Study. Journal of Library and Information Science. 45 (1-2) 2020; 1-15.
  • SAPNA VERMA and SINGH (KP). Altmetrics Analysis of Top 100 Food Technology Articles: A Study. SRELS Journal of Information Management. 57(4) 2020; 207-216.

[Book]

  • SINGH (KP) (2024). Modi@DU. AKS Publishing House: New Delhi. P.247.ISBN: 978-93-91465-31-5.
  • SINGH (KP) (2022). Flying Colours of Inaugural Ceremony of Centenary Celebrations of University of Delhi. AKS Publishing House: New Delhi. P.94. ISBN: 978-93-91465-08-7.
  • SINGH (KP) (2021). 75 Glorious Years, Department of Library and Information Science: Pioneer in LIS Teaching, Research & Innovation. AKS Publishing House: New Delhi. P.228. ISBN: 978-93-91465-04-9
  • SINGH (KP) (2021). A Succinct: Kaleidoscopic Voyage of Academic Excellence of Department of Library and Information Science, University of Delhi. AKS Publishing House: New Delhi. P103. ISBN: 978-93-91465-06-3
  • SINGH (KP). (2012). UDC: A Manual for Classification Practical and Information Resources. Today and Tomorrow’s Printers and Publishers: New Delhi. P.389. ISBN- 81-7019-468-7

[Career]

At Present

  • • Prof. Singh is working as Professor at Department of Library and Information Science, University of Delhi.
  • • Director, Gandhi Bhawan, University of Delhi.
  • • President, Delhi Library Association.
  • • Treasurer, Governing Body, Kirori Mal College, University of Delhi.
  • • Provost, PG Men’s Hostel of Delhi University.

[URL]

Mohinder P. Satija more Guru Nanak Dev University (satija_mp@yahoo.com)

[Name]

  • • Dr .M P Satija
  • • Department of Library and Info science, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, India………. , (E-mail address) satija_mp@yahoo.com

[Articles, January 2023 to march 2024]

  • 1.S R Ranganathan: Making of the Man and his Method. Annals of Library and Information Studies Vol. 71, March 2024, pp. 5-18 DOI: 10.56042/alis.v7 l il.8930 (with Professor Dinesh K.Gupta)
  • 2.Lights from Ramayana in Ranganathan’s Philosophy . Annals of Library and Information Studies Vol. 71, March 2024, pp.38-47 DOI: 10.56042/alis.v71i1.8961 (with Professor Dinesh K.Gupta.
  • 3. GOMME: A generic Ontology Modeling Methodology for Epics. Journal of Information Science and Theory (JISTaP, South Korea) 11(1) 2023:61-78(with three other research scholars)
  • 4. Padmashri S. R. Ranganathan (1892-1972) the sole architect of Indian Library Movement. Bibliothecae.It 12(1) 1-11(Italian journal published by Universita di Bologna)
  • 5. Classification of Classifications: Species of Library Classifications. Cataloging and Classification Quarterly(USA) May 2023. https://doi.org/10.1080/01639374.2023.2209068 (With two others)
  • 6. Professor P N Kaula: A Library Titan (in Hindi) Granthalya Vigyan 54(2) 2023: 18-19.
  • 7.Annals of Library and Information Studies : Some reflections and future directions. Annals of Library and Information Studies Vol. 70, June 2023, pp. 52-58. DOI: 10.56042/alis.v70i2.4093 (with Professor Dinesh K Gupta).
  • 8. Professor P N Kaula and S R Ranganathan: A Modern Tale of Ancient Guru-Shishya Relation. R B U Jl. of Library and Information Science. Vol. 25 2023:1-11, (with Dr M. Krishnamurthy)

[Books,2023]

  • 1. A Handbook of History, Theory and Practice of the Dewey Decimal Classification. London: Facet Publishing,2023,xx,237p.ISBN 978-1-78330-609-1(pbk). 978-1-78330-612-1(e-book) (with Alex Kyrios (Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.)
  • 2.Colon Classification: Origin Development and Future Prospects. New Delhi: Ess Ess Publications,2023,xxviii,283p. ISBN 978-93-92594-66-3(Hb)(With Dr S.S. Jhand)

[Career]

Lectures

  • 1. On 9th January 2023 delivered a lecture on “ the importance and role of libraries and information throughout the ages of human society’ to the students and faculty of the LIS Department of Central University of Punjab, Bathinda.
  • 2. On 30 January 2023 delivered two lectures to the students of DLIS Punjab University, Chandigarh on the topic “ 500 hundred years of the history of documents and their impact on libraries and society”
  • 3. On 29 March 2023 delivered a lecture to the students of DLIS of the Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar on “the social value and status of the library profession”
  • 4. On 1st May 2023 delivered a lecture on “Functions and services of a library” to the students of library science of the SSM College, Dinanagar (affiliated to the GNDU, Amritsar) .
  • 5. 20th September delivered a lecture to the students of the DLIS/GNDU on the social status of the library profession over ages
  • 6.On 15 December participated in a “National Seminar on Libraries and Librarianship, and 9th P N Kaula Memorial Lecture” organised by the Dept. of Library Science of the Delhi University . Chaired a panel discussion on the Legacy of Professor P N Kaula

Nominations:

  • 1.In April 2023 appointed visiting Professor at Guru Kashi University,I ndia for three years to guide doctoral research
  • 2. Appointed Chief Editor of the journal Annals of Library and Information studies published by the CSIR –National Institute of Science communication and Policy Research(NIScPR).
  • 3. Appointed external expert on the Faculty of Education and Information Science of the Punjabi University, Patiala, India
  • 4. M P Satija : a renowned person in library Science (a profile) Granthalya Vigyan 54(2) 2023: 1-2.
  • 5.Till 31st December 2023 a total of 129376 reads were reported on the ReserchGate with Research Interest Score of 468.2
  • Served as a peer reviewer for many Indian and foreign journals

[URL]

Jane Cho more Incheon University (chojane@inu.ac.kr)

[Name]

  • • Jane Cho
  • • Department of Library & Information Science, Incheon National University, Korea (chojane@inu.ac.kr)

[Article]

  • • Comparative analysis of open government data topics and usability(2023)
  • • Relationship Between Social Mention, Usage, and Citation in Academic Papers: The Moderated Mediation Effect of Open Access(2023)
  • • A Study about Inequality in the Scholarly Publishing of Korean Research Institutions using the Gini Coefficient(2023)
  • • Altmetrics analysis of highly cited academic papers in the field of library and information science (2021)
  • • Altmetrics of Highly Cited Research Papers in Social Science(2021)

[Career]

  • • Professor. Department of Library & Information Science, Incheon National University
  • • National University Library Evaluation Project Committee
  • • Korean Library Association National Library Operation Evaluation Committee 
  • • Journal of Social Sciences (Editor-in-Chief)
  • • Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, Sejong Book Committee

[URL]

Namjoo Choi more University of Kentucky (namjoo.choi@uky.edu)

[Name]

• Namjoo Choi, Associate Professor, School of Information Science, University of Kentucky, namjoo.choi@uky.edu

[Article] (past five years)

  • • Choi, N., (2023). Revisiting and updating the state of library open source software research, The Electronic Library, 41(4), 137-151.
  • • Choi, N., (2021). An Empirical Examination of Open Source Software Adoption in US Public Libraries, The Electronic Library, 39(5), 695-712.
  • • Choi, N. & Joo, S., (2021). Understanding Public Libraries’ Challenges, Motivators, and Perceptions towards the Use of Social Media for Marketing, Library Hi Tech, 39(2), 352-367.
  • • Choi, N. & Harper, L. M., (2020). Public Libraries and the Social Web: A Review and Analysis of the Existing Literature, Journal of Documentation, 76(1), 197-211.
  • • Choi, N. & Pruett, J., (2019). The Context and State of Open Source Software Adoption in US Academic Libraries, Library Hi Tech, 37(4), 641-659.
  • • Joo, S., Choi, N., & Harper, L. M., (2019). Investigation of Factors that Influence Public Librarians' Social Media Use for Marketing Purposes: An Adoption of the Technology Acceptance Model and Theory of Planned Behavior, The Library Quarterly, 89(2), 137-155.
  • • Joo, S., Choi, N., & Baek, T. H., (2018). Library Marketing via Social Media: The Relationships between Facebook Content and User Engagement in Public Libraries, Online Information Review, 42(6), 940-955.
  • • Joo, S., Choi, I., & Choi, N., (2018). Topic Analysis of the Research Domain in Knowledge Organization: A Latent Dirichlet Allocation Approach, Knowledge Organization, 45(2), 170-183.

[Career]

  • • Associate Professor, School of Information Science, University of Kentucky
  • • Associate Editor, 2021 and 2023, International Conference on Information Systems (ICIS)
  • • Editorial board member, International Journal of Knowledge Content and Development & Technology
Paul Gandel more Syracuse University (pgandel@syr.edu)

[Name]

  • • PAUL B. GANDEL
  • • Department of School of Information Studies
  • • Affiliation - Syracuse University
  • • Nation
  • • (E-mail adress) pgandel@syr.edu

• [Article]

  • • Scholarly Journals--a Modest Proposal,” EDUCASE Review, February 2022
  • • Invited keynote address—"What is an Academic Library Today,” Bi-annual Chinese Library Leadership Conference in Wuhan China. 2019.
  • • Invited keynote address-- “The Library’s Role in Facilitating Academic Integrity,” Annual Singapore Librarian Association conference, sponsored by the iGroup 2019 Invited keynote address – “The Future of Higher Education.” The Academic Library Association of the Philippines. Manila, 2017.
  • • Invited keynote and workshop. “Library Leadership.” The Malaysia Library Association, Kuala Lumpur, 2016
  • • “The Black Proposal.” Invited talk at the Online Conference. Bangkok, May, 2015.
  • • “The Future of Scholarly Communications, Is there one?” Invited talk at National Tsing Hua University, Hsinchu City, Taiwan, May, 2015
  • • “Creating Not Just a Business But a Brand.” Invited talk at King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi, Bangkok, Thailand, March 2014.
  • • “Against the Wind: Managing Change.” Invited talk at the iGroup conference. Guilin, China, November, 2013.
  • • “Planning for the Future of Academic Libraries.” Invited talk at Macao Polytechnic University, May, 2013.
  • • “The Future of Scholarly Communication: Is it Better to be a Pirate?” Invited talk at the KESLI Consortia Forum. Pyeongchang, Korea, April, 2013.
  • • “Next Generation Libraries.” Invited keynote at the International Asia Library Conference, Brunei, September, 2013.
  • • “Frog Porridge.” Invited talk given to the Library Association of Thailand. March, 2012.
  • • “The Future of Publishing—Is There One?” Invited Keynote at the Scientific Technical and Medical Publishers Group, London, England, December 2011.
  • • “Digital Dementia.” Invited Keynote at the IEEE Internal Sales Meeting, Hoboken, NJ, February 2011.
  • • “Documenting the Digital World.” (with Richard Katz) Controlling the Past edited by Terry Cook. (pp. 217-240). Society of American Archivist. Chicago, 2011.
  • • “Information Lust: A New Role for Information Professionals in a New Evolving Digital Infrastructure.”
  • • Invited Keynote at the CONCERT conference, Taiwan, November, 2010.
  • • “Blind Faith in a Cloudy Future” Invited talk at Policy Making 2010 Conference, Singapore National Library, December 2009.
  • • “Selling Libraries in the 21st Century” Invited talk at the iGroup Conference, Dalian, China, November 2009
  • • “More People Not Just More Stuff: Developing a New Vision for Our Research Cyberinfrastructure,” (et al.) EDUCAUSE Center for Applied Research (ECAR) Research Bulletin, November 2008.
  • • “The Tower, the Cloud, and Posterity.” (with Richard Katz) The Tower and the Cloud: Higher Education in the Age of Cloud Computing; edited by Richard Katz (pp. 172-189). EDUCAUSE. October 2008.
  • • “Famine or feast?” The Whole Digital Library Handbook; edited by Diane Kresh. American Library Association. Chicago, 2007.
  • • “Cautionary tales: Part one.” The Whole Digital Library Handbook; edited by Diane Kresh. American Library Association. Chicago, 2007.
  • • “Libraries: Standing at the Wrong Platform, Waiting for the Wrong Train?” EDUCAUSE Review 40 (6), November/December 2005. “Of Birkenstocks and Wingtips: Open Source Licenses,” (with Brad Wheeler). EDUCAUSE Review 40 (1), January/February 2005
  • • “Talking with the Press,” (with Kandice Salomone). EDUCAUSE Quarterly 27 (2), Summer 2004.
  • • "The Weariness of the Flesh: Reflections of the Life of the Mind in an Era of Abundance," (with Richard Katz and Susan Metros). EDUCAUSE Review 39 (2), March/April, 2004.
  • • “Professional Development in Tough Financial Times,” (with Cynthia Golden). EDUCAUSE Quarterly 27 (1), Spring 2004.
  • • "Sustaining Knowledge in the Explosion of Information." The CAS Symposium on Sustainable Development and Innovation of Libraries. Beijing, China, December 2003.
  • • “Best Practices: E-Education Strategy and Deployment.” Invited Panelist, Postsecondary Education, Technology and Curriculum Summit, Eduventures and Columbia University. New York, May 2003.
  • • “Hot Technologies to Watch.” NELINET Annual Meeting. Worcester, MA, May 2002.
  • • “Technology—Convergences and Changes.” NELINET Workshop. Southborough, MA, April 2002.
  • • “The Road of Good Intentions: Partnerships and Collaborations.” Keynote speech at the OSHEAN Wave Conference. Providence, RI, October 2001.
  • • “Planning for Transformation.” Invited Panelist, National Learning Infrastructure Initiative Focus Session. Worcester, MA, March 2001.
  • • “Evaluating Learning or Measuring Inputs. The Challenge for Evaluators.”
  • • Invited Panelist, Middle States Virtual Library Services, the Curriculum, and Accreditation Conference. Philadelphia, March 2000.
  • • “Technology: Myths and Ritutals.” Presented to New Media in Higher Education and Learning: An International iCS Conference at the Getty Center. Los Angeles, October 1999.
  • • “A User-Centered Approach to Enterprise-Wide Information Strategies.” Presented to the Fall Task Force Meeting of the Coalition for Network Information Systems. San Francisco, December 1996.
  • • “Organizing for Change.” Keynote address at the Ohio Collegiate Computer Services Association Conference. Zanesville, Ohio. April 1996.
  • • “Letting the Users Take Over: A Federated Approach to Information Resource Management,” (with R.F. vonDran). Proceedings of the CAUSE Annual Conference, (pp. 4.7.1-8). New Orleans, December 1995.
  • • “Computing and Other Instructional Technologies: Faculty Perceptions of Current Practices and Views of Future Challenges,” (with S.M. Byron and C.J. Williamson). Computers on Campus National Conference. Houston, November 1995.
  • • "Electronic Connections: New Opportunities for Sharing Information and Renewing Our Sense of Community." Invited paper in Primer Coloquio: El Futuro de la Formacion Profesional del Bibliotecario, San Juan del Rio, Mexico: Escuela Nacional de Biblioteconomia Y Archivonomia, 1994.
  • • "What is the Winning Marketing Mix for Selling to Higher Education?" Invited panelist, Software Publishers Association Conference. Dallas, October 1994.
  • • "The Networked Community." Invited presentation to the Sixth Annual Oklahoma University Information Issues Symposium. Norman, Oklahoma. April 1994
  • • "Providing User Services with Cross-Organizational Cooperation," (with W. E. Buntain). Proceedings of the ACM SIGUCCS User Services Conference, (pp. 317-324). Association for Computing Machinery. 1993.
  • • "Access to Serials: The Relationship Between Computing Centers and Libraries."
  • • Invited presentation to the Texas Library Association Annual Conference. San Antonio, March 1993.
  • • "Representing Reusable Software," (with W.B. Frakes). Information and Software Technology, December 1990, pp. 108- 117.
  • • "Representation Methods for Software Reuse," (with W.B. Frakes).
  • • Invited paper TRI-Ada'89 Proceedings, (pp. 302- 314), Pittsburgh, PA: Association for Computing Machinery, 1989. "Indexing Languages for Retrieval of Reusable Software Components."
  • • Invited talk presented to the Workshop on Tools and Environments for Reuse sponsored by the Software Productivity Solutions in cooperation with IEEE Committee on Software Engineering. Indialantic, Florida, May 1989.
  • • "Teaching Mineral-Identification Skills Using an Expert System Computer Program Incorporating Digitized Video Images," (with J.A. Diemer, W. B. Frakes, and C. J. Fox). Journal of Geological Education, March 1989, pp. 121-127.
  • • "Classification, Storage, and Retrieval of Reusable Software Components," (with W.B. Frakes).
  • • Invited talk presented to the Bass Harbor/Minnowbrook Workshop on Tools and Environments for Reuse sponsored by the University of Maine Department of Computer Science in cooperation with the IEEE Committee on Software Engineering, Bass Harbor, Maine, June 1988.
  • • "Foundational Issues in Knowledge Based Information Systems," (with C.J. Fox and W.F. Frakes). Journal of the Canadian Association for Information Science, December 1988, pp. 90-102.
  • • "FMA/XMEDIA: an Expert System for Failure Mode Analysis," (with J.W. Schofield, C. J. Fox, and W. B. Frakes). Automation in Quality Assurance, Detroit: Executive Sciences Institute, 1988, pp. 113-121.
  • • "Foundational Issues in Knowledge Based Information Systems," (with C.J. Fox and W. B. Frakes). Presented to the 16th Annual Meeting of the Canadian Association for Information Science. Ottawa, May 1988.
  • • "XMEDIA 1.0 -- An Expert System Shell for Developing Multimedia Knowledge Bases," (with W.B. Frakes and C. J. Fox). Bell Laboratories Technical Memorandum 45327-880510, May 1988.
  • • "MINID: An Experiment in Building Knowledge Bases with Textual and Non-Textual Information," (with W.B. Frakes, C. J. Fox, and J. A. Diemer). Proceedings of the Fourth Conference on Artificial Intelligence Applications, (pp. 391- 392). San Diego: IEEE Computer Society Press, 1988.
  • • "The What, How, and Why of Planning For and Buying a Microcomputer." Presented to the Annual Meeting of the Northeast Museum Association. Montreal, October 1982.
  • • "Implementation of Complex Information Systems in a Museum Environment -- Myths and Rituals." Presented to the Annual Meeting of the American Museum Association. Philadelphia, June 1982

[Career]

  • 2004 - Professor, School of Information Studies. Syracuse University. My teaching and research areas are focused on the management of information technology organizations and systems, library administration and services, project management, organizational effectiveness, software engineering, data quality, and visualization of information. Also lead Asian outreach and recruiting initiatives for the school. Administration/Research
  • 2013 - 2015 Director of the Professional Doctoral Program, School of Information Studies. Syracuse University. Directed and managed this program during a period of transition. Transform this program into a more sustainable operation and realigned to the needs of students and the current strategic objectives of the school.
  • 2009- 2010 Senior IT Consultant, Acting CIO and Visiting Professor. Singapore Management University (SMU). While on leave from Syracuse University, served as Acting CIO and senior consultant at SMU to strategically re-align the university’s IT organizations and services. Developed a plan to upgrade the network, key systems, and overall enterprise architecture. 2004 - 2008 Vice President for Information Technology and Chief Information Officer. Syracuse University, Syracuse, New York. Served as the senior administrator responsible for campus-wide information systems and managed the University’s strategic and tactical information responses to changing campus needs.
    • • Directed a staff of 225 and managed a budget of over $22 million.
    • • Established and led the university-wide Technology Leadership Committee (TLC). The TLC’s mission is to collaboratively evaluate and deploy technologies that can advance the teaching, learning, and administration objectives of the University. The net result of the TLC will be the cost-effective deployment and support of new technologies through resource sharing, shared knowledge and research on emerging technologies.
    • • Developed a Network Master Plan for upgrading the University’s aging network. Using a new creative funding model for this $31million plan enabled the completion of the project within five years and made the network financially sustainable into the future.
    • • Improved the management efficiency and effectiveness of administrative systems with a new operational support structure. This new structure aligned administrative systems more closely and directly with the strategic directions of all Vice Presidents. The goal was to reduce the time needed to enhance administrative systems and the cost of their support.
    • • Initiated, secured funding, and helped design a new data center for the University that is one of the “greenest” data centers in the world and one of the first of its kind.
  • 1997-2004 Vice Provost for Information Services and Dean of University Libraries. University of Rhode Island. Kingston, Rhode Island. Served as Chief Information Officer and held the rank of tenured full professor in the Graduate School of Library and Information Science. Responsible for all aspects of information technology and information services—library services, computer services, voice and data networking, instructional technology services, distance learning technologies, and institutional research.
    • • Directed a staff of 170 and managed a budget of over $17 million. • Developed and managed a $29 million capital project that upgraded the University’s technology infrastructure.
    • • Implemented an administrative enterprise software system (PeopleSoft). • Generated strategic and operating plans that improved organizational focus and functions.
    • • Developed and chaired the Information Resource Council, a university-wide representative committee that functioned as an advisory council on information policy, standards, services, and the allocation of resources.
    • • Represented the university on all state and regional library and technology organizations.
    • • Raised over a half million dollars in corporate gifts for technology initiatives.
  • 1995-97 Associate Provost for Information and Instructional Technology. Ohio University, Athens, Ohio. Served as Chief Information Officer (CIO) for Ohio University and was responsible for all aspects of the information technology and communications infrastructure. Responsibilities included: computer services, voice and data networking, instructional media services, distance learning technologies, and the University’s public radio and television stations.
    • • Managed a staff of over 165 and a budget of over $15 million. • Developed and implemented a comprehensive, cost-effective plan to update and expand the campus data network.
    • • Improved the functionality and effectiveness of administrative services, including web-enabling many key student services functions.
    • • Designed and implemented a new two-way interactive video network linking all five regional campuses to the main Athens campus.
    • • Created and led a re-engineering effort that consolidated service points and reduced costs.
    • • Initiated a redesign of the university Web site to improve usability and marketing effectiveness.
    • • Implemented campus-wide communication standards.
  • 1992-95 Senior Director of Academic Computing. University of North Texas. Denton, Texas. Responsible for managing Academic Computing and setting its strategic directions. Academic Computing provided a wide variety of computing systems and services to faculty and more than 26,000 graduate and undergraduate students. Chaired the University Service Advantage Committee. Held an academic appointment as Associate Professor of Information Science.
  • 1988-92 Supervisor. Computing Technology Group. AT&T Bell Laboratories. Holmdel, New Jersey. Managed the computing systems of the Quality Process Center. Managed a large VAX clustered computer system, an extensive SUN workstation network, networked PC's and Macs, and a digital communications switch. Directed the Center's software testing laboratory. Administered an annual budget of over $2 million, developed technical documentation for users, interfaced with all eight departments in the Center, and planned for future growth and development of the computing environment. Participated in research on software engineering, information networks, and cooperative computing environments.
  • 1986-88 Member of the Technical Staff. Computing Technology Group. AT&T Bell Laboratories. Holmdel, New Jersey. Research projects included the investigation of computer-assisted instruction for teaching statistical concepts, the application of multimedia expert systems for teaching and problem solving, and the development of software reuse libraries using information retrieval techniques. Also responsible for developing and administering a computer-assisted learning laboratory.
  • 1983-86 Head of Media Services. Associate Librarian and Coordinator of Automated Systems Development. Benjamin F. Feinberg Library, State University of New York at Plattsburgh. Supervised the college-wide microcomputer laboratory, classroom media distribution, audiovisual laboratory, and rear-screen projection center. Responsible for developing and supervising automated systems for the Library. Additional responsibilities included the development of an audiovisual software collection, acting as library liaison for academic programs in computer science and mathematics, and was a member of the College Computer Services Committee. Served on the statewide Task Force for Automation of the SUNY Four-Year College Libraries.
  • 1971-75 Director. Research Library at the Visual Studies Workshop. Rochester, New York. Created and developed a new collection of prints, slides, books, and periodicals used for visual studies research. Supervised staff in all phases of the organization and cataloging of this material. Additional responsibilities included preparation of an operations manual for the center, designing exhibits from the collection, and restoration of collection material

[URL]

Jonathan M. Hollister more Pusan University (hollisterjm@pusan.ac.kr)

[Name]

  • • Jonathan M. Hollister
  • • Department of Library, Archives, & Information Studies, Pusan National University, KOREA (hollisterjm@pusan.ac.kr)

[Article]

  • • Digital citizenship library programming in award-winning libraries of the future: A case review of public libraries in the Unites States (2023)
  • • Collaborative codebook development across information worlds: Intersections between pedagogy, theory, and method in three dissertations (2023)
  • • A systematic review on the application of the theory of information worlds (2022)
  • • Analysis of media and information literacy education system, and policies: Focusing on public libraries (2022)
  • • The development of a media literacy educational model for public libraries in South Korea (2022)
  • • An exploratory study on virtual reality and related technologies in terminal LIS degree programs in the United States and South Korea (2022)
  • • A case review for the design of VR-based training for enhancing empathy and cultural competency of public librarians (2022)
  • • The problems of information, knowledge, and truth: An epistemological thought experiment with implications for information literacy in the era of post-truth (2020)
  • • Potential implications and applications of Terror Management Theory for Library and Information Science (2020)
  • • The information worlds of online role-players (2020)
  • • Internet-mediated research in the age of social distancing: Methodological reflections and recommendations from two online research projects (2020)
  • • Power up: Games and gaming in library and information science curricula in the United States (2020)
  • • An ethnographic study on the digital literacy practices of role-players in a massively multiplayer online role-playing game (2019)
  • • Employers’ perspectives on new information technology technicians’ employability in North Florida (2017)
  • • Gender deception in asynchronous online communication: A path analysis (2017)
  • • Looking at Kim Dong Hwa’s Color Trilogy through the prism of Radical Change (2015)
  • • The games people play: Information and media literacies in the Hunger Games Trilogy (2014)

[Book]

[Career]

  • • Associate Professor, Department of Library, Archives, & Information Studies, Pusan National University
  • • Assistant Professor, Department of Library, Archives, & Information Studies, Pusan National University
  • • Postdoctoral Researcher in Information Science/Research Coordinator, Information Institute at Florida State University

[URL]

Seok-Hyoung Lee more Chungnam National University (skyi@cnu.ac.kr)
Afrodite Malliari more International Hellenioc University (malliari@libd.teithe.gr)

[Name]

  • • Afrodite Malliari
  • • Department of Library, Archival & Information Studies, International Hellenic University, Greece (malliari@ihu.gr)

[Article]

  • • OAVA: the Open Audio-Visual Archives aggregator (2023)
  • • Copyright implications for the aggregation of audiovisual content in Greece (2023)
  • • Mapping audiovisual content providers and resources in Greece (2022)
  • • Use of reference management software among postgraduate students in Greece (2021)
  • • Research Methods in Library and Information Science (2017)
  • • An analysis of research strategies of articles published in Library Science journals: the example of Library and Information Science Research (2016)

[Book]

[Career]

  • • Member of Society of Greek Archivists
  • • Member of Association of Greek Librarians and Information Scientists
  • • Library & Information Systems Manager at DataScouting (Software company)
  • • Department of Library & Information Studies, Technological Educational Institute of Thessaloniki, Greece

[URL]

Aniebiet Inyang Ntui more University Of Calabar (ntuinju@unical.edu.ng)
Anu Saini more DAV College (saini.anu17@gmail.com)

[Name]

  • • Dr. Anu Saini
  • • Assistant Professor
  • • Department of Physics, DAV College, Hoshiarpur, Punjab, India
  • • Email Id- saini.anu17gmail.com

[Article]

[Career]

Juliet C. Alex-Nmecha more Port Harcourt University (juliet.alex-nmecha@uniport.edu.ng)

[Name]

  • • Dr. Juliet C. Alex-Nmecha
  • • Department: LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE, UNIVERSITY OF PORT HARCOURT, NIGERIAN (juliet.alex-nmecha@uniport.edu.ng)

[Article]

  • • Online LIS teaching and learning during COVID-19 in Nigeria. A study (2021)
  • • Let us make: Interrogating Personnel’s Perception of Maker Space in a Nigerian University Library (2021)
  • • Integration of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) to the library and information sciencecurriculum: The practicum in library schools in RiversState (2022)
  • • Bibliotherapy in the wilderness: NLA and information services for mental health since 1962. (2023)
  • • An Evaluation of Digital Information Literacy Skills Among Undergraduate Students of Library and Information Science in Universities in Nigeria”. (2023)
  • • Research Data Management Practices: Preparedness and Challenges among Librarians in Nigeria (2023)

[Book]

  • • Concepts and issues to academic libraries (2020)
  • • Library advocacy: a strategy to sustaining library services in the 21st century (2020)
  • • Application of blockchain in libraries and information centers (2021)
  • • Artificial intelligence in libraries (2020)
  • • Archiving tool for science and scientists. (2022)

[Career]

  • • Member, International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA)
  • • Member, Nigerian Library Association (NLA), State and National
  • • National Treasurer NLA
  • • Member, Organisation for Women in Science for the Developing World (OWSD), Uniport Branch
  • • Member, Association of Women Librarians in Nigeria (AWLIN). Rivers State Chapter
  • • Associate Professor of Library and Information Science

[URL]

Lucky Oghenetega Urhiewhu more Dennis Osadebay University (tega4real06@gmail.com, lucky.urhiewhu@dou.edu.ng)

[Name]

  • • Lucky Oghenetega URHIEWHU, Ph.D ( CLN, CMLN)
  • • Department of Library and Information Science, Dennis Osadebay University, Anwai, Asaba Nigeria (E-mail lucky.urhiewhu@dou.edu.ng)

[Article]

  • • Umuerhi, F. J and Urhiewhu, L.O(2023) Jumping the Gun: Relevance of Past Questions Paper. Library Progress International: An International Journal of Library & Information Science. Volume 43(3) 39-45
  • • Abere, L.O and Urhiewhu, L.O(2023) Over-schooling consequences among acacdemic staff in Higher Institutions: The Wayfo ward. International Journal of Academic Research in Education and Review. Vol(2) 1418
  • • Urhiewhu, L.O & Idiodi, E.O(2022) Public Relations Tools as in Relation to Effective Public Library Services in South -West, Nigeria. Inter. J. Acad. Lib. Info. Sci. 10(8): 287-293.
  • • Emojorho D, Urhiewhu, L.O & Emezaivwakpor M.O(2022) Research Productivity of Academic Staff in Federal Colleges of Education in Nigeria: the way forward. International Journal of Multidisciplinary research and Growth Evaluation. Vol. 3(3)609-616
  • • Emojorho D, Urhiewhu, L.O & Ifeoluwa, O.(2022) Utilization of Online Information Resources (OIRS) in Selected Academic Libraries, Ondo State, Nigeria. Inter. J. Acad. Lib. Info. Sci.Vol. 10(4 )151-158
  • • Adaeze, N.N, Okechukwu, N. N & Urhiewhu, L.O(2021) Public Relation Tools and Extension Services of Public library in Nigeria. International Journal of Research in Library Science(IJRLS) Vol 7(4). 67-75
  • • Urhiewhu, L.O. & Edom, B.O (2021). Health Literacy in the Era of Covid-19 Pandemic: The Roles of Medical Librarians. Inter. J. Acad. Lib. Info. Sci. 9(6): 319-324.
  • • Adeyanju, E. O., Urhiewhu, L.O.& Onyenania, G.O. ((2021). Institutional Repository for Academic Output in Universities, Nigeria. Inter. J. Acad. Lib. Info. Sci. 9(8): 373-379.
  • • Omah E.J & Urhiewhu, L.O (2019) Information Needs, Use and Seeking Behaviour among Academic Staff in Taraba State University, Nigeria. International Journal of research and Innovation in Social Science(IJRISS) Vol 3(6) 533-539
  • • Urhiewhu, L.O., Emojorho, D & Omah, J.E(2018) Security Measures Adopted to Prevent theft of Library Resources in Selected Academic Libraries in Nigeria. European- America –Journals of Library, and information science studies. Vol 4(1) 01-10
  • • Urhiewhu, L.O. and Omah, J.E. (2016). Levels of Electronic Information Resources Usage among Undergraduate Students in Taraba State University Library, Janligo, Taraba State. International Journal of Information Technology. Vol (2) 01-10
  • • Urhiewhu, L.O. and Omah, J.E. (2016). Strategy for an Effective Utilization of School Library Resources in Karim Lamido Local Government Area of Taraba State. International Journal of Scholarly Research. Vol 11(1) 01 – 10.
  • • Urhiewhu, L.O. (2015). Factors Militating Against the Use of Digital Information Resources by Undergraduates in Delta and Edo States, Nigeria. International Journal of Academic Library and Information Science vol.3(1)1-6.
  • • Urhiewhu, L.O, Aji S.B. and Gogmin, P. (2015) Global Tools for Resource Sharing among Academic Libraries in Nigeria. International Academic Journal for Global Research (iajgr). Vol (10)34-41
  • • Urhiewhu, L.O, Aji, S.B Omah, J.E and Gogmin, P. (2015) Information Searching Pattern of undergraduate Students in Taraba State University Library, Janligo in International Journal of Ergonomics and Human Factors.11(2) 19-28 International Academic Journal for Global Research (iajgr).
  • • Urhiewhu, L.O. , Dr.Emojorho D. andAji, S.B (2015). Misconception of Smartphones as a Threat to Library Services. International Journal of Scholarly Research 1(1)76‐83.
  • • Urhiewhu, L.O and Aji, S.B (2015) Issues of Conflict, Political Crisis and Insurgency in Nigeria: The Role of Library and Information Centres as a Tool for Solution. International Journal of Information and Technology 1(1) 1‐13.International Academic Journal for Global Research (iajgr)
  • • Urhiewhu,L.O., Joseph, D. and Aji, S.B.(2015)Extent of Audio-Visual Resources Utilization by Librarians in Madonna University Library, Okija Campus Anambra State Nigeria Journal of Information and Knowledge Management. Vol. 5(7) 117-123
  • • Urhiewhu, L.O and Dr.Emojorho.D.(2015). Conceptual and Adoption of Technology Acceptance Model in Digital Information Resources Usage by Undergraduates: Implication to Higher Institutions Education in Delta and Edo of Nigeria. Journal of Education and Pracitices Vol 6(21)82-92
  • • Urhiewhu, L.O.(2015) Availability and use of Digital Information Resources (DIRs) by the undergraduate students’ of Edo and Delta States of Nigeria submitted to Department of Library and Information Science at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
  • • Ifeka E. O , Urhiewhu, L.O and Nwafor, M.C (2015) Fee - Based Library Services in Private University Library Challenges and Prospect. Journal of Information and Knowledge Management International Vol 5(3) 60-63
  • • Urhiewhu, L.O. , Ifeka E. O, and Eyisi, G.U. (2015)Information Seeking Behaviour and Need among Students in Faculty of Management Science in Madonna University Nigeria Okija Campus: A case study. Journal of Developing Studies Vol 5(14) 87-91.
  • • Urhiewhu, L.O. ,Ifeka E. O. and Nwafor, M.C( (2015) Extent of Digital Information Resources (DIRs) usage by undergraduates of selected higher institutions in Delta and Edo States, Nigeria. Journal of Humanities and social science vol 5(14)110-117 www.iiste.org
  • • Urhiewhu, L.O. & Dr. Nwabueze, A.U.(2015) Availability and Use of Digital Information Resources by undergraduates of universities in Delta and Edo states, Nigeria. Vol-5, issue-2. April –June. International Journal of Digital Library Services
  • • Urhiewhu, L.O. Nnandozie, C.O & Dr Ifeka E. O,( (2015) Impact of Current School Library Services on Secondary Schools Education in Delta State of Nigeria. Int. J. of Adv. Res.3 (1). 901-905
  • • Urhiewhu, L.O. &Ugeh, C. H. (2014) Contemporary issues on entrepreneurship in information science and business education professions: Implications to education of Nigeria tertiary institutions. European Journal of Business and Management. Vol 5(33)21-24.
  • • Urhiewhu, L.O. ,Umeji, E.C &Obue, C.N.(2014) Challenges associated with the use of ICT facilities in Public Library of Nigeria. Journal of Developing Studies. Vol(22)1-5
  • • Okereke, C. E. and Urhiewhu, L.O. (2014) The impact of social media on the academic performance of university students in Nigeria. Journal of Education and practice vol 5(33) 21-24
  • • Ifeka E. O., Urhiewhu, L.O. and Ugulu .L.(2014) Public relation skills of university librarians in south-east geo-political zone of Nigeria Journal of new Media and Mass Communication vol.30 8-12.
  • • Urhiewhu, L.O. and Amugen,, S. (2014) Availability and Use of Audiovisual Resources in two Selected Tertiary Institutions of Nigeria. Journal Of Humanities and Social Science (IOSR-JHSS) Vol.19(3)pp 88-92
  • • Urhiewhu, L.O., Ifeka, E. O.(P.hD), and Umeji, C. E. (2014) Availability and Use of ICT Facilities among Students in faculty of Social Science Madonna University, Okija International Research: Journal of Library and Information Science Vol 4(2)346-356
  • • Ejedafiru, E.F &Urhiewhu, L.O. (2014) Developing Public Library Services for the Virtually Impaired in Delta State: Adaptive Technology to the Rescue. Journal of Information and Knowledge Management Vol 3(4)58-62
  • • Ifeka, E. O. (Ph.D), Urhiewhu, L.O. & Oyenike E. O. (2014) Crisis of Nomenclature and Location in Nigerian University Based Library School- The Way Forward. Asian Academic Research Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities vol.1 (21)568-576
  • • Ifeka E. O., Urhiewhu, L.O., Umeji, C . E & Dr. Joseph, D. (2013) The Role of Librarians/Distance Education Librarians in Supports of Information Needs (Services) of Students in Open And Distance Institutions in the Digital Era. International Journal of Humanities Social Science. Vol. 15(3) 70-75
  • • Urhiewhu, L.O. ,Ifeka, E. O. & Nwabu, E.C. (2013) Students Attitude Towards the Use of Reference and Information Services in Academic Libraries in Nigeria. International Journal of Library and Information Science Vol5(10)335-341
  • • Urhiewhu, L.O, Umeji E. C. & Efe, E. F. (2013) Information /ICT Literacy Levels and Skills Among Librarians in Madonna University Library, Okija. International Journal of Humanities Social Science.Vol. 15(3)70-75
  • • Urhiewhu, L.O., Oyenike, O. E. &Ugulu, L.(2014) Sustaining Lifelong Education through Public library Services in the Electronic Age. Journal of Education and Practice Vol. 5(22) 22-27
  • • Urhiewhu, L.O., Oyenike, O. E. & Ugeh, C. H.(2014) Comparative Study of Social Media(networking) Usage by Undergraduates in Two Selected Tertiary Institutions of Nigeria. Journal of Research on Humanities and Social Sciences Vol. 4(15) 21-24.
  • • Urhiewhu, L.O. &Umeji C. E.(2014) Maintenance Culture of Information Resources among Librarians in Two Selected Private Higher Institutions in Anambra State of Nigeria. Journal of Information and Knowledge Management Vol.4, (6)34-39
  • • Urhiewhu, L.O. , Ejedafiru E.F & Rabiu, A.M.(2014) Comparative Study of Job Stress Among Teaching Staff of Library and Information in Higher Institutions in Nigeria. Journal of Education and Practice Vol 5(16) 213-220
  • • Urhiewhu, L.O. ,Nnandozie, C.O. &Ifeka E. O.((2014) Interpreting the Roles, Competencies and Challenges of the Library And Information Science Professional in Knowledge Management. Journal of Information and Knowledge Management.Vol 4 (5)88-95
  • • Urhiewhu, L.O And Ejedafiru E.F(2014) Librarians and Social media as catalyst for national development in Nigeria Library Philosophy and practice 1-12(e-journal)
  • • Ejedafiru, E.F. &Urhiewhu, L.O.(2013) Attitude of Professional Librarians Towards ICT in Delta State. International Research Journal of Library and Information Science vol.3(4)751- 760

[LOCAL PUBLISHED ARTICLES]

  • • Ejedafiru, E.F and Urhiewhu L.O(2022). Security Measures as Correlates to Preservation System Adopted in Academic Libraries, Nigeria. 10(3) 382 -390 Faculty of Tech, Edu . ATBU Journal of Scicence Technology and education(JOSTE)
  • • Adeaze, N.N and Urhiewhu, L.O (2020) Public Library Services to HIV/AIDS Clientele in Anambra State, Nigeria. Journal of Health Information and Librarianship Vol 5 (1) 108-199.
  • • Jude –Iwuoha, A.U. Urhiewhu, L.O & Nwachukwu, S.C. (2020) Awareness of Career Prospects in Librarianship and Students’ Preparedness Library Schools in South-East, Nigeria. Information Impact: Journal of Information and Knowledge Management. Vol 11( 4) 117-128.
  • • Moukebe O.B and Urhiewhu, L.O.(2018) Management of Grey Literature in the 21st Century Chukwuemeka Odumegwu- Ojukwu University. Faculty of Education Journal Anambra State. Vol. 5(1) 285- 302
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  • • Urhiewhu, L.O., Omah, J.E. and Iwuchukwu, C.O.(2018) Management of Indigenous Knowledge in Public Libraries in Delta State, Nigeria. Owena Journal of Library and Information Science. NLA Ondo State Chapter Vol 7(1 &2) 55-62
  • • Urhiewhu L.O and Folorunso F.J(2017) Extent of Availability and Use of Government Document in some Selected Academic Libraries, South –Western of Nigeria. Lagos Journal of Library and Information Science. NLA Lagos State Chapter Vol 6(1&2)46-52
  • • Urhiewhu L.O and FolorunsoF.J (2017) Survey of open source softwares adopted among Academic Libraries in South- Western, Nigeria. Ebonyi Journal of Library and information science. NLA Ebonyi State Chapter.Vol 4(1)104-111
  • • Urhiewhu L.O., Ejedafiru, E.F and Ugulu, L. (2017). Entrepreneurial competencies needed by library and information science students for successful entrepreneurship. Glory-land Journal of Library and Information Science. NLA Bayelsa State Chapter. Vol 1(1)42-49
  • • Folorunso F.J and Urhiewhu L.O (2017).Reading Newspapers for Information Gathering among Students: a case of University of Medical Sciences Ondo City, Ondo State. Madonna Journal of Research in Library and information Science. 4(4)98-108
  • • Chunedu, Ifeakor and Urhiewhu L.O(2016)Entrepreneurial studies and the unemployment question in Africa: A Philosophical enquiry. TSU Faculty Journal of Education Research and Production Taraba State University Janligo 5(1) 165-173
  • • Folorunso F.J and Urhiewhu L.O (2016) Roles of Academic Libraries in University Accreditation in Nigerian: Challenges and Way forward. Journal of Applied information science and technology. Vol 9(2)17-22
  • • Ibeabuchi E. P. and Urhiewhu, L.O.(2016)Factor Militating against Resource Sharing Activities in some Selected Academic Libraries, Nigeria. Madonna Journal of Research in Library and information Science. Vol 3(3)79-99
  • • Ejedafiru, E.F and Urhiewhu, L.O.(2014) Reforming Library and Information Science Education for a Viable and Functional 2121 Century Profession. Journal of Information and Communication Technology Vol.1(1)1-7
  • • Urhiewhu, L.O. & Ifeka E. O.(2014) Role of Librarians in Information Literacy in the electronic age. Madonna Journal Research Library Information Science. Vol 3(1)1-15
  • • Ifeka E. O and Urhiewhu, L.O. (2012) Challenges of Digitalized Information Resources (DIRs) Usage Among Students in Tertiary Institutions in Nigeria. Madonna Journal of Research in Library and information Science Vol 2(1)1-15

[Book]

  • • Urhiewhu, L.O(2023) Library at a Glance: A Guide to use of Library. DOU Press.
  • • Urhiewhu, L.O (2023) Meaning ICT tools and services in academic libraries. In Urhiewhu, L.O and Emojorhi, (eds) Effective Use of Academic Library for Higher Institutions. Otusman Publisher. ISBN 978-36990-4-9
  • • Urhiewhu, L.O and Emojorhi, (eds) (2023) Meaning of library and parts of a book. In Urhiewhu, L.O and Emojorhi, (eds) Effective Use of Academic Library for Higher Institutions Otusman publisher. ISBN 978-36990-4-9
  • • Urhiewhu, L.O and Adaeze, N.N (2023) Modern technology in libraries. In Darah, G.G, Unuajohwofia, H, Oboko, U, Urhiewhu, L.O & Muhammed, A.I(eds) Introduction to use of English and library. DOU Press. 93-10. ISBN 978-978- 983-067-5
  • • Idiodi, E.O and Urhiewhu, L.O(2022) Library Services for Special Users in Nigerian Academic Libraries. In Ademokoya, J., Darma, H.S. and Obih, S.O(eds) Special Needs education from the Lens of interdisciplinary Dailogue. Basic Concept of the Book of Reading in Honour of Professor Emeka Desmond Ozoji. Owerri: Cithall International Publisher
  • • Urhiewhu, L.O, Enweani, U and Oladapo, T.R(2021) Entrepreneurial Opportunities in Modern Library and Information Science Practice. In Akanwa, P.C, Omopupa, T. K, Egunjobi, R.A, Akerele, J.A, Urhiewhu, L.O & Popoola, B.O(eds) Modern Practices in Library and Information Science: Themes, Trends and Issues: Festschrift in Honour of William Abiodun Akinfolarin. Ondo: Unimed Press.
  • • Urhiewhu, L.O, Popoola, B.O, & Akinfolarin, C A. (2021) Willliam Abiodun Akinfolarin: Biography of a Guru in Library Management. In Akanwa, P.C, Omopupa, T. K, Egunjobi, R.A, Akerele, J.A, Urhiewhu, L.O & Popoola, B.O(eds) Modern Practices in Library and Information Science: Themes, Trends and Issues: Festschrift in Honour of William Abiodun Akinfolarin. Ondo: Unimed Press
  • • Muokebe, B.O, Erimieleagbon, Omah, J.E & Urhiewhu, L.O(2021) Advancement in medical informatics in the 21st Century: Implications for Nigerian Medical Librarians. In Akanwa, P.C, Omopupa, T. K, Egunjobi, R.A, Akerele, J.A, Urhiewhu, L.O & Popoola, B.O(eds) Modern Practices in Library and Information Science: Themes, Trends and Issues: Festschrift in Honour of William Abiodun Akinfolarin. Ondo: Unimed Press
  • • Urhiewhu L.O., Adaze, N.N and Nwankwe, E.P(2019) Nigerian University Library Buildings. Festschrift in Honour of Professor Raphael U. Ononogbo Lagos: Zeh Communications Ltd
  • • Aiyebelehin, J.A Urhiewhu, L.O.& Popoola B.O.(2018) Records Management Centres and Archival Agencies in the Society. In Unagha, A.O. and Igwe, K.N(eds). Anatomy of Libraries and Information Centres. Lagos: Zeh Communications Ltd.
  • • Urhiewhu, L.O.,Ifeka. E. O. & EJEDAFIRU, E.F. (2015): Library and Information Practitioners in Knowledge Management. In Kingsley Nwadiuto IGWE, Chuma Opara NNADOZIE, Amanze Onyebochi UNAGHA(Eds) Fundamentals of Knowledge Management: for the Knowledge Economy. Lagos: Zeh Communications Ltd
  • • Omah J.E, Urhiewhu, L.O, and Aji, B.S(2018). Use of Library, Study Skills and Information Communication Technology in Tertiary Institutions: A Classical Book for Beginners in Research and Librarianship. Awka: Ifevic Publisher

[Career]

  • • Member - European Centre for Research Training and Development UK ID 7445
  • • Member - Information Resource Center (IRC) Formerly U.S.I.S Library (USA) ID 6760
  • • Member- International Society for Development and Sustainability (ISDS), Japan ID 1500507
  • • Member - Africa Research Corps(Chief Operations Officer-South-East, Nigeria 2013-2016).
  • • Member- National Association Library and Information Science Educators
  • • Member- Librarian’s Registration Council of Nigeria (Abuja)
  • • Member- Nigeria Library Association, (Delta State Chapter)
  • • Member- Information Technology( NLA section)
  • • Member – Medical Library Association( NLA section)

[• MEMBER OF COMMITTEE IN UNIVERSITIES.]

  • • Admission and screening committee
  • • Accreditation and Mock committee
  • • Disciplinary of Staff and Student Committee
  • • Curriculum development and Courses amendment committee
  • • Post- graduate committee for accreditation
  • • Congregation and Election Committee
  • • Continuing Educational/Professional Studies programme Committe

[• EDITORIAL BOARD MEMBER]

  • • Madonna Journal of Research in Library and information Science
  • • International Journal Academic Library and Information science
  • • International Journal of Research in Library Science (IJRLS)
  • • International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Growth Evaluation

[• AWARDS]

  • • 2014 International Award as the Best Academic Paper of the year. Title: Sustaining Lifelong Education through Public Library Services in the Electronic Age in Journal of Education and Practice, Vol 5, No 22. USA.
  • • 2015 Leadership Award of Chief Operational Officer (COO) in South-East of Nigeria by Africa Research Corps. Makurdi, Benue State.
  • • The Best Unit Tosman/Publo 2009/2010 Nigeria Christian Corpers’ Fellowship Ondo State Chapter on the 6th day of June 2010.

[URL]

Nauman Ahmad more Sultan Qaboos University (nauman@squ.edu.om)

[Name]

  • • Dr. Nauman Ahmad
  • • Educationist, Trainer, Advisor, and Curriculum Theorist
  • • PhD, University of Huddersfield, UK.
  • • Department of Mathematics and Information Technology, Centre for Preparatory
  • • Studies, Sultan Qaboos University, Sultanate of Oman.
  • • E-mail: nauman@squ.edu.om

[Employment Information]

  • Served as a Library Officer, Department of Computer Science, Sultan Qaboos University. Serving as a Faculty Member, Standing Member of the Central Projects Committee, Faculty Fellow, and Research Officer with the Department of Mathematics and I.T., Centre for Preparatory Studies (CPS), Sultan Qaboos University, Sultanate of Oman.

[Articles]

  • Ahmed, N. and Al-Khanjari, Z. 2012. Effect of Moodle on Learning: An Oman Perception, Proceedings of The Symposium on Emerging Trends in Advanced Computing (SETAC). Ibri College of Technology. Oman. May 15, 2012.
  • Ahmed, N. and Al-Khanjari, Z. 2012. Effect of Moodle on Learning: An Oman Perception. International Journal of Digital Information and Wireless Communications (IJDIWC) 1(4): 782-788 The Society of Digital Information and Wireless Communications. (ISSN 2225-658X). 2012.
  • Ahmed, N. and Al-Khanjari, Z. 2014. Identical Success of a Course Management System on Instruction: An Oman Viewpoint, Proceedings of The 2nd International Conference on Applied Information and Communications Technology- (ICAICT) Oman, Elsevier Publications 2014.
  • Ahmad, N. Lu, J. Dweib, I. 2014. Effects of Podcast as a Communication Tool on the Elicitation of Tacit Knowledge on Interview Techniques for Small Software Developments, Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Applied Information and Communications Technology- 351-357, ICAICT Oman, Elsevier Publications 2014.
  • Ahmad, N., Dweib, I., Lu, J. 2016. Effects of Electronic Communications on Interview Techniques in Requirements Engineering, Egyptian Computer Science Journal (ECSJ) - 40(1): 84-94, (ISSN-1110-2586), 2016.
  • Ahmad, N. and Al-Khanjari, Z. 2016. Effective m-Learning on Instruction through a Learning Management System, Proceedings of the International Conclave on Innovations in Engineering and Management, (ICIEM) 2016, Waljat College of Applied Sciences, Knowledge Oasis, Supported by TRC, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman, Feb 2016.
  • Ahmad, N. and Al-Khanjari, Z. 2016. "Effects of Audio Podcasts as a Micro Learning tool on instruction", Proceedings of E-leader Conference, Chinese American Scholars Association, Vienna, Austria, June, 2016.
  • Ahmad, N. and Al-Khanjari, Z., 2016, "Effects of Audio Podcasts as a Micro Learning Tool on Instruction", E-Leader International Journal, Volume 11, Number 2, http://www.g-casa.com, ISSN 1935-4819, Chinese American Scholars Association, New York, USA, July 2016.
  • Ahmad, N., 2017, "The Impact of Audio Podcasting as A Micro-Learning Tool on Co-Education", Proceedings of E-leader Conference, Chinese American Scholars Association, Macao, China, January, 2017.
  • Ahmad, N., 2017, "Video Podcast as A Micro-Learning Tool in a Blended Learning Environment", Proceedings of E-leader Conference, Chinese American Scholars Association, Macao, China, January, 2017.
  • Ahmad, N., 2017, "The Impact of Audio Podcasting as A Micro-Learning Tool on Co-Education", E-Leader International Journal, Volume 12, Number 1, http://www.g-casa.com, ISSN 1935-4819, Chinese American Scholars Association, New York, New York, USA, February, 2017.
  • Ahmad, N., 2017, "Video Podcast as A Micro-Learning Tool in a Blended Learning Environment", E-Leader International Journal, Volume 12, Number 1, http://www.g-casa.com, ISSN 1935-4819, Chinese American Scholars Association, New York, New York, USA, February, 2017.
  • Ahmad, N., Lu, J., Dweib, I., 2017, “Effects Of Electronic Communication Tools As Moderating Variables On Tacit Knowledge Elicitation In Interview Techniques For Small Software Developments”, Journal of Theoretical and Applied Information Technology, Scopus Indexed, Vol. 95, No. 23, December, 2017.
  • Ahmad, N., 2018, “Effects of Gamification as a Micro Learning tool on instruction ", Proceedings of E-leader Conference, Chinese American Scholars Association, Thailand, Bangkok, January, 2018.
  • Ahmad, N., 2018, “E-Learning Vs M-Learning through Gamification as a Micro Learning Tool with in a Blended Learning Environment", Proceedings of E-leader Conference, Chinese American Scholars Association, Thailand, Bangkok, January, 2018.
  • Ahmad, N., 2018, “Effects of Gamification as a Micro Learning tool on instruction ", E-Leader International Journal, Volume 13, Number 1, http://www.g-casa.com, ISSN 1935-4819, Chinese American Scholars Association, New York, New York, USA, February, 2018.
  • Ahmad, N., 2018, “E-Learning Vs M-Learning through Gamification as a Micro Learning Tool with in a Blended Learning Environment ", E-Leader International Journal, Volume 13, Number 1, http://www.g-casa.com, ISSN 1935-4819, Chinese American Scholars Association, New York, New York, USA, February, 2018.
  • Ahmad, N., 2019, “Impact of WhatsApp as a Micro Learning tool on Instruction", Proceedings of E-leader Conference, Chinese American Scholars Association, Tokyo, Japan, January, 2019.
  • Ahmad, N., 2019, “Impact of WhatsApp as a Micro Learning tool on Instruction", E-Leader International Journal, Volume 14, Number 1, http://www.g-casa.com, ISSN 1935-4819, Chinese American Scholars Association, New York, New York, USA, 2019.
  • Ahmad, N., 2020, “Aftermath of Twitter as a Tool of learning on Coeducation”, Proceedings of 11th International Conference on e-Learning, Belgrade Metropolitan University, Belgrade, Serbia, 2020, pp. 77-81.
  • Ahmad, N., 2020, “Taking Twitter to the Classroom as a Micro Learning Tool with In a Blended Learning Environment” Proceedings of 11th International Conference on e-Learning, Belgrade Metropolitan University, Belgrade, Serbia, 2020, pp. 71-76.
  • Ahmad, N., 2021, “Online Education During and after Covid-19 Pandemic; Challenges, Opportunities and Post-Pandemic Changes”, Proceedings of 12th International Conference on e-Learning, Belgrade Metropolitan University, Belgrade, Serbia, 2021, pp. 73-79.
  • Ahmad, N., 2021, “A Conceptual Framework of Instruction after COVID-19 Pandemic - VIAUTWGA Hybrid for VARK Learners”, Proceedings of 12th International Conference on e-Learning, Belgrade Metropolitan University, Belgrade, Serbia, 2021, pp. 80-85.
  • Ahmad, N., 2022, "A Framework to Test the Readiness towards Online Education through Pedagogical Stakeholders after Facing the Challenges and Opportunities during COVID-19", 3rd International Conference On Quality Assurance In Academia (ICQAA) 2022 - Ilma University.
  • Ahmad, N., 2022, “Flipped learning in coeducation through micro text messaging within a hybrid learning environment”, Proceedings of 13th International Conference on e-Learning, Belgrade Metropolitan University, Serbia, pp. 151-157.
  • Ahmad, N. 2022, “A framework to use virtual reality and augmented reality in education; future, challenges and opportunities.”, Proceedings of 13th International Conference on e-Learning, Belgrade Metropolitan University, Serbia, pp. 158-169.
  • Ahmad, N., 2023, “Twitter vs Audio Podcasts as Micro Learning Tools in Coeducation ", E-leader Conference, Chinese American Scholars Association, Singapore, pp. 1-11.
  • Ahmad, N., 2023, “The Framework of Inclusive Education for Vice Chancellors of Universities Based on the Goals of Sustainable Development through Visual Digital Dashboard", E-leader Conference, Chinese American Scholars Association, Singapore, pp. 12-30.
  • Ahmad, N. (2023). “The Framework of Learner Centered Active Learning Techniques to Improve and Achieve Intended Learning Outcomes”, The 21st century language classroom: Challenges opportunities, Oman 22nd International ELT Hybrid Conference, Sultan Qaboos University, Oman (Submitted paper).
  • Ahmad, N., 2021, “SRTRIN - A Framework of RemoteOnline Invigilation” Egyptian Computer Science Journal (ECSJ) - 45(3): 21-36, (ISSN-1110-2586).
  • Ahmad, N., 2021, “Micro Text Messaging as a Flipped Learning Approach within a Hybrid Learning Atmosphere”, International Journal of Digital Information and Wireless Communications (IJDIWC). 11(3). 53-63. ISSN: 2225-658X (Online); ISSN 2412-6551 (Print).
  • Ahmad, N. 2022, A Framework for Vice Chancellors to Increase the International Rankings of Universities through Effective Decision Making Based on KPIs via Visual Digital Dashboard. Egyptian Computer Science Journal (ECSJ) - 46(2). Pp. 84-94. ISSN-1110-2586.
  • Ahmad, N. 2022, “A Framework to Test the Readiness towards Online Education through Pedagogical Stakeholders after Facing the Challenges and Opportunities during COVID-19.” ILMA Journal of Social Sciences & Economics (IJSSE), 3(2), 138-150, E-ISSN: 2790-5896 P-ISSN: 2709-2232
  • Ahmad, N. (2023). “Twitter vs Audio Podcasts as Micro Learning Tools in Coeducation”. E-Leader International Journal, 16(1). http://www.g-casa.com, ISSN 1935-4819, Chinese American Scholars Association, New York, USA.
  • Ahmad, N. (2023). “The Framework of Inclusive Education for Vice Chancellors of Universities Based on the Goals of Sustainable Development through Visual Digital Dashboard”. E-Leader International Journal, 16(1). http://www.g-casa.com, ISSN 1935-4819, Chinese American Scholars Association, New York, USA.

Authored Handbooks on BigBlueButton for CPS

  • • Handbook: An Introduction to Big Blue Button (for course leaders and instructors), June 25, 2020.
  • • Handbook: An Introduction to Big Blue Button (for students), August, 2020

[Career]

Awards and Recognitions

  • Distinguished Researcher Award, 2020, awarded by Centre for Preparatory Studies, Sultan Qaboos University, Sultanate of Oman.
  • Awarded the “Ambassador of Pakistan’s Certificate for Academic Excellence”, by the Ambassador of Pakistan, Muscat, and presented by the Hon’ble Foreign Minister of Pakistan, January 30, 2019.
  • Best Teacher Awardee, 2018, awarded by Centre for Preparatory Studies, Sultan Qaboos University, Sultanate of Oman.
  • Awarded best paper, first prize, under “IT & Allied Sciences” category, Ahmad, N. and Al-Khanjari, Z. 2016. Effective m-Learning on Instruction through a Learning Management System, Proceedings of the International Conclave on Innovations in Engineering and Management, (ICIEM) 2016, Waljat College of Applied Sciences, Knowledge Oasis, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman. Feb 2016.
  • Awarded best paper at the E-Leader conference of Chinese American Scholars Association, and published in the E-Leader International Journal of Chinese American Scholars Association, New York, USA, Ahmad, N. and Al-Khanjari, Z. 2016. "Effects of Audio Podcasts as a Micro Learning tool on instruction", Proceedings of E-leader Conference, Chinese American Scholars Association, Vienna, Austria, June, 2016.

Certifications

  • • International Computer Drivers License (ICDL)
    ICDL Certification
  • • Six Sigma Certification (WB)
    The Council for Six Sigma Certification (CSSC)
  • • Soft Skills Specialist
    Modern Gulf Institute, Oman
  • • Train-The-Trainer Certification
    EAL Awards, UK
  • • Trainer Certification to Visually Impaired Learners
    Sultan Qaboos University

Keynote Speaker and Penalist

  • Ahmad, N. (2024). Keynote Speaker, Online Conference on Inclusion and Accessibility: Challenges and Best Practice of Implementing New Technologies, titled “Educational Leaders’ Role in Enhancing Accessibility and Fostering Inclusion through the Utilization of Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR),” January 31, 2024, Paris, France.
  • Ahmad, N. (2024). Keynote Speaker, Online Conference on Digital Competencies and Skills: Challenges and Practice of Development, titled “Leadership Role of Vice Chancellors and Rectors in Delivering Digital Education and Fostering Digital Skills,” January 29, 2024, Paris, France.
  • Ahmad, N. (2023). Penalist, Oman 22nd International ELT Hybrid Conference, “The 21st Century Language Classroom: Challenges and Opportunities”, CPS, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, March, 2023.
  • Ahmad, N. (2023). Keynote Speaker, Online Conference on Digitalization of Universities, Key Consideration for Your Practice, April 12, 2023, Paris, France.
  • Ahmad, N. (2023). Keynote Speaker, Online Conference on Digitalization of the Educational Process, Key Consideration for Your Practice, April 13, 2023, Paris, France.
  • Ahmad, N. (2023). Panelist, “Artificial Intelligence Generative Writing Tools”, Focus Group Discussion, Sultan Qaboos University, Centre for Excellence in Teaching and Learning, October 8th 2023.
  • Ahmad, N. (2022). Keynote Speaker, Third (3rd) International Conference on Quality Assurance in Academia (ICQAA) 2022, 14-15 January, 2022, Ilma University, Pakistan.
  • Ahmad, N. (2022). Keynote Speaker, Sixteenth (16th) International Conference on Management & Social Sciences (ICMSS), “Quality Education Challenges in Digital Teaching & Learning Environment”, 23-24 July 2022, ILMA University, Pakistan.

Newsletter Publication

  • Ahmad, N. (2022). “Pandemic Pedagogy”, Imprint Newsletter, Issue 36, pp. 4-5, 27 January, 2022, Communication and Media Department, Sultan Qaboos University, Oman.

Newspaper Publication

  • Ahmad, N. (2021). “Parents contributing to children’s wellbeing will help in the long-term”, November, 6, 2021,Times of Oman.

Journal Reviewer

  • • Serving as a Reviewer for the “International Journal of Knowledge Content Development & Technology”, KCI (KOREAN CITATION) indexed journal.
  • • Serving as a Reviewer for the “International Review of Research in Open and Distributed Learning”, Scopus and Thomson Reuters indexed journal.

Editorial Board Member

  • • Serving as a Board Member for the “Chinese American Scholars Association (CASA), New York, Fort Lee, USA”

Associate Editor and Member of Conference Organizing Team

  • • Serving as an Associate Editor for the “E-Leader International Journal, Chinese American Scholars Association, New York, USA”, an approved “United States Library of Congress” International journal.
  • • Serving as a Member of Conference Organizing Team and Reviewer, Centre for Preparatory Studies, Sultan Qaboos University, Sultanate of Oman.

Member International Program Committee

  • • Serving as a Member of Conference International Program Committee, Belgrade, Metropolitan University, Serbia.

Session Chair/Moderator

  • • Served as a Session Chair for the Oman 18th International ELT Conference, “Current Perspectives, Trends and challenges”, CPS, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman, April, 2018.
  • • Served as a Session Chair/Moderator for the Free and Open Source Software Conference, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman, February, 2019.
  • • Served as a Session Chair for the Oman 19th International ELT Conference, “Innovative Approaches to English Language Teaching and Learning”, CPS, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, April, 2019.
  • • Served as a Moderator for the Oman 20th International ELT Conference, “Building upon the Past, Envisioning the Future”, CPS, Sultan Qaboos University, Sultanate of Oman, Muscat, October, 2020.
  • • Served as a Moderator for the Oman 21st International ELT virtual conference, "Stepping out of the ELT comfort Zone: Changes in teaching and learning cultures", CPS, Sultan Qaboos University, Sultanate of Oman, Muscat, October, 2021.
  • • Served as Session Chair for the Oman 22nd International ELT Hybrid Conference, “The 21st Century Language Classroom: Challenges and Opportunities”, CPS, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, March, 2023.
  • • Served as a Session Chair for the “Artificial Intelligence Generative Writing Tools”, Focus Group Discussion, Sultan Qaboos University, Centre for Excellence in Teaching and Learning, October 8th 2023.

Specialized Professional Development Sessions, Workshops, and Training Sessions
Specialized PD Sessions Given to CPS Staff

  • • Using MS Word Mail Merge and creating professional PowerPoint Presentations, April 16, 2023.
  • • Participating in overseeing and giving feedback to new demonstrators as prt of an inducation PD session entitled Demo lesson-Feedback, January 18, 2023.
  • • Basics of MS Excel and Preparation of Excel Sheets for English Reading and Listening Practices, April 2022.
  • • Using AI in Teaching, Chat GPT 3.5 for Mathematics, Teaching Methodologies and 21st Century Skills, September 20, 2023.
  • • Artificial Intelligence and Pedagogy, Use of AI Prompts (Chat GPT 3.5) for Information Technology, Teaching Methodologies and 21st Century Skills, September 20, 2023.

Specialized Workshops Given to Mathematics and IT Teachers and English Teachers

  • • An Introduction to BigBlueButton, July 2nd 2020; 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
  • • An Introduction to BigBlueButton, July 2nd 2020; 1:45 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.

Specialized Training Sessions Given to Students

  • • Learners’ Self-Paced Active Learning Techniques, November 15, 2022.
  • • Using Microsoft Excel for Project Management, September 11, 2023.
  • • Active Communications in a Learning Environment – Use of ChatGPT for Learning, May 9 2023.

Specialized Training Sessions Given to the Teaching Faculty and Supervisors of Ministry of Education, Oman

  • • Learner Centred Active Learing Techniques, Al-Mawhiba Private School, Muscat, organized by Ministry of Education, Directorate General of Education, May 2nd 2023.
  • • Classroom Management, inclusion and Active Learing Techniques, Tabarak Private School, Al-Amerat, May 31st 2023.

[URL]

Rabinarayan Mishra more Mizoram University (rabinarayan_mishra@rediffmail.com)
Shastri, Devashri more Gujarat University (shastri.devashri@gmail.com)

[Name]

  • • Dr. (Ms.) Devashri K. Shastri
  • • Department of Library (Designation Librarian), R. C. College of Commerce (Govt.) Ahmedabad, Affiliated to Gujarat University Ahmedabad, Gujarat State, India, Nation (E-mail address: shastri.devashri@gmail.com

[Article]

A. ournal Publications:
  • • Advanced Technologies for the User Authentication and Security of Library Collection. (2018)
  • • The Utilization and Challenges of Application of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in the Library Scenario: Case Study. (2020).
  • • Library and Information Science Education in India: Growth, Development, Problems and Prospects. (2021). 
  • • The perception of ICT skills and challenges of usage of technologies among the library professionals of the Gujarat State during the COVID 19: a comprehensive study. (2021).
• B Conference Publications:
  • • Strategies for managing libraries in the future with special reference to information needs of users of NIFT resource centre Gandhinagar. (2011).
  • • Reengineering Library Services with Emerging Technologies. (2013).
  • • Application of GIS (Geographic Information Systems) in the Library Management and Services. (2018).
  • • A Step Towards Sustainable Development: Green Library. (2019).
  • • A Study of Skills Requirements and Perception of Competencies of Knowledge Managers in New Normal Scenario. (2022).
  • • Scientometric Evaluation of ETDs of Department of LIS of University of Delhi from Perspective of Shodhganga Repository (2023).
  • • Poster Presentation entitled “Exploring global panorama of repositories of electronic theses and dissertations (ETDs)”. (2023)

[Book]

[Career]

  • • Working as a Librarian in the R. C. College of Commerce (Govt.) Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India from 25/5/2018 continue.
  • • Worked as a Librarian in the Gujarat Commerce College (Govt.) Ahmedabad from 14 August 2015 to 24th May, 2018
  • • Worked as an Assistant Librarian at Legal Dept., (Govt. of Gujarat) New Sachivalaya, Gandhinagar from 7th November, 2014 to 13th August, 2015.
  • • Worked as a Librarian in Aadharshila (C.B.S. E. Sec.), Gandhinagar from 1st June, 2011 to 31st January 2014.
  • • Worked as a Graduate Apprentice at SAC Library (ISRO) from 19th April, 2010 to 18th April, 2011.
  • • Provided honorary service to Shri Swaminarayana Arts College, Ahmedabad from 1/12/2009 to 31/03/2010.
Shiv Singh more Bennett University (shivsingh2005@gmail.com)

[Name]

  • Dr. Shiv Singh, Deputy Librarian
  • • Department of Library, GLA University, Uttar Pradesh, India shivsingh2005@gmail.com, shiv.singh@gla.ac.in

[Article]

Articles in Journals
  • • Verma, U. K., & Singh, Shiv. (2023). Assessment of Top Ten NIRF 2020 Rank Universities Libraries: A Webometric Study. Journal of Data Science, Informetrics, and Citation Studies, 2(3), 191-202. (https://doi.org/10.5530/jcitation.2.3.27)
  • • Talwar,Y., Lal, P., Singh, Shiv (2023) “Users’ Perceptions Towards Resources and Services in University Library: A Study” International Journal of Information Movement, 8(1), 10-18 (ISSN: 2456-0553)
  • • Ahmed, J., Kataria, S., Tulika, D & Singh, Shiv (2021). “Digital Repository Services at Bennett University: A Case Study” Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal). 6553. https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/libphilprac/6553 (ISSN: 1522-0222).
  • Singh, Shiv (2021), Kataria, S., Dey, T. “A Research tends of Coronavirus: Bibliometric Analysis from 1989-2019” International Journal of Knowledge Content Development & Technology. 11(4). 49-59 (ISSN: 2287-187X)
  • • Singh, K., Upadhyay, AK. and Singh, Shiv (2021). Indian Research Trends in Thalassemia: A Bibliometric Study. International Journal of Biology, Pharmacy and Allied Sciences (IJBPAS) 10(12): 81-89 ISSN:2277-4998. https://doi.org/10.31032/IJBPAS/2021/10.12.2009 (WOS-Zoological Record)
  • • Prajapati, A., Munjal, N., Soni, VM., Kataria, S., and Singh, Shiv (2021) “A Bibliometric Overview of the International Journal of “Ophthalmology” from 1999-2018” Ambient Science, 8h(1), 1-5p. (ISSN: 2348-8980) DOI: 10.21276/ambi.2021.08h.1.ta02 (WOS-ESCI Indexed)
  • • Soni, V.M., Singh, Shiv (2021), Munjal. N. “Hidden Power of Yoga in COVID19: A cross sectional study”. International Journal of Ayurvedic Medicine, 12(2), Apr-Jun, 398-400p. (ISSN 0976-5921) DOI: https://doi.org/10.47552/ijam.v12i3.1911 (WOS-ESCI Indexed)
  • • Soni, V.M., Singh, Shiv (2021), Munjal. N. “Resilience Approach of Ayurveda: nCOV-19 Pandemic”. International Journal of Ayurvedic Medicine, 12 (1), Jan-Mar. 129-133. (ISSN 0976-5921) DOI: https://doi.org/10.47552/ijam.v12i1.1753 (WOS-ESCI Indexed & WHO COVID-19 Global literature on coronavirus disease)
  • Singh, Shiv (2021), Munjal, N., and Manjumudar, A.D., “Education practice and research in Astrophysics: a study of Ph.D. researchers conducted in Indian Universities” University News, 59(25) Jun 21-27, 16-20p. (ISSN: 0566-2257). (UGC Indexed)
  • • Amita and Singh, Shiv (2021). “Information Seeking Behavior of Students: a Case Study of Pyramid College of Business and Technology”. International Journal of Information Dissemination & Technology. 11(1). 38-43p. (ISSN 2229-5984)
  • Singh, Shiv (2020), and Kataria, Sanjay. “Indian contribution status of the cataract research: a bibliometric analysis”. Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal). 4092 Aug. (ISSN: 1522-0222). https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/libphilprac/4092 (Scopus Indexed)
  • Singh, Shiv (2020), Soni, V.M., Kamboj, U., and Munjal, N., “Awareness and Anxiety towards COVID-19 in Indian Population”. Journal of Depression and Anxiety. 91(4) No. 38, 1-5p. (ISSN: 2167-1044), DOI: 10.35248/2167-1044.20.9.368.
  • Singh, Shiv (2020), Munjal, N., Majumdar, A. D., Rana, H., and Singh, K. “Indian Horticulture Research Trends: A Study of PhD Researches Conducted in Indian Universities and Institutions”. Plant Archives. 20(supplement 2), 3041-3047p. (ISSN: 2581-6063). (Scopus Indexed)
  • • Singh, K., Upadhyay, A.K., and Singh, Shiv (2020). “Research Output of Indian Scholars On Anemia: A Bibliometric Analysis”, Elementary Education Online, 19(3), 4756-4768, Doi: 10.17051/ilkonline.2020.03.735630 (ISSN: 1305-3515)
  • Singh, Shiv (2020), Soni, V.M., Kataria, S., and Munjal, N., “COVID-19 Pandemic: reflection on literature”. PAIDEUMA Journal 13(5), 125-133p. DOI: 11.3991/Pjr.V13I5.84712 (ISSN: 0090-5674). (WOS-AHCI Indexed)
  • Singh, Shiv (2020), Kataria, S., Soni, V.M. and Munjal, N., “Global Research on Scabies: A Scientometrics Assessment of Publication Output During 2009–2018”. Plant archives. Vol. 20, 20(supplement 2), 3499-3506p. (ISSBN:2581-6063). (Scopus Indexed)
  • • Soni, V.M., Singh, Shiv (2020) Munjal, N. and Kataria, S. "Effectiveness of Hand wash and sanitizer: COVID19". Bulletin of Pure and Applied Sciences Section- A- Zoology. 39A (1) Jan-Jun. 242-245p. (ISSN: 2320-3188). DOI: 10.5958/2320-3188.2020.00027.3 (WOS- Zoological Record Indexed)
  • Singh, Shiv (2019)., Munjal, N., and Rana, H., “Nutrition Research in India: A Study of PhD Researches Conducted in Indian Universities and Institutions from 1936 to 2016”. Journal of the Gujarat Research Society. 21(8s), Nov, 551-560p. (ISSN: 0374-8588). (UGC Indexed)
  • • Singh, Shiv (2019), Majumdar, A. D., Munjal, N. “Nuclear Physics research Contribution and Impact of Indian Researchers: a bibliometric study”. Journal of the Gujarat Research Society. 21(8s), Nov, 1000-1006p. (ISSN: 0374-8588). (UGC Indexed)
  • • Munjal, N., Singh, Shiv (2019), Majumdar, A. D. and Rizal, Gopal “Biophysics Research Trends in India: Special Reference to Indian Universities”. International Journal of Innovative Technology and Exploring Engineering (IJITEE). 9(1), Nov. 508-511p. (ISSN: 2278-3075). DOI: 10.35940/ijitee.E3078.119119 (Scopus Indexed)
  • Singh, Shiv (2019), Soni, V M. and Munjal, N., “Diabetes research in India: an overview”. Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research. 6(1), Jan..447-451p. (ISSN-2349-5162). (UGC Indexed)
  • Singh, Shiv (2019), Munjal, N., Majumdar, A.D. and Kataria, S. “Research on ‘water resources’ in India: A Bibliometric Study”. Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research. 6(1), Jan.447-451p. (ISSN-2349-5162). (UGC Indexed)
  • Singh, Shiv (2019), Soni, V. M., Mishra, R. and Munjal, N. “Research Trends of Rehabilitation in India: a Bibliometric Study” International Journal of Research and Analytical Reviews (IJRAR).61(2), 595-598p. (2348-1269) (UGC Indexed)
  • • Munjal, N., Mishra, R. and Singh, Shiv (2019) “Indian Contribution to Geochemistry & Geophysics: a bibliometric analysis” International Journal of Research and Analytical Reviews (IJRAR).61(2), 1130-1133p. (ISSN: 2348-1269) (UGC Indexed)
  • Singh, Shiv (2018), Jassal, Amrit. "Bibliometric analysis of Promotion of Library Automation and Networking in North-Eastern Region (PLANNER)-A study". International Journal of Information Dissemination and Technology (IJIDT). 8(3), 161-165p. (ISBN: 2229-5984).
  • Singh, Shiv (2018), Munjal, N., Majumdar, A.D., Kamboj, U. Dixit, P., Ahmad, J. “Analysis the data of research work on nuclear physics: a bibliometric study”. Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (JETIR). 5(2), 681-686p. Dec (ISSN: 2349-5162). http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIRDZ06087.pdf (UGC Indexed)
  • Singh, Shiv (2018) and Kataria, Sanjay "Learning Resource Centre at Jaypee University: an Overview of Best Practices". Journal of Knowledge & Communication Management. 8(1), Apr., 13-19p. (ISSN: 2277-7938).
  • Singh, Shiv (2018), Singh, Gurjinder. “Information Seeking Behavior of the students of Lovely Professional University: a study”. Journal of Advancements in Library Services. 5(3), 49-55p. (ISSN: 2349-4352).
  • Singh, Shiv (2018) “Education, Research and Practice in Gandhian: a study of Ph.D researches conducted in Indian Universities and Institution from 1942 to 2016”. University News. 56(5), 12-16p. Jan29- Feb 04 (ISSN: 0566-2257). (UGC Indexed)
  • Singh, Shiv (2018) and Mishra, Reena “Newspapers reading habits of the Academicians: a case study”. International Journal of Library Science. 16(1), 96-102p. (ISSN 0975-7546).
  • • Mohan, Brij, Singh, H.P. and Singh, Shiv (2017) “Education, Research and Practice in Remote Sensing and GIS: a study of Ph.D researches conducted in Indian Universities and Institutions from 1980 to 2016”. International Journal of Applied Business and Economic Research. 15(21, Part 2) 509-519p. (ISSN: 0972-7302). (Scopus Indexed)
  • Singh, Shiv (2017) Mishra, M., Munjal. N., and Soni, V.M. "Publication trends on Holy Basil (Tulsi): A bibliometric study". Journal of emerging technologies and innovative research 4(12). 129-132p. ISSN-2349-5162)
  • Singh, Shiv (2016) “A bibliometric study of journals in Gandhian literature”. International Journal of Applied Research. 2(12), 36-38p. (ISSN: 2394-5869).
  • Singh, Shiv (2016) “A survey on bibliometrics tool and technique”. e-Library Science Research Journal. 5(1), 1-5p. (ISSN: 2319-8435).
  • Singh, Shiv (2015) and Rana, Madan Singh, “Gandhian Philosophy and Literature: A Citation Study of Gandhi Marg". Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal). 1315 (ISSN: 1522-0222). http://digitalcommons.unl.edu/libphilprac/1315. (Scopus Indexed)
  • Singh, Shiv (2014) Rana, Madan Singh, “Impact of Gandhian studies on present era -a review". SKIT Research Journal. 4(1), 89-96p. (ISSN 2278-2508).
  • • Mishra, Shesh. Singh, Shiv (2014), Mishra, Reena and Swati “Awareness and Use of E-Journals among the Research Scholars of Banasthali Vidyapith, Rajasthan: A Case study”. International Research: Journal of Library and Information Science. 4(2), 296-304p. (ISSN: 2249-0219).
  • Singh, Shiv (2013) and Rana, Madan Singh “Authorship pattern of Gandhian literature: a bibliometric study”. IOSR Journal of Humanities and Social Science (IOSR-JHSS). 9(1), Mar-Apr.. 77-82p. (ISSN: 2279-0837).
  • Singh, Shiv (2012) and Rana, Madan Singh “Geographical distribution of Gandhi literature: a bibliometric study” International Journal of Enhanced Research in Management and Computer Applications. 1(3), 1-8p. (ISSN: 2319-7471)
Articles Published in Conference Proceedings/Books
  • • Munjal, N., Sushila., Mukherjee, Maitri., and Singh, Shiv (2023). “Recent Research Trends on ‘Corrosion” In Jyoti Rajput & Mukesh Kumar (Eds) New frontiers emerging science and technology. Lovely Professional University (pp. 110-126) (ISBN: 978-81-19334-69-8)
  • Singh, Shiv (2023) Singh, K., Munjal, N., Soni, VM., Research output on ecological awareness: A bibliometric survey 2009-2018. AIP Conference Proceedings. 2800, 020312 (2023) https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0164348 (ISBN 978-0-7354-4631-1). (Scopus Indexed)
  • • Singh, K., Munjal, N., Mishra, R., Soni, VM., & Singh, Shiv (2023) “Global research on medical physics: Evidence from WOS” AIP Conference Proceedings 2728, 010001 (2023) doi: https://doi.org/10.1063/12.0016941 (ISBN 978-0-7354-4563-5). (Scopus Indexed).
  • • Shrikrishan,& Singh, Shiv (2023) Awareness and Usage of AKTU Nalanda E- Consortium Resources by the MBA Students of Galgotias Institute of Management & Technology Greater Noida: A User Study. In Debal C Kar et.al (Eds.) New and Innovative Libraries in Digital Era: Services and Practices, Bookwell 216-225
  • • Singh, K. Upadhyay, AK and Singh, Shiv (2023) “Indian publication trends in coagulation research: a scientometric study”. In Shri Kumar Sanjay et.al (Eds). Re-Invention and Re-Engineering of Government Libraries: Trends, Issues and Challenges Central Government Library Association(CGLA), (pp. 28-33) ISBN: 978-9395846-07-3.
  • Shiv Singh (2023), Singh, K., Ahmed, J., Soni, VM., Munjal, N., Research and Development of Biomass Production in India: A Bibliometric Study. In: Prakash, C., Singh, S., Krolczyk, G. (eds) Advances in Functional and Smart Materials. Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering. Springer, Singapore. Pp. 161–173. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-4147-4_1 (ISBN: 978-981-19-4146-7) (Scopus Indexed)
  • Singh, Shiv (2022) & Kataria, S. Library and Mobile Technology Research Output and Visualization: A Bibliometric Analysis. In Babbar Praveen et.al (Eds) Metrics, Indicators, Mapping and Data Visualizations in Webometrics, Informetrics and Scientometrics, B.K. Book International (196-206p.) (ISBN: 978-81-932517-7-5)
  • • Ahmed, J. & Singh, Shiv (2022), Designing Responsive Academic Library Website using WordPress Elementor Plugin: In Bijayalaxami Rautrarat et,al (Eds), “Libraries of the Future”, KIIT Deemed to be University in collaboration with Management Library Network (MANLIBNET) (325-330p.) (ISBN: 978-93-92711-06-0)
  • Singh, Shiv (2021), Agarwal, P., Munjal N. “Indian Water Resources Research using Remote Sensing as reflected by Web of Science during 2009-2018: A Bibliometric Study” In Ripudaman Singh (Eds), “Re-envisioning remote sensing applications: perspectives from developing countries” (Taylor & Franics), Pp301-310. ISBN: 9780367502393.
  • Singh, Shiv (2021), Kataria, S., Munjal, N. “Research Practice on Remote Sensing: A Bibliometric Study of Indian Scholars” In Ripudaman Singh (Eds), “Re-envisioning remote sensing applications: perspectives from developing countries” (Taylor & Franics), 311-318p. ISBN: 9780367502393.
  • Singh, Shiv (2021), Singh, K. & Munjal, N. "Global Research Output on First Principles: A Scientiometric study" In (Eds) Tarsem Lal "Emerging Trends in Academic Libraries in ICT Era" Chandigarh: Saptrishi Publication. Pp. 61-71. ISBN: 978-93-90642-76-2
  • Singh, Shiv (2018) and K., Sanjay. “Bibliometric analysis of Emerging trends and technologies in Libraries and Information Services (ETTLIS): A study”. In Kataria, Sanjay (Eds) et.al 5th IEEE, ETTLIS 2018), IEEE, Inc. 402-407 p. ISBN: 978-1-5386-0827-2. (Scopus Indexed & WOS Indexed)
  • Singh, Shiv (2015) and Rana, M. S., “Lotka’s law and the pattern of scientific productivity in the Gandhian literature.”: In Arora, Jagdish (Eds), “Innovative Librarianship: Adapting to Digital Realities”, 10th Caliber 2015, ISBN: 978-93-81232-05-7,134-142p.
  • Singh, Shiv (2015) and Kataria, S. “Awareness and Use of E-Journals among the Research Scholars & Faculty Members of Banasthali Vidyapith, Rajasthan: A Comparative Case Study” In Kataria, Sanjay (Eds) et.al (ETTLIS 2015), IEEE, Inc, 152-156p. ISBN: 978-1-4799-7999-8. (Scopus Indexed & WOS Indexed)
  • Singh, Shiv (2015) and Rana, M. S., “Content Analysis and Application of Zipf’s Law in Gandhian Literature” In Kataria, Sanjay et.al. “Transforming Libraries and Librarianship” KBD Publication, New Delhi, 491-498p. ISBN: 978-81-907999-6-6.
  • • Rajneesh., Gupta, S., Singh, Shiv (2013) and Rana, M. S. “Cloud Computing in Library and Information Services: from WorldCat (OCLC) to IndCat (INFLIBNET)” In Singh, V.P. “Management of Electronic Resources: Challenges and Opportunities”, Dehradun: Central Government Library Association, 229-242p. ISBN: 978-81-927360-0-6.
  • • Bisaria, G., Mishra, R. and Singh, Shiv (2012) “Cloud computing for Library Services”, In Kataria, Sanjay (Eds) et.al, “Future of Libraries in Digital Age”. (ETTLIS 2012), KBD Publication, New Delhi, 130-133p. ISBN: 978-81907999-2-8.
  • • Rana, M. S., Rajneesh and Singh, Shiv (2012) “ICT localization at Banasthali: learning for universities of NE India.”: In Arora, Jagdish (Eds), “Building Participatory Library services in digital Era”, Sikkim, Planner 2012, 47-57p. ISBN: 978-93-81232-02-6.

[Book]

  • • Sharma. V, Rajnish., Singh, Shiv., Rana, J. (Ed.). (2023). Digital Transformations in library and information science: Changing Paradigm and Future Directions. New Delhi: Shree Publishers & Distributors pp. 1-349 (ISBN: 978-81-961509-1-4)
  • • K.S. Khatheeja Parvin, Sharad Gangele, S Sandhya, Shiv Singh (2022). Fundamental Of Business Research Methodology. AGPH Books (Academic Guru Publishing House) ISBN: 978-93-95936-18-7
  • • Munjal, N. and Singh, Shiv (2021). “500 MCQ on Computer Awareness”. Notion Press. ISBN: 978-1638506331 p. 132.

[Career]

  • • Deputy Librarian, GLA University, Uttar Pradesh, India
  • • Assistant Librarian, Bennett University, (The Times Group), Uttar Pradesh, India
  • • Deputy Librarian, Lovely Professional University, Punjab, India
  • • Professional Assistant (Library-in-Charge) Jaypee University, Uttar Pradesh, India
  • • Academic Counsellor IGNOU, New Delhi, India
  • • National Reviewer Board Member of Journal “Library Progress International’ (Library Science (ISSN: 0970-1052)
  • • Associate Editor" of "International Journal of Applied Research" (ISSN: 2394-7500)

[URL]

Swapan Kumar Patra more Sidho-Kanhho-Birsa University (skpatra@gmail.com)

[Name]

  • • Dr. Swapan Kumar Patra
  • • Department of Library and Information Science
  • • Sido-Kanho-Birsha University, Purulia-723104, West Bengal, India
  • • Email: skpatra@gmail.com, skpatra@skbu.ac.in

[Article]

  • • Patra, S. K., & Roy, U. (2023). Is Open Science a Developed Countries’ Phenomenon? A Case Study of Journals Registered in the DOAJ. Journal of Data Science, Informetrics, and Citation Studies, 2(3), 233-242.
  • • Mukherjee, S., & Patra, S. K. (2023). Chatbots: A review of their potential applications in library services. Indian Journal of Information Library and Society, 36(1-2), 22-29.
  • • Patra, S. K. (2023). Chinese aid and the library development in Africa A brief survey. Annals of Library and Information Studies, 70(3), 126-131
  • • Patra, S. K., & Adhikary, A. (2023). India’s Contribution in Neglected tropical diseases: A Scientometrics Study. Journal of Data Science, Informetrics, and Citation Studies, 2(3), 233-242.
  • • Patra, S. K. (2023). Science, Technology & Innovation, and Intellectual Property: Leveraging Openness for Sustainable Development in Africa: Caroline B Ncube, Cape Town, Claremont: Juta and Company; 2021: 236 pages; ISBN: 9781485137764 (web pdf) ISBN 978-1-48513-765-8 (print).
  • • Patra, S. K., & Kirtania, D. K. (2023). OpenAI ChatGPT generated content and similarity index: A study of selected terms from the library & information science. Annals of Library and Information Studies, 70(2), 99-101.
  • • Mukherjee, S., & Patra, S. K. (2022). Digital Library Initiatives in North East India: A Survey. Indian Journal of Information, Library & Society 35(3-4) 203-218.
  • • Patra, S. K., & Muchie, M. (2022). An assessment of South African technological capability using patent data from WIPO Patentscope database. African Journal of Science, Technology, Innovation and Development, 14(2), 333-340.
  • • Patra, S. K., & Muchie, M. (2021). Introduction to Special Issue on Science Technology Innovation and Development in Africa Journal of Scientometric Research, 10 (2) 1-3 DOI: 10.5530/jscires.8.1.x
  • • Patra, S. K., & Muchie, M. (2021). Scientific and Technical Productivity of African countries: What Scopus and WIPO Patentscope data tell us? Journal of Scientometric Research, 10(3) 3-14 DOI: 10.5530/jscires.8.1.x
  • • Patra, S. K. (2021). Disability and Library Services: Global Research Trend. Indian Journal of Information, Library & Society, 34, 3-4(2021): 165-177
  • • Patra, S. K. (2020). Library and Information Research in South Africa: A bibliometric Study. Indian Journal of Library Information and Society 33(3-4), 164-178.
  • • Oyekunle, O. A., Patra, S. K., & Muchie, M. (2020). SMEs in Sustainable Development: Their role in Poverty Reduction and Employment generation in Sub-Saharan Africa African Journal of Science Technology Innovation and Development, 12(4), 405-419.
  • • Patra, S. K., & Muchie, M. (2020). China Africa S&T Collaboration: Evidence from Collaborative Articles and Patents. Journal of Chinese Economic and Business Studies 18(1), 1-27. doi: 10.1080/14765284.2019.1647004
  • • Patra, S. K. (2019). How Indian libraries tweet? Word frequency and sentiment analysis of library tweets. Annals of Library and Information Studies, 66(4), 1-9.
  • • Patra, S. K., & Muchie, M. (2019). Clinical Trial research in India and China: Myths vs Realities. Asian Biotechnology and Development Review, 21(1), 25-52.
  • • Patra, S. K., & Das, A. K. (2019). Finding Facets of Academic Integrity and Plagiarism through the Prism of a Citation Database. DESIDOC Journal of Library & Information Technology, 39(2), 60-66. doi: 10.14429/djlit.39.2.14163
  • • Patra, S. K., & Mahesh, G. (2018). The slow progress of library and information science research in Africa. Journal of Scientometric Research, 7(2) 107-113. Available online at https://www.jscires.org/sites/default/files/JScientometRes-7-2-107_0.pdf
  • • Swapan Kumar Patra and Mammo Muchie (2018) Research and Innovation in South African Universities: From the Triple Helix's perspective. Scientometrics 116 (1) 51-76.
  • • Patra, S. K. (2017). "Letter to Editor: Response to the letter, Indian scientific literature and Scopus database” Annals of Library and Information Studies 64 (December 2017): 287.
  • • Patra, S. K. and Muchie, M. (2017). "Science, technology and innovation in BRICS countries: Introduction to the special issue." African Journal of Science, Technology, Innovation and Development 9 (5) 449-501.
  • • Patra, S. K., & Muchie, M. (2017). Safeguarding health and well-being of people: How Clinical Trials in Africa set for Sustainable Development Goals? Asian Biotechnology and Development Review, 19(3), 3-23.
  • • Swapan Kumar Patra (2017) Foreign R&D Units in India and China: An Empirical Exploration, African Journal of Science, Technology, Innovation and Development 9 (5) 557-571.
  • • Swapan Kumar Patra & Mammo Muchie (2017) Engineering Research Profile of Countries in African Union, African Journal of Science, Technology, Innovation and Development 9(4) 449-465.
  • • Swapan Kumar Patra & Mammo Muchie (2017) Science in pre-independent India: a Scientometric perspective Annals of Library and Information Studies (ALIS) 64(2) 125-136.
  • • Swapan Kumar Patra & Mammo Muchie (2017) Role of Innovation System in Development of Biotechnology in South Africa, Asian Biotechnology and Development Review, 19(1)3-30.
  • • Swapan Kumar Patra & Krishna, V. V. (2015). Globalization of R&D and open innovation: linkages of foreign R&D centers in India. Journal of Open Innovation: Technology, Market, and Complexity, 1(1), doi: DOI 10.1186/s40852-015-0008-6.
  • • Swapan Kumar Patra & V. V. Krishna (2015). National Green Tribunal and Environmental Justice in India Indian Journal of Geo-Marine Sciences, 44(4) 1-9.
  • • Swapan Kumar Patra (2014). Google Scholar Based citation analysis of Indian Library and Information Science Journals. Annals of Library and Information Studies, 61(3), 227-234.
  • • Swapan Kumar Patra (2014). Knowledge Production by Indian Biotechnology Parks. Asian Biotechnology and Development Review, 16(1), 35-53.
  • • V. V. Krishna, Swapan Kumar Patra, Sujit Bhattacharya (2012) “Internationalization of R&D and Global Nature of Innovation: Emerging Trends in India”, Science Technology and Society 17(2) 165-198.
  • • V. V. Krishna, Swapan Kumar Patra, Sujit Bhattacharya (2012) “Erratum to: Internationalization of R&D and Global Nature of Innovation: Emerging Trends in India”, Science Technology and Society 17(3) 479.
  • • Sujit Bhattacharya and Swapan Kumar Patra (2010) “Assessing Competency of a Developing Country in High Technology: A Case Study based on Indian Patenting Activity in the Biotechnology Sector”, Collnet Journal of Scientometrics and Information Management 4(2), 21-34.
  • • Swapan Kumar Patra and Prakash Chand (2009) “Library and information science research in SAARC and ASEAN countries as reflected through LISA” Annals of Library and Information Studies 56(1), 41-51.
  • • Swapan Kumar Patra and Prakash Chand (2007) “HIV/AIDS Research in India: A Bibliometric study” Library and Information Science Research, 21(1), 124-134.
  • • Swapan Kumar Patra and Saroj Mishra (2006) “Bibliometric analysis of Bioinformatics literature” Scientometrics, 67(3), 477-489.
  • • Swapan Kumar Patra, Partha Bhattacharya and Neera Verma (2006) “Bibliometric study of literature on Bibliometrics” DESIDOC Bulletin of Information Technology, 26(1), 27-32.
  • • Swapan Kumar Patra and Prakash Chand (2006) “Library and Information Science Research in India: A Bibliometric Study” Annals of Library and Information Studies 54(4), 219-223.
  • • Swapan Kumar Patra and Prakash Chand (2005) "Biotechnology Research Profile of India" Scientometrics, 63 (3) 583-597.
  • • Swapan Kumar Patra, Partha Bhattacharya (2005) “Bibliometrics Study of Cancer Research in India” DESIDOC Bulletin of Information Technology; 25 (2), 11-18.

[Book]

  • • Patra, S. K., & Muchie, M. (2021). Globalization of R&D: Foreign R&D activities of MNEs in India and China, Africa World Press ISBN: 978-1-56902-772-1.
  • • Patra, S.K., & Mahapatra, S (2021). Dictionary of Library and Information Science, Kolkata, Prova Prakashani ISBN- 978-93-83658-95-4
  • • Patra, S. K., & Muchie, M. (Eds.). (2020). Science, Technology, and Innovation in BRICS Countries. Oxfordshire, United Kingdom: Routledge Taylor & Francis Group. ISBN 9780367442804.

[Book Chapters]

  • • Patra, S. K. (2020). Is Twitter an Unexploited Potential in Indian Academic Libraries? Case Study Based on Select Academic Library Tweets. In S. N. Dhamdhere (Ed.), Big Data Applications for Improving Library Services (pp. 123-141). Hershey, Pennsylvania: IGI Global. ISBN13: 9781799830498.
  • • Patra, S. K. (2020). Foreign R&D in India and China: An Empirical Exploration. In S. K. Patra & M. Muchie (Eds.), Science, Technology and Innovation in BRICS Countries (pp. 1-3). Oxfordshire, United Kingdom: Routledge Taylor & Francis Group. ISBN13: 978- 0- 367- 44280- 4
  • • Patra, S. K., & Muchie, M. (2020). Science, Technology and Innovation in BRICS Countries: Introduction. In S. K. Patra & M. Muchie (Eds.), Science, Technology and Innovation in BRICS Countries (pp. 56-70). Oxfordshire, United Kingdom: Routledge Taylor & Francis Group. ISBN13: 978- 0- 367- 44280- 4
  • • Patra, S. K., & Das, A. K. (2019). Is Indian Library and Information Science Research Interdisciplinary? A Case Study Based on Indian Citation Index Database. In A. Kaushik, A. K. Garg & P. Biswas (Eds.), Innovative Trends and New Technologies in Library and Information Science (169-188): IGI Global. ISBN13: 9781522598251
  • • Patra, S. K., & Muchie, M. (2019). Science and Technological Capability Building in Global South: Comparative Study of India and South Africa. In S. Oloruntoba & M. Muchie (Eds.), Innovation, Regional Integration, and Development in Africa: Rethinking Theories, Institutions, and Policies (pp. 303-336). New Delhi: Springer International Publishing AG, part of Springer Nature ISBN- 978-3-319-92179-2.
  • • Patra, S. K., & Muchie, M. (2018). What can South Africa learn from high technology patents in India: An analysis of biotechnology patents through USPTO. In Z. Mazibuko (Ed.), Beyond Imagination The Ethics and Applications of Nanotechnology and Bio-Economics in South Africa (pp. 152-194). Johannesburg: Mapungubwe Institute for Strategic Reflection (MISTRA) in 2018. ISBN 978-0-6399238-0-2
  • • V.V. Krishna, & Patra, S. K. (2018). Indian Universities in the National Innovation System In V. V. Krishna (Ed.), Universities in the National Innovation Systems: Experiences from the Asia-Pacific (pp. 153-181). New Delhi: Routledge India. ISBN: 978-1-138-21347-0 (hbk) ISBN: 978-1-315-11142-1 (ebk)
  • • Krishna, V. V., & Patra, S. K. (2015). Research and Innovation in Universities in India. In N. V. Varghese, & G. Malik (Eds.), India Higher Education Report 2015 (pp. 163-196). New Delhi: Routledge; Taylor & Francis Group. ISBN-13: 978-1138667921
  • • Swapan Kumar Patra (2013) "Innovation network in IT sector: A study of collaboration patterns among selected foreign IT firms in India and China." in Collaboration in International & Comparative Librarianship, edited by Susmita Chakraborty and Anup Kumar Das: IGI Global. ISBN13: 9781466643659.
  • • Swapan Kumar Patra & V. V. Krishna (2012) “Growth, Location and Motivation of Foreign R&D Units in India: An Empirical Exploration” 5th National Conference on Contemporary Issues in Business Management October 19, 2012 pages 64-83 ISBN no- 978-81-906991-7-4.

[Career]

• Qualifications
  • • PhD from Center for Studies in Science Policy, School of Social Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, India in 2013. PhD dissertation topic “Internationalization of R&D: A Study of Foreign ICT and Biotechnology Firms in India and China
  • • Qualified National Eligibility Test (UGC-NET) for Lectureship Examination, conducted by the University Grants Commission, India in 2006.
  • • Master of Library & Information Science (MLIS) from Indira Gandhi National Open University in 2006 (72.56%).
  • • Associateship in Information Science (A Master’s degree course in Information Science) from Indian National Scientific Documentation Center (INSDOC), CSIR in 1999 (68.5%).
  • • M.Sc. (Zoology) from Ranchi University in 1993 (66.25%).
• Research and Work Experience
  • • Presently working as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Library and Information Science, Sidho-Kanho-Birsha University, Purulia, West Bengal from September 2021 onwards.
  • • Working as an academic Counsellor in Nistarini College Study centre for the Department of Library and Information Science, Netaji Subhas Open University, Kolkata, WB, India.
  • • Research Fellow at SPARC Research Funded Project, (Project code P1219) project titled “Traditional Medicine in India and South Africa: A Comparative Study” till 30th November 2022 in University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg.
  • • Visiting researcher Bocconi University, Milan, Italy from October -December 2019 in “Catching–Up along the Global Value Chain: models, determinants and policy implications in the era of the Fourth Industrial Revolution” funded by European Union Horizon 2020.
  • • Working as Post-Doctoral Research Fellow at Tshwane University of Technology, Pretoria, South Africa from 1st September 2015 to July 2021.
  • • Senior Researcher on project title “Environmental Justice Organizations, Liabilities and Trade (EJOLT): Mapping Environmental Justice”, sponsored by the Seventh Framework Programme (FP7), European Commission, at the Centre for Studies in Science Policy, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, India from 1st September 2012- March 2015.

[URL]

Sulaiman Kabir Alabi more Kwara State University (kabirsulaiman1983@gmail.com)

[Name]

  • • Sulaiman Kabir Alabi, Department of Library and Information Science, Kwara State University, Malete Nigeria.(kabir.sulaiman@kwasu.edu.ng, kabirsulaiman1983@gmail.com. )

[Article]

  • • Social Media Technologies As Determinants To Information Sharing Among LIS Students In Kwara State University, Malete" (2023)
  • • Virtual and augmented reality as predictors of users' intention to use Lagos State Public Library, Lagos State, Nigeria (2023)
  • • Influence of Psychosocial Characteristics on Social Media Usage among Continuing Education Learners (Cels) in Kwara State University, Malete, Nigeria (2022)
  • • Perception of undergraduates on the contributions on online tools toward improvement of reading habit in Kwara state universities (2020)

[Career]

  • • Member, Nigerian Library Association
  • • Member, Certified Librarian (CLRN)
  • • Exam officer, Department, Library and Information Science, (KWASU)

[URL]

Jong Wook Lee more Kyungpook National University (jongwook@knu.ac.kr)
Sanghee Oh more Chungnam National University (sanghee@cnu.ac.kr)


Professional Language Editor

Melvin Diaz more Department of Maritime Energy Resources Technology, Korea Maritime and Ocean University, KOREA (ProfMDiaz@gmail.com)

[Article]

  • • Fatigue Behavior of Granite Subjected to Cyclic Hydraulic Fracturing and Observations on Pressure for Fracture Growth(2021)
  • • Stress Estimation through Deep Rock Core Diametrical Deformation and Joint Roughness Assessment Using X-ray CT Imaging(2020)
  • • Laboratory True Triaxial Hydraulic Fracturing of Granite Under Six Fluid Injection Schemes and Grain-Scale Fracture Observations(2020)
  • • Effect of frequency during cyclic hydraulic fracturing and the process of fracture development in laboratory experiments(2020)
  • • Evaluation of water saturation effect on mechanical properties and hydraulic fracturing behavior of granite(2020)
  • • Laboratory Investigations on the Hydraulic Fracturing of Granite Cores(2020)
  • • Improving rate of penetration prediction by combining data from an adjacent well in a geothermal project(2020)
  • • Prediction of rate of penetration with data from adjacent well using artificial neural network(2020)
  • • Cyclic hydraulic fracturing of pocheon granite cores and its impact on breakdown pressure, acoustic emission amplitudes and injectivity(2019)
  • • Predicting rate of penetration during drilling of deep geothermal well in Korea using artificial neural networks and real-time data collection(2019)
  • • Predicting rate of penetration during drilling of deep geothermal well in Korea using artificial neural networks and real-time data collection(2019)
  • • Effect of Water Infiltration, Injection Rate and Anisotropy on Hydraulic Fracturing Behavior of Granite(2019)

[Career]

  • • Korea Maritime and Ocean University
  • • Department of Energy and Resources Engineering Doctor of Philosophy
  • • International Journal of Knowledge Content Development and Technology, Professional Language Editor(2021-)


Assistant editor

Ja-Young Lee more Department of Library and Information Science, Research Institute for Knowledge Content Development & Technology, KOREA (ijkcdt@gmail.com / +82 043-840-3415)