A Study on Library and Information Science Journals: An Indian Perspective
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Gandhigram Rural Institute-Deemed University, Gandhigram – 624302, Dindigul Dt, TN, India
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Gandhigram Rural Institute-Deemed University, Gandhigram – 624302, Dindigul Dt, TN, IndiaM. Tamizhchelvan
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https://doi.org/10.17821/srels/2014/v51i2/47774Keywords:
ISSN Assigned Journals, Lis Journals, Place of Publication, PeriodicityAbstract
This paper examines growth and development of Library and Information Science Journals in India. Recent advancement in communication technology and the rise of globalization have led to the hope of a more balanced flow of scientific knowledge. Nevertheless, scholars also cautioned the possibility of publishing their research papers in a global level. The aim of this study is to assess the year of publication, mode of publication and its frequency level. And it also discusses the language of publications. The relevant sources collected from recently assigned ISSN for library and information Science journals in India. From the study it is found that in the year 2011 more number of journals is assigned ISSN in Library and Information Science.
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Accepted 2014-04-16
