MANGKHOLLEN SINGSON Associate Professor

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  • Department of Library & Information Science
  • School of Media & Mass Communication
  • manglien@gmail.com

Academic Activity

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Educational Qualification (UG,PG & Higher Order)

S.No Degree Subject/Title of thesis University/Board Year of Passing
1 Ph.D Pricing Models and Usage of E-Journal in a Consortia Environment: A Case Study of UGC- Infonet NEHU 2014
2 MLISc Library and Information Science North Eastern Hill University 2005
3 BSc Zoology St. Edmunds College 2003

Area of Specializaion

Scholarly communication; Information Pricing; Marketing Information products and services

Awards / Prizes Conferred

S.No Name / Title of the Award Type Name of the Agency conferred the Award Year of the Award Amount for Cash Award

Teaching Experience

S.No Designation Department/Centre Institution
1 Assistant Professor Library and Information Science Pondicherry University
2 Librarian Higher Education, Govt. of Nagaland Yingli College
3 Associate Professor Library and Information Science Pondicherry University

Research Experience

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Industry Experience

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Contribution towards Innovation

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Patent Details

S.No Title Status Patent Number Year of Award Type Commercialized Status

Papers Published in UGC Approved Journals

S.No Title Name of the Authors as per the order in Paper Journal Name Volume, Issue & Page Nos. Year Impact Factor
1 Investigating the Relationship between Emotional Intelligence, Library Anxiety and Academic Performance of Post Graduate Students A Agalya, M Singson, S Thiyagarajan, T Gogoi Journal of Information and Knowledge 59(5), 295–306. 2023 0
2 Systematic Examination of Pre and Post-Citation of Indian Authored Retracted Papers Ishfaq Ahmad Palla, Mangkhollen Singson, Tyagarajan, S Learned Publishing 36(4), p.638-650 2023 2.8
3 How do researchers perceive research misbehaviors? A case study of Indian researchers Ishfaq Ahmad Palla and Mangkhollen Singson Accountability in Research 30(8), 707–724 2023 3.05
4 Library anxiety among Marginalized University Students in Northeast India Gogoi,Tripti., Singson, Mangkhollen & Tyagarajan, S Evidence Based Library and Information Practice 16 (1), 25-45 2021 0
5 Examining the Relationship between Academic Book Citations and Goodreads reader opinion and rating Kadiresan,N, Singson, M and Tyagarajan,S Annals of Library and Information Studies 67(4), pp. 215-221 2020 0
6 A comparative analysis of retracted papers in Health Sciences from China and India Ishfaq Ahmad Palla, Mangkhollen Singson & S. Thiyagarajan Accountability in Research 27(5), 401-416 2020 3.05
7 Citation behavior of Pondicherry University faculty in digital environment: a survey Singson, M., Sunny, S.,Tyagarajan, S.,& Dhar, Global Knowledge, Memory and Communication 69 (1/2), 363-375 2020 Category B in ABDC List
8 Comparative citation analysis of select Indian Open Access LIS journals. Singson, M, Poonam, Singh Deo, Kadiresan,N IASLIC Bulletin 64 (2), 93-89. 2019 0
9 Use of ResearchGate by the Research Scholars of Pondicherry University: A Study Singson, M and Amees, M DESIDOC Journal of Information Technology 37(5), 366-371 2017 0
10 Relationship between Electronic Journal Downloads and Citations in Library Consortia. M.Singson, Tyagarajan, S & Leeladharan, M Library Reviews 64 (6/7), 429 - 444 2016 Category B in ABDC List
11 Author Self Archiving and Licensing Policy of Open Access Journal of Library and Information: A Content Analysis. Singson, M., Sevukan, R., & Murugaiyan, M Annals of Library and Information Studies 62 (1-2), 104-109. 2015 0
12 Perceptions of Open Access publishing by faculty at Pondicherry University: A survey. Singson, M.,Tyagarajan, S.,Gynanaselvi joy.,& Dhar, The International Information and Library Review. 47(1-2), 1-10 2015 0
13 Implication of 80/20 Rule in Electronic Journal Usage of UGC-Infonet Consortia Singson, M., & Hangsing, P The Journal of Academic Librarianship 41(2), 207–219 2015 1.9
14 Reaffirming Pareto 80/20 rule in Indian Academic Consortia Singson, M., & Hangsing, P World Digital Libraries-An International Journal 7(1), 57-70 2014 0

Papers Published in Non UGC Approved Peer Reviewed Journals

S.No Title Name of the Authors as per the order in Paper Journal Name Volume, Issue & Page Nos. Year Impact Factor
1 Research Output of Higher Educations in India: A Bibliometric Approach. Leeladharan, M & Singson, M SALIS Journal of Library and information Science 7(1),13-21 2015 0
2 Library Anxiety: A Survey on Post-Graduate Students of Pondicherry University, India Singson, M., Firdaus, M., & Thiyagarajan, S Journal of Knowledge & Communication Management 5 (2), 189-202 2015 0
3 Curriculum Based Approach to Information Literacy Education Singson, Mangkhollen and Lhungdim, J l Rajiv Gandhi University Research Journal Vol.11. No.1:1-15, pp 161-174 2012 0
4 Postgraduate Student’s Acceptance of Social Networking Sites: a survey Singson, Mangkhollen and Sunkara, Ramarjuna Asia Pacific Journal of Library and Information Science. 2 (1), 28-49 2012 0

Papers Published in Conference Proceedings

S.No Title Name of the Authors as per the order in Paper Details of Conference Publication Page Nos. Year
1 The Sellout : Readers Sentiment Analysis of 2016 Man Booker Prize Winner Kadiresan N, Gogoi, T., & Singson, M. 11th INTERNATIONAL INFLIBNET CALIBER 2017 219-229 2017
2 Wireless information access in academic institutions of Telangana: A case study Leeladharan, M and Mangkhollen Singson Proceedings of International conference on Knowledge Resources and Library Technologies (ICKRELT 2017), 24-25 February 2017, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirapalli, 199-203 2017
3 Correlation between Article Level Views, Google Citations and Scopus Singson,M and Kumar, Ranjit 10th Convention PLANNER-2016, North-Eastern Hill University Shillong, Meghalaya, November 09-11 246-257 2016
4 Faculty contributions and activities on Academic Social Networking Sites: a study on ResearchGate. Ameez & Singson, M National Conference on Future Libraries: Issues and Challenges, 20-21 November 2015, Dindigul, Tamilnadu,2015 20-21 2015
5 Reaffirming 80/20 Rule in Indian Academic Consortia Singson, M and Hangsing, P International Conference on Digital Libraries (ICDL) 2013 464-474 2013
6 Preservation, Discography, and Cultural Crossings of North Eastern Indian tribal folk music on free file hosting sites Hansing,P and Singson, M National Seminar on Preservation of Information Resources in 21st century Organised by the Department of Library & Information Science Mizoram University, Aizawl, Sponsored by National Library, Ministry of Culture, Govt. of India, Kolkota 139-150 2012
7 Information Literacy to the new breed of Information Goods Consumer Singson, Mangkhollen the NATIONAL SEMINAR on “INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATION, organised by Department of Education in collaboration with EDNERU New Delhi, IGNOU Shillong, ICSSR Shillong and Meghalaya Information and Technology Department, Government of Meghalaya 13th -15th of September, 2011 at NEHU 12-17 2011
8 Awareness and use of Wi-Fi infrastructure in student’s community: a case study Pondicherry University on campus students Singson, Mangkhollen and Rajesh National Seminar on Emerging library and Information technologies (ELITE,2011) on 9th -10th December,2011 organized By Tamil Nadu Vetinary and Animal Science University, Chennai 394-410 2011
9 Use of scholarly journal by research scholars in Pondicherry University. Singson, Mangkhollen and M. Leeladaharan INFLIBNET-PLANNER 2010, Tezpur University, Assam 116-124 2010
10 Community Information Centres in Nagaland with Emphasis on Medziphema Block Singson, Mangkholien PLANNER 2006: Digital Preservation, Management and Access to Information in the Twenty First Century, conducted by INFLIBNET 2006, Mizoram University, November 2006. 336-345 2006

Books

S.No Title of the Book Name of the Authors as per the order in Book Publisher Year ISBN No.

Chapters in Books

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Edited Books

S.No Title of the Book Name of the Authors as per the order in Book Publisher Year ISBN No.
1 Dynamics of Librarianship in the Knowledge Society: festschrift in honour of Prof.B.Ramesh Babu . (1) Mangkhollen Singson & Leeladharan, M B.R. Publishing Corporation, New Delhi 2012 9789350500613

Ongoing Projects

S.No Title of the Project Sponsored By Period Sanctioned Amount(Rs. Lakh) Year
1 Developing Knowledge Base Ontology of the Thadou-Kuki Tribe's Traditional Dance ICSSR 12 months 8.5 Lacs 2023

Ongoing Consultancy Works

S.No Title of the Consultancy Work Sponsored By Period Sanctioned Amount(Rs. Lakh) Year

Completed Projects

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Completed Consultancy Works

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1 Library Advisory Committee NCTE 4-5-2018 0 2018

Career Guidance Offered to students

S.No Name of the Scheme No. of Students Competitive Examinations/ Career Counseling No. of Students Passed No. of Students Placed

List of capability enhancement such as Soft skill development, Remedial coaching, Language lab,
Bridge courses, Yoga, Meditation, Personal Counselling and Mentoring etc.,

S.No Name of the Programme/Scheme Date of Implementation No. of Students Enrolled Agencies Involved

Research Guidance - PG

S.No Year Degree No. of Students Awarded Department/Centre
1 2018 MLIS 3 Library and Information Science
2 2017 MLIS 5 Library and Information Science
3 2016 MLIS 3 Library and Information Science
4 2015 MLIS 5 Library and Information Science
5 2014 MLIS 5 Library and Information Science
6 2012 MLIS 4 Library and Information Science
7 2011 MLIS 1 Library and Information Science
8 2010 MLIS 1 Library and Information Science

Research Guidance - Ph.D

S.No Student Name Registration Date Registration No. Thesis Title Thesis Submitted Status Thesis Submitted Date Vivavoce Completed Status Date Awarded
1 ISHFAQ AHMAD PALLA 08-08-2018 1800156003 Systematic Investigation of retracted scientific articles of Indian authors YES 23-03-2023 YES 08-09-2023
2 Tripti Gogoi 18-08-2016 1600156003 Library Anxiety among Northeastern students in India: A Study utilizing AQAK Library Anxiety Scale YES 29-09-2022 YES 17-04-2023
3 Kadiresan N 06-10-2016 1600156001 Exploring Goodreads Reviews and Ratings for Academic Book Assessment YES 22-07-2021 YES 11-11-2021

Research Guidance - Post Doctoral

S.No Scholar Name Designation Funding Agency Fellowship Title Year of Joining Year of Completion

Financial assistance availed to attend conferences / workshops and to pay membership fee
of professional bodies during the year

S.No Conference/ workshop attended for which financial support provided Professional body for which membership fee is provided Amount of Support Place From Date To Date Year

E-Lecture Details

S.No E-Lecture Title Development of e-content/e-learning/delivering Member of Editorial Bodies Reviewer/Referee of
Content/Module Title Institution/Platform Year Weblink

Details of Online Education Conducted

S.No Nature of Online Course No. of Sessions Target Group Date

Invited Talks in Conference/Seminar/Workshop/Training Programme

S.No Title of the Paper Conferences/Seminar/Workshop/Training Programme Organized by Whether International / National / State / Regional / College or University Level From To Year
1 Citation database Ph.D course work Rajiv Gandhi University, Rono Hills, Arunachal Pradesh University 18-08-2021 21-08-2021 2021
2 Opportunities and Challenges in LIS Education or promotion of Libraries, Uttar Pradesh (SPLUP) on Ju Webinar panel discussion on “Opportunities and Challenges in LIS Education in changing enviroment organized by Society for promotion of Libraries, Uttar Pradesh (SPLUP) National 12-06-2020 12-06-2020 2020
3 Scholarly communication MHRD Sponsored Five Day Faculty Development Programme on Capacity Building and Research Skills for Teacher Educators at School of Education Pondicherry University on 11.12.2019 National 11-12-2019 15-12-2019 2019
4 Zotero-Personal Research Assistant for Scholarly Communication Training programme Department of Education, Rajiv Gandhi University University 14-05-2018 14-05-2018 2018
5 Open Science Framework: Improving integrity, Transparency, and Reproducibility through connection of The National Conference on Information for All: Changing Role of Public Libraries in Digital India Initiatives [NCIFA-2016] Alagappa University National 02-09-2016 03-09-2016 2016
6 Zotero reference Management Software Training programme Deaprtment of Library and Information Science, Pondicherry University and Indira Gandhi National Cen University 25-02-2016 25-02-2016 2016
7 Orientation on Library and Information Science as a career Orientation program NEHU University 09-08-2013 09-08-2013 2013

Conferences/Seminars Organized

S.No Title of the Programme Sponsors Venue & Duration Whether International / National / State / Regional / College or University Level From To Year

Workshop Organized

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Administrative Responsibilities in the Government and Quasi Government Agencies

S.No Name of the Position Agency/Organisation Duration Nature of Duties

Affiliation in Academic Bodies/Societies

S.No Name of the Body/Society Nature of Affiliation Year
1 Society for the Advancement of Library and Information Science Life member 2010

Participation & Extension Activities (Academic/Administraion)

S.No Name of the Position (Head, Dean, Co-ordinator, Director, etc.,) Duration Nature of Dutites
1 Warden (Maulana Abdul Kalam and Tagore Boys hostel) 7 years Administration

Participation & Extension Activities (Co-Curricular)

S.No Name of the Position (NSS, NCC, Warden etc.,) Duration Nature of Dutites
1 Warden, Tagore Boys Hostel 2010-2011 Welfare
2 Warden, Maulana Abdul kalam Boys Hostel 2011-2018 Welfare
3 Co-Ordinator, PGDLAN Add On 2015-2016 Co ordination

Collaboration with Institution/Industry

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Institution / Industry		 Details of Collaborative Research/Teaching
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Faculty Development Programme Attended (Orientation, Refresher, other Short Term Course during the year)

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Details of Executive Development Prog/Management Development Prog. conducted

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Participation in IMPESS, IMPRINT, SPARC, STARS, LEAP Programme etc and DSF Funding Programme

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Enrolment under ARPIT Programme

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