R. JEYSHANKAR Associate Professor

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  • Department of Library & Information Science
  • School of Media & Mass Communication
  • jeyshankar71@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 Library and Infromation Science University of Madras 2010
2 M.Phil Library and Infromation Science Alagappa University 2006
3 PGDCA Computer Application Annamalai University 2003
4 M.L.I.Sc Library and Information Science Maduarai Kamaraj University 1997
5 B.L.I.Sc Library and Information Science Madurai Kamaraj University 1996
6 MA History Madurai Kamaraj University 1995
7 BA History Madurai Kamaraj University 1993

Area of Specializaion

Informetrics, Knowledge Management, Application of ICT in Libraries

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
1 Alagappa Excellence Award for Research REGIONAL Alagappa University 2017 15000
2 UGC Research Awardee NATIONAL University Grants Commission (India) 2014 18.89 Lakhs

Teaching Experience

S.No Designation Department/Centre Institution
1 Librarian Central Library S.R.M. Arts and Sceince College, Chennai
2 Assistant Professor Library and Infromation Science Alagappa University
3 Associate Professor Library and Infromation Sceince Alagappa University
4 Associate Professor Library and Infromation Science Pondicherry University

Research Experience

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Industry Experience

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Contribution towards Innovation

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Patent Details

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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 Relationship between pesticide research output and GDP: a socio-economic analysis Sivagami, M & Jeyshankar, R Global Knowledge, Memory and Communication 73 2024 1.24
2 Authorship Pattern on Multiple Disabilities during 2006-2020: A Scientometric Analysis Sumathi Thangaraj & Jeyshankar Ramalingam International Journal of Information Science and ManagementThis link is disabled. 21(2) 69–83 2023 0.16(SJR)
3 Postgraduate Student‘s Open Educational Practices and Hurdles among Faculty of Science at Alagappa University during the Pandemic Muniyasamy, M. , Jeyshankar, R. International Journal of Information and Education Technology 13(3), 526–534 2023 0.24 (SJR)
4 Evaluating Research Output Using Scientometric and Social Network Analysis: A Case of Alagappa University, India E. Nishavath, R. Jeyshankar & Dong-Geun Oh International Journal of Information Science and Management Vol. 20, No. 2, 2022, 325-345 https://dorl.net/dor/20.1001.1.20088302.2022.20.2.20.5 2022 0.15 (SJR)
5 Collaborative Research Publications Trends on Disaster Management: A Scientometric Analysis Kousalya K & Jeyshankar R. Library Philosophy and Practice Pages 1-24 2021 -
6 Study on Gender Differences in Information Literacy Skills among Research Scholars of Alagappa University, Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu Jeyshankar, R. & Nachiappan, N Library Philosophy and Practice Winter 1-31-2021 2021 -
7 A Scientometric Social Network Analysis of International Collaborative Publications of All India Institute of Medical Sciences, India Nishavathi E.;Jeyshankar R. Journal of Information Science Theory and Practice Volume 8, Pages 64-76 2020 0.21 (SJR)
8 Global Research output on Eosinophilia Literature: A Scientometric Analysis Chithiraivel, S, Sivasekaran, L & d Ramalinagam & Jeyshankar ,R Library Philosophy and Practice Fall 3-1-2020 2020 -
9 Authorship P uthorship Patterns in E atterns in Eosinophilia Resear osinophilia Research Liter ch Literature: A Scientometric Analysis Chithiraivel,S Jeyshankar, R & Sivasekaran, K Library Philosophy and Practice Summer 6-2020 2020 -
10 Digital Literacy Skills of the Aspirants of Competitive Examinations in the Anna Centenary Library, Chennai: A Study Balakrishnan,R & Jeyshankar,R Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal) Fall 3-2019 2019 -
11 Mapping of research output on Eosinophilia in India: A Scientometric Analysis Jeyshankar, R & Chithiraivel, S Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal) Winter 1-2019 2019 -
12 Graduate Library Users’ Information Use Pattern and Awareness about Library and Information Resources in Chennai City: A Study Balakrishnan,R & Jeyshankar,R Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal) Summer 7-31-2019 2019 -
13 Print and Digital Information Seeking Behaviour of Teachers of International Schools in Chennai: A Gender-Based Case Study Yagnasridevi, J.S & Jeyshankar,R Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal) Spring 7-31-2019 2019 -
14 Webometric Analysis of Deemed University Websites in India Jeyshankar, R. Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal) Winter 2-2019 2019 -
15 Emotional Intelligence Management Skills of Library and Information Science Professionals in the Universities of Tamil Nadu, India: An Analytical Stud Jeyshankar, R. Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal) Summer 6-30-2019 2019 -
16 Gender Differences in the Multiple Intelligence Skills of Library and Information Science Professionals in Universities in Tamil Nadu, India Jeyshankar, R. Library Philosophy and Practice Fall 2-28-2019 2019 -
17 Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR - India) Institutes Website: A Webometric Analysis Jeyshankar, R. & Nachiappan, N Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal) Winter 12-1-2018 2018 -
18 Mapping the Science of Law: A Jurimetrics Analysis Jeyshankar, R. & Nishavathi, E Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal) Fall 12-31-2018 2018 -
19 Measuring Co- authorship Pattern in Research Output of Chromosome Anomalies Nishavathi, E & Jeyshankar, R. Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal) Spring 3-31-2018 2018 -
20 An Analysis of Women Faculty Attitudes, Perceptions and Experiences of Information Access Competency Jeyshankar,R & Vellaichamy, A Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal) Summer 6-13-2018 2018 -
21 Scientometric methods for the evaluation of hemophilia research Vellaichamy, A & Jeyshankar,R Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal) Summer 6-18-2018 2018 -
22 Multiple Intelligence Skills among Library and Information Science Professionals of Government and Private Universities in Tamil Nadu, India: An Explo Jeyshankar, R. Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal) Winter 7-1-2018 2018 -
23 Application of Bradford’s Law of Scattering to the Discipline of Law: Analysis of Doctoral Theses Citations Submitted by Universities in India Nishavathi, E & Jeyshankar, R. Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal) Winter 12-31-2017 2017 -
24 An Assessment of women faculty members' opinions about information literacy needs, search and evaluation competencies Vellaichamy, A & Jeyshankar,R Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal) Winter 12-5-2017 2017 -
25 Academic performances by the faculty members of Mother Teresa Women’s University and its affiliated colleges: an evaluative study Vellaichamy, A & Jeyshankar,R Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal) Summer 8-8-2017 2017 -
26 Is there a correlation between access to journals and their productive use? Ramamoorthi, P., Jeyshankar, R. Annals of Library and Information Studies 63(1), 24–30 2016 1.42
27 Research Productivity of the scientists of Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research (IGCAR) Kalpakkam (Chennai): A Scientometric Analysis Jeyshankar, R. Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal) Winter 8-8-2015 2015 -
28 Anemia Research in India: A bibliometric analysis of publications output during 1993–2013 Jeyshankar,R & Vellaichamy, A Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal) Winter 8-20-2014 2014 -
29 Research publications to Indian Journal of Cancer: a scientometric analysis Santhanakarthikeyan, S, Grace, M. & Jeyshankar, R Library hi tech news 31(3)21-25 2014 0.334
30 Research output of CSIR-central electro chemical research institute (CECRI): A study Jeyshankar,R, Ramesh Babu,B, & Rajendran, R Annals of Library and Information Studies 58 (4) 301-306 2011 1.42
31 Websites of Central Universities in India: A webometric analysis Ramesh Babu,B, Jeyshankar,R & Nagesware Rao, P DESIDOC Journal of Library & Information Technology 30(4)33-43 2010 0.514
32 Websites of universities in Tamil Nadu: A webometric study Jeyshankar, R & Ramesh Babu, B Annals of Library and Information Studies 56 (3), 69-79 2009 1.42

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 Bibliometric analysis of global literature on Cervical Cancer Jeyshankar, R. International Journal of Information Dissemination and Technology 4(4), 298-302 2014 -
2 Mapping of research output of food and nutrition literature in India Jeyshankar, R, Nageswara Rao, P &Vellaichamy, A International Journal of Information Dissemination and Technology 4(1)34-41 2014 -
3 Scientometric analysis of Leukemia research output (1960-2011): An Indian perspective Jeyshankar, R. & Ramesh Babu, B Asia Pacific Journal of Library and Information Science 3(2) 2013 -
4 Web page analysis of Indian institute of technologies’(IITs) websites: a webometric study Maria Sujithai & Jeyshankar, R International Journal of Digital Library Services 3(1), 55-65 2013 -
5 Link analysis and web impact factor of Indian Nationalised Banks Jeyshankar, R. International Journal of Information Dissemination and Technology 1(3), 171-179 2011 -
6 Scientometric analysis of contributions to journal of scientific and industrial research Rajendran, P, Jeyshankar, R & Elango, B International Journal of Digital Library Services 1(3), 79-89 2011 -
7 Research Output of Scientist of Tuberculosis Research Centre (TRC), Chennai, Tamil Nadu: A Scientometric Study Jeyshankar, R & Ganesan, P Indian Journal of Information Sources & Services 1(2) 2011 -
8 Basic frame work of webometric study: A study Jeyshankar,R, B Ramesh Babu,B & Gopalakrishnan, S KELPRO Bulletin 13(1), 41-48 2009 -
9 Measuring the web impact factor of state Agricultural Universities websites in India Ramesh Babu,B, Jeyshankar, R & Nageswara Rao, P Indian Journal of Agricultural Library and Information Services 2591), 1-14 2009 -
10 Research output in current Science: a bibliometric study Jeyshankar, R, Ramesh Babu, B & Gopalakrishnan, S Research output in current Science: a bibliometric study 3(3), 173-182 2009 -
11 Information seeking behaviour among dentists in Chennai, Tamil Nadu: A Study Jeyshankar, R, Nageswara Rao,P & Ramesh Babu, B Indian Journal of Information Science and Services 3(2) 28-35 2009 -

Papers Published in Conference Proceedings

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Books

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Chapters in Books

S.No Title of the Chapters Name of the Authors Title of the Book Publisher Year ISBN No.
1 Social Networking Skills in Information Literacy Towards Disseminating Scholarly Communication Among Research Scholars at Alagappa University: A Case Sivagami, M & Jeyshankar, R. Information Literacy Skills and the Role of Social Media in Disseminating Scholarly Information in the 21st Century IGI Global Publisher of Timely Knowledge 2023 9781668488058
2 Exploring Opportunities for Utilizing Open Educational Resources (OERs) Towards Promoting Inclusive Education Settings in Tamil Nadu Kumar, K.S. , Jeyshankar, R. , Muniyasamy, M. , Natarajan, P. Information Literacy Skills and the Role of Social Media in Disseminating Scholarly Information in the 21st Century IGI Global Publisher of Timely Knowledge 2023 9781668488058
3 Gender Differences of ICT Skills Among LIS Professionals in Universities of Tamil Nadu Jeyshankar, R. Handbook of Research on Digital Content Management and Development in Modern Libraries IGI Global Publisher of Timely Knowledge 2020 9781799822011
4 Impact of Information and Communication Technology among the Physical Education Students in Alagappa University, Tamilnadu Vellaichamy, A & Jeyshankar,R Handbook of Research on Inventive Digital Tools for Collection Management and Development in Modern Libraries IGI Global 2020 9781466681781
5 Scholarly Information Access Pattern of UGC-Infonet Digital Library Consortium by Faculty and Research Scholars in Gandhigram Rural Institute-Deemed U Jeyshankar, R. Challenges of Academic Library Management in Developing Countries IGI Global Publisher of Timely Knowledge 2013 9781466640702
6 Web Credibility of National Institute of Technology (NITs) Websites in India Jeyshankar, R., Jeyasundari, A., Muthamizharasi, S. Challenges of Academic Library Management in Developing Countries IGI Global Publisher of Timely Knowledge 2013 9781466640702

Edited Books

S.No Title of the Book Name of the Authors as per the order in Book Publisher Year ISBN No.
1 Proceedings of the National Conference on Information for All: Changing Role of Public Libraries in Digital India Initiatives Thanuskodi S & Jeyshankar R Dept. of Library and Information Science, Alagappa University, Karaikudi. 2016 978-81-9259-749-2
2 Proceedings of the National Conference on Research Methodology in Library and Information Science Thanuskodi S & Jeyshankar R Dept. of Library and Information Science, Alagappa University, Karaikudi 2015 978-81-928690-6-3
3 Proceedings of the National Seminar on Role of LIS Professionals in Developing Information Literacy Skills in the Digital Era Thanuskodi S & Jeyshankar R. Dept. of Library and Information Science, Alagappa University, Karaikudi 2014 978-81-92869056
4 Proceedings of the UGC Sponsored National Seminar on Knowledge Management in Electronic Environment: Opportunities and Challenges Jeyshankar R & Thanuskodi S Dept. of Library and Information Science, Alagappa University, Karaikudi 2013 978 93 81992-21-0
5 Proceedings of the National Seminar on Application and Relevance of E-Resources in Academic Libraries. Thanuskodi S & Jeyshankar R. Dept. of Library and Information Science, Alagappa University, Karaikudi 2012 978 93 81992-61-6

Ongoing Projects

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Ongoing Consultancy Works

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Completed Projects

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1 Multiple Intelligences and Information and Communication Technologies Skills Among The Library and Information Science Professionals in Universities of Tamil Nadu: A Study UGC 2014 - 2016 18.89 2014
2 Information Literacy Skills in the Use of Electronic Resources among the Faculty of Rural Based Universities and their Affiliated Colleges in South Tamil Nadu ICSSR 2013-2014 6 2013
3 Design and Development of Institutional Repository at Alagappa University AURF 2010 - 2011 0.20000 2010

Completed Consultancy Works

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Career Guidance Offered to students

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

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Research Guidance - PG

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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 Balakrishnan, R 16-02-2018 1339 Competencies, Skills and Habits of Library and Information Science Students and Scholar of Tamil Nadu: An Analytical Study YES 10-12-2021 YES 09-09-2022
2 Kousalya, K 03-07-2017 1252 Mapping of Disaster Management Literature: A Scientometric Analysis YES 16-12-2021 YES 27-05-2022
3 MARIA SUJITHA .I 02-02-2011 383 Websites 0f Universities in South India: A Webometric Study YES 02-09-2013 YES 30-01-2014

Research Guidance - Post Doctoral

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E-Lecture Details

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Invited Talks in Conference/Seminar/Workshop/Training Programme

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1 Know Plagiarism : No Plagiarism Refresher Course in Library and Information Science on “Learning Outcomes and Competencies” Mizoram University National Level 08-10-2022 08-10-2022 2022
2 Webometrics: A Dimension of LIS Research Webometrics: A Dimension of LIS Research Refresher Course in R.C. in Library Sciences for the University and College Teachers UGC-HRDC – Bharathiar University National Level 13-09-2021 13-09-2021 2021
3 Digitization and Preservation: Role of Librarians ICSSR Sponsored Two Day National Workshop on “Digitization of Information Sources in Libraries Using Open Sources Software in Academic Institutions Central Library, Alagappa University National Level 15-12-2016 16-12-2016 2016
4 Leveraging Social Networking Media for Library Services RRLF - Training Programme for Public Librarians District Central Library, Sivaganagai State 28-10-2015 29-10-2015 2015
5 Webometrics: A Dimension of LIS Research Refresher Course UGC-Academic Staff College, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai National Level 08-02-2014 08-02-2014 2014
6 Role of Public Library Service in Community Development National Conference on Community Participation in Strengthening and Development of Public Library Services Tamilnadu Scientific Research Organisation, Pudukottai, Tamil Nadu National Level 28-06-2014 29-06-2014 2014
7 Webometrics: A Dimension of LIS Research Refresher Course UGC-Academic Staff College, Bharathidasan University, Trichy. National Level 24-12-2012 24-12-2012 2012

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