Use of Reference Management Software among Science Research Scholars in University of Kerala

Authors

  • R. V. Amrutha Librarian, KILE, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India
  • K. S. Akshaya Kumar Lecturer, Department of Library and Information Science, University of Kerala, Kerala, India
  • S. Humayoon Kabir Associate Professor, Department of Library and Information Science, University of Kerala, Kerala, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51983/ijiss.2018.8.1.503

Keywords:

Reference Management Software, Science Research Scholars

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to make a comprehensive study of the use of Reference Management Software among the science research scholars of University of Kerala. Main objective of the study was to identify the use of different types of Reference Management Software used by research scholars. Study also aims to find out the features preferred by science researchers from different Reference Management Software. Proportionate stratified sample of 166 (63%) out of 266 full time Science research scholars of University of Kerala was selected and questionnaires were distributed among them .Study is conducted through structured questionnaire.

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Published

15-04-2018

How to Cite

Amrutha, R. V., Akshaya Kumar, K. S., & Humayoon Kabir, S. (2018). Use of Reference Management Software among Science Research Scholars in University of Kerala. Indian Journal of Information Sources and Services, 8(1), 54–57. https://doi.org/10.51983/ijiss.2018.8.1.503

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Vol. 8 No. 1 (2018): January-June 2018

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