Librametry, Bibliometrics, Scientometrics, Informetrics and Webometrics: Historical Development

61. Who would find the COLLNET journal most valuable?

a) Science fiction writers interested in future technologies.

b) Researchers and administrators involved in scientific activities. (Correct)

c) The general public seeking information about current scientific discoveries.

d) Lawyers specializing in intellectual property rights.

Explanation: COLLNET journal as valuable for research workers, research administrators, librarians, and

document specialists, all involved in the scientific domain.

62. What is the primary objective of the Institute of Scientometrics?

a) To provide professional certification for scientometricians in India.

b) To promote research activities in the field of scientometrics. (Correct)

c) To develop standardized practices for scientometric studies.

d) To maintain a central database of scientific publications in India.

Explanation: The Institute of Scientometrics was founded with the aim of promoting research in scientometrics.

63. What type of organization is the Institute of Scientometrics?

a) A government agency funded by the CSIR.

b) A university department specializing in scientometrics.

c) A virtual and non-profit organization. (Correct)

d) A private company offering scientometric consultancy services.

Explanation: Institute of Scientometrics as a virtual and non-profit organization.

64. Where was the Institute of Scientometrics established in India?

a) New Delhi

b) Bangalore

c) Tumkur (Correct)

d) Mumbai

Explanation: Tumkur, India as the location for the Institute of Scientometrics' establishment.

65. Where has most of the scientometric research in India been conducted historically?

a) Department of Library and Information Science at various Indian universities.

b) Institute of Scientometrics founded in 2011.

c) Organizations like NISCAIR, NISTADS, and DRTC. (Correct)

d) A network of independent research scientists.

Explanation: Institutions like NISCAIR, NISTADS, and DRTC as major contributors to scientometric research in

India.

66. What recent development in scientometric education does mention in India?

a) The introduction of a mandatory scientometrics course in all library science programs.

b) The establishment of a national institute dedicated to scientometric training.

c) The recognition of a Department of Library and Information Science for a Special Assistant Program in

Scientometrics. (Correct)

d) The launch of online courses in scientometrics for working professionals.

Explanation: The recognition of a Department of Library and Information Science for a Special Assistant

Program in Scientometrics as a recent development.