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Abstract:
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We are living in an information world. This has come because of the unbelievable
scientific and technological progress. So much information is being generated that we
are confronted with information explosion, information pollution and exponential growth
of information. This is causing a concern for the communication, distribution, availability,
access and exploitation fronts of information, particularly so in science and technology.
Management of information is thus drawing greater attention. Information is recognized
as both national and international resource and it should be utilized for the
socio-economic, scientific and technological progress of mankind as a whole. Information
is the basic need of the human beings. The crucial role that information plays can
be gauged from the vast areas of human activities in which it finds application that
includes: growth of knowledge and wisdom, decision-making and management, research
and development, manufacture and industry, education and training and academic
writing. No one can deny the fact that information is a vital input in research,
education and training etc more so in the current digital environment. |