26th International Symposium ETD 2023

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Access and Citing Theses Literature: A Study of the Role of Repositories and Academic Search Engines
(INFLIBNET Centre, Gandhinagar, 2023-11-17) P, Vijayakumar; M, Vijayakumar
This work investigates the impact of citations to theses emanating through archives and search engines such as Shodhganga, NDLTD, and others and compares them with Google Scholar citation data. The study is quantitative and uses the Bibliometrics citation analysis technique to evaluate references in the Scopus Database. The citation pattern of theses and dissertations indexed in the database is compared with the citation frequency of the repositories.The results show little correlation between the domain of ‘theses' output and its cited records. As expected, Scopus and Google Scholar have no correlation regarding citation frequencies. The findings help the authors understand the repositories' impact and provide attention to the high-impact repository sites.
Analysis of PhDs awarded by Indian Institute of Technology (IITs) and Electronic Thesis available in Shodhganga Repository
(INFLIBNET Centre, Gandhinagar, 2023-11-17) Naika, Manju; Hawaldar, Samruddhi Vishal
The Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) are renowned engineering and technology institutions in India known for research excellence. This study highlights INFLIBNET's efforts to promote Open Access by including IIT theses in the Shodhganga repository. It analyzes Ph.D. degrees awarded by IITs from 2012 to 2022, with IIT Kharagpur, IIT Delhi, and IIT Bombay leading with 2977, 2724, and 2642 awards, respectively. The rising number of Ph.D. degrees is attributed to expanded research programs and the demand for research professionals in India. Notably, there's variation in awards among IITs. The study examines electronic theses in the Shodhganga Repository to identify top IITs in Ph.D. awards and growth rates. It also assesses contributions to the repository. Findings show 18,422 research degrees were granted by IITs during this time, with Ph.D. awards reaching 3,003 in 2021- 2022. Predictions suggest over 65,000 research degrees will be conferred by IITs in the next decade, averaging 6,500 yearly. Ph.D. thesis submissions grew from 1441 in 2019 to 7207 in 2023, indicating substantial growth. This trend reflects IITs' commitment to research excellence and open knowledge dissemination. The study aids policymakers, academics, and potential Ph.D. students in evaluating research output and reputations of IITs in India.
An Analysis of The Research Output of India’s North-Eastern Region Central Universities in OER With A Special Focus
(INFLIBNET Centre, Gandhinagar, 2023-11-17) Saikia, Mukesh; Singh, Sri Anuj Kumar
Purpose: In the past few years, technology plays a vital role in the digital era for content creation and its dissemination among readers. Today, Open Educational Resources (OERs) are easily available on the Internet and many educational organisations rely on them for their academic as well as research activities due to their easy licensing policy. Theses and dissertations are known for their rich and unique source of information that is published by educational institutions and organisations. One of the open educational resources that facilitate the digital repository of Indian Electronic Theses and Dissertations (ETDs) accessible online is the Shodhganga repository. The present study analyses the research output of North-Eastern’s Central Universities in Shodhganga repository.
Archiving Electronic Theses in Urdu: A Case Study of Maulana Azad National Urdu University, Hyderabad
(INFLIBNET Centre, Gandhinagar, 2023-11-17) Parvez, Akhtar
In this paper, an attempt has been made to showcase the case study of Maulana Azad National Urdu University (Central University with NAAC A+ Grade) and best practices being adopted in enriching electronic theses and making the same accessible to stakeholders which includes MANUU faculty, research scholars, students, etc. and the academicians in general
Assessing and Promoting Metadata Quality for Electronic Theses and Dissertations in Institutional Repositories Using a Policy-Driven Approach
(INFLIBNET Centre, Gandhinagar, 2023-11-17) Kasonde, Cecilia. C.; Phiri, Lighton
Electronic Theses and Dissertations (ETDs) have become integral to higher education institutions' (HEIs) repositories, facilitating accessibility, sharing, and preservation of research. High-quality metadata is crucial for effective ETD discovery, retrieval, and preservation. The Zambia National ETD portal project seeks to aggregate metadata from HEIs for a nationwide portal. This study examines ETD metadata quality and ingestion processes in HEI repositories, focusing on institutional repository policies. Using mixed methods, the research assesses ETD metadata in Zambian HEIs with functional repositories. Quantitative analysis rates metadata completeness using the ETD-MS standard. Interviews with 16 stakeholders from 8 HEIs identify policy-related influences on metadata quality. Result shows low ETD metadata completeness, averaging 6.43 out of 10. Institutions often diverge from standards like ETD-MS, creating their own or adapting existing ones. Compliance with NDLTD's 14 metadata elements is poor, with optional elements like contributors and coverage often missing. The study highlights metadata's importance, particularly completeness, for IRs. It advocates prioritizing metadata quality through standardized practices, creator training, and quality control mechanisms. Addressing metadata enhances ETD discoverability and utility both nationally and globally.
Building Vibrant Research Culture through ETDs: Special Reference from Sri Lanka and Bangladesh
(INFLIBNET Centre, Gandhinagar, 2023-11-17) Perera, Kamani; Rahman, Md. Zillur; Earskin, Anushka; Wijayasriwardana, Indika
The "Building Vibrant Research Culture through ETDs" initiative aims to enhance research culture in Sri Lanka and Bangladesh by promoting the use of Electronic Theses and Dissertations (ETDs). ETDs offer numerous advantages over traditional print formats, including broader dissemination and improved visibility. This study outlines the initiative's objectives, including promoting ETD adoption, capacity development, establishing institutional repositories, enhancing visibility and accessibility, and encouraging interdisciplinary collaboration. It also discusses the factors influencing ETD usage in these countries. The research employs a systematic approach involving stakeholder engagement, policy development, capacity building, infrastructure development, and awareness and advocacy. The results indicate that ETDs significantly contribute to research output and interdisciplinary collaboration, ultimately supporting national development. This initiative presents a promising pathway to foster vibrant research cultures in Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, leveraging digital scholarship to enhance research visibility and access.
Case Study of Analyzing the Variety of ETD Layouts
(INFLIBNET Centre, Gandhinagar, 2023-11-17) Park, Sung Hee; Banerjee, Bipasha2; Ingram, William A.; Fox, Edward A.
Yet, segmenting such documents automatically and accurately is challenging in dealing with various ETD layouts from different majors, disciplines, and universities. To automatically segment and determine the chapter boundaries of those ETDs, we need to understand the variation in document templates across various disciplines and universities. In this study, we have performed a case study and manual quantitative research on the variation of ETD layouts. We have taken into account several factors likely to affect the variation of ETD layouts, such as STEM/non-STEM, university, department, major, and year of publication. We have found that the layout tends to be similar within a university with slight variation among the departments. The layouts tend to vary significantly across different universities. This is likely to occur as each university library or graduate school typically provides an ETD template. From our analysis of the numbering style of the chapter/section headings, we see that STEM fields (specifically physics) prefer style 3. On the other hand, non-STEM areas, such as education and English, prefer style 1. And Then, we performed the Chi-square(?2) independency test to analyze the dependency of STEM or non-STEM fields on the numbering styles. The p-value of the Chi-square independency test is <0.001. Thus, we have seen the statistically significant dependency of the numbering style on STEM/non-STEM areas through the independence test. The findings of this study can be used to further research in document object extraction and natural language processing for machine reading.
Challenges of Current and Retrospective Digital Archiving: A Step by Step Guide to Best Practices of ETDs
(INFLIBNET Centre, Gandhinagar, 2023-11-17) Guha, Tamal Kumar
Contribution of Electronic Theses and Dissertations’ (ETDs) by the Universities of Andhra Pradesh to the Shodhganga Project of INFLIBNET: A Study
(INFLIBNET Centre, Gandhinagar, 2023-11-17) Lakshmi, N. Hari; Vani, C.
Researchers can communicate their study findings stated in their doctoral theses with the whole academic community through the platform provided by Shodhganga. Present study is focused on ETDs submission made by various universities in Andhra Pradesh (i.e State, central, deemed, private) in Shodhganga project. One of the main objectives of the research is to present the ETD’s scenario in Andhra Pradesh's universities. In this study observation method was used to collect the data which is completely web based. Data analysis was done using the Excel programme. This report highlights the contributions made to Shodhganga from May to July 2023 from various universities of Andhra Pradesh. The data accumulated was divided into several important areas, such as total contributions, types of universities, top five departments contributing to the top five universities, language-wise contributions, and the universities in Andhra Pradesh with the highest contribution. Finally, it can be concluded that, total 20 universities of Andhra Pradesh contribute their theses 23,923, and among the total 22,860 ETDs are in English language is made by the researchers.
Current Status of Electronic Theses and Dissertations (ETDs) in Shodhganga by State Universities in West Bengal
(INFLIBNET Centre, Gandhinagar, 2023-11-17) Mishra, Ashish
The aim of this study is to assess the status of Electronic Theses and Dissertations (ETDs), from state universities in West Bengal. These ETDs are stored in an open-access repository called Shodhganga, which is hosted and maintained by INFLIBNET. There are currently 37 state universities in West Bengal, out of which 20 have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with INFLIBNET. However, only 17 of these universities have submitted their ETDs to the repository. Among them, the University of Calcutta leads with the 13850 number of ETDs. Jadavpur University and the University of Kalyani both deposited 3575 and 2837 ETDs, respectively, securing second and third place. The State University of West Bengal's ETDs were also evaluated for their contributions on a departmental and linguistic level. The University of Calcutta's Department of Science had the most contributions (2230 ETDs), while English was the most popular language for ETDs at Shodhganga.
Development of Interoperable RDRs System in India: A Conceptual Proposal
(INFLIBNET Centre, Gandhinagar, 2023-11-17) T R, Manu; Gala, Bhakti
RDM services in India is at the nascent level. Most of the libraries are still exploring opportunities and gaining knowledge in this emerging area to implement RDM services in the future fully. RDR is one of the essential RDM services offered by libraries. In India, there are over 50 RDRs are covered in re3data.org. But the maximum of them are general data repositories that cover factual data sources. Also, these repositories are separate among institutional, ministries/funding agencies and national data repositories and have duplicate data elements. In India, there is a need to develop a national RDR that is interoperable with ministry/ funding agencies level and institutional level RDRs and need to establish the national level research data services like UK Data Service, Research Data Canada, Research Data Management - Science Europe, National Research Data Infrastructure Germany, Swedish National Data Service (SND), Landelijk Coördinatiepunt Research Data Management (LCRDM) - Netherlands etc. to take the initiative of developing the national level interoperable RDR system in India. Therefore, in this research study, researchers have proposed developing an interoperable RDR system in India. It also identified the pillars of RDM interoperability and RDM stakeholders in India. It proposed the RDR system in India, which comprises institutional, disciplined or ministries and higher education departments, and national level central RDR.
Electronic Theses and Dissertations (ETDs): A Scientometric Analysis of Research Publications
(2023-11-17) Chaudhari, Panna; Kumbar, T. S.
This research paper presents a comprehensive scientometric analysis of research papers published on Electronic Theses and Dissertations (ETDs) using the ‘Scopus’ database for the period spanning 1996 to 2023 (July) 2023. By analysing bibliographic characteristics and employing scientometric methodologies, this study presents trends and patterns in the ETD landscape. Utilizing a range of visualization tools, including the R programming language, RStudio, the Bibliometrix package, and other visualization resources, the research assesses the growth and impact of ETD publications. The dataset comprises 358 publications originating from 163 distinct sources, revealing a notable 5.27% annual growth rate and an average of 6.095 citations per document. Beyond these quantitative findings, the study explores coupling relationships, citation analysis, co-occurrence patterns, authorship dynamics, and levels of collaboration within the ETD domain. The insights from this study contribute to a deeper understanding of the evolving landscape of research on ETDs and shed light on the broader implications of scholarly communication in the digital age.
Empowering Research Communities: Implementing ETDs as Catalysts for Knowledge Sharing at Chitkara University Punjab
(2023-11-17) Singh, Jaswinder Pal; Kaur, Baljinder
The present study examines the potential of electronic theses and dissertations (ETDs) to disseminate knowledge and improve research skills at Chitkara University in Punjab. ETDs, also known as digital theses and dissertations, affect academic collaboration and communication. This study examines their effects. This study examines how electronic theses and dissertations (ETDs) affect Chitkara University dissertation organization. This study examines how electronic theses and dissertations (ETDs) have helped digitally distribute intellectual content. This study evaluates the Electronic Theses and Dissertations (ETD) initiative's impact on scholarly outputs, multidisciplinary collaboration, and knowledge exchange among scholars, educators, and students. The study also analyses how electronic theses and dissertations (ETDs) affect academic content diffusion, multidisciplinary collaboration, and research community progress. This study examines how electronic theses and dissertations (ETDs) improve intellectual conversations, research networks, and collaborative projects at Chitkara University and other universities. This study investigation found that Chitkara University research communities’ benefit from using electronic theses and dissertations (ETDs). The investigation found that electronic theses and dissertations (ETDs) help spread knowledge, stimulate collaboration, and advance academic research in numerous sectors. This research analyses how electronic theses and dissertations (ETDs), or e-theses and e-dissertations, may affect academic communication. It offers suggestions for increasing ETD acceptance and influence.
Enhancing Catalog Records of Electronic Theses and Dissertations (ETDs) with ORCID Identifiers: A Case Study at the University of Tennessee Libraries
(INFLIBNET Centre, Gandhinagar, 2023-11-17) Roberts, Anchalee Panigabutra
Tennessee Research and Creative Exchange is The University of Tennessee’s (UTK) open-access archive for research and creative work by UTK scholars and researchers; including electronic theses and dissertations (ETDs) (University of Tennessee Libraries, 2023a). UTK began to offer the submission of theses and dissertations in electronic format online as open-access content in the academic year 2002-2003 (University of Tennessee, 2002, p. 20). Catalogers at the University of Tennessee (UT) Libraries have been cataloging ETDs in Ex Libris Alma local catalog and OCLC WorldCat database. Between December 2019 to June 2020, UT Libraries participated in the PCC URIs in MARC Pilot (LC PCC, 2019, October 24). In this pilot, four catalogers and one practicum student added ETD authors’ and their advisors’ ORCID iDs (ORCID, 2023) to the catalog and name authority records following the pilot’s guideline and later adopted this practice into the current workflow. For the pilot, the participants added 371 ETD catalog records to OCLC WorldCat database and the Libraries’ Ex Libris Alma catalog. During the pilot we observed that a small percentage of ETD authors’ and major professors’ ORCID iDs do not display their information to the public. The article concludes with the impact of ORCID iDs in the global linked data platforms such as WorldCat Entities and Wikidata and its potential for further data analyses on scholarly communication in Scholia, a tool to create scholarly profiles based on Wikidata.
Enhancing the Efficiency and Effectiveness of the Electronic Theses and Dissertations (ETDs) Metadata Lifecycle: A Framework for Best Practice
(INFLIBNET Centre, Gandhinagar, 2023-11-17) Aminu, Murtala; Trivedi, Mayank; Kaoje, Sahabi Abubakar
Electronic Theses and Dissertations (ETDs) have become a valuable resource for scholarly research and academic institutions. Efficient management of ETD metadata is crucial for facilitating discovery, retrieval, and long-term preservation of these scholarly works. This paper presents a framework for best practices aimed at enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of the ETDs metadata lifecycle. The framework encompasses key stages, including metadata creation, quality assurance, standardization, interoperability, and long-term preservation. By implementing these best practices, academic institutions can ensure that ETDs are accurately described, easily discoverable, and accessible to the research community, thereby maximizing the impact and value of these scholarly contributions. However, managing the metadata associated with ETDs can be challenging and inefficient, leading to difficulties in discovery, access, and long-term preservation. This study aims to develop a comprehensive framework for improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the ETDs metadata lifecycle through the establishment of best practices.
ETDs Metadata Practices of Indian Institutes of Technology: A Comparative Study
(INFLIBNET Centre, Gandhinagar, 2023-11-17) Devi, Sakshi; Patel, Dimple
The main objectives of this study are to investigate the metadata practises employed by the Institutional Repositories (IR) of the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) in relation to Electronic Theses and Dissertations (ETDs). The first step involved an analysis of the websites of the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) to ascertain which of these institutions had established repositories within their organisation. Additionally, the study determines the repositories that were both publicly open and accessible. The analysis focused on repositories that are publicly available and accessible, and the resulting secondary data was systematically structured in tabular format. Subsequently, in order to ascertain the metadata practises adhered to by these repositories, primary data was gathered using a questionnaire. The findings indicate that a significant proportion (over 80%) of Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) have established their own institutional repositories. However, it is observed that only 48% of these repositories are available to the public, and they predominantly employ DSpace software for the purpose of managing digital information. The study additionally indicated that the Dublin Core™ Metadata Element Set (DCMES) is used for the purpose of describing Electronic Theses and Dissertations (ETDs). The study used criteria of completeness, correctness, and consistency to study the quality of metadata in electronic theses and dissertations (ETDs) records and identifies concerns. The study reveals that out of the 23 Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs), only four of them have Electronic Theses and Dissertations (ETDs) metadata that adhere to the FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reusable) principles. In general, the study emphasises the present condition of IITs IR in effectively managing their digital content ETDs in particular and proposes that the institute should prioritise the maintenance of metadata quality to guarantee the discoverability, accessibility, and interoperability of the digital information. The questionnaire was in general about IITs repositories, and the secondary data have been collected for metadata. Therefore, the major study has been done through secondary data observation.
Exploring Metadata Quality for Scientific Data in Indian Research Data Repositories: A Survey
(INFLIBNET Centre, Gandhinagar, 2023-11-17) Dalbehera, Sanghamitra
The study aims to trace the development of Indian Research Data repositories (RDRs) indexed in Registry of Research Data Repositories(re3data.org) with their types, subject coverage, software tools, standards and specification used for implementation. The study strives to achieve the following objectives such as: to analyze different aspects of Indian Research Data Repositories(RDRs), to identify data licenses, data upload and access restriction policies and to ascertain quality of scientific metadata being used in RDRs in India. The result of the survey is presented by examining the collected data from the libraries of Research Data Repositories. The result of the study will help to find the effective and qualitative research data in various discipline in Indian subcontinent.
Exploring the Intersection of Electronic Theses and Dissertations (ETDs) and Open Science in the 21st Century Library Science Landscape through Analysis of OATD.org
(INFLIBNET Centre, Gandhinagar, 2023-11-17) Panda, Subhajit; Hasan, Shahzeb
Purpose: This study aims to explore the intersection of Electronic Theses and Dissertations (ETDs) with Open Science in the realm of 21st-century library science. The purpose is to uncover the evolving landscape of ETDs and their implications within the context of Open Science. The research problem revolves around understanding how ETDs can benefit from Open Science principles, contributing to effective information management and knowledge dissemination. Methods: To achieve this, a comprehensive analysis of the Open Access Theses and Dissertations (OATD) repository was conducted. A total of 2,683 ETDs from 2000 to 2023 were analyzed, revealing key trends and patterns. The research investigated ETD contributions across years, countries, universities, departments, and degree types. Findings: The 'study's findings indicate that the years 2004-2008 were highly productive (32.91%), with Sweden being the primary contributor (38.84%). Notably, the University of Borås emerged as the top contributor among universities (21.36%), and the "Swedish School of Library and Information Science" stood out as the leading department (21.32%). Doctoral ETDs held the majority (23.85%), with PhD degrees predominating (20.16%). In terms of language, 38.02% of these ETDs were in "Swedish". Implication: The study's implications are noteworthy as they underscore the importance of Electronic Theses and Dissertations (ETDs) in the dissemination of knowledge and the promotion of transparent and collaborative scholarly ecosystems. When ETDs align with the principles of Open Science, they have the potential to significantly increase the visibility of research. The study also presents strategies to improve the discoverability and utilization of ETDs, addressing copyright and data management challenges. Furthermore, it provides valuable insights for shaping the future of ETDs within the context of Open Science.
Findability and Accessibility of Electronic Thesis and Dissertation Repositories of Newly Established Central Universities in India
(INFLIBNET Centre, Gandhinagar, 2023-11-17) Mehroof, Aqib; Rai, Somesh
As professionals and academicians, we are all aware of ETDs (Electronic Theses and Dissertations) ' impact on the discourse, communication, and dissemination of research in our respective fields. ETDs are more widely used and advantageous than their conventional equivalents. ETDs, which are academic works that students submit as a requirement for their degree programs, provide various advantages made possible by technological improvements. One significant benefit is the simplicity with which digital research materials may be accessed and distributed, making knowledge easy to share and retrieve. This paper discusses the ETDs' importance, aim, and initiatives in India. In addition, it discusses the Central universities and their role and contribution to ETDs. The study's primary objective is to evaluate the ETDs platform aspect of newly established central universities in India. ETDs offer several advantages over their traditional counterparts. They provide easy and convenient access to research work, and their accessibility enhances the visibility and usability of the research. We will try to evaluate the Findability and Accessibility of ETDs that are really easily discoverable and accessible. In this study, a webometric method is utilized for the evaluation of the websites of ETDs. Webometrics is the quantitative study of developing and using web-based information resources, structures, and technologies. As is common knowledge, a website serves as a digital representation of the ETDs themselves, reflecting the discoverability and accessibility of the ETDs' content. Using webometrics tools Google PageSpeed Insights, we assess the discoverability and accessibility of the websites of ETDs. We also used a manual approach for findability and accessibility; a simple Google search for findability and for accessibility, we check whether ETDs provide contents openly, full-text availability, and how many platforms a university uses for content dissemination. The present work is limited to newly established central universities. The data were acquired and analyzed using the methods as mentioned above and instruments. This study's findings shed light on the applicability of webometrics in assessing the ETDs'findability and accessibility. It also sheds light on the significance of other parameters affecting discoverability and accessibility in ETDs. The study attempts to justify using a webometric approach to evaluate the platform aspect of ETDs. By focusing on discoverability, and accessibility, we provide a comprehensive website-evaluation approach to ETDs, which will aid in assessing the quality, influence, and standing of ETDs. This method will apply to other ETDs Platforms, and similar methods can also be developed in the future.
Global Recommendation on Open Science and ETDs: Current Status and The way Forward for India
(INFLIBNET Centre, Gandhinagar, 2023-11-17) C, Chinchu
The study examines the alignment of the Shodhganga ETD portal with UNESCO's open science Recommendation and proposes strategies for enhancing open science through ETDs in India. The analysis focuses on the current state of Shodhganga and evaluates its adherence to UNESCO's Recommendation. The study involved a review of ETDs in India followed by a detailed case study of the Shodhganga portal conducted to assess its alignment with the UNESCO Recommendation on open science. The results indicate that the Shodhganga portal in India partially aligns with UNESCO's Recommendation on open science. While the portal exhibits certain elements of openness, such as providing free access to research outputs, there are gaps in fully embracing the principles of transparency, collaboration, and inclusivity advocated by UNESCO. The analysis of the Shodhganga portal's policies, procedures, and user interface revealed several areas where improvements can be made to enhance synergy with open science Recommendation. The study proposes a set of strategies to address these challenges and promote open science through ETDs in India. These strategies include bettering the infrastructure and functionality, promoting more collaboration, strengthening the practices of data management, while increasing awareness regarding open science in the academic community. The findings of this study contribute to the ongoing efforts to promote open science in the country and provide valuable insights for policymakers, administrators, and institutions seeking to enhance the accessibility, inclusivity, and transparency of scientific research in India.

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