Social Media Research @Jawaharlal Nehru University

Welcome to the Social Media Research @ JNU Blog!!! This Blog is created to share information, knowledge networking and debating on the issues related to Social Media Studies and Advanced Social Media Research. Topics to be covered in this blog are (but not limited to): Mass Media, Social Media, New Media, Broadcasting, Print Media, Educational Media, Journalism, Mass Communication, Development Communication, Media Law, Media Literacy, ICT for Development and other relevant areas.

Sunday, January 19, 2025

CfPs: JNU-SIS Seminar on Indian Diaspora: Paving the Path of Viksit Bharat by 2047

Seminar on Indian Diaspora: Paving the Path of Viksit Bharat by 2047

February 13, 2025

Organised by: Centre for International Trade and Development, School of International Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi

Sponsored by: Indian Council for Social Science Research, New Delhi

Call for Papers

Important Dates

Submission Deadline January 25, 2025
Notification for acceptance January 26-30, 2025
Registration January 26-31, 2025
Papers/Extended Abstracts Should Be Sent To Vvb2047@Gmail.Com
Registration Fee/Charges None

Note: Reimbursement Of Travel Expenses (Within India 'To And Fro' Via Train Ac-3 And /Or Bus By Shortest Distance) and local hospitality to the paper presenters will be provided subject to availability of funds and JNU Rules. The policy regarding reimbursement of travel will be communicated along with acceptance intimation.

The conference will provide a platform for academicians, research scholars and policy makers engaged in the area of diaspora studies to share their knowledge and expertise which will offer enriching insights into the contribution of Diaspora to the development of Indian economy. The conference invites authors to submit original papers/extended abstracts, both theoretical and empirical, that presents a comprehensive analysis of the Diaspora and its contribution to the development of the economy. It is expected that the research will lay down important policy implications which will pave the path for India in achieving the goal of Viksit Bharat by 2047.
Submission is invited under the following themes:

Theme I. Economic Empowerment through Diaspora Contributions
a) Impact of Remittances on Inclusive Growth:
b) Diaspora-Driven Trade Linkages:
c) Investment Flows from the Diaspora:
Theme II: Knowledge Transfer and Technological Advancement
a) Leveraging Diaspora Talent for Research and Development:
b) Building India's Knowledge Economy:
c) Diaspora Support for Startup Ecosystems:
Theme III. Cultural Diplomacy and India's Global Image
a) Strengthening India's Soft Power:
b) The Diaspora as Cultural Ambassadors:
c) Leveraging Cultural Ties for Economic and Strategic Gains:
Theme IV. Strategic Economic and Institutional Linkages
a) Strengthening Diaspora-India Collaborations:
b) Diaspora-Led Development in Critical Sectors:
c) Policy Innovations for Diaspora Engagement:
Theme V. Challenges and Opportunities In Diaspora Engagement for Vision 2047
a) Overcoming Structural Barriers:
b) Opportunities in Emerging Global Sectors:
c) A Shared Vision for 2047:
Theme VI. Diaspora as a Geopolitical Asset
a) Building Strategic Alliances:
b) Diaspora Engagement in International Institutions:
c) Diaspora Contributions to Global Challenges.

Note: The entire structure of the paper including citation and reference should be in accordance with 'Publication Manual APA 7th edition' (in PDF format). Paper can be submitted in Hindi or English language.

CSSP-TRCFS Talk on Exploring Implicit Grassroots Knowledge: Strategies and Insights for Fieldwork | 21st January at 03:00 PM

Transdisciplinary Research Cluster on Frugality Studies (TRCFS) &

Centre for Studies in Science Policy (CSSP)

School of Social Sciences, JNU

Cordially invite you to

A Talk on Exploring Implicit Grassroots Knowledge: Strategies and Insights for Fieldwork

By Dr. Olga Ustyuzhantseva

Date: 21st January 2025 at 03:00 PM

Venue: Room 227, SSS-1, JNU, New Delhi

Brief Bio: Dr. Olga Ustyuzhantseva is a Senior Research Fellow of the Institute of World Economy and International Relations (Russia) and a Senior Research Associate of Trilateral Chair on Transformative innovation and 4th Industrial Revolution for Sustainable development, University of Johannesburg (South Africa).

Abstract: Fieldwork is the cornerstone of social science research, providing a bridge between theoretical inquiry and the lived realities of communities – holders of grassroots and traditional knowledge and expertise. This talk delves into the nuances of fieldwork in the contemporary world, exploring its methodologies, challenges, and opportunities this complexity provides us with. Topics include the key elements of ethnographic research, participant observation, and conducting interviews as core tools for getting access and immersion into grassroots knowledge and gathering qualitative data. A particular focus will be given to understanding the role of main actors in the field, from gatekeepers and key informants to the broader community. The talk will offer practical strategies for accessing and engaging with field sites, especially in contexts that are geographically remote, culturally distinct, or socially closed. Additionally, attendees will learn some techniques to extract deep insights in a time-efficient manner, ensuring impactful outcomes even within constrained timelines. All it is based on live examples from actual fieldwork done by the presenter for research projects and fieldwork done in South Africa, Arctic cities, Siberia, and Russia's coal regions.

Wednesday, January 8, 2025

Join WhatsApp Channel of CSSP, JNU

Please Join WhatsApp Channel of CSSP

https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vb1gaKlFMqrcT0XoYM2P

Tuesday, January 7, 2025

CSSP-JNU Lecture on Safety in Mining Operations and Its Evolution over Time | 13th January at 11:30 am

Centre for Studies in Science Policy

School of Social Sciences, JNU

Cordially Invites you to

A Talk on

Safety in Mining Operations and Its Evolution over Time

Prof. Sekhar Bhattacharyya

(Associate Teaching Professor of Mining Engineering,

Department of Energy and Mineral Engineering,

Pennsylvania State University, USA)

Venue: Room No. 227, 2^nd Floor, SSS-1, JNU

Time: 11:30 am
Date: Monday, 13th January 2025

All are welcome to attend the lecture.

Coordinators, CSSP Lecture Series

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Dr. Anup Kumar Das
Centre for Studies in Science Policy
School of Social Sciences
Jawaharlal Nehru University
New Delhi - 110067, India

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Fwd: Michael Rosbash - The TNQ Distinguished Lectures in the Life Sciences – 2025

Dear Colleagues,

We are pleased to announce that Michael Rosbash, the Peter Gruber Endowed Chair in Neuroscience and Professor of Biology at Brandeis University, as well as a recipient of the 2017 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, will be the 2025 Featured Speaker for The TNQ Distinguished Lectures in the Life Sciences.

Professor Michael Rosbash will deliver his lectures in New Delhi, Bengaluru, and Mumbai in February 2025.

The topic of his lecture is 'The Circadian Rhythm Story: Past, Present and Future'.

Lecture Schedule

Mumbai
Monday, February 3, 2025, 4:30 pm

Homi Bhabha Auditorium, Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR) Campus

Bengaluru
Wednesday, February 5, 2025, 4:30 pm
JN Tata Auditorium, Indian Institute of Science (IISc) campus

New Delhi
Friday, February 7, 2025, 4:30 pm
Jawaharlal Nehru Auditorium, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) campus

This lectureship series was established by TNQ in 2008 with the aim of bringing
internationally renowned scientists face to face with the Indian scientific community. This lecture is the fourteenth edition of the lectureship series.

Thursday, January 2, 2025

New Issue Online | Journal of Data Science, Informetrics, and Citation Studies, 2024, 3(3)

Journal of Data Science, Informetrics, and Citation Studies

Vol 3, Issue 3, 2024

https://jcitation.org/index.php/jdscics/issue/view/7

Table of Contents

Editorial

Exploring the Frontiers of Data Science and Bibliometrics | KK Mueen Ahmed, Anup Kumar Das

Research Articles

Pakistan's Contribution to COVID-19 Research: A Scientometric Analysis of Publications from 2020-2023 | Brij Mohan Gupta, Raju Vaishya, Ghouse Modin Nabeesab Mamdapur, Kesturu Sabil Ali, Mueen Ahmed K. K.
Journal of Documentation: A Bibliometric Study of Papers Published from 2000 to 2023 | Kailash Chandra Garg, Suresh Kumar, Rahul Kumar Singh
Discovering Invisible Scholarship of Electronic Theses and Dissertations (ETDs): A Critical Analysis | Manu Talagavadi Raju, Nabi Hasan
Bibliometrics Research in India: A Scientometric Assessment of High-Cited Publications During 1994-2023 | S. M. Dhawan, B. M. Gupta, Ghouse Modin N. Mamdapur, Rajpal Walke, Madhu Bansal
Bridging Perspectives between Bibliometric Analysis and Data Analytics in the Realm of Literature Study: A Case Study Exploration | Prajna Ghosh, Moksh Rajpal, Vinay Dwivedi, Md Azizur Rahman
A Bibliometric Analysis of Purchase Intention and Brand Evaluation, 1988–2024 | LingLing Wu, Wasanthi Madurapperuma, Ravi Dissanayake
Dr. Abed Chaudhury, Bangladeshi-Australian Gene Scientist: A Scientometric Portrait | Susanta Koley
Unravelling the Movements in the Transgender Health Research of the Past 20 Years | Hasbi Alikunju
Documentation of Indigenous Medicinal Knowledge of Select Tribal Communities of West Bengal | Bidyarthi Dutta, Souvik Gantai, Sukumar Hansda, Anup Kumar Das

Perspective Papers

Leveraging Google Web Stories: A Dynamic Tool for Libraries to Engage and Educate | Shankaragouda Gundakanal, Manjunath Kaddipujar

Website Review

Unlocking Research Potential with Pure Portal: A Review of Elsevier's RIMS Solution | Chaman Sab M, Mueen Ahamed KK, Vitthal Bagalkoti

Book Reviews

Mapping Doctoral Research in Library and Information Science in India, 1950-2023 | Rima Hazarika
Transcending the Indic Style of Leadership | AK Das
Verghese Kurien: The Maker of India's Self-Sufficient Dairy Sector | AK Das
Exploring Top 10 Forts of Delhi | AK Das
Energising India's Green Future | AK Das

Journal of Data Science, Informetrics, and Citation Studies

Website: https://jcitation.org/

New Submission: https://jcitation.org/index.php/jdscics/about/submissions

Inaugural Issue of Journal of Data Science, Informetrics, and Citation Studies

About: Journal of Data Science, Informetrics, and Citation Studies (J Data Sci. Info. Citation Studies) ISSN: 2583-5440 (Online) is a Diamond Open Access journal that publishes peer-reviewed articles online. It is peer-reviewed in a double-blind manner. The journal publishes articles in all of scientometrics' subfields, including patent studies (techometrics) and web-based studies (webometrics). Additionally, it publishes articles that analyse country/regional/sectoral/sectoral research, innovation, and entrepreneurial ecosystems using science-technology-innovation indicators. Frequency: Triannual (3 issues per year).

Join NPTEL-MOOC on Science Communication: Research Productivity and Data Analytics using Open Software | Offered by IIT Delhi Central Library | 20 January to 11 April 2025

NPTEL MOOC on Science Communication: Research Productivity and Data Analytics using Open Source Software

Offered by IIT Delhi Central Library | 20 January to 11 April 2025

https://onlinecourses.nptel.ac.in/noc25_hs70/preview

About the Course
Language for course content : English
Duration : 12 weeks
Credit Points : 3
Start Date : 20 January 2025
End Date : 11 April 2025
Enrollment Ends : 27 Jan 2025
Exam Date : 03 May 2025 (Note: This exam date is subject to change based on seat availability).

ABOUT THE COURSE:
Scientists, researchers, academicians and students are involved in extensive research and publication work to produce new knowledge or a new interpretation of the existing knowledge base. The quality and quantity of this knowledge is popularly evaluated by using various quantitative metrics known as mapping tools and technologies. Many organisations, policy makers, and government agencies regularly conduct such analyses for various reasons, like ranking, funding, evaluations, project awards, rewards, etc. The evaluation process includes extracting large-scale research data, pre-processing and analysing. It requires both mathematical and computer skills to do effective analysis and presentation. This course has been developed, keeping all these parameters in mind, targeting people working or interested in the areas of Mapping Science/Scientometrics/Humanities & Social Sciences/Library & Information Science, Information Systems & Services professionals and the practitioners who are involved and aiming to do such analysis. The course will introduce the concepts of various assessment metrics of research output, data extraction, pre-processing, different visualisation tools, ethics of analysis, software for extraction, refining and analysis of data, etc.
The course also includes various case studies on quantitative assessment of Institutions, Authors, Journals, Domains, and Countries. Prior knowledge of mathematics, statistics, or programming is optional to take advantage of the contents of the course as it starts with the basics and helps understand the advanced concepts with easily understandable day-to-day examples. Some of the practical aspects of each concept covered in the course will be delivered in the RStudio. Other software like VOSviewer, Citespace, etc., will also be covered.
After successfully completing the course, the learners will be able to understand the concept as above. They will also be able to conduct and publish the assessment studies in reputed journals, conferences or as research reports or manuscripts in any other form. The course aims to give learners the skills necessary to utilise open-source environments like R to evaluate and map the scientific knowledge generated by researchers.

INTENDED AUDIENCE: Faculty, Researchers, Post Graduate Students, Administrators, Policy Makers, Information Professionals, Library Science Professionals, etc.

PREREQUISITES: Undergraduate in any discipline

INDUSTRY SUPPORT: CFTIs/HEIs/Universities R&D organizations Ranking & Accreditation Agencies/Customers Publishing Industry Policy-making and evaluation organizations Library and Information Centres & Departments.

Course Layout

Week 1: Science Communication
Week 2: Academic Visibility and Research Impact
Week 3 : Data Sources and Extraction
Week 4: Working with R: Installation of R and RStudio, Basic Operations, data types, etc.
Week 5: Introduction and application of bibliometrics and laws of scientometrics in mapping of science communications
Week 6: Descriptive Analysis: Publication and Citation related metrics
Week 7: Science Mapping: Co-citation, bibliographic coupling, co-authorship, PageRank, etc.
Week 8: Data Visualization
Week 9: Text Mining: Topic Modelling of research productivity
Week 10: Best Practices in Academic Rankings in reference to Times Higher Education (THE), QS, Sanghai (ARWU) and NIRF Ranking
Week 11: Ethical Guidelines, Academic Integrity in Science Communication
Week 12: Case Studies

Enroll for the Course