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मालवीय राष्ट्रीय प्रौद्योगिकी संस्थान जयपुर Malaviya National Institute of Technology Jaipur

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Shodhganga (a reservoir of Indian theses)

Shodhganga : a reservoir of Indian theses is a digital repository of theses and dissertations submitted to universities in India. Shodhganga provides a platform for research scholars to deposit their Ph.D. theses and make it available to the entire scholarly community in open access. The repository has the ability to capture, index, store, disseminate and preserve ETDs (Electronic Theses and Dissertations) submitted by the researchers.

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Shodhganga: Reservoir of Indian Theses: A boon for Research Scholars

Theses and dissertation are known to be the rich and unique source of information, often the only source of research work that does not find its way into various publication channels. Theses and dissertations remain an untapped and under-utilized asset, leading to unnecessary duplication and repetition that, in effect, is the antitheses of research and wastage of huge resources, both human and financial. In this paper examines the Electronic thesis and Dissertation (ETDs) deposited at INFLIBNET Shodhganga project by Indian Universities. It is found that 99994 + theses have been deposited on various disciplines by 260 universities. The 3485 synopses were uploaded in the Shodhganga project. In this paper analysed top ten universities contributing electronic theses, year wise contribution and top viewed theses in the database.

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Universities are highly responsible for developing new theories through innovative research studies in all around the globe. Students and scholars are putting their best efforts to produce new facts and principles in these centres of higher studies. In India we have around 350 universities and every year almost more than 12000 PhDs are being produced by these universities. Avoiding duplication of research work is a serious matter of concern to all nations. Innovations in ICTs become a boon to avoid duplication as well as utilization of these studies. An electronic submission of these dissertations and theses are known as ETDs. Modern information and communication technology (ICT) acts as an effective intervener for paradigm shifting from closed access theses and dissertations to open access electronic theses and dissertations (ETD). The present study brings out grate opportunity to the library professionals to implement makes the initiatives to create the MoU from Shodhganga from INFLIBNET for the purpose of submission of electronic theses and dissertations. Nearly 202 universities from 29 States of India are registered in Shodhganga as on 25 th march 2015. It is highlighted one that among the 29 States of India, 32 universiti es from Tamil Nadu are registered in the ETD repository scheme of INFLIBNET. It is encourage one that within three months of 2015, 16 universities are register MoU with INFLIBNET for Shodhganga and it may break the earlier records of registration within end of the 2015. Among the 29 States, 202 universities were signed MoU, It is noticed that 54 universities are registered in 2013, 51 universities in 2012, 38 universities registered in 2011 and 10 universities registered in 2010, as on March 2015, 16 universities are registered MoU with INFLIBNET for Shodhganga. It understands from the table that 14 Government universities and 18 private universities from Tamil Nadu are register with Shodhganga. In the second position, 17 government and 7 private universities from Maharashtra registered for Shodhganga. Among the top 25 Indian university in these list, 5 state universities like such as follow as Anna university, Periyar University, Bharathidasan University, Manonmanian Sundarnar University and Bharathiar University are submitting more ETD to Shodhganga.

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ETDs can contain non-text elements such as multimedia, sound, video, and hypertext links. This enables scholars worldwide to locate, search, and download ETDs. For most scholars, the the Ph.D thesis and M.phil dissertations are the first major work of scholarship they produce. To make those works more readily available to other scholars, as well as to save money, many universities and libraries are now making digitized (or electronic) versions available. The Shodhganga@INFLIBNET is set-up using open source digital repository software called DSpace developed by MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology) in partnership between Hewlett- Packard (HP). The DSpace uses internationally recognized protocols and interoperability standards. Shodhganga provides a platform for research scholars to deposit their Ph.D. theses and make it available to the entire scholarly community in open access. An attempt has been made to determine the present status of participating Indian Universities in Shodganga.

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This paper examines the Electronic Thesis and Dissertations (ETDs) deposited at INFLIBNET Shodhganga project by Indian Universities. It is found that 55390 theses have been deposited on various disciplines by 239 Universities. The study found that the top ten Universities contribution, ETD year wise growth, ETD Contribution by Major Subject wise, Growth of theses on subjects by year wise (2010-2015), and also found on ETD Growth on subjects in 2015.

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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.

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The present study attempts to evaluate the contributions made by the central universities of Northeast India to the open access repository of Shodhganga by INFLIBNET. Out of total 10 central universities of Northeast India, 9 Universities have already signed with MoU of Shodhganga repository and all are contributing their theses and dissertations to this project. North Eastern Hill University (NEHU) made the first initiative to signed MoU with Shodhganga and it has the highest numbers of 2,093 contributions in the repository and ranked 1st among all the central universities of Northeast India. Department of Education of North Eastern Hill University (NEHU) has the highest numbers of contribution in the repository of Shodhganga by INFLIBNET. English was the most preferred language for the theses and dissertations of the central universities of Northeast India.

India does not have a central repository in which theses are stored from various PhDs across different disciplines. This has led to various kinds of problems from lack of visibility for Indian research to duplication, repetition and even plagiarism in some cases. Most countries have created an online central database where universities as well as researchers post their theses and dissertations. With the proliferation of the Web, this has become a global showcase of research capabilities of each country. Theses and dissertations are known to be the rich and unique source of information, often the only source of research work that does not find its way into various publication channels. The UGC vide its Notification (Minimum Standards & Procedure for Award of. Phil. / Ph.D Degree, Regulation, 2009) dated 1st June 2009 provides for submission of electronic version of theses and dissertation by the researchers in universities in Shodhganga maintained by the INFLIBNET Centre. Universities that sign MoU with the INFLIBNET Centre and mandate submission of electronic version of their theses and dissertation to Shodhganga may get financial assistance from the UGC for digitizing their back-files of theses. Besides, UGC may also provide financial assistance to the INFLIBNET Centre for subscription to software tools that detect plagiarized portion of theses and dissertations. In time to come, ETDs would become more commonplace, grant-giving agencies and accreditation bodies like AICTE, UGC and NAAC would make judgments regarding innovative universities by taking note of their initiatives such as ETDs and IRs. This article aim to explain the purpose and approach of

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INFLIBNET (information library network) has gradually emerged as the backbone of the higher education sector of India. The remarkable initiatives taken by the INFLIBNET strive for strengthening and supporting information needs of the students, scholars, teachers, scientists, and peers. Scholars all around the world would be thankful to the INFLIBNET for their marvelous and ambitious project in the direction of bringing millions of theses and dissertation under the umbrella of OA. With 166,675 full-text ETD items and growing, it qualifies to be called a massive digital library (MDL). This chapter discusses the salient features, significance, and implications of the Shodhganga. It also discusses Shodhgangotri, a database consisting of approved research proposal submitted by the research scholars. The chapter concludes with discussion on the evaluation report of the Shodhganga website with the web-analyzer software Nibbler.

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How to Cite a Thesis or Dissertation in MLA

Citing a thesis or dissertation.

Thesis – A document submitted to earn a degree at a university.

Dissertation – A document submitted to earn an advanced degree, such as a doctorate, at a university.

The formatting for thesis and dissertation citations is largely the same. However, you should be sure to include the type of degree after the publication year as supplemental information. For instance, state if the source you are citing is an undergraduate thesis or a PhD dissertation.

MLA Thesis and Dissertation Citation Structure (print)

Last, First M.  Title of the Thesis/Dissertation. Year Published. Name of University, type of degree.

MLA Thesis and Dissertation Citation Structure (online)

Last, First M.  Title of the Thesis/Dissertation. Year Published. Name of University, type of degree.  Website Name , URL.

Wilson, Peggy Lynn. Pedagogical Practices in the Teaching of English Language in Secondary Public Schools in Parker County . 2011. University of Maryland, PhD dissertation.

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(Author Last Name page #)

In-text Citation Example

(Wilson 14)

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• January 7, 2023 March 28, 2023

How to search thesis in Shodhganga

To search for a specific thesis on Shodhganga, follow these steps:

• Go to the Shodhganga website ( https://shodhganga.inflibnet.ac.in/ )
• Click on the “Theses” tab in the top menu.
• In the “Search Theses” box, enter your search terms, such as the title of the thesis, the author’s name, or the university’s name. You can also use the advanced search options to narrow your search by specifying the degree, year of submission, or subject of the thesis.
• Click on the “Search” button to initiate the search.
• The search results will be displayed on the next page. You can browse through the list of these or use the filters on the left side of the page to refine your search.
• To access the full text of a thesis, click on the title and follow the download instructions provided on the next page. Note that some theses may be restricted due to copyright issues.

Shodhganga  research  topics

It is a platform for researchers to deposit their theses and dissertations and make them available to the research community. The repository contains various research topics from various fields of study, including science, technology, engineering, medicine, social sciences, arts, and humanities. Some examples of research topics with descriptions from Shodhganga are:

• “Role of Technology in Enhancing Learning Outcomes: A Study of Higher Educational Institutions in India” – This research investigates technology’s impact on student’s learning outcomes in higher educational institutions in India. The study aims to understand how technology is used in classrooms and how it affects student learning.
• “A Study of the Impact of Corporate Social Responsibility on Firm Performance in Indian Manufacturing Industries” – This research examines the relationship between corporate social responsibility (CSR) and firm performance in the Indian manufacturing sector. The study aims to understand how CSR activities impact the financial performance of firms in this industry.
• “Gender Differences in Social Support and Mental Health: A Study of Urban and Rural Populations in India” – This research investigates gender differences in social support and mental health in urban and rural populations in India. The study aims to understand how social support affects men’s and women’s mental health in these different settings.
• “Exploring the Impact of Organizational Culture on Employee Engagement: A Case Study of Indian IT Companies” – This research studies the relationship between organizational culture and employee engagement in Indian IT companies. The study aims to understand how an organization’s culture impacts its employees’ engagement level.
• “Examining the Factors Influencing Consumer Behavior in the Online Shopping Environment: A Study of Indian Consumers” – This research investigates the factors that influence consumer behavior in the online shopping environment in India. The study aims to understand consumers’ online shopping decisions and what factors influence their purchasing behavior.

Why Shodhganga is useful for researchers?

Shodhganga is a useful resource for researchers because it is a repository of electronic theses and dissertations from Indian universities. These theses and dissertations cover various academic disciplines and can provide valuable insights and information for researchers working in those fields.

One of the key benefits of Shodhganga is that it is a comprehensive resource, with many theses and dissertations available for searching and browsing. This means that researchers can easily find and access relevant materials without spending time searching through multiple sources.

In addition, Shodhganga is easy to use, with a user-friendly interface that allows researchers to search for and access theses and dissertations easily. It also provides various tools and features, such as citation management, that can help researchers to organize and manage their research materials efficiently.

Overall, Shodhganga is a valuable resource for researchers, providing access to a wealth of research materials and resources that can help them to advance their knowledge and understanding of various academic disciplines.

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