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Jyotshna Sahoo

Dr.Jyotshna Sahoo

Designation: Associate Professor& Head

Qualification: Ph.D. [Lib. & Inf. Science]

Phone No.: 919437922397

ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0441-4820

VIDWAN ID: 237334

Google Scholar ID: 9jl4UVQ4AJ

E-mail ID: jyotshna_sahoo@rediffmail.com, hodlisbu@gmail.com

Biosketch

Dr. Jyotshna Sahoo, holds a Ph.D. degree in Library & Information Science from Utkal University, Bhubaneswar. Currently, she is serving as an Associate Professor and Head of the Department of Library and Information Science, Berhampur University, Berhampur, Odisha...

Prior to joining Berhampur University, she was serving as an Associate Professor in Khallikote University, Berhampur and as an Assistant Professor in Sambalpur University, Sambalpur. She has also worked as an Assistant Librarian of Odisha’s Premier Institutional Cultural Heritage, Odisha State Museum, Bhubaneswar for more than a decade. Her research interest includes Preservation and Conservation of information resources especially palm-leaf manuscripts, Knowledge Organisation, Information needs and Seeking Behaviour, Bibliometrics, Open Access and Open Educational Resources. She has authored three books and 40 research papers published in different journals of national and international repute. She has been awarded with ICSSR Doctoral Fellowship in 2006 for her Ph.D. work and Junior Research Fellowship from Department of Culture, Govt. of India in 2007. She has successfully completed two ICSSR funded research projects namely “Mapping of Research Productivity in the fields Social Sciences in Odisha” and “Methodological Developments and Innovations in Social Science Research”. She has successfully guided 3 Ph.D. students, 13 M.Phil. dissertations and 22 MLIS projects. Presently,04 students are pursuing their Ph.D. work under her supervision. She is a Life Member of professional bodies like, ILA (New Delhi) IASLIC (Kolkata) and OLA (Bhubaneswar).

  • LIS Education and Research;
  • Journal Assessment / Evaluation;
  • Mapping of Academic Disciplines;
  • Open Learning Resources (MOOCs, SWAYAM);
  • Open Access and Scholarly Communication;
  • Study of highly cited articles

  • 15 + years of working experience as a practising Librarian
  • 13+ years of working experience as a Teaching Professional

Books Published:
  • Doctoral Research in Social Sciences in Odisha: A Bibliometric Appraisal by Dr. Jyotshna Sahoo, published by International Research Publication House, New Delhi: ISBN 978-93-86138-39-2, 2017.
  • Preservation and Organisation of Manuscripts in the Museums of Odisha by Jyotshna Sahoo & K.C. Panda, published by SSDN, New Delhi: ISBN 9789381176269, 2012
  • Museums of Odisha by Dr. B. L. Malla & Jyotshna Sahoo, Published by Odisha State Museum, Dept. of Culture, Govt. of Odisha, Bhubaneswar, 2011.
Published Papers in LIS Journals:
  • Mahapatra N, Sahoo J. (2022) Research Performance of South Asian University: A Three Dimensional Approach KIIT – Journal of Library and Information Management Vol. 9, No. 2, July-December 2022:  97-104 DOI : 10.5958/2455-8060.2022.00012.X
  • Mahapatra, Namita and Sahoo, Jyotshna. (2022), Metrics Employed in the Evaluation of Research Productivity: A Systematic Literature Review. Journal of Librarianship & Information Science, Accepted for publication. (IF: 1.992).
  • Patra, S. and Sahoo, J. (2022). A Literature Review on Digitization in Libraries and Digital Libraries. Preservation, Digital Technology and Culture, 51(1), Pg.17- 26, DOI: https://doi.org/1515/pdtc-2021-0023
  • Karadia, A. & Sahoo, J. (2021). Webometric Analysis of Odisha Universities’ Websites through Google Search Engine, International Journal of Information Studies & Libraries, 6(1), pp. 90-96.
  • Mahapatra, N. and Sahoo, J. (2021), Highly cited articles in social sciences: an analytical study, Library Hi Tech News, Vol. 38 No. 10, pp. 5-9. https://doi.org/10.1108/LHTN-01-2021-0001
  • Sahoo, J., Sahu, S. C., & Mohanty, B. (2021). Research Productivity and Citation Impact of Indian institutes of Science Education and Research, DESIDOC Journal of Library & Information Technology, 41(6), 455-462. https://doi.org/10.14429/djlit.41.6.17069
  • Sahoo, Jyotshna, Sahu, S.C., and Mohanty B. (2021). Research on Fake News: An Empirical Analysis of Selected Library and Information Science Journals DESIDOC Journal of Library & Information Technology Vol. 41, No. 4, July 2021, pp. 268-274, E-ISSN: 0976-4658 Print ISSN: 0974-0643, DOI : 10.14429/djlit.41.4.17168
  • Karadia, Alekha and Sahoo, Jyotshna (2021) A Comparative Study of India and Australia Open Access Repositories in OpenDOAR, Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal) Pp. 1-9; https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/libphilprac/5770
  • Sahoo, Jyotshna; Dash, Nrusingh Kumar, Mohanty, Basudev; and Mundhial, Santosini, “Indian Doctoral Research in the field of Sociology: A Mixed Method Approach” (2021). Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal). 542
  • Mahapatra Namita and Sahoo J. ( 2021) Bibliometric Dimensions of Research in Social Sciences: An Empirical Analysis of Indian Central Universities. Library Philosophy and Practice(e-journal).4844.2021.Availablefrom: https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/libphilprac/4844
  • Patra S, Sahoo J, and Mohanty B.( 2021) Research on Digital Preservation: An empirical analysis. Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal). 4693. 2021. Available from: https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/libphilprac/4693.
  • Mundhial ,Santosini,Sahoo ,Jyotshna, Dash, Nrusingh Kumar and Mohanty Basudev(2020) Indian Doctoral Research in the Field of Library and Information Science: An Empirical Analysis, International Information & Library Review,
  • Patra, Sasmita, &Sahoo, Jyotshna (2020). Digital Preservation in 21st Century Libraries: The Implementation and Usage,Pearl : A Journal of Library and Information Science Vol. 14(2) Pg.137-142. DOI: 5958/0975-6922.2020.00017.0
  • Mohanty, B.Sahoo, Jyotshna,Dash, N.K.(2020). Assessing the Research Impact of Scholarly Communications using Scientometrics Indicators: A study on Information Systems Management Journal, Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal). Paper 4207. ISSN 1522-0222. (SCOPUS indexed).
  • Sahoo, Jyotshna, Mohanty, B., Biswal,O., Dash, N.K.&Sahu,J.(2019). Authorship trend and content analysis: A case study on highly cited articles in library and information science journals, Performance Measurement and Metrics; Vol. 21, No. 1, pp-33-51. DOI 10.1108/PMM-06-2019-0021(SCOPUS indexed).
  • Sahoo, Jyotshna & Pati, Bharati (2018) Highly Cited Articles in Knowledge Management: A Study of the Content and Authorship Trend, International Journal of Information dissemination and Technology, Vol. 8(4), Pg.196-200.
  • Sahoo, Jyotshna & Mohanty, B., Dash, N.K, (2018). Bibliometric Indicators for Assessing the Quality of Scholarly Communications: A Case Study on International Journal of Cooperative Information Systems, Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal). Paper 2158. ISSN 1522-0222. (SCOPUS indexed).
  • Sahoo, Jyotshna, Mohanty, B.& Dash Ipsita (2018). An Analytical Study on the Publication Pattern and Impact of Top Research Papers: A Case Study of Information Processing and Management, Library Philosophy and Practice, Paper 2090,ISSN 1522-0222, (e-journal)(SCOPUS indexed).
  • Sahoo, J., Meher, G., and Mohanty, B. (2017). Electronic Journal of Knowledge Management: A Bibliometric Analysis. Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal). Paper 1638. Available at http://digitalcommons.unl.edu/libphilprac/1638/ .
  • Sahoo, J., Mohanty, B., and Sahoo, L. P.(2017), Indian contribution to open access scholarly publishing in DOAJ, Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal). Paper 1567. Available at http://digitalcommons.unl.edu/libphilprac/1567/2017 .
  • Sahoo, J., Birtia, T. and Mohanty, B. (2017), Open Access Journals in Library and Information Science: A Study on DOAJ. Information Dissemination and Technology. ISSN 2229-5984, Vol. 7, No.2, 116-122, 2017; DOI-10.5958/2249-5576.2017.00008.
  • Sahoo, J. (2016), A Selective Review of Scholarly Communications on Palm leaf Manuscripts. Library Philosophy and Practice (e-Journal). http://digitalcommons.unl.edu/libphilprac/1397
  • Mohanty, B. and Sahoo, J. (2016). The Intellectual Patterns of Management Information System Research: A Bibliometric study on International Journal of Management Reviews. Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal). Paper 1402. Available at http://digitalcommons.unl.edu/libphilprac/1402/
  • Sahoo, J., Mundhial, S. and Mohanty, B. (2016). Indian Doctoral Research in Social Sciences with Specific Reference to Library and Information Science. Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal). Paper 1435. Available at http://digitalcommons.unl.edu/libphilprac/1435/ .
  • Digitization of Indian Manuscripts Heritage: Role of the National Mission for Manuscripts by Sahoo, J. and Mohanty, B., IFLA Journal, SAGE Publications Ltd, Vol. 41(3) 237–250 DOI: 10.1177/0340035215601447. http://ifl.sagepub.com/content/41/3/237, 2015.
  • Productivity in the Fields of Social Sciences Research in Odisha: An Evaluative Approach by Sahoo, J., Dash, N. K. and Mohanty, B., Pearl: A Journal of Library and Information Science, Vol. 9, Issue 3 (July-September 2015), pp. 206-217, 2015.
  • A Bibliometric Sketch on Environmental Science Literature with special reference to India’s Scenario. Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal). Sethi, B. B., Sahoo, J. and Mohanty, B., ISSN 1522-0222, Paper 1174. (8/2014). http://digitalcommons.unl.edu/libphilprac/1174, 2014.
  • Indian Manuscript Heritage and the Role of National Mission for Manuscripts by Sahoo,J. & others in Library Philosophy & Practice ( e-journal)  ISSN 1522-0222, Paper No.984, 2013.
  • Web Impact factor (WIF) and Link Analysis of Indian Institute of Technologies (IITs): A Webometric Study by Maharana, R.K., Panda, K.C. & Sahoo J. Library Philosophy & Practice (e-journal), Paper No.789, ISSN -1522-0222, 2012.
  • Mapping of Publication Pattern of IASLIC Bulletin: A Decade’s Analysis (2000-2009) by Panda, J., Mohanty, B. & Sahoo, J., IASLIC Bulletin, ISSN-0018-8441, Vol.56, No.3, Pg.234-243, Dec.2011.
  • Effective Preservation of Manuscripts: A Survey of Indigenous Techniques in Indian Environment, by Mahapatra, G. &,Sahoo,J., SALIS Journal of Lib. & Inf. Sc., ISSN-0973-3108,Vol.I,No.1,Pg.1-6, 2009.
  • Digital Library and Digital preservation: Issues and Challenges, Sahoo,J.& Malla,B., The Orissa Historical Research Journal (OHRJ), ISSN 2277-744X, Vol. XLIX, No. 1,2,3 & 4, 71-75, 2008.
  • Manuscript Libraries of Orissa – A Bird’s Eye View, by Sahoo,J., The Orissa Historical Research Journal (OHRJ), ISSN 2277-744X, Vol. XLVIII, No. 3 & 4, p203-207, 2007.
  • Early Writing Materials: A Historical Perspective, by Sahoo,J., The Orissa Historical Research Journal (OHRJ), ISSN 2277-744X, Vol. XLVII, No. 4, p.88-94, 2004
  • Indigenous Methods of Preserving Manuscripts: An Overview, by Sahoo, J & Mohanty, B., The Orissa Historical Research Journal (OHRJ), ISSN 2277-744X,Vol. XLVII, No. 3, p. 28 – 32, 2004
  • Doctoral Dissertations in Library and Information Science in India (1997 – 2003): A Study, by Mohapatra, R.K. & Sahoo, J., Annals of Library and Information Studies, ISSN-0972-5423(Print), Vol. 51, No. 1, p. 58-63, 2004.
  • Preservation of Library Materials: Some Preventive Methods, by Sahoo, J., The Orissa Historical Research Journal (OHRJ), ISSN 2277-744X, Vol. XLVII, No. 1, p.105-114, 2004 .
  • Giving life to Palm leaf manuscripts: Technological Aspects, by Sahoo, J.& Mohanty, B.,The Orissa Historical Research Journal (OHRJ), ISSN 2277-744X,Vol. XLVI, No. 2, p. 108-112, 2004
  • Communication Pattern in the Journal “Studies in Conservation”: A Bibliometric Analysis, by Sahoo, J.& Mohanty, B., ILA Bulletin, ISSN-0970-4728, Vol. 38, No. 3,  98 – 105, 2002.
  • Conservation of Cultural Property in India: A Bibliometric Appraisal, by Sahoo, J., IASLIC Bulletin, ISSN-0018-8441,Vol. 46, No. 4, , p. 202 – 208,2001
Published Papers In Conference Proceedings:
  • Mishra, Anita, Mishra, Premaraj and Sahoo, Jyotshna (2022) Information for All: Empowerment of Persons with Disability Through Mobile Applications, In Rautaray, Bijayalaxmi, Parvez, Akhtar Swain, Dillip K., Swain, Chandrakanta (eds.) Proceedings of the International Conference on Libraries of the Future: Emerging Trends, 5th -7th May 2022, ISBN: 978-93-92711-06-0 KIIT Deemed University, Pg.292-299
  • Mahapatra, Namita and Sahoo, Jyotshna (2022) Visibility of Open Access Publications in Major Disciplines of Physical Sciences of Central Universities: A Scopus Based Study, In Rautaray, Bijayalaxmi, Parvez, Akhtar Swain, Dillip K., Swain, Chandrakanta (eds.) Proceedings of the International Conference on Libraries of the Future: Emerging Trends, 5th -7th May 2022, ISBN: 978-93-92711-06-0, KIIT Deemed University, Pg. 597-608
  • Karadia, Alekha, Sahoo Jyotshna and Mohanty, Basudev (2022) Role of Creative Commons Licenses for Facilitating Open Access Publishing, In Rautaray, Bijayalaxmi, Parvez, Akhtar Swain, Dillip K., Swain, Chandrakanta (eds.) Proceedings of the International Conference on Libraries of the Future: Emerging Trends, 5th -7th May 2022, ISBN: 978-93-92711-06-0 KIIT Deemed University, Pg. 732-741
  • Patra, S. & Sahoo, J. (2021). Digitization and Digital Preservation of Library Resources: Challenges for the LIS Professionals. In Tripathi, K., Srivastava, A.K., Bajpai, M.K., Kumar, V., Nigam, D., Pandey, V., Rawat, D. (eds.), Proceedings of the International Webinar ‘Technological Innovations and Environmental Changes in Modern Libraries’ at Dayanand Girls’ P.G. college, Kanpur, (pp.61-69). Shree Publishers & Distributors, New Delhi.
  • Patra, S. & Sahoo, J. (2021). Digital Preservation in Libraries: The Benefits and Challenges. Proceedings of the 65th ILA Conference ‘Digital Landscape Re-Invention and Re-engineering of Libraries: Issues and Challenges’ at Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University, Maharashtra, ( pp.180-189). Indian Library Association.
  • Mahapatra Namita and Sahoo Jyotshna. (2021) Contribution of Indian Central Universities to Open Access Publishing In Ashraf, T., Naqvi, S. H., Ahmad, S. & Khan, H. R. (eds.), Emerging Trends & Technologies in Library Services: An Exploration (pp. 127-137). Synergy Books India.
  • Mundhial ,Santosini,Sahoo ,Jyotshna, Dash, Nrusingh Kumar and Mohanty Basudev(2021) Research Trend in Library and Information Science in India-A Study In Ashraf, T., Naqvi, S. H., Ahmad, S. & Khan, H. R. (eds.), Emerging Trends & Technologies in Library Services: An Exploration (pp. 143-152). Synergy Books India.
  • Patra, S. & Sahoo, J. (2021). Digitization and Digital Resource Management in Libraries with Reference to Copyright Issue. In Ashraf, T., Naqvi, S. H., Ahmad, S. & Khan, H. R. (eds.), Emerging Trends & Technologies in Library Services: An Exploration (pp. 153-157). Synergy Books India.
  • Dash, N. K., Sahoo, Jyotshna, &Mohanty, B. (2019), The Revelation of Relation between Library Transactions and Students’ Academic Performance in 12th International CALIBER-2019 in “LIBRARY 2030: Moving Towards Smart Technologies, Services & Resources” organised by INFLIBNET & KIIT; 28-30 November 2019, Bhubaneswar; ISBN- 9789381232095, p. 386-402 (International)
  • Sahoo,Jyotshna;Sahu,S.C.&Mohanty,B.(2018).“Open Access Scholarly Communications in Knowledge Economy: A Case study of Web of Science” in the proceeding on Knowledge Organisation in Academic Libraries (I-KOAL,2018) jointly organised by University of Hyderabad & Library Professionals Association; November 26-27, 2018;
  • Patra, Sasmita, &Sahoo, Jyotshna(2018). Changing Trends of Library Services and Librarianship in the proceeding on Marching Beyond Libraries: Managerial Skills & Technological Competencies; Published by Overseas India Pvt. Ltd. & KIIT Deemed University; ISBN – 978-81-938797-1, pg. 122-128. (International).
  • Dash, N. K., &Sahoo, Jyotshna (2018).Users’ Perceptions on Library Services: A Qualitative Study through Comment Analysis in the proceeding on Marching beyond Libraries: Managerial Skills & Technological Competencies; Published by Overseas India Pvt. Ltd. & KIIT Deemed University; ISBN – 978-81-938797-1, pg. 392-402. (International).
  • A study on MOOC with Special reference to Web Learning patterns in India, by Sahoo, J. and Mohanty, B.& Sahu,J.K, Proceeding of the International Conference on Library and Information services in Knowledge Society, Excel India publishers, New Delhi, ISBN-978-93-85777-81-3,Pg-68-78 ,2017. (International).
  • Library Service Quality Assessment: A Study on “Human Aspect”, by Dash, N.K., Sahoo, J. and Mohanty, Proceeding of the International Conference on Marching Beyond the Libraries: the Role of Social Media and Networking, Overseas Press India Publications, New Delhi, ISBN-978-93-83803-60-6,2016. (International).
  • Evolution of Library Assessment Literature – A Bibliometric Analysis of LAC Proceedings, by Dash, N.K., Sahoo, J. and Mohanty, Proceedings of 10th International CALIBER on Innovative Librarianship: Adapting to Digital Realities,March 12-14,HP University, IIAS, Shimla and INFLIBNET Centre, Himachal Pradesh, India, p. 91- 103, (ISBN – 978-93-81232-05-7), 2015. (International).
  • Manuscript Heritage of Odisha: Its Preservation and Access, by J.Sahoo,In the National Seminar volume on “Preservation of Information Resources in the 21st Century “Published by Today &Tomorrow’s Printers & Publishers, New Delhi, Pg.273-288, ISBN 81-7019-462-8, Organised by the P.G.Dept. of Library & Inf.Science, Mizoram University, Mizoram, 2012. (International)
  • Metadata Interoperability and Harmonization, by S. Dash& J.Sahoo, International Conference on “Digital Library and Electronic Information Management and Control”, Pg.208-214, KIIT University, Bhubaneswar, 8-10th October 2011. (International).
  • Digitization : A Necessity for Preserving the Intellectual Heritage- Proceeding of the UGC National Seminar on Management of Digital/E-resources, by B.Panda & J.Sahoo,Pg.268-280, ISBN-978-81-922 167-06, Sarojini Naidu Vanita Mahaviidyalaya, Hyderabad, Aug 19th , 2011. (National)
  • Information Commons : A Library Service Model in Digital Era, by N.K.Dash & J.Sahoo  Proceeding of the Seminar on Dynamics of E-resources and Usage Trend in Digital Era, ICSSR national Seminar, OUAT, Bhubaneswar,Pg.430-442, ISBN-978-81-9108-250-0, 2011. (National)
  • Issues in Science and Technology Librarianship (ISTL): A Bibliometric Study, by N.K.Dash, B.Mohanty, J.Sahoo & Padhi,P. -Proceeding of the 6th International Conference on Webometrics, Informatrics and Scientometrics & Eleventh COLLNET Meeting, October 19-22, University of Mysore,2010. (International).
  • Delighting customers using ICT applications: Librarians to play a bigger role; by B.Mohanty, J.Sahoo& N.K.Dash, Proceeding of International Conference on Digital Libraries (ICDL 2010), New Delhi, 2010. (International).
  • Adapting Service quality Concepts for the Capacity building of libraries by N.K.Dash &J.Sahoo, Proceeding of the ICSSR National Seminar on Capacity Building for Library Professionals in Digital Environment, pg.256-269,ISBN-978-81-7000-621-3, 2010. .(National)
  • Libraries as reflected in the Websites: A Study of the Homepages of management Colleges of Orissa, by N.K.Dash & J.Sahoo,Proceeding of the 10th Annual National Convention of MANLIBNET, Pg.264-269, 2009. .(National)
  • Copyright needs re-thinking in Cyber-era, by B.Mohanty, N.K.Dash &J.Sahoo, Proceedings of 50th All India Library Conference on KODEL, ILA, 2004. (National)
  • Technology: A Catalyst to Provide Training to Library Professionals in the Digital Era, by J.Sahoo &B.Mohanty Proceeding of the XIX IATLIS Seminar, pg. 280 – 288, 2003.(National)

  • PhD Competed – 03
  • PhD Ongoing – 04
  • Pre-PhD. Scholars – 02

Completed – 02

  • Knowledge Organization – Cataloguing (Theory & Practices)
  • Information Seeking Behaviour
  • Management of Libraries & Information Centres
  • Preservation and Conservation of Library Resources

  • ICSSR Doctoral Fellowship in 2006 for Ph.D. work
  • Junior Research Fellowship from Department of Culture, Govt. of India in 2007

Administrative Responsibilities
  • Director of R.P. Padhi Library, Berhampur university
  • Superintendent of Saberi Ladies Hostel w.e.f. 31st March 2022
Member of Decision-making and advisory bodies
  • Chairman, BOS in Library and Information Science, Berhampur University
  • Member, Board of Studies, PGDLISc. -Sambalpur University
  • Chairman Doctoral Advisory Committee (DAC), Berhampur University and Member, DAC, PGDLISc. – Sambalpur University