Dr. Bidyarthi Dutta
Associate Professor
Department
LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE
Contact
+91 3222 298-430 / Centrex-430
Educational Qualification
| Degree Name | Institute | Year of passing/awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Ph.D | Jadavpur University | 2008 |
| MLIS | Indira Gandhi National Open University | 2002 |
| UGC-NET | University Grants Commission | 2002 |
| Associateship in Information Sc.(AIS) | Indian National Scientific Documentation Centre (CSIR) | 2001 |
| M.Sc | University of Kalyani | 1995 |
Title of the Ph. D. Thesis
| Title of the Ph. D. Thesis |
|---|
| An analytical investigation into the characteristics of a subject: a case study |
Career Profile / Teaching Experience
| Description of Experience |
|---|
| Librarian (in Assistant Professor Grade), St. Xaviers College (Autonomous) since February, 2004. Assistant Professor, Department of Library and Information Science, Vidyasagar University sincs April, 2012. |
Specialization/Research Area
| Type (Specialization / Research Area / Areas of Interest) | Detailed Description |
|---|---|
| Field of Specialization | Bibliometrics, informetrics and scientometrics |
| Field of Specialization | Academic library system |
| Field of Specialization | Research methodology |
| Research Area/ Areas of Interest | Knowledge organization- indexing and classification |
Course/ Subject Taught
| Course Name |
|---|
| Library classification theory/ B.Lib.I.Sc |
| Library classification practice - DDC and UDC/B.Lib.I.Sc |
| Information sources systems and services/ M.Lib.I.Sc |
| Research methodology- quantitative techniques/ M.Lib.I.Sc |
| Bibliometrics, informetrics and scientometrics/ M.Lib.I.Sc |
| Knowledge organization/ M.Lib.I.Sc |
| Indian Knowledge Organisation System/ M.Lib.I.Sc |
| Preservation and conservation of documents/B.Lib.I.Sc |
| Research and Publication Ethics/M.Lib.I.Sc |
Publications in Journal / Magazines / Newspaper
| Author' Name | Title | Publication Type | Published in | Published on | Publisher's Name | Role | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swapan Paul & Bidyarthi Dutta | Leveraging IRINS and Vidwan to Strengthen Institutional Research Ecosystems: A Case Study | International | Journal of Information and Knowledge | Jun, 2026 | Sarada Ranganathan Endowment for Library Science (SRELS) and Informatics Publishing Limited | Co-Author,Corresponding Author | Impact Factor: Indexing: UGC CARE,OthersArticle's Web Link: https://doi.org/10.17821/srels/2026/v63i3/171886 |
| Anindya Basu & Bidyarthi Dutta | Ranking of Individual Authors: A New Indicator to Avoid Conflicts between Rankings | International | Qualitative and Quantitative Methods in Libraries (QQML) | May, 2026 | ISAST (International Society for the Advancement of Science and Technology) | Co-Author,Corresponding Author | Impact Factor: 0.2Indexing: ESCIArticle's Web Link: https://www.qqml-journal.net/index.php/qqml/article/view/965 |
| Swapan Paul & Bidyarthi Dutta | Exploring the diffusion of anthropocene concept across interdisciplinary research fields | International | COLLNET Journal of Scientometrics and Information Management | Dec, 2025 | Taylor & Francis | Co-Author,Corresponding Author | Impact Factor: 0.6Indexing: SCIArticle's Web Link: https://doi.org/10.47974/CJSIM-2025-02002 |
| Swapan Paul & Bidyarthi Dutta | Evolving tools for assessing and mapping scientific research landscapes | International | The Serials Librarian | Nov, 2025 | Routledge | Co-Author,Corresponding Author | Impact Factor: 0.9Indexing: SCOPUS,ESCIArticle's Web Link: https://doi.org/10.1080/0361526X.2025.2585062 |
| Swapan Paul & Bidyarthi Dutta | Revisiting the APUPA Pattern: Analysing the Publication Fall Index in DNA Fingerprints | International | Annals of Library & Information Studies | Jun, 2025 | National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research (CSIR), Govt. of India | Co-Author,Corresponding Author | Impact Factor: 0.4Indexing: SCOPUS,SCIArticle's Web Link: https://doi.org/10.56042/alis.v72i2.16355 |
| Swapan Paul & Bidyarthi Dutta | Unveiling Trends in Deepfake Research: A Global Bibliometric Perspective | International | DESIDOC Journal of Library & Information Technology | May, 2025 | Defence Research & Development Organisation, Ministry of Defence, Govt. of India | Co-Author,Corresponding Author | Impact Factor: 0.9Indexing: SCOPUS,SCIArticle's Web Link: https://doi.org/10.14429/djlit.20858 |
| Swapan Paul & Bidyarthi Dutta | Mapping knowledge diffusion: A network analysis | International | Annals of Library & Information Studies | Mar, 2025 | National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research (CSIR) | Co-Author,Corresponding Author | Impact Factor: 0.4Indexing: SCOPUS,SCIArticle's Web Link: https://doi.org/10.56042/alis.v72i1.12711 |
| Bidyarthi Dutta, Souvik Gantai, Sukumar Hansda & Anup Kumar Das | Documentation of Indigenous Medicinal Knowledge of Select Tribal Communities of West Bengal | International | Journal of Data Science, Informetrics and Citation Studies | Dec, 2024 | Phcog.Net and Manuscript Technomedia LLP | Co-Author,Corresponding Author | Impact Factor: Indexing: OthersArticle's Web Link: |
| Swapan Paul & Bidyarthi Dutta | LASER Research in India: A Scientometric Study during 2004-2023 | National | College Libraries | Sep, 2024 | West Bengal College Librarians Association | Co-Author | Impact Factor: Indexing: UGC CAREArticle's Web Link: http://collegelibraries.in/index.php/CL/article/view/166 |
| Anindya Basu & Bidyarthi Dutta | An analytical study of alternative method for solving Lotka’s Law with Simpson’s 1/3 rule | International | Journal of Scientometric Research | Aug, 2024 | Phcog.Net | Co-Author,Corresponding Author | Impact Factor: 0.9Indexing: SCOPUS,SCIArticle's Web Link: |
| Swapan Paul & Bidyarthi Dutta | The Diffusion of the Topic Carbon Nanotube Over the Universe of Subjects: A Statistical Analysis | International | Journal of Data Science, Informetrics and Citation Studies | Aug, 2024 | Phcog.Net and Manuscript Technomedia LLP | Corresponding Author | Impact Factor: Indexing: OthersArticle's Web Link: |
| Swapan Paul & Bidyarthi Dutta | Research Output on Altmetrics during 2012-22: A Scientometric Assessment | National | College Libraries | Mar, 2024 | West Bengal College Librarians Association | Co-Author,Corresponding Author | Impact Factor: Indexing: UGC CAREArticle's Web Link: http://collegelibraries.in/index.php/CL/article/view/151 |
| Revisiting Duyvis: A Chemical Engineer’s Zeal to Organize Knowledge | National | SRELS Journal of Information Management, 55(1). :26-33 | Jan, 2018 | Sarada Ranganathan Endowment for Library Science | Impact Factor: Indexing: Article's Web Link: | ||
| Scientometric Study of Superconductivity Research in India from 1989 to 2014, | National | SRELS Journal of Information Management. 54 (5) p.246-252. | Jan, 2017 | Sarada Ranganathan Endowment for Library Science | Impact Factor: Indexing: Article's Web Link: | ||
| Altmetrics: Six Years of Changing Scholarly Appraisal, | National | SRELS Journal of Information Management. 54 (2) p.64-77. | Jan, 2017 | Sarada Ranganathan Endowment for Library Science | Impact Factor: Indexing: Article's Web Link: | ||
| Electronic media evolution and role of UNESCO in promoting e-learning facilities, | National | Vidyasagar University Journal of Library and Information Science, Vol.19; p.32-48. | Jan, 2016 | Dept. of Library and Information Science, Vidyasagar University | Impact Factor: Indexing: Article's Web Link: | ||
| Research trend analysis of Vidyasagar University since 1989: a bibliometric study, | National | Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences. 2016; 3(2) 89–102p. | Jan, 2016 | STM Journals | Impact Factor: Indexing: Article's Web Link: | ||
| Study of citation distribution in astrophysics: an empirical approach, | National | SRELS Journal of Information Management. 53 (4) p.255-269. | Jan, 2016 | Sarada Ranganathan Endowment of Library Science | Impact Factor: Indexing: Article's Web Link: | ||
| Introducing facetometrics: a new keyword-based measure for locating research areas of a subject, | National | SRELS Journal of Information Management, 53 (3) p.177-185. | Jan, 2016 | Sarada Ranganathan Endowment for Library Science | Impact Factor: Indexing: Article's Web Link: | ||
| Preservation of UNESCO World heritage with special reference to India, | National | Indian Horizons, Vol.62 (3), p.64-75. | Jan, 2015 | Indian Council for Cultural Relations | Impact Factor: Indexing: Article's Web Link: | ||
| Ranganathan’s elucidation of subject in the light of ‘Infinity (8)’ | National | Annals of Library and Information Studies, 62(4) p.255-264. | Jan, 2015 | NISCAIR(CSIR) | Impact Factor: Indexing: Article's Web Link: | ||
| Galileo as viewed through scientometric looking glass, | National | Journal of Scientometric Research, 4(2) p.85-95. | Jan, 2015 | Phcog.Net | Impact Factor: Indexing: Article's Web Link: | ||
| A linguistic view of subject formation process as described by Ranganathan and others | National | Annals of Library and Information Studies, 61(1) p. 56-64. | Jan, 2014 | National Institute of Science Communication and Information Resources (NISCAIR), CSIR | Impact Factor: Indexing: Article's Web Link: | ||
| The journey from librametry to altmetrics: a look back | National | Golden Jubilee Commemorative Volume, p. 234-249. | Jan, 2014 | Dept. of Library and Information Science, Jadavpur University, Kolkata. | Impact Factor: Indexing: Article's Web Link: | ||
| Annals of Library and Information Studies: an analysis of citation pattern, | National | Vidyasagar University Journal of Library and Information Science, 18 p.61-78. | Jan, 2014 | Dept. of Library and Information Science, Vidyasagar University | Impact Factor: Indexing: Article's Web Link: | ||
| One hundred years of Indian LIS periodicals, | National | Annals of Library and Information Studies, 61(3) p.167-192. | Jan, 2014 | NISCAIR(CSIR) | Impact Factor: Indexing: Article's Web Link: | ||
| An approach to categorize information from the viewpoint of Ranganathan’s trinity model of library services | National | Vidyasagar University Journal of Library and Information Science, 16-17 p.52-63 | Jan, 2013 | Dept. of Library and Information Sc. Vidyasagar University | Impact Factor: Indexing: Article's Web Link: | ||
| A comparative study between words in titles and words in keywords of some research articles on knowledge organization | National | DESIDOC Journal of Library and Information Technology, 33(6) p. 498-508. | Jan, 2013 | Defence Science Information and Documentation Centre, DRDO | Impact Factor: Indexing: Article's Web Link: | ||
| Scientometric study of Carbon Nanotube research in India | National | SRELS Journal of Information Management, 50(5) p. 639-55. | Jan, 2013 | Sarada Ranganathan Endowment for Library Science | Impact Factor: Indexing: Article's Web Link: | ||
| Concept of ‘subject’ in the context of library and information science from a new angle | National | Annals of Library and Information Studies, 60(2) p. 78-87. | Jan, 2013 | National Institute of Science Communication and Information Resources, CSIR, Govt. of India | Impact Factor: Indexing: Article's Web Link: | ||
| In search of dimensions of subjects from the standpoint of Ranganathan | National | Annals of Library and Information Studies, 60(1) p. 51-55. | Jan, 2013 | National Institute of Science Communication and Information Resources, CSIR, Govt. of India | Impact Factor: Indexing: Article's Web Link: | ||
| Mechanism of keyword formation in research articles on physics: an empirical study | National | SRELS Journal of Information Management, 50(1) p. 3-22 | Jan, 2013 | Sarada Ranganathan Endowment for Library Science, Bangalore | Impact Factor: Indexing: Article's Web Link: | ||
| Cosmology research in India: a scientometric study | International | Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal), paper 996. | Jan, 2013 | University of Nebraska, USA | Impact Factor: Indexing: Article's Web Link: | ||
| The future of academic library system in India: a vision | National | College Libraries, 26(I-IV) p. 41-55. | Jan, 2011 | West Bengal College Librarians Association, Kolkata | Impact Factor: Indexing: Article's Web Link: | ||
| Study of subject domain by keyword cluster analysis based on research articles: a case study from physics | National | Information Studies, 17(4) p. 195-210. | Jan, 2011 | Ranganathan Centre for Information Studies, Chennai | Impact Factor: Indexing: Article's Web Link: | ||
| An analytical model to interpret continuous expansion of universe of subjects | National | Annals of Library and Information Studies, 58(1) p. 48-53. | Jan, 2011 | National Institute of Science Communication and Information Resources, CSIR, Govt. of India | Impact Factor: Indexing: Article's Web Link: | ||
| Content management by keywords: an analytical study | National | SRELS Journal of Information Management, 47(6) p. 599-620. | Jan, 2010 | Sarada Ranganathan Endowment for Library Science, Bangalore | Impact Factor: Indexing: Article's Web Link: | ||
| An analytical model for investigation of some characteristics of the keywords of the subject Fermi liquid: A case study. | National | Annals of Library and Information Studies, 56(4) p. 273-290. | Jan, 2009 | National Institute of Science Communication and Information Resources, CSIR, Govt. of India | Impact Factor: Indexing: Article's Web Link: | ||
| Classification of keywords extracted from research articles published in science journals. | National | Annals of Library and Information Studies, 55(4) p. 317-333. | Jan, 2008 | National Institute of Science Communication and Information Resources, CSIR, Govt. of India | Impact Factor: Indexing: Article's Web Link: | ||
| The Scattering of Articles over a Journal system as Observed from the Viewpoint of Bose-Einstein Statistics. | National | Annals of Library and Information Studies, 52(2) p. 51-55. | Jan, 2005 | National Institute of Science Communication and Information Resources, CSIR, Govt. of India | Impact Factor: Indexing: Article's Web Link: | ||
| In Search of an Axiomatic Concept of Document. | National | Annals of Library and Information Studies, 52(1) p. 25-30. | Jan, 2005 | National Institute of Science Communication and Information Resources, CSIR, Govt. of India | Impact Factor: Indexing: Article's Web Link: | ||
| An Introduction to Auditing and Control of Digital Library Systems. | National | Annals of Library and Information Studies, 51(3) p. 99-103. | Jan, 2004 | National Institute of Science Communication and Information Resources, CSIR, Govt. of India | Impact Factor: Indexing: Article's Web Link: | ||
| INSDOC’s Contribution on Bibliometrics. | National | Annals of Library and Information Studies, 49(1) p. 1-6. | Jan, 2002 | National Institute of Science Communication and Information Resources, CSIR, Govt. of India | Impact Factor: Indexing: Article's Web Link: | ||
| A new Indicator based on Journal Self-Citation. | National | CLIS Observer, 19(1-2) p. 110-119. | Jan, 2002 | The Editor | Impact Factor: Indexing: Article's Web Link: | ||
| A Comparative Study of Citation Pattern among Eight Scholarly Journals published by National Institute of Science Communication and Information Resources. | National | Annals of Library and Information Studies, 49(4) p. 127-134. | Jan, 2002 | National Institute of Science Communication and Information Resources, CSIR, Govt. of India | Impact Factor: Indexing: Article's Web Link: | ||
| Training and Development Programmes for Library and Information Professionals. | National | University News, 40(1) p. 11-14. | Jan, 2002 | Association of Indian Universities, New Delhi | Impact Factor: Indexing: Article's Web Link: | ||
| Presentation of Results of Research: Linear and Non-linear Forms. | National | University News, 40(2) p. 11-13. | Jan, 2002 | Association of Indian Universities, New Delhi | Impact Factor: Indexing: Article's Web Link: |
Ph. D. Thesis Guidance
| Scholar Name | Thesis Title | Name of the Co Supervisor | Status | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ms. Priya Pore | Information Seeking Behaviour of the Beneficiaries of Social Welfare Schemes of the Central Government and the Government of West Bengal in Paschim Medinipur | Prof. Pijush Kanti Jana | Awarded | May, 2026 |
| Dyuti Samanta (PhD Scholar) | Correlation analysis among various impacts of scholarly communication: a normalized approach | Ongoing | Jan, 2019 | |
| Amiya Kumar Das (PhD Scholar) | Human Resource Management in private engineering college libraries of West Bengal: problems and prospects | Ongoing | Jan, 2019 | |
| Kalipada Jana (PhD Scholar) | An Analytical Model for Research trend analysis of specific subject-domains through Keyword-clusters: a case study from physics | Ongoing | Jan, 2019 | |
| Debabrata Maiti (PhD Scholar) | Content analysis of highly- cited subject-specific scholarly communications: an intrinsic approach | Ongoing | Jan, 2019 | |
| Soumen Teli (PhD Scholar, UGC-JRF) | Genesis, growth and obsolescence study of different facets of biological sciences: an analytical model | Ongoing | Jan, 2019 | |
| Pitambar Naskar (PhD Scholar) | Saradindu Bandyopadhyay-er rachana samikshs, charitra nirghantikaran o samasamayek prabhab: tathya samikshya o pralekhan | Ongoing | Jan, 2019 | |
| Subir Kr Mukherjee (MLIS Dissertation) | Open-educational resources in India: a state-of-the art-report | Ongoing | Jan, 2015 | |
| Gopinath Das (MLIS Project) | Impact of mathematics on library classification: a review | Awarded | Jan, 2014 | |
| Subhendu Barman (MLIS Project) | Library and information systems and Services in Indian R & D sector with special emphasis on CSIR: a state-of-the-art-report | Awarded | Jan, 2014 | |
| Swati Mishra (MLIS Project) | Annals of Library and Information Studies: An Analysis of Citation Pattern(2010-2012) | Awarded | Jan, 2013 | |
| Bibek Mahato (MLIS Project) | Survey on e-resource use in college libraries | Awarded | Jan, 2013 | |
| Swarup Barman (MLIS Project) | Open access publications with special reference to Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ): A state-of-the-art | Awarded | Jan, 2013 | |
| Dines Chandra Maiti (MLIS Project) | Research trend analysis in some selected areas of knowledge organization | Awarded | Jan, 2012 | |
| Subir Kr. Mukherjee (AIS Dissertation) | Sustainable open education resources: turning concepts into reality-South Asian scenario | Dr. M. Natarajan | Awarded | Jan, 2010 |
Research Project
| Worked as | Funding Agency | Amount in Rs. | Duration | Period | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Principal Investigator | UGC | 50000 | 2 years | 01-01-2013 to 01-01-2015 | Ongoing |
| Principal Investigator | UNESCO, New Delhi | 300000 | 1 year and 6 months | 01-01-2006 to 01-01-2008 | Complete |
Invited Lectures
| Title | Organized By | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Institutional repositories: legal issues | Central Library, Indian Statistical Institute | Indian Statistical Institute, Kolkata | Jan, 2014 |
| Current trends of subject indexing | Indian Association of Special Libraries and Information Centres (IASLIC) | IASLIC, Kolkata | Jan, 2013 |
Membership of Learned Society
| Title/Name of the Society |
|---|
| Bengal Library Association, Kolkata |
| Indian Association of Special Libraries and Information Centres, Kolkata |
| Indian Library Association, New Delhi |
| Information and Communication Society of India, New Delhi |
Association with Professional Bodies
| Type of Professional Activity | Period |
|---|---|
| Indian Library Association | Life Member (2005 to till date) |
Conference /Seminar/Workshop Attended
| Title of the Seminar/Conference/Workshop | Date | Role | Held at and Organiser |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance Learning and Reciprocal Library System: Is Public Library Network the Better Option!! | Jan, 2014 | Paper Presenter (Libraries as catalyst of learning process as viewed from Ranganathan’s Fifth Law) | S.N.Bose National Centre for Basic Sciences on June 6-7, 2014 and organized by Netaji Subhas Open University, Kolkata. |
| LIS education: structure, infrastructure and superstructure | Jan, 2014 | Paper Presenter and Rapporteur General. (LIS education in India: some new dimensions in the light of interdisciplinary approach) | Dept. of Library and Information Science, Vidyasagar University, Midnapore on February 20-21, 2014. |
| Application of Communication and Information Technology in Library | Jan, 2014 | Paper Presenter and Rapporteur (Standardizing uncontrolled vocabularies through quantitative subject access tool: a case study from low temperature physics) | Variable Energy Cyclotron Centre (DAE) Kolkata on January 28-30, 2014. |
| Library Space and Content Management for Networked Society” (IC.LISCOM) | Jan, 2014 | Paper Presenter (Developing ontological subject-access tool by multi-layer keywords selected from research articles on astrophysics) | DVK Central Library, Dharmaram Vidya Kshetram, Bangalore- 560 029, INDIA from 18-20 October, 2014. |
Conference /Seminar/Workshop Organised
| Title of the Seminar/Conference/Workshop | Date | Role in the Event | Funding Agency |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Mission on Libraries:disseminating knowledge for developing societies | Jan, 2015 | Organising Secretary | University Grants Commission (UGC) and Raja Rammohun Roy Library Foundation (RRRLF) |
| Professionalism in librarianship: issues and challenges in 21st Century | Jan, 2013 | Organizing Secretary | University Grants Commission (UGC) |