ALIGARH March 23: The Department of Library and Information Science, Aligarh Muslim University in collaboration with ICSSR, New Delhi organized a six-day training programme on "Research Methodology and Computer Applications in Social Science Research". The chief guest Prof. P. B. Mangla, Former Dean at University of Delhi and Member of National Knowledge Commission addressed the inaugural ceremony attended by eminent personalities drawn from various fields of studies.
Prof. Mangla in his inaugural speech encouraged the efforts of Course Director for conducting such an illuminating programme. He laid emphasis on the interdisciplinary research in social sciences. He also stressed on the elements of subjectivity and objectivity in research and the use of various statistical softwares like SPSS for data analysis. Prof. Mangla insisted on three major components of research process ? Shravan, Chintan and Mannan which could lead to an effective and smooth pursuance of any type of research.
In his welcome speech, the Course Director, Dr. Naushad Ali P.M., Chairman, Department of Library and Information Science insisted on the impact and importance of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in the research process. He also laid emphasis on the improvement of qualitative research in social sciences by strengthening ICT skills.
The Guest of Honour, Prof. Shabahat Husain, Librarian In-charge, Maulana Azad Library highlighted the achievements of the Department of Library and Information Science.
Talking about the relevance of the training course, he stressed on the imperative use of research methodology along with the whole process of research.
Prof. Anwar Jehan Zuberi, Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences threw light on the importance of ICT in research process. She urged the participants to focus on the quality of research and work for the improvement in the number of publications in the journals of national and international repute. Mentioning the ranking of research institutions all over the world, she exhorted the researchers to increase their publication count.
Dr. Sudharma Haridasan proposed the vote of thanks.
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