Web Impact Factor Analysis for Deemed Universities in Andhra Pradesh

  • K. Kumar Department of Library and Information Science, College of Veterinary Science, Sri Venkateswara Veterinary University, Proddatur
Keywords: Deemed universities, webometric, web impact factor (WIF)

Abstract

Extensive studies have been conducted on Webometric, particularly on the websites and the web impact factor. The present study analysed the websites of Deemed universities in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. It examines 7 Deemed university websites and identifies number of web pages and link pages, and calculates Web Impact Factor (WIF) using Google search engine. The websites were ranked based on these Webometric indicators. The study revealed that websites of Andhra Pradesh Universities have more number of web-pages but Telangana University websites have high web impact factor in most of the parameters.

Author Biography

K. Kumar, Department of Library and Information Science, College of Veterinary Science, Sri Venkateswara Veterinary University, Proddatur
Dr K. Kumar is presently working as Assistant Professor, Library and Information Science in Sri Venkateswara Veterinary University, College of Veterinary Science, Proddatur. His research focuses on Digital Library Initiatives in Engineering Educational Institutions in Rayalaseema Region of Andhra Pradesh. He has 16 years experience in librarianship in both Engineering and Medical Educational Institutions. Around 51 articles were published in peer reviewed journals, 28 conference proceedings (both national and international) and had attended about 14 workshops and seminars. His subjects of interest include: Digital library, web technology, cloud computing, data mining and computer networks.
Published
2017-03-29
How to Cite
Kumar, K. (2017). Web Impact Factor Analysis for Deemed Universities in Andhra Pradesh. DESIDOC Journal of Library & Information Technology, 37(2), 98-103. https://doi.org/10.14429/djlit.37.2.9992
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Papers