Awareness and utilisation of reference management tools among social science research scholars in selected universities of Bihar, India
- IASLIC Bulletin
- 70(1), Mar, 2025: p.25-34
This study aims to assess the awareness and utilisation of reference management tools among research scholars in the Faculty of Social Sciences at selected universities in Bihar, India. It seeks to identify the level of familiarity with these tools, the barriers to their usage, and the types of support needed to enhance their effective implementation. A quantitative survey was conducted involving 160 research scholars, of whom 147 completed the questionnaire, achieving a response rate of 91.87%. The survey collected data on demographics, awareness and usage patterns of RMTs, preferred tools, and perceived barriers to effective utilization.- Reproduced