Citation Analysis of Theses Submitted at the Gastroenterology Department of the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, India

Abstract

This study analysed the Citations of 30 theses submitted at the Dr. Tulsi Das Library of Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education & Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, during the period 2000 to 2010. The main objective of the study was to know the dependency of MD/MCh residents on the library collection for their research work; to assist the library staff in determining which type of information resource is mostly used; and to know the most cited journals, their impact factor and the online availability of most cited journals. This study was limited to the theses submitted at the Gastroenterology Department. This study will help in collection development and to guide the residents in their research work.