Citation Analysis of Masters Dissertations Submitted to the Department of Sociology and Anthropology University of Maiduguri Borno State
Musa, A.; Aliyu, Y.; Samaila, I. (2024).
Journal of Library and Information Management, Technology & Education , 1(1), 84-94.
ABSTRACT
This paper examined citation analysis of masters dissertations submitted to the Department of Sociology and Anthropology University of Maiduguri Borno State from 2010 to 2019. To achieve the studys objectives a descriptive research design using bibliometric techniques was employed. Documentary analysis served as the instrument of the study. The population comprised 67 masters dissertations submitted to the department from 2010 to 2019. Given the small and manageable size of the population a Census Sampling Technique was adopted. The dissertations were analyzed using descriptive statistics including frequency counts and percentages. The findings revealed that there were nine different types of materials cited with books being the most frequently cited followed by journals. The most frequently cited book title was Population and Development Review and the most frequently cited journal was the Journal of Abnormal Child Psychology. The study also found that the majority of the citations were over 11 years old indicating that they were not current. The study concluded that books are the predominant source of citations in masters dissertations but many cited materials are outdated. Postgraduate students should cite more journals than books due to their easy access free availability and currency. Additionally the acquisitions units of the university library in collaboration with various academic departments should procure more books to ensure efficient and effective resource development providing current and relevant information materials. Furthermore postgraduate students should focus on searching for current information materials to promote and enhance new knowledge.
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Musa, A.; Aliyu, Y.; Samaila, I. (2024). Citation Analysis of Masters Dissertations Submitted to the Department of Sociology and Anthropology University of Maiduguri Borno State. Journal of Library and Information Management, Technology & Education , 1(1), 84-94.

Musa Adamu; Aliyu Yahaya; Samaila Inuwa 2024. "Citation Analysis of Masters Dissertations Submitted to the Department of Sociology and Anthropology University of Maiduguri Borno State". Journal of Library and Information Management, Technology & Education , Accessed November 23, 2024. 1(1),84-94.

Musa, A.; Aliyu, Y.; Samaila, I. (2024). Citation Analysis of Masters Dissertations Submitted to the Department of Sociology and Anthropology University of Maiduguri Borno State. Journal of Library and Information Management, Technology & Education , 1(1),84-94.

Musa Adamu; Aliyu Yahaya; Samaila Inuwa. "Citation Analysis of Masters Dissertations Submitted to the Department of Sociology and Anthropology University of Maiduguri Borno State". Journal of Library and Information Management, Technology & Education , Vol. 1 No. 1,2024. pp. 84-94.


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