A study on relationship between E-resources awareness and reading habits of research papers among Research scholars in selected Universities in Andhra Pradesh.

Abstract

The objective of this research work is to determine the relationship between the level of
awareness regarding E-resources and reading habits of research papers among the research
scholars in selected state Universities in Andhra Pradesh. This paper also aims to highlight
the relationship between e-resources awareness and reading habits of research papers among
research scholars. Knowledge acquiring and research are essential for sustaining a developed
economy, elevating social needs and inspiring a country to reach new heights in the
globe. Education and research, at any time of life span are helpful to provide overall wellness
and growth. Research paper reading is an integral part of the research process. By regular
approach or habit to reading research papers, academics can improve their existing knowledge and improve their overall understanding capacity of a subject. This study is based
on primary and secondary data. This study applied the statistical methods and techniques are
percentages, Mean, SD, T-Test and Correlation. The present reveals that the majority of the
Research scholars of State universities in Andhra Pradesh both male and female have average
level e-resources awareness and reading habits of research papers. Another finding reveals
that male research scholars are better than female research scholars in their awareness of eresources. There is a significant difference between Government and Private Universities
research scholars in their awareness as well as reading habits.