This paper uses bibliometric methods to study the status and development trends of the Bhutan Jou... more This paper uses bibliometric methods to study the status and development trends of the Bhutan Journal of Research and Development (BJRD). Firstly, the general characteristics of the journal are investigated through the analysis of descriptive statistics. Then, the subject matter of the articles are explored. Finally, the impact factor score and h-index of the journal are determined by using ISI's JCR formula and Harzing's Publish or Perish (PoP) citation analysis program.
This paper describes a 19-year bibliometric dimensions and characteristics of the Journal of Bhut... more This paper describes a 19-year bibliometric dimensions and characteristics of the Journal of Bhutan Studies (JBS), from the earliest available data in 1999, to 2017. The result of the bibliometric analysis is based on two methodologies, namely descriptive statistics for quantifiable bibliometric characteristics, and impact analysis using both Garfield's formula and Harzing's Publish or Perish (PoP) software citation analysis program. Longitudinal trends were examined regarding the number of articles published, the number of citations received, the immediacy index, and the journal's impact factor. A list of most prolific authors and highly cited articles were also established, including geographic distribution and subject matter of the articles.
This proposal outlines the pressing need for a digital library at Sherubtse College, Royal Univer... more This proposal outlines the pressing need for a digital library at Sherubtse College, Royal University of Bhutan. First a brief background of the college library is given, followed by the definition of digital library in the context of the college and its academic need and activities. This is followed by the rationale of the proposal and the current situational analysis that is related to an attempt to provide digital library services at the college. Finally, the functional requirements to set up the digital library lab are spelled out along with the approximate working cost for the project, including activity timeframe and staffing requirements.
This research paper attempts to investigate the role of secondary school libraries to contribute ... more This research paper attempts to investigate the role of secondary school libraries to contribute to and support the value education (VE) curriculum in Bhutan. The research examines the provision of value education related materials by school libraries and the impact that these materials have on the pupils’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural (SMSC) development.
This study is particularly timely. A look at the Government statistics regarding youth issues in Bhutan today clearly highlights a need for quality moral and value education. With the “quality of education” now a center of intense national debate, the government’s focus to impart wholesome education to young people is a hot topic. However, there has been little research done to assess the quality of value education and the understanding of the role of school libraries to support the VE curriculum to promote students’ holistic development.
The research was conducted in three higher secondary schools in Thimphu Dzongkhag. The research reveals that a large majority of students find value education useful and use the school library to learn more about it. The study reveals that when used effectively by pupils and teachers, and when managed effectively, the school library supports the value education curriculum and provides a suitable environment for young people to learn more about moral and social values. The study thus unveils substantial evidence to support the view that a good and well equipped school library is a ‘centre of wholesome education’ that is especially vital for a country venturing towards the attainment of Gross National Happiness.
This paper is an attempt to discuss the health scenario of rural
Bhutan in relation to reproduct... more This paper is an attempt to discuss the health scenario of rural Bhutan in relation to reproductive health emphasizing the infant morbidity and mortality along with the access to safe drinking water and sanitation coverage. SWOT analysis method has been applied in order to find out the strengths, weakness, opportunities and threats of health scenario of rural Bhutan. The findings of this research reveal the honesty and sincerity in the health care services, poor infrastructure, and social dogma among the people of Bhutan. Despite the problems of physical infrastructure and limited resources, the health sector has made progress in Bhutan.
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This study is particularly timely. A look at the Government statistics regarding youth issues in Bhutan today clearly highlights a need for quality moral and value education. With the “quality of education” now a center of intense national debate, the government’s focus to impart wholesome education to young people is a hot topic. However, there has been little research done to assess the quality of value education and the understanding of the role of school libraries to support the VE curriculum to promote students’ holistic development.
The research was conducted in three higher secondary schools in Thimphu Dzongkhag. The research reveals that a large majority of students find value education useful and use the school library to learn more about it. The study reveals that when used effectively by pupils and teachers, and when managed effectively, the school library supports the value education curriculum and provides a suitable environment for young people to learn more about moral and social values. The study thus unveils substantial evidence to support the view that a good and well equipped school library is a ‘centre of wholesome education’ that is especially vital for a country venturing towards the attainment of Gross National Happiness.
Bhutan in relation to reproductive health emphasizing the infant morbidity
and mortality along with the access to safe drinking water and sanitation
coverage. SWOT analysis method has been applied in order to find out the
strengths, weakness, opportunities and threats of health scenario of rural
Bhutan. The findings of this research reveal the honesty and sincerity in the
health care services, poor infrastructure, and social dogma among the
people of Bhutan. Despite the problems of physical infrastructure and
limited resources, the health sector has made progress in Bhutan.