Dr. Anup Kumar Das: June 2022

Research Projects

Course Coordinator and Host Faculty: GIAN Course on Responsible Research and Innovation (RRI): Conceptual Framework and Practices, to be held Virtually during 8-17 March 2022. Foreign Faculty: Dr. Robert Braun, Austria; Joint Host Faculty: Dr. Saradindu Bhaduri, JNU. Supported by Global Initiative of Academic Networks (GIAN), Ministry of Education, GoI.
Co-Chair, CODATA Task Group "Towards a Paradigm Shift for Open Data in Planning Smart and Resilient Cities: Applying Data Integration and Data Science Tools", 2021-23.
Principal Investigator, "A Comparative Study of India’s Research Performance in Scientific and Technological Areas of Clean Energy and Water (2006-17): A Scientometric Analysis", hosted at Centre for Studies in Science Policy (CSSP), Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi, sponsored by CHORD Division, Department of Science and Technology, Government of India, 2017-19. Status: Completed. ISBN: 9788193685723. DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.5521306. Final Report.
Co-Investigator, "Frugal Innovation Ecosystems for Healthcare Technologies in India", hosted at JNU-TRCFS & Centre for Studies in Science Policy (CSSP), Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi, sponsored by PCPM Division, Department of Science and Technology, Government of India, 2023-26. Status: Ongoing.
Co-Investigator, “Public Policy Implication of Social Sciences Doctoral Research Carried Out in Indian Universities: Content Analysis based on Awarded Doctoral Theses”, funded by ICSSR, Ministry of Education, Government of India, 2022-23 (Ongoing).
Co-Investigator, "Development of Comprehensive Database and Scientometric Analysis of Indian Research Output in Physics and Space Science since Independence", hosted at DLIS, Vidyasagar University, West Bengal, sponsored by CHORD Division, Department of Science and Technology, Government of India, 2018-19.
Co-Investigator, "Health Communications Strategies and Best Practices in COVID-19 & Amphan Cyclone Affected Communities in South Bengal A Study of Nadia & South 24 Parganas Districts", hosted at MANAS-Madanpur, West Bengal, sponsored by NCSTC Division, Department of Science and Technology, Government of India, 2020-21. Status: Completed.
HEIRRI Collaborator: was responsible for Pilot Testing of the HEIRRI Training Modules on "Responsible Research and Innovation (RRI) in Higher Education Institutions" in India, developed by HEIRRI Project, GUNi - Global University Network for Innovation, 2017-18. News Item: Two HEIRRI Pilots in India: the internationalisation of HEIRRI reaches the Global South!.

Professional Affiliations

Editor-cum-Book Review Editor, Journal of Scientometric Research (Scopus-indexed).
Associate Editor, African Journal of Science, Technology, Innovation and Development (AJSTID) (Scopus-indexed).
Editor-in-Chief, Journal of Data Science, Informetrics, and Citation Studies (JCitation.org)
Co-Chair, CODATA Task Group "Towards a Paradigm Shift for Open Data in Planning Smart and Resilient Cities: Applying Data Integration and Data Science Tools", 2021-23.
Member, CODATA Connect Working Group (CCWG) - Early Career and Alumni Network.
Member, CODATA Indian National Working Group (CODATA Indian National Committee).
Convener, Open Access India.
Web Editor, IFLA Library History special interest group.
Editor, Blog of the IFLA Library History SIG.
Moderator: CSSP Discussion Forum; Twitter: @IndiaSTS (of CSSP JNU); CSSP Research Blog.
Joint Secretary, Information and Communication Society of India (ICSI). Twitter: @IndiaICSI.
Alumnus of CODATA-RDA Data Science Training School.
former Editor, APSTSN Newsletter of the Asia-Pacific Science Technology & Society Network (APSTSN).

Profile in Academic Social Networks

Google Scholar Citations
ORCID: http://orcid.org/0000-0001-9490-7938

ResearcherID: www.researcherid.com/rid/F-3923-2011

Publons

Vidwan@Inflibnet https://vidwan.inflibnet.ac.in/profile/267807

IRINS@Inflibnet https://jnu.irins.org/profile/267807

Academia: http://jnu.academia.edu/AnupKumarDas

ResearchGate: www.researchgate.net/profile/Anup_Das7

Blog http://anupkumardas.blogspot.com

Linkedin: http://in.linkedin.com/in/dranupkumardas/

Scopus
NewBooks.Asia (Book Reviewer)

GoodReads.com (Author's Profile)
Worldcat.org (Author's Profile)
SlideShare: www.slideshare.net/anupkd

SSRN: http://ssrn.com/author=2167347

Awards

2022. SALIS-A.N. Marappan Memorial National Best Librarian Award for the Year 2018, conferred in the RRRLF-Sponsored SALIS National Conference on Transformation of Learning Resource Centres in the Digital Era, held on 13-15 October 2022 at K.S. Rangasamy College of Technology, Tiruchengode, Tamil Nadu, India.
2022. Guest of Honour, conferred in the RRRLF-Sponsored SALIS National Conference on Transformation of Learning Resource Centres in the Digital Era, held on 15 October 2022 at K.S. Rangasamy College of Technology, Tiruchengode, Tamil Nadu, India.
2021. Award for the Best Case Study Presentation, conferred in the Workshop on Citizen Science with Application to Nuclear, Seismic and Air Quality Monitoring: Applications, held on 13-19 March at the Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP), Italy.
2011 Emerald Digital Usage Award, Highly Commended Runner Up for proposal "Enhancing Digital Usage of E-Journals by Researchers and Scholars at Jawaharlal Nehru University, India".
2010 Emerald/IAM Indian Management Research Fund Award, Highly Commended winner for proposal "Emergence of social entrepreneurship in e-waste management in India: A preliminary study".
2014 #LibraryCorner Photo Contest, organized by @LibraryLantern, Winner.

Published Works

Books

Das, Anup Kumar; Bhaduri, S.; Sridevi, B (2020). A Comparative Study of India's Research Performance in Scientific and Technological Areas of Clean Energy and Water (2006-17): A Scientometric Analysis. New Delhi: Centre for Studies in Science Policy, Jawaharlal Nehru University, ISBN: 9788193685723. DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.5521306. Download.
Das, Anup Kumar (2015). Scholarly Communications [Open Access for Researchers, 1]. Paris: UNESCO, ISBN: 9789231000782. Download.
Das, Anup Kumar (2015). Research Evaluation Metrics [Open Access for Researchers, 4]. Paris: UNESCO, ISBN: 9789231000829. Download. Read Book Review1; Book Review2.
Das, Anup Kumar (2015). Sharing Your Work in Open Access [Open Access for Researchers, 5]. Paris: UNESCO, ISBN: 9789231000836. Download.
Das, Anup Kumar (2015). Introduction to Open Access [Open Access for Library Schools, 1]. Paris: UNESCO, ISBN: 9789231000744. Download.
Das, Anup Kumar & Chakraborty, Susmita (2015). Collaboration in International and Comparative Librarianship. Hershey, PA: IGI Global, ISBN 9781466643659. doi:10.4018/978-1-4666-4365-9. View Preface. Read Book Review1; Book Review2. Scopus Record.
Das, Anup Kumar (2008). Open Access to Knowledge and Information: Scholarly Literature and Digital Library Initiatives - the South Asian Scenario. Edited by Bimal Kanti Sen and Jocelyne Josiah. New Delhi: UNESCO, ISBN 9788189218218. Download Book. Read Book Reviews.

Edited Books/ Technical Reports

Das, Anup Kumar (2013). Situation Analysis and Capacity Building Needs for Open Access. New Delhi: Commonwealth Educational Media Centre for Asia (CEMCA). Download Report.
Digital Archiving of Audio Content using WINISIS and Greenstone Software: A Manual for Community Radio Managers. New Delhi: UNESCO, 2009. Download Book.
WINISIS (CDS/ISIS): A Practical Guide (in Hindi). New Delhi: UNESCO, 2009.
Legal and Policy Framework for Promoting Equitable Access to Documentary Heritage: Report Submitted to UNESCO by National Mission for Manuscripts, India. New Delhi: UNESCO, 2008. Download Report.
Information Literacy Competency and Readership Study of Five Specific Localities in Urban, Industrial and Semi-Urban Areas of Kolkata Metropolitan City (Research Report submitted to UNESCO by Jadavpur University, Kolkata). New Delhi: UNESCO, 2008. Download Report.

Self-Learning Modules/ Open Courseware/ Open Educational Resources (OER)

Scholarly Communications [Open Access for Researchers, Module 1]. Paris: UNESCO; New Delhi: CEMCA, 2015. Download.
Research Evaluation Metrics [Open Access for Researchers, Module 4]. Paris: UNESCO; New Delhi: CEMCA, 2015. Download.
Sharing Your Work in Open Access [Open Access for Researchers, Module 5]. Paris: UNESCO; New Delhi: CEMCA, 2015. Download.
Introduction to Open Access [Open Access for Library Schools, Module 1]. Paris: UNESCO; New Delhi: CEMCA, 2015. Download.
Unit 1 Computer Basics [CLIS, BLII-014 ICT in Libraries, Block-1 Digital Library]. New Delhi: eGyankosh, IGNOU, 2017. Download.
Unit 2 Office Tools [CLIS, BLII-014 ICT in Libraries, Block-1 Digital Library]. New Delhi: eGyankosh, IGNOU, 2017. Download.
Open Educational Resources: Issues and Context. Video Lecture delivered for the SWAYAM ARPIT Course in ETTLIS, offered by IIT Delhi, 2019-20.

Book Chapters

Das, Anup Kumar (2022). Archana Sharma: Inspiring Generations. In: Vigyan Vidushi: Indian Women Scientists. New Delhi: Vigyan Prasar, DST, GoI. pp. 50-51. ISBN: 9788174803887.
Das, Anup Kumar (2022). Lakshmi Kantam Mannepalli: The Green Chemist. In: Vigyan Vidushi: Indian Women Scientists. New Delhi: Vigyan Prasar, DST, GoI. pp. 82-83. ISBN: 9788174803887.
Das, Anup Kumar (2021). Open Research Data in the Global South: Issues and Anomalies in the Indian Context. In: The Digitalization Conundrum in India: Applications, Access and Aberrations, edited by Keshab Das, Bhabani Shankar Prasad Mishra & Madhabananda Das. Singapore: Springer-Nature, ISBN: 9789811569067.
Das, Anup Kumar (2020). Tackling Spread of Misinformation in India: A Strategic Approach. In: Resisting Disinfodemic: Media and Information Literacy for everyone and, by everyone, edited by Dilara Begum and Md. Hasinul Elahi. Dhaka, Bangladesh: East West University. Download.
Patra, Swapan Kumar & Das, Anup Kumar (2020). Is the Indian Library and Information Science Research Interdisciplinary?: A Case Study Based on the Indian Citation Index Database. In: Handbook of Research on Emerging Trends and Technologies in Library and Information Science. Hershey, PA: IGI Global. doi:10.4018/978-1-5225-9825-1.ch013.
Das, Anup Kumar (2019). DORA Statement and Future of Research Assessment in India. In: Cross-cutting Research in Social Sciences, edited by S.K. Chaudhuri & P. Bhattacharya Maitra. Kolkata: UGC-Human Resource Development Centre, University of Calcutta.
Das, Anup Kumar (2018). Open Science Movement, Its Global Transition, and Scenario in BRICS Nations. In: Open Access: The Road to Freedom, edited by N.C. Ghosh, P.S. Mukhopadhyay, B. Mukherjee & J.K. Pal. Kolkata: Prova Prakashani, ISBN 9789383658206.
Das, Anup Kumar & Mishra, Sanjaya (2016). Appendix 1: Questionnaire on Learner Use of Technology. In: Technology-Enabled Learning Implementation Handbook. Burnaby, Canada: Commonwealth of Learning. ISBN: 9781894975810.
Das, Anup Kumar & Mishra, Sanjaya (2016). Appendix 2: Questionnaire on Faculty Use of Technology for Teaching and Learning. In: Technology-Enabled Learning Implementation Handbook. Burnaby, Canada: Commonwealth of Learning. ISBN: 9781894975810.
Das, Anup Kumar & Mishra, Sanjaya (2016). Appendix 3: Questionnaire for Survey of Technology-Enabled Learning in Educational Institutions. In: Technology-Enabled Learning Implementation Handbook. Burnaby, Canada: Commonwealth of Learning. ISBN: 9781894975810.
Das, Anup Kumar & Chakraborty, Susmita (2014). Introduction: Comparative and International Librarianship. In: Collaboration in International and Comparative Librarianship. Hershey, PA: IGI Global. doi:10.4018/978-1-4666-4365-9.ch002. Sample PDF.
Das, Anup Kumar (2014). Open Educational Resources: Policy Perspectives and National Initiatives. In: CSIR-NISTADS (ed): India - Science and Technology, volume 3. Delhi: Cambridge University Press India, ISBN 9789384463045, pp.16-21.
Das, Anup Kumar (2014). Open Access to Scientific Knowledge: Policy Perspectives and National Initiatives. In: CSIR-NISTADS (ed): India - Science and Technology, volume 3. Delhi: Cambridge University Press India, ISBN 9789384463045, pp.292-299.
Das, Anup Kumar (2014). The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Research Communicators. In: Charaibeti: Golden Jubilee Commemorative Volume (pp. 356-365). Kolkata, India: Department of Library and Information Science, Jadavpur University. ISBN: 9788192988603.
Das, Anup Kumar; Sen, BK; Dutta, C (2010). Collaborative Digital Library Development in India – A Network Analysis. In: Developing Sustainable Digital Libraries: Socio-Technical Perspectives; edited by Tariq Ashraf & Puja Anand Gulati. Hershey: IGI Global, pp. 206-222. Sample PDF.
Ghosh, SB; Das, Anup Kumar (2009). Emerging Knowledge Economy in India and Role of Information Literacy. In: Library and Information Systems: From Alexandrian Heritage to Social Networking – Essays in Honour of Prof. S. Parthasarathy. New Delhi: Ess Ess Publications, ISBN: 9788170005490, pp. 16-44.
Das, Anup Kumar; Sen, BK; Dutta, C (2008). Collection Development in Digital Information Repositories in India. In: Digital Institutional Repositories: Case Studies. Hyderabad: Icfai University Press.
Das, Anup Kumar; Mukherjee Das, A (2008). Role of Lifelong Learning in Emerging Knowledge Economy in India. In: Changing Library Scenario in Digital Era: Professor Alaka Buragohain Festschrift Volume. Guwahati: Assam College Librarians' Association.

Journal Articles

Deepa, N., Sharma, R., Priya, S., Kalia, S., Mitra, I., Bhattacharya, P. K., & Das, A. K. (2023). Development of Digital Library on Green Mobility (DLGM) as Knowledge Sharing Tool to Promote Electric Vehicles in India: A Case Study DESIDOC Journal of Library & Information Technology, 43(1): 55-65.
Das, Anup Kumar & Tripathi, Manorama (2022). Strategies for checking misinformation: An approach from the Global South. IFLA Journal. DOI: 10.1177/03400352221078034.
Das, Anup Kumar (2022). A Brief Overview of Recently Launched Digital Libraries of India. Library Hi Tech News, 39(1), DOI: 10.1108/LHTN-11-2021-0085.
Das, G., Dutta, B., & Das, A. K. (2022). Citation Trend of Indian Physics and Astronomy Research during 2005 2020 through the Lens of Some New Indicators. DESIDOC Journal of Library & Information Technology, 42(1): 30-37.
Das, Anup Kumar (2022). Professor Girja Kumar (1925-2022): An Illustrious Social Science Information Scientist. Annals of Library and Information Studies, 69(4): 333-334.
Das, Anup Kumar & Dutta, B. (2022). Acharya Prafulla Chandra Ray and Quest for Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Colonial India. Journal of Scientific Temper, 10 (1&2): 70-78.
Tripathi, M. & Das, Anup Kumar (2022). Growth of Scholarly Societies and Their Activities in Pre-Independent India: A Reconnaissance. Journal of Scientific Temper, 10 (1&2): 110-120.
Das, Anup Kumar (2022). Data Diplomacy: Emerging Contours by Amb. Shyam Saran. Science Diplomacy Review, 4(2): 41-43.
Naskar, D., Hasan, Nabi, Das, Anup Kumar (2021). Pattern of social media engagements by the learners of a library and information science MOOC course: an analytical study. Annals of Library and Information Studies, 68(1): 56-66.
Das, Anup Kumar (2021). Prof. S. Parthasarathy (1917–2021): Bhishmapitamah of LIS Profession. Annals of Library and Information Studies, 68(2): 208-209.
Das, Anup Kumar (2020). UNESCO Recommendation on Open Science: An Upcoming Milestone in Global Science. Science Diplomacy Review, 2(3): 39-43.
Francis, Deep Jyoti & Das, Anup Kumar (2020). Water-Related Technology Research Landscape in India: Current Status and Perspectives. African Journal of Science, Technology, Innovation and Development. DOI: 10.1080/20421338.2020.1818920.
Francis, Deep Jyoti & Das, Anup Kumar (2020). Webliography of Water Technology and Policy Framework in India and the World. Journal of Scientometric Research, 9(2S): s48-s59.
Das, Anup Kumar & Dutta, Bidyarthi (2020). Role of Open Science in Addressing Responsible Research and Innovation. Journal of Scientometric Research, 9(2S): s14-s23.
Nisha, F., Das, Anup Kumar & Tripathi, M. (2020). Stemming the Rising Tide of Predatory Journals and Conferences: A Selective Review of Literature. Annals of Library and Information Studies, 67(3): 173-182.
Francis, Deep Jyoti & Das, Anup Kumar (2019). Open Data Resources for Clean Energy and Water Sectors in India. DESIDOC Journal of Library & Information Technology, 39(6): 300-307.

Das, Anup Kumar & Francis, Deep Jyoti (2019). Water-Related Technology Research in India: Insights from Four Core Journals. Journal of Scientometric Research, 8(1): 38-46.
Das, Anup Kumar (2019). Research Integrity in the Context of Responsible Research and Innovation Framework. DESIDOC Journal of Library & Information Technology, 39(2): 82-86.
Patra, Swapan Kumar; Das, Anup Kumar (2019). Finding Facets of Academic Integrity and Plagiarism through the Prism of a Citation Database. DESIDOC Journal of Library & Information Technology, 39(2): 60-66.
Altaf, Rayies; Das, Anup Kumar (2018). Fancy A Car Driving You Around?. Science Reporter, August 2018, 55(8): 14-19.
Das, Anup Kumar (2018). European Union's General Data Protection Regulation, 2018: A Brief Overview. Annals of Library and Information Studies, 65(2): 139-40.
Das, Anup Kumar (2018). Delhi Declaration on Open Access 2018: An Overview. Annals of Library and Information Studies, 65(1): 83-84.
Das, Anup Kumar (2018). IndiaLICS International Conference 2017: A Report of Special Sessions. Journal of Scientometric Research, 7(1): 75-78.
Das, Anup Kumar (2016). Electronic Theses and Dissertations. Current Science, 110(6): 965-966.
Das, Anup Kumar (2015). Skills Development for SMEs: Mapping of Key Initiatives in India. Institutions and Economies, 7(2): 120-143.
Das, Anup Kumar (2015). Legacy of the Bengal Renaissance in Public Library Development in India. IFLA Journal, 41(4): 370–380. DOI: 10.1177/0340035215603992.
Das, Anup Kumar; Mishra, Sanjaya (2015). SR Ranganathan in Google Scholar and Other Citation Databases. Annals of Library and Information Studies, 62(4): 290-298.
Das, Anup Kumar (2015). Mapping of University Presses in India: Pattern of Knowledge Production and Dissemination. Annals of Library and Information Studies, 62(2): 57-67.
Das, Anup Kumar (2015). Sustainable Local Heritage Development in the Heritage Cities. Indian Horizons, 2015, 62(3): 19-32.
Das, Anup Kumar (2015). UNESCO Launches Open Access Curriculum for Young and Early Career Researchers. Current Science, 109(3): 400-401.
Das, Anup Kumar (2015). Environmental Justice Atlas (EJAtlas.org): India reaches the top while mapping the ecological conflicts and environmental injustices. Current Science, 109(12): 2176-2177.
Das, Anup Kumar (2015). Indian Solar Radiation Atlas is Launched. Current Science, 109(10): 1765.
Das, Anup Kumar (2015). Dr APJ Abdul Kalam: The People's President. Dream 2047, 18(1): 32-34. | Hindi Version.
Das, Anup Kumar (2015). Dr APJ Abdul Kalam's Vision for Renewable Energy Sector in India. Akshay Urja, 9(2): 34-35. English Version | Hindi Version.
Das, Anup Kumar; Mishra, Sanjaya (2014). Genesis of Altmetrics or Article-level Metrics for Measuring Efficacy of Scholarly Communications: Current Perspectives. Journal of Scientometric Research, 3(2): 82-92.
Das, Anup Kumar; Arora, Praveen; Bhattacharya, Sujit (2012). Webliography of STI Indicator Databases and Related Publications. Journal of Scientometric Research, 1(1), 86-93.
Das, Anup Kumar (2011). Emergence of Open Educational Resources (OER) in India and its Impact on Lifelong Learning. Library Hi Tech News, 28(5), 10-15.
Das, Anup Kumar; Giri, RS (2011). Indian Citation Index: A New Web Platform for Measuring Performance of Indian Research Periodicals. Library Hi Tech News, 28(3), 33-35.
Das, Anup Kumar (2009). Open Access to Research Literature in India: Contemporary Scenario. ISSI Newsletter, 5(1), 9-14.
Ghosh, SB; Das, Anup Kumar (2007). Open Access and Institutional Repositories - a Developing Country Perspective: A Case Study of India. IFLA Journal, 33(3), 229-250. DOI:10.1177/0340035207083304.
Das, Anup Kumar; Dutta, C; Sen, BK (2007). Information Retrieval Features in Indian Digital Libraries: A Critical Appraisal. OCLC Systems & Services: International Digital Library Perspectives, 23(1), 92-104.
Das, Anup Kumar; Sen, BK; Dutta, C (2005). Collection Development in Digital Information Repositories in India. Vishwabharat@TDIL, 17, 91-96.
Dutta, B; Das, Anup Kumar (2005). In Search of an Axiomatic Concept of Document. Annals of Library and Information Studies, 52(1), 25-30.
Das, Anup Kumar; Dutta, B (2004). An Introduction to Auditing and Control of Digital Library Systems. Annals of Library and Information Studies, 51(3), 99-103.
Sen, BK; Dutta, B; Das, Anup Kumar (2002). INSDOC's Contribution to Bibliometrics. Annals of Library and Information Studies, 49(1), 1-6.
Dutta, B; Das, Anup Kumar; Sen, BK (2002). A New Indicator Based on Journal Self-Citation. CLIS Observer, 19(1-2), 110-119.
Dutta, B, Das, Anup Kumar; Sen, BK (2002). A Comparative Study of Citation Pattern among Eight Scholarly Journals Published by National Institute of Science Communication and Information Resources. Annals of Library and Information Studies, 49(4), 127-134.
Das, Anup Kumar; Karanjai, A (2002). Institutional Distribution in Computer Science Research in India: A Study. Annals of Library and Information Studies, 49(1), 23-27.
Das, Anup Kumar; Dutta, B (2002). Training and Development Programmes for Library and Information Professionals. University News, 40(1), 11-14.
Das, Anup Kumar; Dutta, B (2002). Presentation of Results of Research: Linear and Non-Linear Forms. University News, 40(2), 11-13.
Dutta, B; Das, Anup Kumar (2001). Higher Education in Library and Information Science in India. ILA Bulletin, 37(1), 25-30.
Dutta, B, Das, Anup Kumar; Sen, BK (2001). Variation in Journal Self-Citation: A Pattern. ILA Bulletin, 37(1), 20-22.
Das, Anup Kumar (2001). Collaboration Pattern in Computer Science Research in India: A Study. ILA Bulletin, 37(4), 143-150.
Das, Anup Kumar; Sen, BK (2001). Indian Journal of Medical Research - An Analysis of Citation Pattern. ILA Bulletin, 37(1), 9-12.
Das, Anup Kumar; Sen, BK (2001). Journal of Biosciences - An Analysis of Citation Pattern. Annals of Library and Information Studies, 48(2), 59-63.

Books Reviews

Das, Anup Kumar (2021). Digital Transformation and Ethics in the Context of Responsible Artificial Intelligence [Book Review]. Journal of Scientometric Research, 10(2), 286-287.
Das, Anup Kumar (2021). Archiving the British Raj: History of the Archival Policy of the Government of India, with Selected Documents, 1858–1947 [Book Review]. Annals of Library and Information Studies, 68(1), 82-83.
Das, Anup Kumar (2020). Where Knowledge is Free: The Journey of a Librarian [Book Review]. Annals of Library and Information Studies, 67(2), 125-126.
Das, Anup Kumar (2020). Understanding the Changing Perspectives of Higher Education in India [Book Review]. Journal of Scientometric Research, 9(2), 226-228.
Das, Anup Kumar (2019). Corridors of Books: Memories, Ideas and Reflections of a Library Worker [Book Review]. Annals of Library and Information Studies, 66(2), 87-88.
Das, Anup Kumar (2019). Open Access: The Road to Freedom [Book Review]. Annals of Library and Information Studies, 66(1), 51-52.
Das, Anup Kumar (2018). Experiments in Democracy: Human Embryo Research and the Politics of Bioethics. The British Journal for the History of Science, 51(2): 323-324, DOI: 10.1017/S0007087418000419.
Das, Anup Kumar (2018). Digital Passages: Migrant Youth 2.0 – Diaspora, Gender and Youth Cultural Intersections. Diaspora Studies, 11(1): 101-103, DOI: 10.1080/09739572.2017.1324386.
Das, Anup Kumar (2017). Understanding the Economics of the Internet and the Economic Processes of the e-Businesses. Science and Public Policy, 44(5): 723–725, DOI: 10.1093/scipol/scx022.
Das, Anup Kumar (2017). Understanding the Dynamics of Global Entrepreneurship. Science and Public Policy, 44(2): 300-302. DOI: 10.1093/scipol/scw052.
Das, Anup Kumar (2017). The Work of Authorship: Copyright in a New Paradigm. Journal of Scientometric Research, 6(3): 217-218.
Das, Anup Kumar (2016). Elements of Information Organization and Dissemination. Journal of Scientometric Research, 6(3): 215-216.
Das, Anup Kumar (2016). Advertising Diversity: Ad Agencies and the Creation of Asian American Consumers. Contemporary South Asia, 24(3). DOI: 10.1080/09584935.2016.1213545.
Das, Anup Kumar (2016). Immigration in Singapore [Book Review]. Diaspora Studies, 9(1): 79-81. DOI:10.1080/09739572.2015.1089017.
Das, Anup Kumar (2016). Understanding the Development of Scholarly Metrics in a Networked Society [Book Review: Scholarly Metrics under the Microscope: From Citation Analysis to Academic Auditing]. Journal of Scientometric Research, 5(1), 95-97.
Das, Anup Kumar (2016). Sariska: The Tiger Reserve Roars Again [Book Review]. Science India, 19(2).
Das, Anup Kumar (2016). A Comprehensive Encyclopedic Dictionary on Buddhism and Buddhist Studies [Book Review: The Princeton Dictionary of Buddhism]. Published on New Asia Books.
Das, Anup Kumar (2016). Understanding Informetrics and Scholarly Communications in a Nutshell. Journal of Scientometric Research, 5(2), 170-172.
Das, Anup Kumar (2016). New Publication Cultures in the Humanities: Exploring the Paradigm Shift. Journal of Scientometric Research, 5(2), 177-178.
Das, Anup Kumar (2015). Understanding Entrepreneurship Teaching in a Nutshell [Book Review: Teaching Entrepreneurship: A Practice-Based Approach, by Neck Greene & Brush, Edward Elgar, 2014, ISBN: 9781782540557]. Science and Public Policy, 42(5): 739-741. DOI: 10.1093/scipol/scv030.

Das, Anup Kumar (2015). E-Governance in India: Interlocking Politics, Technology and Culture [Book Review]. Contemporary South Asia, 23(3). DOI: 10.1080/09584935.2015.1063196.
Das, Anup Kumar (2015). Handbook of Innovation Indicators and Measurement [Book Review]. Journal of Scientometric Research, 4(3), 206-207.
Das, Anup Kumar (2015). Multimedia Ontology: Representation and Applications [Book Review]. Annals of Library and Information Studies, 62(4), 299-300.
Das, Anup Kumar (2015). Organizing Knowledge: Then and Now [Book Review]. Annals of Library and Information Studies, 62(4), 301.
Das, Anup Kumar (2015). Chai: The Experience of Indian Tea [Book Review]. NEHU Journal, 4(3), 13(2), 98-100.
Das, Anup Kumar (2015). Disaster Planning for Libraries: Process and Guidelines [Book Review]. Annals of Library and Information Studies, 62(3), 191-192.
Das, Anup Kumar (2015). Managing and Sharing Research Data: A Guide to Good Practice [Book Review]. Annals of Library and Information Studies, 62(3), 193.
Das, Anup Kumar (2015). Making of the Asian Comics [Book Review: Asian Comics, by John A. Lent, University Press of Mississippi, 2015, ISBN: 9781628461589]. Published on New Asia Books, http://newbooks.asia/review/making-asian-comics.
Das, Anup Kumar (2015). Mumbai Cosmopolitan City [Book Review: Mumbai Fables, by Gyan Prakash, Princeton University Press, 2011, ISBN: 9780691153179]. Published on New Asia Books, http://newbooks.asia/review/mumbai-cosmopolitan-city, http://tinyurl.com/mumcoscity.
Das, Anup Kumar (2015). The Making of the Asia Pacific [Book Review: The Making of the Asia-Pacific: Knowledge Brokers and the Politics of Representation, by See Seng Tan, Amsterdam University Press, 2013, ISBN: 9789089644770]. Published on New Asia Books, http://newbooks.asia/review/making-asia-pacific, http://tinyurl.com/makingAP.
Das, Anup Kumar (2014). Photo Essay: The Benaras Sari Weave [Book Review: Woven Textiles of Varanasi, by Jaya Jaitly, Niyogi Books, 2013, ISBN:9789383098378]. Indian Horizons (ICCR Magazine), 61(4), p. 41-50.

Papers Presented in International/National Conferences/Seminars/ Webinars

Das, Anup Kumar & Dutta, Bidyarthi (2023). "An Analytical Study of Traditional Knowledge in Indian Astronomy during Ancient and Medieval Period", presented in the International Conference on Communication and Dissemination of Traditional Knowledge (CDTK-2023), held on 14-15 February 2023 at CSIR-NIScPR, India.
Das, Anup Kumar (2022). Guest of Honour's Address, in the Valedictory Function of the RRRLF-Sponsored SALIS National Conference on Transformation of Learning Resource Centres in the Digital Era, held on 15 October 2022 at K.S. Rangasamy College of Technology, Tiruchengode, Tamil Nadu, India.
Das, Anup Kumar (2022). "Machine Learning as Envisaged in India's AI Policies", presented in the Workshop on Ethical and Societal Challenges of Machine Learning, on 11 November at ICTP, Italy through virtual mode.
Das, Anup Kumar (2022). Panelist on Research Life Cycle, Data management, and Standards, presented in the Library Technology Conclave, LTC2022, held in Somaiya Vidyavihar University, Mumbai during 28-30 April 2022.
Das, Anup Kumar (2022). Delivered a Special Talk on "Open for Climate Justice: A Brief Overview of Digital Library on Green Mobility, during the International Open Access Week 2002, organized by Department of Library and Information Science, Central University of Tamil Nadu, on 26th October.
Das, Anup Kumar (2022). Delivered a Special Talk on "The Issues of Copyrights and Similarities: An Academic Discourse", organized by Jogamaya Devi College, University of Calcutta, on 26th April.
Das, Anup Kumar (2022). A Discussant in #CyFy2022 Panel Discussion on Digital G20: Prioritizing Data Protection And Citizens, organized by ORF, New Delhi during 27 October 2022.
Das, Anup Kumar (2022). A Discussant in #CyFy2022 Panel Discussion on Hidden Dragon: Red Threats and Blackouts, organized by ORF, New Delhi during 28 October 2022.
Das, Anup Kumar (2021). "Citizen Science Initiatives in India: An Evaluative Study", presented in the Workshop on Citizen Science with Application to Nuclear, Seismic and Air Quality Monitoring: Applications, on 18 March at ICTP, Italy through virtual mode. Received the Award for the Best Case Study Presentation.
Das, Anup Kumar (2021). Online Discussion on “Open Access on the Fringe”, at Science Gallery Bengaluru, 24th December.
Das, Anup Kumar (2021). Co-Chair and Panelist in the SciDataCon2021 Session on "Research Data and FAIR Data Framework in the Context of India's STIP2021: The Way Forward", 26th October.
Das, Anup Kumar (2021). "Understanding FAIR Data Principles for Open Science", presented in the NBU-HRDC Refresher Course in Changing Role of Use of ICT, Open Distance Learning, Open Source Resources and Online Support System in Higher Education and Research, on 29th September, through virtual mode.
Das, Anup Kumar (2021). "Research Data Management for the Doctoral and Postdoctoral Research: Key Issues", presented in the NBU-HRDC Refresher Course in Changing Role of Use of ICT, Open Distance Learning, Open Source Resources and Online Support System in Higher Education and Research, on 5th October, through virtual mode.
Das, Anup Kumar (2021). "বিজ্ঞানের জানালা প্রকাশ অনুষ্ঠানে আলোচনা", on 26th September.
Das, Anup Kumar (2021). "Open Science Movement in the Global South: Opportunities and Challenges", presented in the First Internationals Seminar of SLA Asian Community 2021, on 30 March, through virtual mode.
Das, Anup Kumar (2020). "Open Data Sharing: Recent Initiatives in India", presented in the International FAIR Convergence Symposium, convened by CODATA & GO-FAIR, 4th December.
Das, Anup Kumar (2020). "Digitized Collections of India’s Memory Institutions: A Socio-Historical Perspective", presented in the SASNET Online Conference: Rethinking the Politics of Memory in South Asia, organized by SASNET, Sweden on 9th December.
Das, Anup Kumar (2020). "Accessing India's Open Educational Resources", presented in the National Webinar on Awareness of eResources and Their Access by the Academic Community to overcome the COVID19 Pandemic, organized by Sonamukhi College, Bankura, West Bengal, India on 21st September.
Das, Anup Kumar (2020). "Lesser-Known Digital Libraries in India: An Analysis of Their Online Collections", presented in the 2-Day Online International Library Conference "Research, Innovation & Knowledge: Changing Role of Libraries", organized by Dr. Zakir Husain Library, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, India during 15-16 September.
Das, Anup Kumar (2020). "Lesser-Known Digital Libraries in India: Emerging Initiatives", presented in the SALIS Webinar Series #39, organized by Society for the Advancement of Library and Information Science (SALIS), India on 22nd August.
Das, Anup Kumar (2020). Moderated Panel Discussion on Access to Knowledge and Resources, organized by the STIP2020 Secretariat, in association with the Science Policy Forum, 26th June.
Das, Anup Kumar (2020). "Open Access and Open Science in the Global South", presented in the Online Workshop on "Research Ethics and Quantitative Techniques for Research and Publications", on 30 May, organized by G.G. Dutta S.D. College, Chandigarh, India.
Das, Anup Kumar (2020). "Research Communications and Open Access to Knowledge", presented in a Webinar on 10th May, organized by IQAC, B.B. College, Asansol, India.
Das, Anup Kumar (2018). "Science Communication in the Light of INSA Policy Statement on "Dissemination and Evaluation of Research Output in India", presented in the 18th Indian Science Communication Congress (ISCC2018), celebrating 200 Years of Science Journalism in India, during 20-21 December, organized by CSIR-NISCAIR, New Delhi.
Das, Anup Kumar (2018). "Recent Innovations in Educational Technology in India for the Delivery of Lifelong Learning", presented at the Webinar on ‘ICT Innovation in Education', on 27 November organized by Smart Learning Institute of Beijing Normal University, during the "3rd Belt and Road Open Education Learning Week 2018".
Das, Anup Kumar (2018). "Plagiarism and Research Integrity", presented at the 1st Refresher Course in E-Learning & E-Governance (Interdisciplinary), on 30th July at UGC-Human Resource Development Centre (HRDC), Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi.
Das, Anup Kumar & Dutta, Bidyarthi (2018). "RRI with a Global Perspective: Linking European and International Experience _ India", presented at the 2nd HEIRRI Conference, on 27th April at Vienna, Austria.
Das, Anup Kumar & Patra, Swapan Kumar (2018). "Open Science in the Global South: A Case of India", in the Seminar on Open Science Policy and Technology Access: A Challenge for Developing Countries, on 23 March 2017, at Mangosuthu University of Technology, Durban, South Africa.
Das, Anup Kumar (2018). "The Conservation of Cultural Heritage in Greece and India: A Scientometric Analysis", presented in the National Seminar on the "Confluence of Civilizations: India, Greece & Others", during 23-24 December at Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi.

Das, Anup Kumar & Dutta, Bidyarthi (2017). "Role of Open Science in Addressing Responsible Research and Innovation (RRI)", presented at the IndiaLICS2017: The 4th IndiaLICS Conference on Innovation for Sustainable Development: Perspectives, Policies and Practices in South Asia, 2nd-4th November, in New Delhi, India.
Das, Anup Kumar (2017). "Open Research Data Frameworks: Lessons for the Global South", presented at National Symposium on Improving eGovernance using Big Data Analytics; on 28 February 2017, at DMS, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, India.
Das, Anup Kumar (2016). "Technical Assistance for Restoration of Heritage Sites in Cambodia: A Study of Indo-Cambodian Cultural Diplomacy Initiative", presented at Conference on Heritage as Aid and Diplomacy in Asia, held at IIAS, Leiden, the Netherlands, during 26-28 May 2016.
Das, Anup Kumar (2016). "Open Science and Open Innovation: BRICS Perspectives", presented at BRICS Civil Forum 2016; on 3-4 October 2016, at the Research and Information System for Developing Countries (RIS), India Habitat Centre, New Delhi, India.
Das, Anup Kumar (2016). "S R Ranganathan's Works in Citation Databases", presented at Seminar on Philosophy and Teachings of Dr. S R Ranganathan; on 18 February 2016, at NISCAIR, New Delhi, India.
Das, Anup Kumar (2015). "Altmetrics and the Changing Societal Needs of Research Communications at R&D Centres in an Emerging Country: A Case Study of India", presented at 2nd Altmetrics Conference: (@2AMConf); Session: Altmetrics as Indicators of Economic and Social Impact; during 7-8 October 2015, at Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
Das, Anup Kumar (2015). "Altmetrics and the Changing Societal Needs of Research Communicators at R&D centres in an Emerging Country", presented at The 2015 Altmetrics Workshop (@Altmetrics15); Session: Altmetrics in Practice; during 7-8 October 2015, at Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
Das, Anup Kumar (2015). "ITEC Approaches to India-Africa Intellectual Interactions for the 21st Century: An Assessment", presented at International Conference Africa-Asia: A New Axis of Knowledge; Session: Innovative Technologies for an Engaging Classroom; during 24-26 September 2015, at Accra, Ghana.
Das, Anup Kumar (2014). "The Legacy of Bengal Renaissance in Public Library Development in India during the Colonial British Rule: A Historiographical Study", presented in the International Conference on History of Librarianship, organized by IFLA Rare Books and Manuscripts Section, IFLA Library History Special Interest Group and ENSSIB; 25-26 August 2014, at Lyon, France.
Das, Anup Kumar (2014). "Understanding Global Perspectives in Open Science: Positions of BRICS Countries", presented at International Conference on Data Sharing and Integration for Global Sustainability (SciDataCon 2014), 2–5 November 2014, at JNU Convention Centre, New Delhi.
Das, Anup Kumar (2014). "Assessing India's Open Science Data Framework: Mapping of Actors and Data Consumption Patterns", presented at International Conference on Technology, Accountability and Democracy in South Asia and Beyond; organized by Stanford University and University of Mumbai; 17-18 January 2014 at Mumbai, India.

Das, Anup Kumar (2014). "Ethical Dimensions in the Biomedical Innovations in India: An Analysis", presented at 2nd International Convention on Ethics in Research on Human Participants: Evolving Norms and Guidelines for the Indian Context; 2-4 September 2014, at JNU, New Delhi, India.

Das, Anup Kumar (2013). "Mapping of University Presses in India: Pattern of Knowledge Production and Dissemination", presented in the International Conference on Framing Asian Studies: Geopolitics, Institutions and Networks, 18-20 November 2013, at IIAS, Leiden, Netherlands. (Received IIAS Travel Grant).

Das, Anup Kumar (2013). "Skills Development for MSMEs: Mapping of Key Initiatives in India", presented in the 2013 Asian Conference on Innovation and Policy, at India International Centre, New Delhi, India, August 2013.

Das, Anup Kumar (2013). "Open Access Training Needs of Researchers", presented in International Multi-stakeholder Meeting on Development of Curriculum and Self-Directed Learning Tools for Open Access, 4-6 September 2013, at New Delhi, India.

Das, Anup Kumar (2013). "Connecting Communities through Intangible Cultural Heritage in the South Asian Region", presented in the International Conference on Folklore: Reinventing Past through Folk Tradition, 23-25 October 2013, at Jawaharlal Nehru University, India.

Das, Anup Kumar (2013). "Open Educational Resources: An Aid to Faculty Development", presented at the 4th International Conference Confluence 2013: The Next Generation Information Technology Summit, 26-27 September 2013 at Amity University Uttar Pradesh, India. Plenary Session: "Open Educational Resources as a Catalyst for Faculty Development".

Das, Anup Kumar (2013). "Initiating Peace Building in the Minds of Men and Women through Skills Development: Reflection from Recent Government Initiatives in India", presented at the Global Peace and Harmony Conference (GPHC-2013), 21 September 2013 at JNU, India.

Das, Anup Kumar (2012). "Digitization of documentary heritage collections in Indic language: Comparative study of five major digital library initiatives in India", presented in the International Conference on the Memory of the World in the Digital age: Digitization and Preservation. 26-28 September 2012, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. (Received UNESCO Grant for attending and presenting this paper).

Das, Anup Kumar (2010). "Library Advocacy in India in the Light of Education for Sustainable Development – Perspectives of an Emerging Economy", presented in the World Library and Information Congress: 76th IFLA General Conference and Assembly, Gothenburg, Sweden, August 2010. (Received FOBID Grant for attending WLIC and presenting this paper).

Das, Anup Kumar (2009). Collaborative Digital Library Development in India. Presented in International Conference on Social Network Analysis and Applications (SNA 2009), NISTADS, New Delhi, India, January 2009.

2009. Das, Anup Kumar. Information Literacy for All. Presented in International Conference on Knowledge Networking in ICT Era, Chennai, India, January 2009.

Das, Anup Kumar (2009). Information Literacy Capacity Development in South Asia. Presented in the IFAP-Funded Training-the-Trainers (TTT) in Information Literacy Workshop for South and Central Asia, Patiala, India, November 2008.

Das, Anup Kumar (2007). Sharing Knowledge, Exchanging Solutions and Community Information Updates through Blogs and Social Networks: Case Study from India. Presented in Web2forDev 2007 Conference, Rome, Italy, September 2007. (Received GTZ Travel Grant).

Das, Anup Kumar; Dutta, C; Sen, BK (2007). ETD Policies, Strategies and Initiatives in India: A Critical Appraisal. Presented in ETD 2007 Symposium, Uppsala, Sweden, June 2007. (Received NDLTD Travel Grant for attending ETD 2007 and presenting this paper).

Ghosh, SB; Das, Anup Kumar (2006). Open Access and Institutional Repositories - a Developing Country Perspective: A Case Study Of India. Presented in the World Library and Information Congress: 72nd IFLA General Conference and Assembly, Seoul, August 2006. (Received SIDA Speaker's Grant from ALP, IFLA for attending WLIC and presenting this paper).

Ghosh, SB; Das, Anup Kumar (2006). Information Literacy Initiatives in India with Special Reference to Emerging Knowledge Economy. Presented in International Conference on Information Literacy (ICIL 2006), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, June 2006.

Das, Anup Kumar; Lal, B (2006). Information Literacy and Public Libraries in India. Presented in International COMLA/UNESCO Workshop on Information Literacy for Public Librarians across the Commonwealth, Mona, Kingston, Jamaica, January 2006.

Das, Anup Kumar; Chakraborty, S (2006). Role of NGOs and Voluntary Societies in Mental Healthcare in West Bengal: A Critical Appraisal. Presented in CSH-DSE International Seminar on emerging health challenges and the response of Indian healthcare system, DSE, Delhi, December 2006.

Chakraborty, S; Das, Anup Kumar; Sen, BK (2006). Use of Indian Digital Libraries by Biomedical Practitioners in West Bengal Region: A Study. Presented in National Conference on Information Management in Digital Libraries (NCIMDiL), Kharagpur, India, August 2006.

Das, Anup Kumar; Sen, BK; Dutta, C (2005). Digitization of scholarly materials in India for distance and open learners. Presented in ICDE International Conference on Open and Distance Education, New Delhi, India, November 2005.

Das, Anup Kumar; Dutta, C (2004). Strengthening Rural Information Infrastructure through e- Choupals. Presented in XXI IASLIC National Seminar, Kolkata, India, December 2005.

Dutta, B; Das, Anup Kumar (2004). Web-based Students Support Service for the Undergraduate College Students. Presented in UGC-sponsored 'Seminar on Automation & Networking of the College Libraries of West Bengal', Kolkata, India, April 2004.