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@article{186028,
        author = {Alok Kumar Tripathi and Harendra Kumar Singh},
        title = {Use of electronic resources by teachers and researchers of Dr. R. M. L. Awadh University Ayodhya and its added colleges: A Survey},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {12},
        number = {5},
        pages = {3896-3905},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=186028},
        abstract = {The rapid advancement of information and communication technologies has transformed the landscape of higher education in India, with electronic resources (e-resources) becoming integral to teaching, learning, and research activities. Key themes explored include awareness levels, usage patterns, purposes of utilization, perceived benefits, challenges encountered, and factors influencing adoption. The digital divide remains a pressing concern. According to a 2023 report, only 45% of Indian households have internet access, disproportionately affecting rural academics. Moreover, gender and disciplinary differences influence usage: male faculty in STEM fields show higher adoption than females in humanities. This research paper addresses the current problem regarding e-resources and its awareness, providing a holistic view to inform policy and practices. The methodology involves a systematic analysis of over 72 surveys through questionnaire distribution. This paper underscores e-resources' potential to enhance research productivity and educational equity in Dr. R. M. L. University, Ayodhya and its added colleges, while identifying gaps for future research. From the study it has been found that learning methods like seminar, conferences and workshop having active role for the awareness and use of e-resources among the teacher and research scholar of Dr. R. M. L. Awadh University, Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, India,},
        keywords = {INFLIBNET, e-resources; Library; Digital data.},
        month = {October},
        }