Authors :
Navin Prasad; Dr. Sheela Dabas
Volume/Issue :
Volume 10 - 2025, Issue 1 - January
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DOI :
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14744553
Abstract :
The integration of digital resources and services in academia has revolutionized the landscape of agricultural
education and research. This study investigates the awareness and use of digital resources and services among faculty
members, researchers, and students in selected state agricultural universities in Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand. Data
were collected through structured questionnaires and analysed using SPSS, with findings highlighting varying levels of
awareness and adoption across demographic and institutional factors. Key recommendations are proposed to enhance the
effective utilization of digital resources to improve academic and research outputs. The study concludes that targeted
interventions and robust infrastructure development are essential for bridging gaps in digital resource usage.
Keywords :
Digital Resources, Agricultural Universities, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, SPSS, Academic Research, Awareness, Digital Services.
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The integration of digital resources and services in academia has revolutionized the landscape of agricultural
education and research. This study investigates the awareness and use of digital resources and services among faculty
members, researchers, and students in selected state agricultural universities in Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand. Data
were collected through structured questionnaires and analysed using SPSS, with findings highlighting varying levels of
awareness and adoption across demographic and institutional factors. Key recommendations are proposed to enhance the
effective utilization of digital resources to improve academic and research outputs. The study concludes that targeted
interventions and robust infrastructure development are essential for bridging gaps in digital resource usage.
Keywords :
Digital Resources, Agricultural Universities, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, SPSS, Academic Research, Awareness, Digital Services.
