Designing a Prototype Schedule for Computer Science in Colon Classification

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Classification, Classification Scheme, Colon Classification, Computer Science, Schedule

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The present study is an attempt to design a prototype schedule for the subject Computer Science based on the 6th edition of Colon Classification by S. R. Ranganathan. To design the schedule, the subject was studied in-depth by collecting relevant key terms from various authoritative sources; these were then systematically organised and categorised into fundamental categories, which were further arranged logically to form arrays and chains. To ensure practicality and usefulness, the resulting prototype schedule was tested using 30 book titles from the Scopus database. The study is also an attempt to preserve Ranganathan’s legacy; it provides a flexible and expandable framework by allowing for further expansions and refinements to accommodate the rapidly evolving nature of Computer Science.

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2026-06-11

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Agarwal, K., & Jaiswal, B. (2026). Designing a Prototype Schedule for Computer Science in Colon Classification. Journal of Information and Knowledge, 63(2), 79–97. https://doi.org/10.17821/srels/2026/v63i2/172029

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