Mapping the Landscape of Bibliometric Research in India: A Bibliometric Analysis
Keywords:
Bibliometric analysis, Bibliometric research, India, OpenAlex, Scientific productivity, Citation analysisAbstract
Bibliometric research, a crucial method for understanding scientific productivity and research trends, has increasingly gained attention in India over the past decade. The present study investigates publications characteristics and trends in bibliometrics research in India using bibliometric methods. The findings aim to map the intellectual landscape of bibliometric research in India and identify emerging trends and gaps for future exploration.
This study aims to provide a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of bibliometric research in India from 2015 to 2024, utilizing data from the OpenAlex database as of July 2024. The research encompasses 3,166 articles, focusing on annual publication trends, key contributors, influential institutions, and prominent journals.
Methodologically, the study involved retrieving bibliometric data using keywords related to "bibliometric analysis" and refining the dataset to articles in English specifically from India. Data analysis was performed using the Bibliometrix package in R-Studio and Vosviewer software, enabling detailed scientific mapping and visualization of publication trends, prolific authors, influential institutions, and leading journals.
The findings reveal a substantial increase in annual scientific production, with a notable surge in articles peaking at 963 in 2023. This suggests a period of rapid expansion potentially influenced by increased funding and evolving research policies. The analysis also identifies diverse journals contributing to the field, with significant contributions from the DESIDOC Journal of Library & Information Technology and other notable sources. Key institutions such as Symbiosis International University , Chandigarh University and Malaviya National Institute of Technology Jaipur emerged as major contributors. Trend topics highlight a growing focus on systematic literature reviews, future research agendas, and emerging fields like artificial intelligence.
The practical implications of this research lie in its ability to guide future bibliometric studies and research policy by identifying trends and influential institutions. The study's originality lies in its detailed examination of the bibliometric landscape in India, offering valuable insights into the evolving dynamics of research activity and collaboration within the country.
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