Contribution by Indian Authors in Foreign Origin Library and Information Science Journals during 2006-2015: A Scientometrics Study

Abstract

Contribution of Indian authors in foreign library and information science journals during 2006-2015 using Library, Information Science and Technology Abstracts database is examined in this study. This scientometrics study analyses the research publication productivity and trend according to year, authorship, most prolific authors, Indian states, institutions, preferred journals for communication and subject. It is found that Indian authors contributed a total number of 234 articles during the covered period and collaborative articles with two-authors are highest in numbers. Library Philosophy and Practice has emerged as the most preferred journal by authors for publication. In terms of keywords/areas of study 'Users' and Study' has emerged as the most preferred research area to publish during the period.

Library and Information Science Research in India during the Last Four Decades 1980 2019

“…Trans-disciplinary collaborative approach may help all the stakeholders to address and resolve problems which pose challenges to the mankind 18 . The internationally co-authored papers have a significantly higher impact as compared to the papers written in collaboration within the country 11 . Collaboration enhances the overall impact of the research output of institutions.…”

“…During 2006-2015, Indian researchers contributed 234 articles in Library and Information Science journals published overseas, indexed in Library Information Science and Technology abstracts. Library Philosophy and Practice was the most preferred journal 11 . Tripathi et al 2018 9 studied the LIS research output of BRICS nations during 2004-2015 and found that China contributed the maximum number of publications followed by Brazil, South Africa, India and Russia.…”

“…Multi authorship is general trend of science research. Studies have analysed the articles published in LIS journals to highlight the pattern of authorship and level of collaboration among the researchers 11 . They have reported that two authored papers dominated the research landscape.…”

“…They have reported that two authored papers dominated the research landscape. Mondal and Jana, 2018 11 have recommended that interdepartmental collaboration should be encouraged across the country and research on emerging and innovative topics be promoted. The easy availability of technologies facilitates collaboration across institutions and countries.…”

Assessment of Chemical Science Research Output Using Scientometric Indicators

“…Scientometrics has become prominent day by day because of the need to measure and evaluate the huge investments in Science and Technology (S&T) sectors, especially in research and development activities. Journals are the primary communication channel in disseminating research and scholarly information and publishing papers in high impact and good quality national as well as international journals is strongly related with gaining prestige, reputation and academic achievement in higher education environment 1 . The concept of indicators in itself is an interesting field of science.…”