Indian Doctoral Research in the Field of Library and Information Science: An Empirical Analysis

Mundhial, Santosini; Sahoo, Jyotshna; Dash, Nrusingh Kumar; Mohanty, Basudev

doi:10.1080/10572317.2020.1849914

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“…Analysing doctoral theses from 1957 to 2008, Chandrashekara and Ramasesh (2009) report that bibliometrics, scientometrics and informetrics were the main topics of LIS doctoral research, accounting for 10.6% of submissions. The extant studies indicate that bibliometrics and scientometrics, as well as user studies and information seeking, have been the most prevalent research topics among PhD students over the years (Kumar and Thakur, 2022; Madasamy and Alwarammal, 2009; Mundhial et al, 2022; Shivalingaiah et al, 2009; Singh and Babbar, 2014). Research on libraries (academic, public and university) has also been popular with doctoral students (Chandrashekara and Ramasesh, 2009; Madasamy and Alwarammal, 2009; Mahapatra and Sahoo, 2004; Manjunatha and Shivalingaiah, 1998).…”

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“…Webometrics is a developing topic in doctoral research, along with networks, consortiums and library automation (Singh and Babbar, 2014). Recent studies (Kumar and Thakur, 2022; Mundhial et al, 2022) reveal that bibliometrics and scientometrics, ICT in libraries and information seeking were the three dominant themes in LIS doctoral research in India. These studies show that doctoral research on bibliometrics and scientometrics topics has witnessed a significant increase in popularity.…”

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“…Over the last three decades, many research studies have been conducted to explore doctoral research trends in LIS (Chandrashekara and Ramasesh, 2009; Chatterjee et al, 1995; Kannappanavar and Vijayakumar, 2000; Kumar and Thakur, 2022; Lahiri, 1996; Madasamy and Alwarammal, 2009; Mahapatra and Sahoo, 2004; Manjunatha and Shivalingaiah, 1998; Mestri, 2008; Mundhial et al, 2022; Pandita and Singh, 2017; Roy and Dey, 2014; Shivalingaiah et al, 2009; Singh and Babbar, 2014). All these studies have primarily focused on analysing the research trends without considering other critical aspects of doctoral research – namely, the quality of the doctoral research, gender gap and employability of PhD scholars.…”

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Exploring the research domains, gender gap and labour market perspectives of doctoral research in library and information science in India

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The present study aims to analyse the research domains, gender gap, and labour market perspectives of doctoral research in LIS in India. Sodhganga, a digital repository of Indian thesis and dissertations, was used for extracting doctoral thesis information and Jarvelin & Vakkari classification system was used for categorising the doctoral research topics. A total of 808 doctoral dissertations awarded between 2016 and 2020 were analysed using IBM SPSS and Tableau. The study's findings revealed that the growth of doctoral research in LIS is on rising trends with 150 PhD awarded in LIS every year. Information seeking (33.8%), library and information service activities (30.7%), and scientific & professional communication (16.5%) were found to be the preferred research themes among doctoral students during the study period. Furthermore, it is revealed that there is a gender gap in the number of PhDs conferred, with more men than women receiving these degrees. LIS professionals with a doctorate have the highest employment rate, at 96.2%, and most are in government jobs. Besides, only 40 percent of doctoral candidates reported receiving an incentive after the doctoral degree.

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“…Thus, we find the first descriptive study of American doctoral theses on classical philology [10]. More recently, they have been a repeated topic of study, focusing on subject areas such as mathematics [11], biology [12] information sciences [13], [14], engineering [15], media and health [16].…”

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Dissertations on Higher or Professional Arts Education in Spanish Universities: A Bibliometric Analysis

Arnal-Ferrándiz,

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Gutiérrez-Rubio

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The aim of this study is to characterise the scientific production in higher arts education, to identify the universities with the highest production, the most researched topics, the directors of the theses, as well as the gender distribution of authors and directors. The production of doctoral theses in the period 1987-2021 was analysed from the TESEO database, identifying 387 doctoral theses, their distribution by university, number of directors and co-directors, and gender distribution of authors and directors. In addition, the Bradford areas of production by university were identified. The University Complutense of Madrid is the institution with the highest production of theses in higher arts education, being in general larger universities the ones with the highest production. Theses predominantly centered on music and performing arts, with less attention to plastic and visual arts. Women are more present than men as authors and directors. The importance of higher arts education as a field of research in Spain is highlighted and the need to promote thematic diversity and equal gender participation in scientific production is evident. The observed decrease in production since 2015 suggests the need to continue fostering research in higher arts education and to support researchers in this area.

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“…The data suggests a plethora of doctoral thesis being added to the doctoral research works every year. 11 The rise in numbers has raised concern regarding the quality of research works in the form of the thesis submitted annually. A study by 12 lays down principles that shape the quality of the thesis, among which precision, perfect format, critical tone, and sound methodology must be given utmost attention.…”

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Content Analysis of Management Doctoral Thesis in Indian Universities

Bhardwaj

Kumar

Malik

2023

Journal of Business Strategy, Finance and Management

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The discipline of Business management is witnessing a considerable increase in the number of applicants in Ph.D. programs in Indian Universities.Amidst the growing demand for studies based on content analysis of doctoral thesis, this study explores the trends in management thesis submitted during the last twenty years in Indian Universities. The study utilizes quantitative content analysis on dissertations published by Indian Universities within the last twenty years (2000–2020) to present a research business thesis submitted in Indian Universities. The results from the quantitative content analysis of the business management thesis shall help the researchers understand scholarship expectations and identify deficiencies for better policy and practices.

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Indian Doctoral Research in the Field of Library and Information Science: An Empirical Analysis

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Exploring the research domains, gender gap and labour market perspectives of doctoral research in library and information science in India

Exploring the research domains, gender gap and labour market perspectives of doctoral research in library and information science in India

Dissertations on Higher or Professional Arts Education in Spanish Universities: A Bibliometric Analysis

Content Analysis of Management Doctoral Thesis in Indian Universities

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