LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE RESEARCH IN INDIA: A BIBLIOMETRIC OVERVIEW OF THESES FROM SHODHGANGA (2010–2020)
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https://doi.org/10.29121/shodhkosh.v2.i2.2021.4776Keywords:
Library And Information Science (Lis), Bibliometric Analysis, Shodhganga, Research TrendsAbstract [English]
This study provides a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of Library and Information Science (LIS) theses submitted to the Shodhganga repository between 2010 and 2020. The analysis aims to uncover key trends, patterns, and regional distributions of LIS research across Indian academic institutions. A total of 830 English-language theses were examined using metadata such as title, year of submission, keywords, and institutional affiliation.
The study investigates temporal trends in research output, highlights the most productive institutions, maps regional disparities, and explores dominant and emerging research themes within LIS. Tools like Biblioshiny and VOSviewer were employed to analyze keyword frequency and co-occurrence patterns. The findings reveal a significant rise in ICT-related research, with southern India contributing the highest volume of theses. Despite these developments, the data points to regional imbalances and concentration of research in a few key institutions.
This analysis offers valuable insights into the evolving landscape of LIS research in India and provides recommendations to enhance inclusivity, diversify research themes, and support institutions in underrepresented regions. The study serves as a guiding framework for researchers, academic leaders, and policymakers to shape future directions in LIS education and scholarly inquiry.
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