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

Dhiman Mondal; Satish Kanamadi; Kingsuk Das

doi:10.14429/djlit.37.6.11655

Dhiman Mondal Ananda Mohan College, 102/1, Raja Rammohan Sarani, Kolkata- 700009, W.B.
Satish Kanamadi Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Deonar, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400088, India.
Kingsuk Das Ananda Mohan College, 102/1, Raja Rammohan Sarani, Kolkata- 700009, India.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.14429/djlit.37.6.11655

Keywords: Scientometrics study, Foreign LIS journals, Indian authors, Research productivity, LISTA database

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.

Author Biographies

Dhiman Mondal, Ananda Mohan College, 102/1, Raja Rammohan Sarani, Kolkata- 700009, W.B.

Mr. Dhiman Mondal has obtained MLIS from Netaji Subhas Open University (NSOU), MPhil from University of Calcutta and PGDLIM from TISS, Mumbai. He is presently working as Librarian of Ananda Mohan College, Kolkata. He has published 13 papers in journals, books and conference proceedings. His areas of interest are bibliometric analysis, e-resources, open access sharing of information, etc.

Contribution in the current study, he conceptualised and carried out the data collection, literature review, analysis and interpretation works. He also contributed in drafting and revising the manuscript.

Satish Kanamadi, Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Deonar, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400088, India.

Dr. Satish Kanamadi is an alumnus of Karnatak University, Dharwad, and a distinguished professional whose research contributions include over 30 articles in journals, edited volumes, etc. Currently 7 scholars are pursuing PhD under his supervision. Presently working as University Librarian at Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai. His areas of interest are :Web resources, information access and metadata.

Contribution in the current study, he suggested, drafted, revised and improved the contents of the manuscript to shape it in final approval version.

Kingsuk Das, Ananda Mohan College, 102/1, Raja Rammohan Sarani, Kolkata- 700009, India.

Mr. Kingsuk Das obtained his 5-years Integrated MLIS from University of Calcutta. Presently working as an Assistant Librarian at Ananda Mohan College, Kolkata. His areas of interest are : Scientometrics, legal information system, information source, system and services, digital library, human relation and services.

Contribution in the current study, he carried out the data collection process and contributed towards literature review