A Scientometric Analysis of Research Productivity of Karnatak University, Dharwad

Abstract

The paper deals with a scientometric analysis that evaluates the research productivity of Karnatak University, Dharwad, a significant institution in India. A total of 3522 publications were retrieved from the Web of Science database during 1993 to 2022. The scientometric indices serve as essential instruments for assessing the scientific research output of institutions, groups, and individuals. The study reveals the outcomes of Karnatak University through qualitative & quantitative methods. The result shows that the Council of Scientific Industrial Research, India has produced the maximum number of publications (10.42 %). The study examines the university’s research output, citation impact, and trends in scientific productivity over a specific period. By analysing authorship patterns, levels of collaboration, co-authorship indices, collaborative indices, the most productive institutions, authors, and preferred types of publications, this study aims to assess the university’s research performance, identify areas of strength and weakness, and provide insights into its academic excellence.