A Scientometric Analysis of Research Productivity of Karnatak University, Dharwad

The Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) is the premier industrial R&D organisation in India. Its 37 constituent units (laboratories, centres, institutes, etc.) address various scientific and technological needs of an emerging economy, such as providing industrial competitiveness, social welfare and inclusiveness, building up a strong S&T base for strategic sectors and advancement of fundamental knowledge. Research output published in open access (OA) journals by the scientist/researchers in five premier multidisciplinary CSIR laboratories in India has been analysed bibliometically. Publishing research findings in OA journals is a means of enhancing visibility and consequently increasing the impact of publications. The study provides an overview of OA publishing trends in five premier CSIR laboratories of India. The publication output of each laboratory from 2009 to 2013 was ascertained through Web of Science database and the name of source journals along with the number of publication recorded. All 1512 journal titles were searched in the directory of OA journals. In this article, we have analysed only research papers; specifically, document types such as research articles, review articles and conference proceedings published in SCI Journals. The 5973 research articles were contributed by the five multidisciplinary CSIR laboratories and appeared in 1512 journals. The CSIR-Central Drug Research Institute, Lucknow publishes 9.67% of its research output in OA journals, CSIR-National Chemical Laboratory (CSIR-NCL), Pune 4.84%, CSIR-National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (CSIR-NEERI), Nagpur 8.46%, CSIR-National Institute of Science Communications & Information Resources (CSIR-NISCAIR), New Delhi 62% and CSIR-National Physical Laboratory (CSIR-NPL), New Delhi 7.49%. The study reveals that a small portion of research publications of five multidisciplinary Indian CSIR labs is published in OA journals, the majority in journals of Indian origin. The NISCAIR has published more of their research papers in OA journals to other labs. The study also reveals that only peer reviewed OA journals (such as Current Science, PLoS One, Indian Journal of Pure and Applied Physics, etc.) are used by the CSIR's scientists and researchers for dissemination of their research findings.

This study examines the research output of Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) researchers from 2010 to 2023 using scientometric tools and the Web of Science database. Initially identifying 2956 articles, subsequent application of exclusion criteria yielded 2950 relevant documents, encompassing journal articles, reviews, conference papers, and other scholarly contributions. The analysis reveals a robust scientific output characterized by recent publication dates, underscoring the timeliness of ICAR’s research. Key journals such as “PLOS ONE,” “Frontiers in Plant Science,” and “Scientific Reports” emerge as significant platforms for disseminating ICAR’s findings. The Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI) stands out for its substantial research output and citation impact. Collaboration is a prominent feature, with many documents being co-authored, reflecting the interdisciplinary nature of ICAR’s research and facilitating knowledge exchange among researchers. The study employs Biblioshiny (Bibiliometrix) and VOSviewer software for bibliometric analysis, providing insights into growth trends, collaborative patterns, authorship trends, and institutional collaborations at both national and international levels.

Background: Scientometric studies are highly important, as they provide information about scientific products worldwide and empower scientists to compare research activities in different regions. The present study was conducted to map scientific research in diabetes mellitus using scientometric analysis in Middle Eastern countries during 2003- 2007. Methods: This was an analytical study with a scientometric approach. The study population was formed by the indexed scientific results of diabetes mellitus in the Web of Science database during 2007-2013. Data were analyzed using Excel, and HistCite to map the scientific texts. Results: A total of 6532 records were retrieved from 3926 institutions. These records belonged to 19 323 authors and were published in 1420 journals. The Journal of Diabetes Care, with 3928 citations, had the most global citation score (GCS). The Journal of Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice, with 185 citations, achieved the first degree of local citation score (LCS). Most of the scientific documents produced in the Middle East belonged to Turkey (31.91%) and Iran (21.7%). Seven scientific clusters based on LCS, and 5 based on GCS existed in the scientific mapping. Topical clusters based on global and local indices showed that the prevalence of diabetes, hyperglycemia, and pregnancy outcomes, diabetic risk factors, diabetic complications and their new treatments, and glucose monitoring in Type 1 diabetes were the fields being addressed in the main articles of the clusters. Conclusion: Scientific production and local and global citations in diabetes research in Iran (21.7% of diabetes research in the Middle East) have elevated the country to a prominent position. Top ranking countries in diabetic research were Turkey, Iran, and Israel, respectively. Moreover, this paper quantified the studies that were done on different aspects of diabetes. The results of this study can be used by health care providers to employ the best multidisciplinary approach for managing diabetes and its complications. Also, the results can help the policy-makers and governments to determine the priorities for budget allocation based on the burden of diseases. Establishing a regional diabetes network in the Middle East can be beneficial and lead to scientific collaboration and an increase in scientific production in this field.

Fireflies are very attractive insects that have obtained a lot of attention from nature tourists in recent years and firefly tourism has the potential to bring in a lot of income for local communities, states, regions, and even countries. Therefore, this study presents a literature review and bibliometric analysis of firefly tourism and fireflies Coleoptera Lampyridae research around the world from 2000 to 2022 to provide researchers and scholars around the world with a visualization or analyzing of the global mapping research trends results using RStudio 4.2.0 and Biblioshiny. A textual query on two databases; Scopus (643 articles), and Web of Science (78 articles) was performed on 12 June 2022 retrieving 721 scholarly articles from 2000 to 2022 for in-depth analysis. According to the findings of the analysis, there is a significant inconsistency of global trends in annual scientific production, with the number of publications increasing and decreasing. The United States of America (USA) has the highest number of scientific productions, as the most relevant author is Viviani VR (Scopus) and Lewis SM in Web of Science (WoS) database, while the most relevant journal is Zootaxa in Scopus and Web of Science database, and the most frequent word is “bioluminescence” in Scopus database but the word “Lampyridae” is the most used word in the Web of Science database. USA with Japan and China have the highest collaboration among other countries in this field of research topic. Keywords: Bibliometric analysis, Biblioshiny, fireflies, Lampyridae, RStudio, tourism

The discovery of microRNAs (miRNAs) has revealed a new level in gene expression post-transcriptional control. Several studies have been published to date looking at the relationship between miRNAs and viral (swine flu, HIV, and hepatitis B) or bacterial infections. We conducted a bibliometric evaluation of the existing literature on miRNAs in the infectious disease research area. The major purpose of this study was to investigate the significance of publications and identify research developments and clusters using bibliometric methods. Data was obtained from the Web of Science (WoS) database. The titles, document types, publication years, authors, affiliations, keywords, publishing journals, abstracts of each document, and citations within the WoS database were saved as TXT files and retrieved into Microsoft Office Excel 2019. Data for this investigation was obtained from the WoS database on 10 April 2022. The WoS database's Results Analysis and Citation Report were used to analyze the number of publications from various viewpoints, such as years, journals, and authors. To visualize country collaboration networks and keywords we used the VOSviewer software version 1.6.18 for Microsoft Windows. We found 623 documents of which 251 (40.3%) were articles. All the publications were published in English. The first document was published in 2007, and the maximum number of documents was published in 2021. The number of documents has been increasing since 2019. China dominated the scientific production with 398 (63.9%) publications. The top five leading scientifically productive countries on this topic also included the USA (n = 100; 16.1%), Japan (n = 24; 3.9%), Germany (n = 20; 3.2%), and Italy (n = 17; 2.7%). The documents originating from China were cited 5705 times (an average of 14.3/document). The documents originating from the USA were cited 2190 times (an average of 21.9/document). Since 2019, the number of studies on miRNA in infectious illnesses has steadily increased. China and the USA have made tremendous contributions to this field's study. We discovered several deregulated miRNAs, including miR-122, miR-133a, miR-146, miR-155, and miR-370, were described in the context of sepsis and infection using bibliometric methods. Understanding these crucial factors, as well as how research is performed and directed, might lead to a new perspective in the creation of new strategies to manage variable infections in the coming years.

This study analyzes the research activities of India in biomedicine during 2012–2016, based on the total publica-tion output, its growth rate, quality of papers published and rank of India in the global context. Patterns of international collaborative research output and the major partner institu-tions of India are also discussed. This study also evaluates the research performance of different types of Indian biomedical and research foundations and the characteristics of published literature in Indian and foreign journals. It also analyzes the medical research output by disease and organs. Materials and Methods: The publication data on biomedicine has been re-trieved by using Web of Science (WoS) database. Results: total number of 2712 publications as indexed in web of science da-tabase during 2012-2016. The results show that there insignifi-cant growth in Biomedicine literature published from India. It may be researcher, institutions or India’s collaboration with other countries, in all aspects considerable growth can be ob-served Conclusion: High quality research in India is grossly inadequate and requires strategic planning, investment and resource support. There is also a need to improve the existing biomedical education system, which should foster research culture.

Objective: This study analyzes the research activities of India in biomedicine during 2012– 2016, based on the total publication output, its growth rate, quality of papers published and rank of India in the global context. Patterns of international collaborative research output and the major partner institutions of India are also discussed. This study also evaluates the research performance of different types of Indian biomedical and research foundations and the characteristics of published literature in Indian and foreign journals. It also analyzes the medical research output by disease and organs. Materials and Methods: The publication data on biomedicine has been retrieved by using Web of Science (WoS) database. Results: total number of 2712 publications as indexed in web of science database during 2012-2016. The results show that there insignificant growth in Biomedicine literature published from India. It may be researcher, institutions or India’s collaboration with other countries, in all aspects considerable growth can be observed. Conclusion: High quality research in India is grossly inadequate and requires strategic planning, investment and resource support. There is also a need to improve the existing biomedical education system, which should foster research culture.

This study provides a scientometric assessment of Indian scientists' contributions to probiotic research using data from the Web of Science database. Probiotics, the living microorganisms that confer health benefits to the host when consumed, have gained global recognition, with India contributing 5.33% of the research output in this field. The study examines key indicators, including publication growth, authorship patterns, collaboration networks, citation metrics, leading institutions, prolific authors, high-impact journals, and the impact of Indian research from 2000 to 2023. Findings reveal a steady increase in publications, along with rising international collaborations, particularly with the United States, Saudi Arabia, and South Korea. Indian researchers have made significant contributions in probiotic applications related to gut health, immunomodulation, and fermented foods, with publications in leading journals such as Probiotics and Antimicrobial Proteins, LWT—Food Science and Technology, Journal of Food Science and Technology, and Frontiers in Microbiology. The study highlights the crucial role of probiotic research in improving public health, which contributes to societal well-being and economic productivity. By identifying key trends and advancements, it offers insights that can guide future innovations, particularly in environmentally sustainable practices such as reducing antibiotic dependency and promoting natural health solutions. However, a key limitation is its reliance solely on indexed publications in the Web of Science database, potentially excluding relevant contributions from other sources. Overall, this scientometric analysis underscores the broader impact of probiotic research across healthcare, industry, food, agriculture, and policymaking, emphasizing its significance in shaping future scientific and practical advancements.

As the carrier of global urbanization, urban land is the basic means of productivity and life of urban residents. Urban land management is of great significance to global climate change mitigation, improving ecological quality, promoting economic development, and ensuring sustainable urban development. At present, although studies on urban land management have accumulated at the global level, the differences in research methods, objectives, and perspectives have led to the fragmentation and confusion of research conclusions. Therefore, it is necessary to review the literature of urban land management, clarify the research contexts, grasp the research progress, and predict the research trends. Bibliometrics, as a quantitative analysis method of literature review analysis, is more comprehensive and objective than relying only on a literature review. It is of great value to grasp the topics and trends of the research field from an overall perspective. In this paper, the Bibliometrix R software package was used to conduct an econometric literature analysis on urban land management from 1979 to 2021, using the Web of Science database. The results showed that: (1) the annual scientific research output and citation frequency in the field of urban land management has generally increased. Combined with the annual change trend of scientific research output, urban land management research can be divided into three stages: the budding period, from 1979 to 1989, the development period, from 1990 to 2008, and the high-yield period, from 2009 to 2021. (2) The 129 countries/regions reviewed differed in their research output, and developed countries showed strong research. The United States, China, and Australia were the top three countries in terms of solo publications and cooperation publications. In addition, among the 16,270 authors, the top three authors were Pradhan, Zhao, and Li. (3) The top three keywords in the field of urban land management were “Management”, “City/Cities” and “Land Use”. The research topics can be divided into three stages. The first stage covers studies with topics of “Management”, “Urbanization” and “GIS”, from 1979 to 2013. From 2014 to 2018, the research topics were gradually enriched by “Urbanization”, “Impact”, “System”, “GIS”, “Management”, “Policy”, “Conservation” and “land”, with a trend towards multidisciplinary and multi-perspective comprehensive analyses. From 2019 to 2021, “Management” and “Climate Change” were the main topics.

Purpose This study aims to explore the evolution of global palm oil export strategies through a bibliometric and scientometric analysis, emphasizing Malaysia’s role as a leading exporter. It investigates the scientific knowledge structure that informs policy, sustainability and economic growth in the palm oil sector from 1967 to 2022. Design/methodology/approach We conducted a comprehensive bibliometric and scientometric analysis using 594 publications from the Web of Science database, employing the Biblioshiny tool in R Studio. The study identifies conceptual clusters, collaboration networks, citation patterns and thematic evolutions over five decades of palm oil export research. Findings The analysis reveals that Malaysia, alongside the USA and England, has been a central contributor to palm oil export research. Seven major thematic clusters emerged, including “Palm Oil,” “Remote Sensing” and “National Policy.” Malaysia’s strategic policies, sustainability initiatives and innovation programs have played a pivotal role in strengthening its export performance. The findings also show an exponential increase in scientific output since 2009 and highlight collaborative trends among global institutions. Research limitations/implications The study is limited to data from the Web of Science database and may not fully capture all relevant literature. Future studies could expand coverage by including other databases such as Scopus or Google Scholar. Methodological triangulation with qualitative content analysis may further enrich the findings. Practical implications The results provide actionable insights for policymakers and agribusiness leaders in developing sustainable and competitive palm oil export strategies. They emphasize the importance of advanced technologies (e.g. remote sensing and AI) and institutional coordination in enhancing environmental monitoring, regulatory compliance and export efficiency. Social implications By analyzing the impact of palm oil on employment, rural development and deforestation, the study underscores the need for inclusive and sustainable growth models. It highlights how smallholders and local communities can benefit from policy support and technological integration in the palm oil value chain. Originality/value This is the first study to map the intellectual structure of palm oil export research using a macro-level bibliometric approach. It integrates environmental, technological and economic dimensions while illustrating how a resource-based industry like palm oil can catalyze economic transformation through strategic governance and innovation.

Mathematical argumentation constitutes an essential skill in university education, playing a decisive role in the development of critical thinking and advanced logical reasoning within higher education contexts. This study analyzed the evolution and trends of scientific production in mathematical argumentation in higher education through bibliometric analysis. A total of 128 documents were examined and extracted from the Dimensions, Scopus, and Web of Science databases via bibliometric techniques implemented via Bibliometrix in RStudio and VOSviewer. The results revealed a significant increase in scientific output since 1995, with a notable rise after 2007, although the citation impact did not increase proportionally. Scientific collaboration was concentrated in institutions in Germany, the United Kingdom, and the United States, with a limited network of international cooperation. The analysis of conceptual structures identified "mathematical argumentation," "mathematical reasoning," and "critical thinking" as central thematic cores, highlighting an evolution from approaches centered on formal logic toward paradigms integrating cognitive, metacognitive, and technological dimensions. This study underscores the need to strengthen global academic networks—particularly in emerging regions—to develop integrative theoretical frameworks and design more effective strategies to increase the citation impact of research. Future research should broaden the scope through the use of multiple databases, explore the impact of new technologies on the teaching of mathematical argumentation, and examine how argumentative skills develop across different cultural and educational contexts. Received: 24 March 2025 / Accepted: 17 June 2025 / Published: 05 July 2025

Building Information Modeling (BIM) has emerged as a transformative technology in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry, with increasing application in civil infrastructure projects. This study comprehensively reviews the research landscape of BIM applications in civil infrastructure through bibliometric analysis. Based on data from the Web of Science database, 646 relevant papers published between 2020 and 2024 were collected, and 416 papers were selected for in-depth analysis after screening. Using bibliometric methods, the analysis reveals the evolution of research trends, identifies key contributors and influential publications, and maps the knowledge structure of the field. Our study shows a significant increase in research output over the past five years, particularly in studies focusing on the integration of BIM with emerging technologies such as Digital Twins, the Internet of Things (IoT), and Machine Learning. The results indicate that the United States, China, and the United Kingdom lead in terms of research output and citation impact. Additionally, based on clustering results and representative keywords, several key research clusters were identified, including BIM in infrastructure lifecycle management, BIM collaboration in large-scale projects, and BIM for sustainable infrastructure design.

Introduction: JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research (JSSAHER) has a long-standing tradition of promoting interdisciplinary research and fostering global collaborations. The institution has made significant strides in health sciences, particularly in areas such as pharmacology, public health and clinical medicine. JSSAHER, a health sciences-oriented institution in India, has consistently emphasised research and global collaboration. This study evaluates its contribution to global research. Aim: This study used the Web of Science database to analyse the research output, growth and international collaboration of JSSAHER from 1996 to 2023 through scientometric analysis. Materials and Methods: This bibliometric study was conducted at JSSAHER, Mysuru, India, between January and June 2024, using data from the Web of Science database. A total of 4,680 publications were analysed based on specific inclusion and exclusion criteria. Parameters such as publication trends, citation metrics, international collaborations and keyword analysis were assessed using tools like Biblioshiny, VOSviewer, CiteSpace and MS Excel. Ethical clearance was not applicable, as this study involved secondary data analysis. Results: JSSAHER’s research output demonstrated an annual growth rate of 13.87%. In 2023, 649 papers were published, and 5,665 citations were recorded in 2022. Prominent keywords included “in-vitro,” “prevalence” and “oxidative stress.” Collaboration networks revealed partnerships with various countries. Conclusion: The analysis highlights JSSAHER’s growing influence in scientific research, marked by sustained publication output, impactful collaborations and diverse research themes. These insights guide the institution’s future research endeavours.

Purpose This study presents a systematic literature review of halal food (HF) customer behaviour using the Scopus and Web of Science (WoS) databases. This study aims to identify trends, methodologies, theoretical developments and determinants of HF customer behaviour in Indonesia and Malaysia, as well as potential future research directions. Design/methodology/approach This study extends the bibliometric and systematic literature review covering all variables in customers purchasing HF by extracting the Scopus and WoS databases. We used the SLR method via the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) model. A total of 43 samples related to customer behaviour towards HF articles were identified and reviewed. Findings This study found 43 articles discussing variables or factors that influence consumers’ behaviour towards HF in Indonesia and Malaysia. Quantitative methods and extended TPB theory are most widely used to measure the determinants of customer behaviour towards HFs. Religiosity, attitude, halal awareness and trust are the most dominant factors that significantly influence customer behaviour towards HF. This study suggests several potential future research directions. Research limitations/implications The HF industry, marketers and governments in Indonesia and Malaysia must ensure that their products meet consumer expectations by implementing halalan thayyiban and strengthening HF marketing strategies based on halal-labelled food. Originality/value This study is the first to examine the factors determining customer behaviour towards HF in Indonesia and Malaysia using a systematic literature review method from Scopus and the WoS database.

Purpose The study aims to identify trends, methodologies, theory development, factors influencing Zakat compliance behaviour, lessons for Zakat institutions and potential future research directions. Design/methodology/approach This study conducted a bibliometric and systematic literature review, along with content analysis, to address the research objectives by extracting data from the Web of Science (WoS) and Scopus databases (2009–2025). The authors used the SLR method through the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses model. Based on the established inclusion and exclusion criteria, the authors identified a final set of 34 articles related to the topic, which were subsequently reviewed and analysed. Findings The findings indicate the research trends in Zakat compliance behaviour in the Scopus and WoS databases from 2009–2025, with significant growth observed in 2018. The leading source titles primarily include the Journal of Islamic Accounting and Business Research, the International Journal of Ethics and Systems and the Jurnal Pengurusan. Furthermore, quantitative methods and the extended Theory of Planned Behaviour (TPB) model are mostly used to measure the determinants of Zakat compliance behaviour. The most significant determinants of Zakat compliance behaviour include religiosity, trust, Zakat knowledge, beliefs (perceived taqwa), peer influence, attitudes, subjective norms (SN) and perceived behavioural control (PBC). These findings also offer valuable insights for Zakat institutions to achieve the objectives of an Islamic economic system, social welfare and SDG 1 (no poverty). Research limitations/implications This study teaches Zakat institutions to build good governance and marketing strategies for Zakat in a digital context. The government also needs to provide regulations for the Zakat system to support economic development. The study provides insights into the literature on Zakat compliance behaviour, contributing to the advancement of research on Zakat compliance in Muslim countries. Originality/value This study is the earlier exploration of the factors determining Zakat compliance behaviour using a systematic literature review method and content analysis from the Scopus and WoS databases.