Bibliometric Analysis of the Journal of Propulsion and Power (1985-2013)

Abstract

Journal of Propulsion and Power (JPP) is a bi-monthly peer reviewed journal published by American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA). The present bibliometric analysis is based on 4047 articles published from 1985 to 2013. The study is aimed to assess the growth pattern of research output, authorship pattern, institutional productivity, and geographical distribution of output. The highest number (194) articles were published in year 1992 and lowest (81) in 1987. Out of total articles, 1330 were produced by two authors and 1098 by three authors. It is found that 1205 different institutions were involved in publication of articles. ‘Purdue University’ contributed highest number of 163 articles. Out of ranked list of 21 affiliations which produced more than 50 articles, 18 institutions were from USA, 2 from Japan, and 1 from Germany, etc. It is observed that highest numbers of 2672 articles were contributed by USA. Country-wise collaborative research productivity of articles reveals that maximum number of articles, i.e., 3760 were produced by one country. International collaboration was involved in producing 287 articles. Out of 287 articles, 171 articles were produced by USA in collaboration with other countries. From top 27 ranked list of authors who have contributed alone or co-authored along with other authors, it is found that Fleeter, S. from Purdue University, USA has authored and co-authored highest number of 54 articles. http://dx.doi.org/ 10.14429/djlit.34.5438