HOW TO PERFORM A BIBLIOMETRIC ANALYSIS OF JOURNALS FOR SPECIFIC SCIENTIFIC FIELDS

Abstract

Scientometric analysis of the research results is recognized as one of the most important tools for monitoring the academic impact and scientific advancement at various levels. The study of publications in a particular area is a good indicator of the state of research work. A study of publications provides a concise understanding of the direction of research, implications and current trends in a particular academic field. The results are very useful for academicans, scientists, policy-makers in the scientific field, and professional organizations. This work is aimed at performing a bibliometric analysis with scientometric indicators in materials science, metallurgy and mining in terms of evaluating the research results during 2012-2019. The parameters of the relevant research include the trend of increasing publications, the distribution of publications by language, the distribution of publications by country and subject area, collaboration models, identification of the most productive institutions, publications with high citation, and the most preferred journals for publications by authors. scientists. This scientrometric study analyzes the publications of Proceedings of National Polytechnic University of Armenia. Metallurgy, Material Science, Mining Engineering. This research will help academicians, in particular, and science policy-makers to have better comprehension and understanding how to promote science policy and guide scientists from a concerned academic field to undertake promising research. The study is based on the research of 168 scientific publications. A research like this provides an invaluable and key insight into the effectiveness of scientific contributions that can influence science policy and research strategies in specific areas of academic interest.