Bibliometric Study on Ecology (1999 – 2010)

Authors

  • K. Maheswari Library, Advanced Institute of Teachers Education, Chennai - 600 015, Tamil Nadu, India
  • S. Ravi Library and Information Science Wing, Directorate of Distance Education, Annamalai University, Annamalainagar - 608 002, Tamil Nadu, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51983/ijiss.2012.2.1.350

Keywords:

Bibliometric Study, Ecology

Abstract

The study analyses 58611 research papers published in Ecology as ISI Web of Knowledge database for the period 1999- 2010. The study reports the country growth in this field is computed during the study period. The study also maps ecology research on other dimensions such as institutional productivity, nature of collaboration in research, and institutional specialization. It examines highly cited papers, and lists prominent and productive scientists in this field. This study highlights the research priorities of few important countries in collaborative research. The focus of research is slowly shifting from internal collaboration to domestic and international collaboration, supported by increasing funding from government agencies in ecology research.

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Published

05-05-2012

How to Cite

Maheswari, K., & Ravi, . S. (2012). Bibliometric Study on Ecology (1999 – 2010). Indian Journal of Information Sources and Services, 2(1), 22–29. https://doi.org/10.51983/ijiss.2012.2.1.350