Trends in Horticulture Literature in India: A Scientometric Analysis

Authors

  • A. Ajitha Research Scholar, Department of Library and Information Science, University of Calicut, Kerala, India
  • T. M. Vasudevan Professor & Head, Department of Library and Information Science, University of Calicut, Kerala, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51983/ijiss.2018.8.3.548

Keywords:

Scientometric Analysis, Research Output, Horticulture, Web of Science, HistCite

Abstract

This paper analyse the trends of Horticulture literature in India during 2008-2017.It emphasize on year wise distribution, authorship pattern and collaboration of authors, document wise distribution, ranking of journals in the field and position of India among other collaborative countries. The data were collected from web of science database. Total 1427 records are retrieved. The study reveals that fluctuating trend in the growth of literature during study period. However highest number of records found to be in 2016. Multiple authorship is predominant. Degree of collaboration is 0.90.Journal of Evolution of Medical and Dental Science were identified as most productive journal followed by Current Science. India contributes majority of publication in the field of horticulture literature.

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Published

24-10-2018

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Ajitha, A., & Vasudevan, T. M. (2018). Trends in Horticulture Literature in India: A Scientometric Analysis. Indian Journal of Information Sources and Services, 8(3), 58–61. https://doi.org/10.51983/ijiss.2018.8.3.548

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Vol. 8 No. 3 (2018): October-December 2018

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