Journal of Data Science, Informetrics, and Citation Studies

How Generative AI Can Boost Scientific Research: Exploring its Uses, Challenges, and What’s Next ?

Chiranji Lal, Snehasish Paul — Tue, 01 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Artificial Intelligence is rapidly changing scientific research, opening new avenues for faster, smarter, and more creative discoveries. It describes how Generative Pretrained Transformers (GPT) and Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs) support researchers in automating tedious tasks, generating fresh ideas, and performing previously unimaginable data analysis. This study examines some of the positive outputs and challenges arising from the use of generative AI in scientific research. This study provides practical suggestions for overcoming these challenges, including ways to integrate AI responsibly, deal with ethical concerns, and encourage collaboration among different disciplines. In practice, this was applied through experimental work and case studies that demonstrated how AI can enable productivity and better solution accuracy even for difficult problems. There are some obstacles along the way, and there are some valid concerns regarding bias, privacy, and even issues surrounding the reliability of the results generated by AI. This study aims to create a roadmap for the responsible and effective integration of this powerful technology into the ecosystem of scientific research, provide a broad landscape view, discuss the pros and cons, and discuss the attributes of many applications of generative AI. By understanding both the potential risks, the first steps can be implemented in the future, in which AI enhances scientific discovery.

Scientific Mapping of Research Evolution on Buddhist Philosophy: A Bibliometric Analysis

Suman Pal, Vinod Kumar — Thu, 24 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Buddhist philosophy is an important and distinct part of the Indian knowledge tradition. Buddhist philosophy presents its strong signature at the global level due to its medium path and public welfare concerns. The international reach of Buddhist philosophy as an important part of the Indian knowledge system, the kind and how strong the connection of important keywords related to Buddhist philosophy is with various dimensions of various global knowledge disciplines, the analysis of the most productive country, researcher and sources (journal) in the context of Buddhist philosophy is the main concern of this study. In this study, a total of 690 publications related to Buddhist philosophy available on the Scopus database from 1985 to 2024 (09/09/2024 at 16:00 hrs) have been bibliometric analyzed with the help of VOSViewer software (version 1.6.20 edition). The results of the study show that the first publication of Buddhist philosophy on the Scopus database was in the year 1985 and the maximum (69) publications have been published in the year 2023. United States America is the top country with a total of 240 (about 35%) publications, which has received the maximum (total of 2189) citations. The UK ranks second with 59 publications and 391 citations and India secured sixth rank with 34 publications and 247 citations. The most famous and trending keywords are 'Buddhism' and 'Buddhist philosophy'. The most productive researchers and journals related to Buddhist philosophy are Garfield, J. L. (15 publications and 105 citations in total) and Journal of Indian Philosophy (26 publications and 55 citations) respectively.

Impact of Social Media on Information Dissemination and Public Perception during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Scientometric Analysis

Chaman Sab M — Thu, 24 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000

The study makes a bibliometric evaluation of global publications on ‘COVID-19 and Social Media” from 2020 to 2024. The published publications on this theme were searched, retrieved and downloaded from the Web of Science (WoS) citation database and analysed using bibliometric techniques based on selected bibliometrics analysis. The VOSViewer and Biblioshiny applications were used to construct indicators. The VOSviewer software and Biblioshiny applications were used to build and visualize bibliometric networks. This scientometric study examines the research output on COVID-19 and social media between 2020 and 2024, providing a comprehensive analysis of the trends collaborations and the impact of publications in this domain. A total of 1,351 documents sourced from 566 journals, books and other outlets were analysed, revealing an annual growth rate of 3.72% and an average document age of 2.03 years. Each publication garnered an average of 23.24 citations, highlighting this field's significant and scholarly impact during the pandemic. Also contributing authors, with 99 single-authored documents and a strong collaborative trend, averaging 4.55 co-authors per document. Notably, 31.24% of the work involved international collaborations, underscoring the global nature of research on the interaction of COVID-19 and social media. The analysis of document types showed that 78.5% were research articles (1,061) supplemented by 51 letters, 45 editorials and others, reflecting diverse approaches and scholarly contributions to the Keywords Plus (1,428 terms) and author-provided keywords (2,784 terms) enriched the thematic analysis. The USA leads with 475 papers and 9.718 citations, while China follows with 332 papers and 9.160 citations, The University of California system leads in volume with 35 papers (2.59% of total publications), achieving a moderate Citation-Per-Paper (CPP) of 16.09 and an h-index of 13 in contrast.

Assessing Research Impact in Indian Conference Proceedings: Insights from Collaboration and Citations

Kiran Sharma, Parul Khurana — Thu, 24 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Conferences serve as a crucial avenue for scientific communication. However, the increase in conferences and the subsequent publication of proceedings have prompted inquiries regarding the research quality being showcased at such events. This investigation delves into the conference publications indexed by Springer’s Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems Series. Among the 570 international conferences held worldwide in this series, 177 were exclusively hosted in India. These 177 conferences collectively published 11,066 papers as conference proceedings. All these publications, along with conference details, were sourced from the Scopus database. The study aims to evaluate the research impact of these conference proceedings and identify the primary contributors. The results reveal a downward trend in the average number of citations per year. The collective average citation for all publications is 1.01. Papers co-authored by Indian and international authors (5.6%) exhibit a higher average impact of 1.44, in contrast to those authored solely by Indian authors (84.9%), which have an average impact of 0.97. Notably, Indian-collaborated papers, among the largest contributors, predominantly originate from private colleges and universities. Only 19% of papers exhibit collaboration with institutes of different prestige, yet their impact is considerably higher as compared to collaboration with institutes of similar prestige. This study highlights the importance of improving research quality in academic forums.

A Bibliometric Analysis of Research Trends in Parental Management and Learning Achievement: Global Perspectives and Future Directions

Afif Ikhwanul Muslimin — Thu, 24 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000

The objective of this study is to conduct a bibliometric analysis of research trends in parental management and learning achievement, aiming to map the evolution of scholarly focus in this area and identify emerging themes. Utilizing the Scopus database, the research examines publication patterns, authorship, and keyword co-occurrence to provide a comprehensive overview of the landscape of parental involvement in education. The findings reveal a significant increase in publications over the past decade, peaking in 2021, which indicates a growing interest in understanding the multifaceted ways parents influence their children's academic outcomes. The analysis highlights the prominence of international collaborations, suggesting a broader, cross-cultural examination of parental involvement. Additionally, emerging areas of interest, such as the role of technology in education and the psychological factors associated with parental management, are identified. The implications of this research underscore the global relevance of parental management in education and the necessity for future studies to address gaps in the literature, particularly in underrepresented regions. By expanding data sources and incorporating qualitative methods, researchers can gain deeper insights into the contextual nuances of parental involvement, ultimately informing educational practices and policies that enhance student learning outcomes across diverse settings.

Scientometric Portrait of India’s Renowned Chemist from Indian Institute of Science: Dr. Gautam Radhakrishna Desiraju

Madhu S, Kannappanavar B U, Chaman Sab M — Thu, 24 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Objectives: The current study employs ‘Bio-Bibliometrics’ to analyze the scientific achievements of Dr. Gautam Radhakrishan Desiraju (GRD), a distinguished researcher and chemist, affiliated with Indian Institute of Science (IISC) one of top research institute of India. Design/Methodology/Approach The data was download from one of novel data ‘Scopus’ indexing and abstracting database a product of Elsevier. Results/Discussion: The analysis found that most of his documents came in form research articles 343 (80.33%). Majority of this publication came with collaborative work with other scientists and had worked with over 1039 authors throughout his research career, which indicated with high value of collaboration co-efficient (0.68) and degree of collaboration (0.93) over the years. Conclusion: Dr. GRD is an exceptionally talented expert in his field and has made significant contributions to the knowledge domain. He was peak productivity between the ages of 61-70 years. “Crystal Growth and Design” (35 papers) was the most used communication channel to publish his work.

Sixty Years of Academic Excellence: A Scientometric Study of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University (1963-2023)

Anand Sarode, Vaishali S. Khaparde, Suraj M Tayde — Thu, 24 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000

This study examines the scientific productivity of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University (BAMU) from 1963 to 2023, using the Scopus citation database. A total of 4,428 publications were analyzed using various scientometric indicators. The results show an annual growth rate of 9.92%, with 64,632 citations received, averaging 14.6 citations per paper. The Science faculty contributed the largest share of publications (95.25%), followed by multi-disciplinary fields (1.82%) and Social Sciences (1.80%). K.M. Jadhav (237 publications, 9,202 citations), M.S. Shingare (192 publications, 4,182 citations), and M.D. Shirsath (183 publications, 4,224 citations) were identified as the most prolific authors. Multi-authorship was prevalent, with a strong collaborative research culture, as evidenced by 161 institutional partnerships and international collaborations with 71 countries, notably Yemen, Saudi Arabia, and Taiwan. 8,767 unique keywords were identified, with “Time Domain Reflectometry” emerging as a key research focus. The application of Bradford’s Law of Scattering revealed that AIP Conference Proceedings is the most preferred journal in the Zone 1 category. The analysis of top-cited papers further highlights BAMU’s significant contributions to global research

Artificial Intelligence Research (2001-2022): A Bibliometric Journey through Trends and Patterns

Pawan Agrawal — Thu, 24 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000

This study scrutinizes the landscape of Artificial Intelligence (AI) research, extracting trends, and dynamics across publications, citations, and subject-wise interests. Using Web of Science (WoS) datasets encompassing publication counts, citation impacts, and keyword frequency analyses from 2001 to 2022, this research provides a comprehensive overview of AI research contributions. The analysis unveils the predominant roles of countries such as China and the United States in AI research, showcasing both the prolific output of China and the qualitative superiority of the United States' research. Subject-wise interests highlight the interdisciplinary nature of AI, emphasizing its applications in Computer Science, Engineering Sciences, and Medical Science. Moreover, temporal keyword frequency analysis outlines the evolution of specific subfields within AI, notably emphasizing the burgeoning importance of "Machine Learning" and "Deep Learning". The application of bibliometric laws such as Lotka's and Bradford's Laws provides frameworks for understanding author productivity and article distribution across journal zones, revealing slight deviations from theoretical models. This study's implications underscore the critical role of bibliometric analyses in comprehending AI research trends, guiding future research endeavours, and informing decision-making for researchers, institutions, and policymakers. It offers insights that drive strategic collaborations, innovative pursuits, and high-impact research directions within the dynamic realm of artificial intelligence.

Scientific Mapping of Global Research Trends on Jain Philosophy: A Bibliometric Analysis

Suman Pal, Vinod Kumar, Virendra Kumar — Thu, 24 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000

This paper presents a bibliometric analysis of research work done in the global academic world concerning Jain philosophy and its knowledge system. In this study, a total of 3346 publications related to Jain philosophy freely available on 'Lens Database published from the year 1961 to 2024 (16/09/2024, 4:00 PM) have been analyzed with the help of VOSViewer Software (1.6.20 edition), which is freely available. The study results show that the highest number of publications related to Jain philosophy (867) were published during 2021-2025. Jeffrey D. Long (307 publications) and Pankaj Jain (305 publications) are ranked first and second among the most productive authors related to Jain philosophy. In contrast, Timothy R. Oton (4428 citations) and Christopher W. Moore (1731 citations) are ranked first and second among the top Cited authors. The most trending keywords in Jain philosophy-related studies are India, Philosophy, Jainism, Ethics, and Religion. The most Cited source is 'The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology' and the most productive source is 'The Indian Journal of Philosophy'.

Bibliometric Analysis of Research Output on Smartphone Addiction from 2000 to 2023

Kutty Kumar, Raja Suresh Kumar Pitla, Balaraman Siva — Thu, 24 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000

The utilization of mobile phones has been steadily and rapidly increasing in recent years. Research publications are crucial for keeping information up to date. Recently, there has been a growing study endeavor focused on the utilization of mobile phones. This research seeks to uncover the global growth pattern of Smartphone addiction research, the contributions made to the area, the current subjects that are trending in the field, the primary themes that dominate the field, and the behavioral addiction patterns in nations that are influential in this field. A bibliometrics analysis was conducted using 1673 publications obtained from the PubMed database. These publications were sourced from 450 journals and books and covered the period from 2000 to 2023. Based on the study's findings, the literature on Smartphone addiction has had a notable increase since 2011, with the highest growth rate of articles being 15.73% in 2022. The Journal of Behavioral Addictions and Addictive Behaviors are the most prolific journals in the discipline, with 159 publications each. The Catholic University of Korea has the most significant collaboration with 147 published papers. The most productive countries in terms of publications are Korea, with 111 publications, and China, which has the highest number of publications. The current focus of discussion in the field of Smartphone addiction revolves around the utilization of addictive behaviors and internet usage. This study conducted a thorough examination of the existing knowledge in the area of Smartphone addiction and offered a comprehensive viewpoint on the subject. Additionally, this study presents potential avenues for future investigation.

Mining Indian Scholar’s Information: Data Overview, Benefits and Challenges

Kiran Sharma, Ziya Uddin — Thu, 24 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Understanding the growth and impact of science in any nation is crucial, and scholarly publishing databases play a significant role in this endeavor. Currently, the most popular scholarly databases include Scopus, Web of Science, and Dimensions, which are subscription-based. Additionally, there are some open-access databases available, but their accessibility is limited. India also has its own scholarly information dataset called VIDWAN, managed by INFLIBNET, which encompasses the research profiles of scholars. This database is designed to recommend peers based on expertise, facilitating collaboration within the country. However, its limitation lies in the fact that users can only view the information and cannot access the data directly. To overcome this limitation, the paper scraped data from the VIDWAN portal and organized it into a structured format. The dataset contains information on scholars’ profiles such as name, gender, position, affiliation, publication details sourced from Scopus, and experiences such as PhD handles and research funding. The paper describes the coverage of data from various aspects, including funding details. Typically, such information is gathered from multiple sources to analyze individual performance. Therefore, this Indian scholar dataset serves as a valuable asset for assessing individual performance. Finally, it highlights the limitations encountered and proposes possible solutions to overcome them.

Female Representation in Retracted Scientific Publications: A Study of Authorship and Collaboration

Kiran Sharma, Satyam Mukherjee, Harsha V. Garine — Thu, 24 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Numerous studies in the literature have emphasized the underrepresentation of women in the scientific field, leading to their underrepresentation in prestigious publications, authorship roles, and collaborations. At the same time, the involvement of women in scientific misconduct is also increasingly attracting the attention of the scientific community. This motivated the present study to explore female collaboration and authorship positions in retracted publications. To conduct the analysis, 3750 retracted scientific papers were extracted from the Web of Science, and the respective gender of each author was identified. The evaluation included the year-wise representation of female authors, females at various authorship positions, collaboration, and female-to-male odds ratio. In all, 26.43% of authorship is held by women, and the share of male-female collaborative retracted publications is 55.11%. To conclude, women are less likely to hold the last authorship and more likely to hold the middle authorship position in retracted publications

Application of Bradford’s Law and Leimkuhler Model: A Bibliometric Analysis of Bharathidasan University Research Publications (1989-2021)

S. Gunaseelan, M. Sumathi, C. Ranganathan — Thu, 24 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000

ABSTRACT This study examines the application of Bradford’s Law of Scattering and the Leimkuhler model to the research publications of Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, spanning the years 1989-2021. Bibliographic data for the analysis was sourced from the Web of Science database. A total of 5,658 research documents published across 1,171 journals were analyzed. The findings reveal an average annual growth rate of 400.53 publications. Core journals contributing significantly to the university's research output were identified, with Acta Crystallographica Section E-Crystallographic Communications ranked first, followed by Spectrochimica Acta Part A-Molecular and Biomolecular Spectroscopy. Additionally, Bradford’s Law of Scattering and the Leimkuhler model were employed to validate the dataset and assess its consistency with bibliometric distributions.

A Website Review of AD Scientific Index: Evaluating its Methodology, Applications, and Impact on Research Assessment

Chaman Sab M, Mueen Ahmed KK, Vitthal Bagalkoti — Thu, 24 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000

The AD Scientific Index (Alper-Doger Scientific Index) is an emerging research evaluation tool that ranks individual researchers based on Google Scholar citation metrics. Unlike traditional scientometric tools such as Scopus, Web of Science, and Google Scholar Metrics, it provides real-time updates, researcher mobility tracking, and six-year applications, advantages, and limitations of the AD Scientific Index in comparison with other major Scientometric tools. While the AD Scientific Index offers dynamic and transparent ranking. Its heavy reliance on Google Scholar raises concerns about citation inflation, non-peer-reviewed content inclusion, self-citation manipulation, and lack of field normalization. Researchers in highly cited fields tend to dominate rankings, while disciplines with lower citation averages are underrepresented. Despite these limitations, the AD Scientific Index serves as a valuable supplementary tool for evaluating individual research impact. However, for a comprehensive assessment, it should be used alongside established scientometric databases like Scopus and Web of Science. The study concludes that while the AD Scientific Index enhances researcher visibility, its ranking should be interpreted cautiously, with a focus on quality over quantity in research evaluation.