PRAJÑA (Journal of Banaras Hindu University)

exploring through bibliometric analysis

Abstract

This article delves into a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of the journal, meticulously scrutinising 505 articles published between 2014-2015 and 2019-2020, spanning six years. The study meticulously evaluates various parameters including the total count of authors, authorship patterns, year-wise article distribution, reference allocation, language utilisation, and the extent of collaborative efforts, alongside author productivity. Employing bibliometric analysis as the methodological framework underscores the rigor of this investigation. The findings elucidate that the journal maintained a biannual publication frequency from 2014 to 2020, encompassing 505 articles authored by 810 individuals. Remarkably, single-authored contributions constituted 240 articles (47.52%), while collaborative endeavours yielded 265 articles (52.48%). The degree of collaboration within the journal was quantified utilising Subramanyam's formula, revealing a consistent output of 505 articles over the six years. Moreover, the cumulative citations of published articles amounted to 7,588 references, with a notable emphasis on contributions from multiple authors.