Mapping the Research Trends in Andhra University, Visakhapatnam

A Bibliometric analysis

Abstract

This study delves into Andhra University's research output from 2009 to 2023, focusing on publication trends, citation impact, authorship patterns, and international collaborations. From a methodological perspective, the study uses bibliographic data from the Scopus database; a total of 7415 indexed publications were examined, aiming to dissect trends in publication growth, citations, authorship patterns, country affiliations, and participation. Bibliometric tools like VOS Viewer are used to visualize collaborative and thematic networks. Notable fluctuations in publication counts were observed over the years, with a noteworthy surge from 294 in 2009 to a peak of 664 in 2019, followed by a subsequent decline. Among prolific authors, Chowdary from the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences stood out with 82 publications, while the Asian Journal of Chemistry emerged as a productive publication venue with 179 publications. Interestingly, many prolific authors did not feature prominently in highly cited publications. The United States emerged as a leading contributor after India, with 145 publications, followed by Ethiopia with 121 publications. Terms like 'Controlled Study' and 'Nonhuman' emerged as prevalent during the study period,
reflecting current trends in research discourse.