International Journal of Current Research and Academic Review

Int.J.Curr.Res.Aca.Rev. 2014.2(1): 76-87

Citation Analysis on Current Science Publications: A Global Perspective

V. Krishnan1 and S.Raja2*

1Syed Ammal Engineering College, Ramanathapuram, Tamilnadu, India 2AUCB Public Library, Alagappa University, Karaikudi, Tamilnadu, India

A B S T R A C T

The study analyzes current science research publication of 2357 records were downloaded and analyzed by using the histcite software application from 2000 to 2013. The data is analyzed to know the authorship pattern, degree of collaboration and geographical distribution of papers, year-wise research output, geographical distribution of research output, nature of collaboration, characteristics of highly productive institution and the channel of communication used by the scientists.

Keywords

Current Science; Citation Analysis; Scientometric stud.