Growth and Impact of Health Science Research Output in India: A Citation Study

Abstract

Research plays an important role in substratum of a country’s economic and social life. The research publications of a country or an institution are considered good proxies of scientific manpower and knowledge accumulation. The citation analysis is an essential part of an institution’s measure and evaluation of research quality. The present study is tracing the growth and impact of Health Science research output in India. The study analyses the source type preferred for publishing research and to trace pattern and growth of citations. The journal observed progressive inclination in the number of publications over the year with few exceptions. In an aggregate 538 publications have been published during time span of 17 years. Among all sources; 100% of citations affect research articles whereas review articles and book reviews obtain zero citations The authors have a preference to work in alliance at various levels, which evidently signifies that they are well aware of the benefits working in collaboration that enable the exchange of knowledge and ideas among researchers leading to qualitative research.

Keywords: Bibliometric, health, India, citation analysis, collaboration

Cite this Article

Tawfeeq Nazir, Sumaira Jan, Sabha Ali. Growth and Impact of Health Science Research Output in India: A Citation Study. Current Trends in Information Technology. 2015; 5(2): 13-20p.