Volume 3, Issue 2

Kayode Sunday John Dada

pp. 112–118 · DOI: 10.5530/irc.3.2.13 · 2026

Libraries across West Africa are navigating a difficult transition shaped by decades of underinvestment, persistent infrastructure gaps, and rapidly growing community information needs that have outpaced institutional ca…

Laura Maria Echeverry-Cardona, Jhoan Mauricio Moreno-Vargas, Miguel Angel Gomez-Aristizaba, Leonardo Bohorquez Santiago, Elisabeth Restrepo-Parra

pp. 119–131 · DOI: 10.5530/irc.3.2.14 · 2026

This study presents a scientometric analysis of research on copper-doped Hydroxyapatite (HA-Cu) coatings for biomedical applications covering the period 2004-2025. The aim was to evaluate publication trends, collaboratio…

Yash Paul Sharma, Ankita Sindhania, Rohan Ranjan Waliya, Cornelius Murmu, Kareena Roy

pp. 132–140 · DOI: 10.5530/irc.3.2.15 · 2026

Background Malaria, with its deep historical roots in human civilization, stands as a testament to the enduring challenges posed by infectious diseases. This paper embarks on a journey through the historical context of m…

Kayode Sunday John Dada

pp. 141–149 · DOI: 10.5530/irc.3.2.16 · 2026

Library and Information Science (LIS) education in Nigeria confronts persistent structural challenges, while artificial intelligence presents expanding opportunities for enhancing student learning outcomes. Prior researc…

Fullstar Lamin Gayang, Akramul Islam, S. Ravikumar, Olivia Kharlukhi, Mejurishisha Dopri

pp. 150–156 · DOI: 10.5530/irc.3.2.17 · 2026

Scientific retractions are increasingly recognized as a critical indicator of research integrity, publication ethics, and institutional accountability. This study presents a bibliometric analysis of retracted documents i…

Susanta Koley, Bimal Kanti Sen

pp. 168–177 · DOI: 10.5530/irc.3.2.19 · 2026

Aim This study analyzes 35 publications by Maryam Mirzakhani from 1995 to 2016, focusing on her research output and collaboration with 20 co-authors. Background Maryam Mirzakhani was an outstanding Iranian mathematician …

S Madhu

pp. 194–206 · DOI: 10.5530/irc.3.2.21 · 2026

Objectives This study presents a bio-bibliometric analysis of the research productivity, citation impact, and collaborative patterns of Dipankar Das Sarma over the period 1980-2025. Methodology The present study utilised…

Kishore Dey, Dipanjali Chakraborty

pp. 207–221 · DOI: 10.5530/irc.3.2.22 · 2026

Introduction Digital Twin represents a revolutionary technological paradigm that has attracted considerable interest from various fields of research. Objectives This work performs scientometric analysis in order to explo…

Arshad Hussain, Dolly Bhati

pp. 215–221 · DOI: 10.5530/irc.3.2.12 · 2026

Background Academic databases are very important tools for research at universities and research institutions. Researchers use academic databases to retrieve literature, check citations, and assess research activity. How…

Susanta Koley, Rekha Thakur

pp. 222–241 · DOI: 10.5530/irc.3.2.23 · 2026

Aim The main aim of this study is to assess medical book productivity during 1991-2025, by multitalented minds/ authors. Using bibliometric techniques, the study provides a quantitative analysis of his research output an…

Aminul Islam

pp. 242–253 · DOI: 10.5530/irc.3.2.24 · 2026

Introduction The increased application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and algorithmic processes has changed the nature of digital advertising by creating very personalized marketing messages. Although algorithmic person…

S Madhu, B U Kannappanavar

pp. 157–167 · DOI: 10.5530/irc.3.2.18 · 2026

Background Due to the rapid advancement of internet and communications technologies, academic users have changed their perception of finding relevant information within a few clicks. The importance of library websites/we…

Ashish Arora, Sagar

pp. 178–193 · DOI: 10.5530/irc.3.2.20 · 2026

Aim This study provides a comprehensive overview of global scholarship on crowdfunding and entrepreneurship by synthesizing influential authors, documents, journals, countries, and institutions. It examines intellectual …

Debdas Mondal

pp. 254–264 · DOI: 10.5530/irc.3.2.25 · 2026

The digitisation of indigenous heritage has emerged as a vital field bridging technology, culture, and social justice. This study presents a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of global research on digitising indigenous…

Debdas Mondal

pp. 265–266 · DOI: 10.5530/irc.3.2.26 · 2026