Volume 3, Issue 2

The Role of Technology in Enhancing Library Services in Developing Countries: Comparative Studies on West African Libraries

Kayode Sunday John Dada

pp. 112–118 · DOI: 10.5530/irc.3.2.13 · Published May-Aug 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…

Scientometric Mapping of Copper-Doped Hydroxyapatite Coatings for Biomedical Applications: Knowledge Structure, Collaboration Patterns, and Emerging Research Fronts

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 · Published May-Aug 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…

In the Shadow of Mosquitoes: Analysis of Malaria Burden in India using Citation Network

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

pp. 132–140 · DOI: 10.5530/irc.3.2.15 · Published May-Aug 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…

Effects of Artificial Intelligence on Academic Performance of Library and Information Science University Students: A Meta-Analysis (2023-2025)

Kayode Sunday John Dada

pp. 141–149 · DOI: 10.5530/irc.3.2.16 · Published May-Aug 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…

Behind the Retraction Curve: Bibliometric Insights into Publication Integrity at India’s Top Ten NIRF-Ranked Research Institutions

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

pp. 150–156 · DOI: 10.5530/irc.3.2.17 · Published May-Aug 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…

From Tehran to the World Stage: The Inspiring Mathematical Legacy of Maryam Mirzakhani (1977-2017)

Susanta Koley, Bimal Kanti Sen

pp. 168–177 · DOI: 10.5530/irc.3.2.19 · Published May-Aug 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 …

Tracing the Academic Legacy of Prof. Dipankar Das Sarma, Renowned Scientist from IISc Bengaluru: A Bio-Bibliometric Analysis of Scientific Productivity and Research Impact

S Madhu

pp. 194–206 · DOI: 10.5530/irc.3.2.21 · Published May-Aug 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…

Is India Emerging as a Hub for Digital Twin Research? A Scientometric Inquiry

Kishore Dey, Dipanjali Chakraborty

pp. 207–221 · DOI: 10.5530/irc.3.2.22 · Published May-Aug 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…

Strategic Use of Academic Databases across the Research Lifecycle: A Framework for Universities and Research Institutions

Arshad Hussain, Dolly Bhati

pp. 215–221 · DOI: 10.5530/irc.3.2.12 · Published May-Aug 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…

Multidisciplinary Excellence in Medicine: A Bibliometric Analysis of Book Authorship (1991-2025)

Susanta Koley, Rekha Thakur

pp. 222–241 · DOI: 10.5530/irc.3.2.23 · Published May-Aug 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…

Algorithmic Marketing Intensity and Consumer Resistance in AI-Driven Advertising: A PLS-SEM Analysis of Social Media Users

Aminul Islam

pp. 242–253 · DOI: 10.5530/irc.3.2.24 · Published May-Aug 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…

Digital Content Assessment of Academic Library Websites: Evidence from NIRF (2024) Ranked Pharmacy Institutions in India

S Madhu, B U Kannappanavar

pp. 157–167 · DOI: 10.5530/irc.3.2.18 · Published May-Aug 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…

A Bibliometric Analysis of Crowd-Funding and Entrepreneurship Research

Ashish Arora, Sagar

pp. 178–193 · DOI: 10.5530/irc.3.2.20 · Published May-Aug 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 …

Digitising Indigenous Heritage: A Bibliometric Study of Equity, Access, and Representation in Global Research

Debdas Mondal

pp. 254–264 · DOI: 10.5530/irc.3.2.25 · Published May-Aug 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…

Richard Osman: The Impossible Fortune by Richard Osman (Crime/Mystery)-Fifth in the Thursday Murder Club Series, Book 5, Penguin Books / Viking (UK edition), Hardcover, Paperback, eBook, Audiobook, published September 30, 2025

Debdas Mondal

pp. 265–266 · DOI: 10.5530/irc.3.2.26 · Published May-Aug 2026