https://www.jrnls.org/jdsics New articles published in Journal of Data Science, Informetrics, and Citation Studies. en Sat, 01 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.jrnls.org/jdsics/5/2/73 https://www.jrnls.org/jdsics/5/2/73 Sat, 01 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Kayode Sunday John Dada Journal of Data Science, Informetrics, and Citation Studies The accelerating integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and data science into academic knowledge systems has created an urgent imperative for library professionals to reassess their competency frameworks, service models, and institutional readiness. Drawing conceptually on the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) Big Data Special Interest Group framework and synthesising evidence from Q1-ranked, Elsevier, and Scopus-indexed publications (2018-2025), this… https://www.jrnls.org/jdsics/5/2/81 https://www.jrnls.org/jdsics/5/2/81 Sat, 01 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Chaman Sab M, A.M Praveen, Y Eshwara, Shambulinga B Jali, KK Mueen Ahmed, Mohammed Yunus Journal of Data Science, Informetrics, and Citation Studies The COVID-19 pandemic increased exponentially across the global, it has threatened the human lives and uprooted the economy of various countries, besides having a major impact on the environment. The global disruption caused by the COVID-19 has brought about several effects on the environment and climate. Hence a scientometric study of the highly cited global publications in impact on COVID-19 and Environment has been conducted to identify the emerging research trends in this field. The data… https://www.jrnls.org/jdsics/5/2/97 https://www.jrnls.org/jdsics/5/2/97 Sat, 01 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Shipra Awasthi, Suman Das, Anup Kumar Das, Manorama Tripathi Journal of Data Science, Informetrics, and Citation Studies Artificial Intelligence has gained momentum over a period of time. Its rise poses a great threat to society in various regions. The study aims to focus on the current trends, important themes, and the challenges encountered by the researchers. It also underlines the laws and regulations enacted by the government to control deepfakes as they may endanger the safety of society. The present study conducted a bibliometric study comprising 3,285 articles, adopting R Software and VOSViewer for the… https://www.jrnls.org/jdsics/5/2/108 https://www.jrnls.org/jdsics/5/2/108 Sat, 01 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Debdas Mondal Journal of Data Science, Informetrics, and Citation Studies Bloom’s Taxonomy has become a foundational framework in educational and library contexts, guiding instructional design, assessment, and information literacy programs. Despite its extensive pedagogical application, there is a limited systematic analysis of its growth, impact, and scholarly trends within academic library research. This study aims to examine the growth, patterns, and impact of research on Bloom’s Taxonomy applications in academic libraries using bibliometric analysis. It seeks to… https://www.jrnls.org/jdsics/5/2/117 https://www.jrnls.org/jdsics/5/2/117 Sat, 01 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Nagaraja L Gujjarappa, Rajendra Babu H, M Chandrashekara Journal of Data Science, Informetrics, and Citation Studies Artificial Intelligence tools like ChatGPT and chatbots are designed to replicate intelligent human-to-human conversation. At the end of 2022, ChatGPT was a trending topic and discussed across the sectors, it was discussed in the media. Journalists and experts exchanged numerous thoughts and suggestions. ChatGPT also created worries among academics as students may utilize ChatGPT to write essays and projects. This study’s primary goal is to identify trends in publication and to realize the… https://www.jrnls.org/jdsics/5/2/129 https://www.jrnls.org/jdsics/5/2/129 Sat, 01 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT S. Gunaseelan, L. Mohammad Abbas, N. Rajkumar, A. Shanmuganathi Journal of Data Science, Informetrics, and Citation Studies This study examines the professional landscape of LIS experts in India using data from the LIB-VAHINI (Virtual Access Hub for Innovation, Networking, and Integration) platform, which includes 3,217 experts across more than 100 organizations. Analysis focuses on organization-wise and state-wise distribution, designation profiles, scholarly productivity, alt metric indicators, and prominent expert contributions. Results indicate that colleges and state public universities account for the majority… https://www.jrnls.org/jdsics/5/2/135 https://www.jrnls.org/jdsics/5/2/135 Sat, 01 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Muthuraj Anbalagan Journal of Data Science, Informetrics, and Citation Studies This paper examines global research trends in quantum computing. Quantum computing is a multidisciplinary field that combines elements of mathematics, physics, and computer science. It uses quantum mechanics to solve complicated problems more quickly than traditional computers. Scientometrics is a quantitative and statistical approach that analyses research on specific themes. The study analysed 50 years of quantum computing research from 1977 to 2026. The research publication data were… https://www.jrnls.org/jdsics/5/2/146 https://www.jrnls.org/jdsics/5/2/146 Sat, 01 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Gopika P Raj, C Vysakh Journal of Data Science, Informetrics, and Citation Studies The present study employed an altmetric approach to compare the web attention and social media engagement of non-cloned and cloned journals. The primary objective was to assess whether social media metrics could distinguish between legitimate and hijacked journals. Altmetric Explorer was used to track social media engagement of 194 non-cloned journals and their cloned counterparts identified from the UGC Consortium for Academics and Research Ethics (UGC-CARE) List. The altmetric data were… https://www.jrnls.org/jdsics/5/2/154 https://www.jrnls.org/jdsics/5/2/154 Sat, 01 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Shambulinga B Jali, M. Chaman Sab, KK Mueen Ahmed, Mohammed Yunus, A.N Praveen, C Nagaraj, Mohamed Riyaz Journal of Data Science, Informetrics, and Citation Studies Artificial Intelligence (AI) has revolutionised pharmaceutical sciences by enhancing discovery, formulation development, pharmaceutical analysis and health care applications. The rapid growth of AI-driven research necessitates a comprehensive assessment of publication trends, research impact and emerging themes in this domain. This study aims to examine the global research landscape of AI applications in pharmaceutical science through a scientometric analysis of publications indexed in the… https://www.jrnls.org/jdsics/5/2/166 https://www.jrnls.org/jdsics/5/2/166 Sat, 01 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Sankar Bairagi, Raj Sharan Shahi Journal of Data Science, Informetrics, and Citation Studies In an era characterised by technological transformation, changing labour-market dynamics, and increasing emphasis on employability and lifelong learning, vocational attitude maturity has emerged as a crucial determinant of career preparedness and successful educational-to-work transitions. This paper presents a bibliometric and scientometric analysis of global research trends in vocational attitude maturity. A total of 1,000 publications related to vocational attitude maturity published between… https://www.jrnls.org/jdsics/5/2/179 https://www.jrnls.org/jdsics/5/2/179 Sat, 01 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Bikramaditya Barman Journal of Data Science, Informetrics, and Citation Studies The current study gives a scientometric analysis of data science research in India for a period of 10 years (2014-2024), and reflects the trends in its growth, the leading contributors and the impact of citation on it. In this analysis, we see high growth in research output across scientific domains, with data science for India dominated by the fields of Engineering, Chemical Sciences and Biological Sciences. Strong increase in research production on applied STEM fields, especially around AI… https://www.jrnls.org/jdsics/5/2/188 https://www.jrnls.org/jdsics/5/2/188 Sat, 01 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Kutty Kumar, M. R. Murali Prasad, M. Panduranga Swamy Journal of Data Science, Informetrics, and Citation Studies The present paper aims to evaluate the growth of research output on the Bat Optimization Algorithm (BOA) during the period 2010-2025 using a scientometric approach. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the research status of the Bat Optimization Algorithm (BOA) and to help evaluate the academic development and new research trends and promote faster collaboration. Sources were accessed on 4 February 2026 from Web of Science Core Collection. The growth rate, sources, and citation counts were… https://www.jrnls.org/jdsics/5/2/197 https://www.jrnls.org/jdsics/5/2/197 Sat, 01 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Susanta Koley, Sutapa Goswami Journal of Data Science, Informetrics, and Citation Studies The main aim of this study is to assess cervical cancer research related to Human Papillomavirus (HPV) infections, with a specific focus on the scientific contributions of Dr. Jian Zhou, a distinguished Chinese virologist whose pioneering work led to the development of the HPV vaccine. Using bibliometric techniques, this study quantitatively analyses his research output and evaluates his impact on the field of cervical cancer prevention. Cervical cancer, recognized since 400 BCE, was once… https://www.jrnls.org/jdsics/5/2/216 https://www.jrnls.org/jdsics/5/2/216 Sat, 01 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Snehasish Paul, Rohit Kumar, Sudhanshu Sharma Journal of Data Science, Informetrics, and Citation Studies The academic use of open-source statistical software has witnessed explosive growth in the last decade. One of the leading contenders is R, which is applicable to data analysis across a number of fields. The adoption of R is rapidly growing. Still, no systematic study exists regarding R’s involvement in research. This review synthesized evidence from fourteen peer-reviewed studies published between 2010 and 2025, examining R adoption, its benefits, and its impact on research quality. This… https://www.jrnls.org/jdsics/5/2/227 https://www.jrnls.org/jdsics/5/2/227 Sat, 01 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Debdas Mondal Journal of Data Science, Informetrics, and Citation Studies Tribes of Sub-Himalayan Region is a scholarly anthropological and sociological work that examines four indigenous communities of the Sub-Himalayan North Bengal region, the Meches, Rabhas, Totos, and Garos. Tracing their historical trajectories from antiquity to the early twenty-first century, the book offers a comprehensive analysis of their origins, belief systems, traditional customs, and socio-economic organization. Moving beyond descriptive ethnography, the author critically engages with… https://www.jrnls.org/jdsics/5/2/229 https://www.jrnls.org/jdsics/5/2/229 Sat, 01 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Anup Kumar Das Journal of Data Science, Informetrics, and Citation Studies Written by an array of thirteen authors, viz., V. K. Saraswat, V.K. Singh, A. A. Sonkusare, Thyagaraju B.M., N. Suroor, S. Kaur, D. Narang, P. Chanana, T. Agarwal, A. Dhamija, S. Bhattacharya, P. Arora, and A. Kanaujia, this timely Report presents a compilation of various obstacles faced by R and D practitioners, along with a set of recommendations to address them. The insights for this report were gathered from an extensive consultation process comprising open-ended inputs, survey, regional… https://www.jrnls.org/jdsics/5/2/232 https://www.jrnls.org/jdsics/5/2/232 Sat, 01 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Ashish Gosain Journal of Data Science, Informetrics, and Citation Studies UNESCO Women for Ethical AI: Outlook Study on Artificial Intelligence and Gender in South Asia. UNESCO, New Delhi, 2026, available online at https://unesdoc.unesco.org/ https://www.jrnls.org/jdsics/5/2/234 https://www.jrnls.org/jdsics/5/2/234 Sat, 01 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Anup Kumar Das Journal of Data Science, Informetrics, and Citation Studies The "State of India's Digital Economy (SIDE) 2026" report, published by the ICRIER-Prosus Centre for Internet and Digital Economy (IPCIDE) and authored by Deepak Mishra, Aarti Reddy, Shailly Gupta, and Agrima Khanduri, is a highly comprehensive benchmarking study. Expanded in its 5th edition to cover 71 countries representing 96% of global GDP, 86% of global internet users, and 83% of the global population, the report offers a rigorous assessment of the global digital landscape with a… https://www.jrnls.org/jdsics/5/1/1 https://www.jrnls.org/jdsics/5/1/1 Tue, 19 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Butoto Imani wa Rusaati Journal of Data Science, Informetrics, and Citation Studies We scientometrically examined Dr. Koto-Te-Nyiwa Ngbolua’s research output from his appointment as junior lecturer at the University of Kinshasa until May 2024, the date of data collection. The following points were evaluated: (1) Dr. Ngbolua’s output; (2) Dr Ngbolua’s status as first author, co-author, or corresponding author; (3) his collaboration patterns with other researchers within or outside his institution. The documents search strategy involved searching the Web of Science (WoS),… https://www.jrnls.org/jdsics/5/1/12 https://www.jrnls.org/jdsics/5/1/12 Tue, 19 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Madhu S* Journal of Data Science, Informetrics, and Citation Studies The exponential growth of data science research has raised increasing concerns about the integrity and reliability of published findings. This study investigates the nature and trends of retracted publications authored by Indian scholars in the field of data science between 2010 and 2024. Data were obtained from the Retraction Watch Database (RWD) by applying filters for “India,” “retracted status,” and the period “2010-2024.” Analytical processing was conducted using Microsoft Excel to examine… https://www.jrnls.org/jdsics/5/1/21 https://www.jrnls.org/jdsics/5/1/21 Tue, 19 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Debdas Mondal* Journal of Data Science, Informetrics, and Citation Studies Beacon technology, a form of proximity-based wireless communication, has gained significant attention in recent years due to its applicability in diverse domains such as smart cities, healthcare, retail, and education. This study presents a scientometric analysis of the Indian research output on beacon technology based on data retrieved from the Scopus database for the period 2013 to 2024. A total of 161 publications were identified and analysed across various parameters, including annual… https://www.jrnls.org/jdsics/5/1/30 https://www.jrnls.org/jdsics/5/1/30 Tue, 19 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Debdas Mondal* Journal of Data Science, Informetrics, and Citation Studies This bibliometric study examines the scholarly literature on Rabindranath Tagore published from 1900 to 2024, aiming to analyse research trends, thematic focus areas, key contributors, and global scholarly engagement with Tagore’s diverse legacy. Using data from Scopus, Web of Science, Google Scholar, and institutional repositories, a total of 1,325 records were analysed across parameters such as publication year, subject area, author affiliation, language, journal outlet, citation count, and… https://www.jrnls.org/jdsics/5/1/36 https://www.jrnls.org/jdsics/5/1/36 Tue, 19 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Rohit Singh, Ravindra Kumar, Shams Khan Journal of Data Science, Informetrics, and Citation Studies The study investigates the evolution and likeness evolution of scientific foundations and core research themes in three domains Semantic web, linked data and open linked data. Bibliometric study of 3021 research papers is carried out using Scopus database data for 2004-2026. Using VOSviewer, which is a software tool used for the construction and visualisation of bibliometric networks, some analyses namely, bibliographic coupling, keyword co-occurrence and the co-authorship analysis were… https://www.jrnls.org/jdsics/5/1/45 https://www.jrnls.org/jdsics/5/1/45 Thu, 01 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Debdas Mondal Journal of Data Science, Informetrics, and Citation Studies Bibliometric analysis provides a systematic, quantitative approach to evaluating research productivity, authorship patterns, and citation impact in scholarly communication. While single-journal studies have traditionally dominated LIS research assessment in India, comparative analyses involving multiple journals offer a more comprehensive understanding of research trends and scholarly influence. This study presents a comparative bibliometric analysis of five leading Indian Library and… https://www.jrnls.org/jdsics/5/1/54 https://www.jrnls.org/jdsics/5/1/54 Tue, 19 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Nabi Hasan Journal of Data Science, Informetrics, and Citation Studies India’s Vision Viksit Bharat 2047 sets a clear national mandate to transform the country into a developed, knowledge-driven, and innovation-led economy by the centenary of its independence. Achieving this vision requires positioning libraries as core national infrastructure rather than peripheral support systems. This article argues that libraries must be strategically integrated into governance, research, and innovation frameworks as enablers of digital inclusion, evidence-based policymaking,… https://www.jrnls.org/jdsics/5/1/61 https://www.jrnls.org/jdsics/5/1/61 Tue, 19 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Rajesh C. Shah Journal of Data Science, Informetrics, and Citation Studies There are many methods (tools) available to identify the research output of a researcher, primarily based on the number of published papers, where they published, their citations, etc. But still no methods are available to determine the contributions of a researcher. This paper proposes rc-index of a research paper as well as RC-index of a researcher for determining researcher’s contribution by balancing percentage contributions of a researcher, impact factor of the journals and the number of… https://www.jrnls.org/jdsics/5/1/65 https://www.jrnls.org/jdsics/5/1/65 Tue, 19 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Rima Hazarika Journal of Data Science, Informetrics, and Citation Studies The Book is a commemorative festschrift published by the Prof. K.A. Isaac Society for Library and Information Science to mark the birth centenary of K.A. Isaac. The volume pays tribute to one of the pioneering figures of Library and Information Science (LIS) in India, whose contributions significantly shaped the development of modern librarianship in Kerala and influenced the evolution of library education and services across the country. The book is both a scholarly compilation and a… https://www.jrnls.org/jdsics/5/1/68 https://www.jrnls.org/jdsics/5/1/68 Tue, 19 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Chaman Sab M, Mueen Ahmed KK, Mohammed Yunus Journal of Data Science, Informetrics, and Citation Studies The rapid expansion of scholarly content and digital research tools has led to an increasing dependence on bibliometric indicators and academic ranking systems. ScholarGPS, an emerging research analytics platform, claims to offer comprehensive rankings of scholars, institutions, and disciplines using proprietary algorithms and large-scale publication data. This article critically examines the reliability and transparency of ScholarGPS through a systematic website review enriched by a… https://www.jrnls.org/jdsics/4/3/288 https://www.jrnls.org/jdsics/4/3/288 Wed, 07 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Mohammed Awadallah Musa Ahmed, Esameldeen Babikir Journal of Data Science, Informetrics, and Citation Studies Background and Objectives:Artificial Intelligence (AI) applications in radiology are crucial for assisting radiologists in detecting abnormal findings in imaging examinations and reaching a diagnosis. Hence, this study conducted a bibliometric analysis to uncover global research trends on AI applications in radiology,Methodology:An electronic search of the Scopus database was conducted on May 02, 2025, using specific keywords to retrieve documents on AI applications in radiology. The search… https://www.jrnls.org/jdsics/4/3/296 https://www.jrnls.org/jdsics/4/3/296 Wed, 07 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Susanta Koley Journal of Data Science, Informetrics, and Citation Studies Lotka’s law is one of the empirical laws in bibliometric research. Present study analysis 661 research articles (excluding 3 Hindi versions) from 15 volumes (2010-2024) of the Nursing Journal of India which were produced by 1412 authors. The study highlights trends in research output distribution, authorship patterns, collaboration degrees, collaborative indices, year wise author productivity, and identifies leading contributors. In 2015, 47 papers were produced by 80 authors, which resulted in…