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Exploring Research Patterns in Citation Analysis: A Study of Doctoral Theses available in Shodhganga Repository

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Author Affiliations

  • 1JSS Law College, Kuvempunagar, Mysuru- 570023, Karnataka, India
  • 2NIE First Grade College, Vishveshwar Nagar, Mysuru- 570008, Karnataka, India

Res. J. Library Sci., Volume 14, Issue (1), Pages 6-11, January,21 (2026)

Abstract

This quantitative study investigates the availability and characteristics of doctoral theses on citation analysis hosted in the Shodhganga repository. The research aims to determine the number of citation analysis–based theses submitted across Indian universities and to analyze their distribution by subject area and institution. The study also examines the time span (year limitation) covered in these theses and explores the relationship between variables such as the number of theses, subject domain, and duration of study. Data were collected from Shodhganga using predefined search terms and filtered to include only theses that explicitly focused on citation analysis. Descriptive statistics were applied to classify and interpret the data, and the results were presented through tables, figures, and charts. The findings reveal significant variation in the number of theses examined across universities, a multidisciplinary use of citation analysis, and considerable differences in the temporal limits of the studies. Hypothesis testing further indicates that while the number of theses does not differs significantly across institutions, there is no significant relationship between subject area or study duration and the number of theses selected. This study provides valuable insights into research trends in citation analysis and opens avenues for further bibliometric investigations.

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