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Hybrid ·Peer-reviewed·ISSN (Online): 2168-930X·ISSN (Print): 0973-7766

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Half-Yearly Journal: Publishes research and articles on scientometrics and information management, including bibliometric analysis and quality assurance models.

Issues up to 2022 co-published with and available at:Taylor & Francis Online
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About the Journal

Half-Yearly Journal: Publishes research and articles on scientometrics and information management, including bibliometric analysis and quality assurance models.

Aims & Scope

The COLLNET Journal of Scientometrics and Information Management (CJSIM) is published in one volume per year of two issues in the month of June and December. This is a world leading journal and chief forum of COLLNET, a global interdisciplinary research network focused on ‘Collaboration in Science and Technology’. This journal is patronized by Society for Library Professinals (SLP), India. CJSIM publishes high quality, rigorously peer-reviewed original research in scientometrics and various aspects of information management. Topics published in the Journal include but are not limited to:

* Emerging issues in scientometrics/informetrics/webometrics and history
* Theoretical approaches and methodology
* Library and information science
* Citations, references, impact factors, evaluation
* Science policy and collaboration
* Academic research and industry collaboration including use of AI & ML
* Techniques for collaboration studies and visualization
* Quantitative analysis of S&T innovations
* Information Management & Systems
* Informetrics laws and distributions, mathematical models of communication or collaboration
* Nature and growth of science and of collaboration in science and its relation with technological output
* Social networking

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Volume 20, Issue 1 · June 2026

Subscription Research Article·pp. 1–14·Vol. 20, Issue 1Jun 2026

Scientometric portrait of Nobel laureate Prof. Jennifer A. Doudna : A study

S. Kiran Ranavagol, Jyothi R. Patil, Kiran P. Savanur

Published Online: 30 Jun 2026DOI: 10.47974/CJSIM-2024-005

In this paper: Jennifer A. Doudna, a distinguished scientist in biochemistry and genetics, has made groundbreaking contributions to gene editing through her pioneering work on Clustered Regularly Interspaced Short P...

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Open Access Research Article·pp. 15–32·Vol. 20, Issue 1Jun 2026

Research discourse on predatory publishing practices : Mapping trends and concerns

Chanchal Yadav, Rupak Chakravarty

Published Online: 30 Jun 2026DOI: 10.47974/CJSIM-2024-010

In this paper: The problem of the predatory publishing has risen significantly over a decade, impacting the current state of scholarly communication, and attracting the attention of scholars globally. The purpose of...

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Open Access Research Article·pp. 33–56·Vol. 20, Issue 1Jun 2026

Characteristics of highly cited articles in Management Literature: Insights from the academy of management journal

Suryakanta Jena, Jyotshna Sahoo, Basudev Mohanty

Published Online: 30 Jun 2026DOI: 10.47974/CJSIM-2024-011

In this paper: This study analyzes the top 100 highly cited articles published in the Academy of Management Journal during the period 1985–2013, integrating bibliometric and altmetric indicators to reveal patterns o...

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Open Access Research Article·pp. 57–70·Vol. 20, Issue 1Jun 2026

Citation swing dynamics in Indian Chemistry research trends 2015–2024

S. Kiran Ranavagol, Akash Goravar, Somanagouda Shankargouda Patil, Vinayak Nidasosi, Nijaguna, Laxmi Yallappa Kamble

Published Online: 30 Jun 2026DOI: 10.47974/CJSIM-2024-1024

In this paper: This study analyzes citation patterns in Indian chemistry research (2015–2024) using advanced bibliometric indicators such as Total Citations, Citation Swing Factors, Fold of Excess Citations, and Fol...

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Open Access Research Article·pp. 71–94·Vol. 20, Issue 1Jun 2026

Mapping the research landscape of artificial intelligence in geosciences : A bibliometric analysis

Syed Raiyan Ghani

Published Online: 30 Jun 2026DOI: 10.47974/CJSIM-2024-11004

In this paper: With the rapid expansion of scientific data and the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI), Geosciences have increasingly adopted AI-based approaches for modeling, prediction, and da...

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Open Access Research Article·pp. 95–118·Vol. 20, Issue 1Jun 2026

Analysis of trends in applications of artificial intelligence in environmental science : A bibliometric study

Md Mainul Sk, Md Kaiyum Shaikh

Published Online: 30 Jun 2026DOI: 10.47974/CJSIM-2024-12001

In this paper: Artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a powerful tool for addressing environmental challenges through advanced data analysis and predictive modelling. This study examines the global research lan...

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Open Access Research Article·pp. 119–132·Vol. 20, Issue 1Jun 2026

E-learning research trends in India : A data visualization and network analysis spanning 2015-2024

Kishore Dey, Ramani Ranjan Sahu, Rebecca Susan Dewey

Published Online: 30 Jun 2026DOI: 10.47974/CJSIM-2025-04004

In this paper: E-Learning or digital education in India has changed tremendously in the last decade. The present study used tools, techniques and software packages for analyzing and visualizing data from 2015 to 202...

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Open Access Research Article·pp. 133–152·Vol. 20, Issue 1Jun 2026

Mapping the research trend of traditional Chinese medicine in asthma, allergies, and infertility diseases from 2014 to 2023

Rima Hazarika, K. G. Sudhier

Published Online: 30 Jun 2026DOI: 10.47974/CJSIM-2025-09004

In this paper: Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has been an integral part of China’s healthcare system for centuries and is increasingly recognized worldwide. This study presents a scientometric analysis of 12,059...

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Open Access Research Article·pp. 153–171·Vol. 20, Issue 1Jun 2026

AI assistants in education and research : A sentiment-based comparative analysis of ChatGPT, Gemini, and Perplexity

Sarita Gulati, Khushpreet Singh Brar

Published Online: 30 Jun 2026DOI: 10.47974/CJSIM-2025-09007

In this paper: This study examines user perceptions of ChatGPT, Gemini, and Perplexity using Google Play Store reviews. Sentiment analysis was conducted using the Appbot analytics software, which enabled systematic...

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Open Access Research Article·pp. 173–201·Vol. 20, Issue 1Jun 2026

Generative AI in academic research : A comprehensive bibliometric analysis using OpenAlex database

Ajay Kumar Chaubey

Published Online: 30 Jun 2026DOI: 10.47974/CJSIM-2025-09008

In this paper: This research examines the progression of Generative AI in scholarly work through a bibliometric analysis of 1,329 articles from the past two decades, indexed in the OpenAlex database. The results dem...

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Open Access Research Article·pp. 203–217·Vol. 20, Issue 1Jun 2026

Doctoral research trends in metric studies of LIS : Insights and future prospects in India

Dhiman Mondal, Sudip Banerjee, Arabinda Maity

Published Online: 30 Jun 2026DOI: 10.47974/CJSIM-2025-11003

In this paper: The present study explores the doctoral research trends in the specialized area of metric studies of LIS discipline in India during 1983-2024. In this context, the Shodhganga digital repository of Ind...

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Open Access Research Article·pp. 219–248·Vol. 20, Issue 1Jun 2026

Evolution and impact of reliability model research : A bibliometric analysis of growth, regional trends, and emerging themes

Poonam Sharma, Rakhi Kumari, Pawan Kumar, Ajay Pratap Singh, Ashwin Kumar Kushwaha

Published Online: 30 Jun 2026DOI: 10.47974/CJSIM-2025-11004

In this paper: Reliability modelling has become increasingly important in engineering, software systems, infrastructure management, and artificial intelligence applications due to the growing complexity and intercon...

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Open Access Research Article·pp. 249–274·Vol. 20, Issue 1Jun 2026

Navigating the landscape of economic policy research in India : A computational analysis

Manendra Kumar Singh

Published Online: 30 Jun 2026DOI: 10.47974/CJSIM-2025-12001

In this paper: The present study examines the emerging landscape of Economic Policy Research (EPR) in India using a comprehensive bibliometric and textmining framework applied to 2,911 journal articles published bet...

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Open Access Research Article·pp. 275–287·Vol. 20, Issue 1Jun 2026

Enhancing library user satisfaction : An exploration of models and instruments for evaluating the quality of work life among library professionals

Mahendra Singh Rao, Monica Rao

Published Online: 30 Jun 2026DOI: 10.47974/CJSIM-2025-12003

In this paper: Quality of Work Life (QWL) is a critical determinant of employee wellbeing, organizational effectiveness, and service quality in academic libraries. This study investigates the determinants of QWL amo...

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Open Access Research Article·pp. 289–316·Vol. 20, Issue 1Jun 2026

Bibliometric analysis of the Belt and Road initiative and economic development

Rundong Luo, Xiaoman Shen, Kaiyue Sa, Hafiz Muhammad Shoaib

Published Online: 30 Jun 2026DOI: 10.47974/CJSIM-2025-12007

In this paper: The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), launched by China in 2013, has become a major driver of global economic and academic discourse, generating a rapidly expanding body of interdisciplinary research. H...

AbstractReferencesFull Text PDF (1.4 MB)Views: 87Downloads: 65Citations: 0

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