collnet-journal-of-scientometrics-and-information-management COLLNET Journal of Scientometrics and Information Management 2168-930X 0973-7766 Taru Publications 10.47974/CJSIM-2024-1024 Citation swing dynamics in Indian Chemistry research trends 2015–2024 Ranavagol S. Kiran Department of Library and Information Science, Rani Channamma University, Belagavi, Karnataka, 591156, India Goravar Akash Department of Mathematics and Statistics, M. S. Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences, Bengaluru, Karnataka, 560058, India Patil Somanagouda Shankargouda Department of Library and Information Science, Rani Channamma University, Belagavi, Karnataka, 591156, India Nidasosi Vinayak Department of Criminology and Forensic Science, Rani Channamma University, Belagavi, Karnataka, 591156, India Nijaguna Department of Library and Information Science, Gulbarga University, Kalburgi, Karnataka, India Kamble Laxmi Yallappa Department of Library and Information Science, Rani Channamma University, Belagavi, Karnataka, 591156, India 20 1 57 70 30 06 2026

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 Fold of H-core Citations over Excess Citations. Data from six Web of Scienceindexed Indian chemistry journals reveal temporal variations in citation behaviour, signalling dynamic shifts in research visibility and impact. Citation Swing Factors indicate declining citation momentum, while Total Citations show considerable dispersion across years. The Fold of Excess Citations remains relatively stable, though fluctuations in Fold of H-core Citations over Excess Citations suggest evolving high-impact research patterns. These results underscore the changing citation dynamics in Indian chemistry research, underscoring the value of Citation Swing Factor indicators for tracking diffusion patterns and informing strategies to enhance research impact and global visibility.

 H-index H-core citations Excess citations Citation trends Indian chemistry research Bibliometric indicators Citation swing factor Research impact analysis access open retracted no