Space Neuroscience Research Publication in Global:  A Scientometric Analysis (1999-2012)

S. Raja; P. Ram Kumar; S. Gopalakrishnan; V. Viswanathan

doi:10.51983/ajist-2013.3.1.2608

Authors

S. Raja Asst. Librarian, A.U.C.B. Public Library, Alagappa University, Karaikudi - 630 003, Tamil Nadu, India
P. Ram Kumar Asst. Librarian, AMET University, Chennai - 603 112, Tamil Nadu, India
S. Gopalakrishnan Librarian, Velammal College of Engineering and Technology, Madurai - 625 009, Tamil Nadu, India
V. Viswanathan Senior Librarian, Hindustan University, Chennai - 600 016, Tamil Nadu, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51983/ajist-2013.3.1.2608

Keywords:

Scientometric Study, Neuroscience, Space, Bibliometric study, Citation Analysis, Total Local Citation Score, Total Global Citation Score, Total Cited Reference, united Arab Emirates

Abstract

The present study is used to identify the pattern of publication, authorship, citations and secondary journal coverage in the hope such regularities can give an insight into the dynamics of the area under consideration. During 1999- 2012 a total of 486 papers were published by the scientists in the field of space neuroscience research. The average Number of Publications produced per year was 34.7%. The highest number of publications 70 was produced in 2010. The most productive author is Rabinovich MI and Spence C with each 6 papers dealing with space neuroscience research and 1.2% of all papers published in this research field. The highest number of publication is at USA 199 (39.9%) and lowest number of publication is at UAE 1(0.2%).

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