Growth and Influence of Indian Groundnut Research at the Global Level: A Bibliometric Study
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https://doi.org/10.70112/ajist-2025.15.1.4408Keywords:
Bibliometric Study, World, Oilseeds, Groundnut, RGR & DT, Indian CollaborationAbstract
This study examines India’s contribution to global groundnut research from 2014 to 2025 using publication counts, collaboration patterns, and growth metrics. India contributed 12.47% of global publications, peaking at 18.36% in 2017 before stabilizing around 10–11% in recent years. The results analysis indicates that India’s growth closely paralleled global trends, with an eleven-fold increase in cumulative publications. Collaboration analysis highlights a strong Asia-centric focus, with occasional peaks in global outreach, notably in 2024. Relative growth rate and doubling time metrics show a gradual slowdown in research expansion, reflecting a maturing literature landscape. The findings underscore India’s steady yet evolving role in global groundnut research, highlighting both achievements and areas for enhancing international collaboration.
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