Citations Pattern and Research Trend of Accepted Postgraduate Theses of Plant Pathology in College of Agriculture, Central Agriculture University, Manipur 2010–2018

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https://doi.org/10.63880/jlii.v1i2.29

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Bibliometrics, Citation Analysis, Research Trends, Authorship Pattern, Bradford’s Law, Plant Pathology, Agricultural Sciences, Central Agricultural University

Abstract

Purpose: The study aimed to examine citation patterns and research trends in postgraduate theses submitted in Plant Pathology at the College of Agriculture, Central Agricultural University, Imphal, during the period 2010 to 2018. It sought to identify the types of information sources used, authorship characteristics, core journals, and the geographical and temporal distribution of cited literature to support evidence-based academic planning.

Methodology: A bibliometric and citation analysis approach was adopted. All 75 accepted postgraduate theses constituted the study population, generating a total of 5,568 citations. Citations were manually extracted and classified by document type, authorship pattern, publication year, country, language, subject area, and journal title. Descriptive statistical techniques were applied, along with established bibliometric indicators for collaboration and journal scattering.

Findings: The analysis revealed that journals were the dominant source of information, accounting for nearly two-thirds of all citations, followed by books and reports. Authorship patterns indicated a strong collaborative research culture. Most cited literature was published after 1981, reflecting reliance on contemporary yet established research. India, the United States, and the United Kingdom emerged as the leading contributor countries. A small core set of journals accounted for a substantial share of citations, demonstrating a clear core–periphery structure in scholarly communication.

Implications: The findings provide valuable guidance for library collection development, postgraduate supervision, and institutional research planning in agricultural sciences. The study highlights the importance of maintaining access to core journals, fostering collaborative research, and aligning academic resources with evolving research trends.

Author Biography

Dr. Bobby Phuritsabam, Manipur University, Imphal-795003 India

Associate Professor, Department of Library and Information Science

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30-12-2025

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Laithangbam, N. S., & Phuritsabam, B. (2025). Citations Pattern and Research Trend of Accepted Postgraduate Theses of Plant Pathology in College of Agriculture, Central Agriculture University, Manipur 2010–2018. Journal of Library Insights &Amp; Innovations, 1(2), 83–102. https://doi.org/10.63880/jlii.v1i2.29

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Vol. 1 No. 2 (2025): December 2025

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