Open Access Bibliometrics: A Decadal Study of Research Output from Puducherry’s Medical Colleges with SCILIT Data (2015–2025)
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https://doi.org/10.63880/jlii.v1i2.37Keywords:
Bibliometrics, Open Access, Medical Colleges, Scilit, Research Trends, PuducherryAbstract
Purpose: The study aimed to assess the usefulness of open-access bibliometric platforms for institutional research evaluation by examining research productivity, citation impact, subject distribution, collaboration patterns, and open-access publishing trends of seven private medical colleges in Puducherry, India, over the period 2015 to 2025.
Methodology: A decadal bibliometric analysis was conducted using data retrieved from the Scilit database. Publications affiliated with the selected medical colleges were identified through affiliation-based searches and manually verified for accuracy. Standard bibliometric indicators, including publication output, citation counts, average citations, subject areas, collaboration types, and open-access status, were analyzed using descriptive statistical techniques.
Findings: The analysis revealed a substantial increase in publication output across all institutions, with notable acceleration after 2020. Despite rising productivity, citation impact remained uneven, with a small proportion of publications accounting for most citations, indicating a skewed distribution. Clinical medicine emerged as the dominant subject area, while growing contributions were observed in public health and interdisciplinary research. Open-access publishing increased steadily throughout the study period, reflecting greater emphasis on visibility and compliance with contemporary academic practices. Collaboration patterns showed a strong preference for domestic partnerships, with limited international collaboration.
Implications: The study demonstrates that Scilit is a viable and accessible tool for monitoring long-term institutional research trends in resource-constrained academic environments. The findings highlight the need for strategic initiatives to improve research quality, expand international collaborations, and align scholarly output with regional and national health priorities to enhance research impact.
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