National Institute of Science, Technology and Development Studies (NISTADS) was a unit of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research in India. It was involved in the studies of various aspects of interaction among science, society and state and researching the interface among science, technology and society..
Objectives:This study presents a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of Indian research on the application of generative artificial intelligence (GAI) in healthcare imaging from 2017 to 2025. It aims to evaluate the research output, citation impact, collaborative patterns, and key thematic areas to understand India's position in this rapidly evolving global landscape. Material and Methods:We used a comprehensive search strategy on the Scopus database, limited to publications with an Indian affiliation from 2017 to 2025. Data on author names, affiliations, publication years, keywords, and citations were extracted from 383 records. The analysis employed citation analysis, co-authorship networks, and keyword co-occurrence analysis, with VOSviewer software used for data visualization. Results:Globally, 2,761 papers were published in this field, with an average growth rate of 133.2%. India ranked third globally in publication volume with 383 papers, but its average citations per paper (CPP) were 6.55, much below the global average of 21.71. Conference papers dominated India's output (58.49%) but had a low CPP of 2.92, in contrast to higher-impact journal articles (11.29 CPP). Key institutions such as SRM Institute of Science and Technology were highly productive, while others, such as the GLA University, demonstrated high citation impact. The most prevalent keywords were "generative adversarial networks" and "medical imaging," highlighting a strong focus on technical applications. Conclusion:Indian research in GAI in healthcare imaging is marked by a significant increase in output, establishing the country as a major contributor. Although India ranks third globally in research output, its citation impact remains below the global average, reflecting the need to improve research quality, visibility, and international collaboration.
Traditional, complementary and integrative medicine (TCIM) comprises diverse medical systems and health practices beyond mainstream medicine, emphasising holistic well-being. Globally, 170 World Health Organization (WHO) Member States use TCIM, integrating policies, regulations and research initiatives. India, endowed with rich indigenous systems such as Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha, Sowa-Rigpa and Homoeopathy, has made substantial progress in education, infrastructure and research. We aim to provide a bibliometric assessment of TCIM research output from India between 2005 and 2024 using the Scopus database, identifying trends, collaborations, funding and key contributors. Publications were retrieved via a structured Scopus query using terms related to TCIM and India. Data (2005–2024) were analysed using Microsoft Excel, VOSviewer and MetaInfoSci. Indicators included total publications (TP), total citations (TC), citations per publication (CPP), funding patterns, collaborative networks, productive institutions and authors and thematic keyword clusters. A total of 207 highly cited publications (HCPs) were identified (TP/year: 10.89), with 39,919 citations (CPP: 192.85). Annual growth averaged 16.42%, with publication peaks in 2011, 2014 and 2018. About 34.78% of articles received funding, mainly from the University Grants Commission (UGC), Department of Science & Technology (DST), Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) and Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR). Collaborations involved over 200 foreign institutions, with Iran, Canada, Portugal, Saudi Arabia and the USA as prominent partners. Major research themes linked phytotherapy, plant extracts, metabolic disorders and oxidative stress. Key productive institutions included Jamia Hamdard, Loyola College and Jadavpur University. The top impactful authors were Ayyanar M, Ignacimuthu S and Patwardhan B. TCIM research in India shows sustained growth, strong citation impact and increasing international collaboration. Strategic funding, standardisation and global integration efforts can further enhance research output and evidence-based application.
Highly Cited Papers (HCPs) are influential sources of information that highlight trend-setting areas of research and identify key players within a subject. This study aims to measure the research performance of Pakistan in COVID-19-related research from 2020 to 2023, focusing specifically on HCPs that have received more than 100 citations. A bibliometric approach was employed to analyse COVID-19 research papers from Pakistan, with data sourced from Scopus. The period covered was from 2020 to 2023. The analysis included metrics such as the number of HCPs, citation counts, international collaboration, and funding sources. A total of 7602 COVID-19-related papers were published by Pakistani researchers, of which 164 (1.59%) were classified as HCPs. These HCPs collectively registered 38,244 citations, averaging 233.10 citations per paper. International collaboration was evident in 81.71% of these HCPs, and 32.92% were funded by external agencies. The USA, China, UK, and Saudi Arabia were identified as the leading international collaborating partners. Despite the high collaboration rates, the average productivity per organization in Pakistan was low, with only 6.32 HCPs per organization. Similarly, the average productivity of 31 research authors was 2.48 HCPs per author. International collaboration has positioned Pakistan at the centre stage in COVID-19 research, with external funding significantly enhancing research quality. However, the share of HCPs remains less than 2% of Pakistan's total COVID-19-related publications, indicating a significant gap between the quantity and quality of research output. This suggests that while Pakistan has made notable contributions, there remains substantial potential for add
Introduction A highly cited paper (HCP) is considered a landmark that can influence both research and clinical practice. The characteristics of HCPs in avascular necrosis of the femoral head (AVNFH) were identified and the research status was explored in a scientometric analysis. Methods The present bibliometric analysis were based on the Scopus database from 1991 to 2021. Microsoft Excel and VOSviewer were used for co-authorship, co-citation, and co-occurrence analysis. From 8496 papers, only 2.9% (244) were HCPs, with 200.8 citations registered per article. Results Of the HCPs, 11.9% and 12.3% were externally funded and had international collaboration, respectively. These were published in 84 journals by 1625 authors from 425 organizations of 33 countries. The USA, Japan, Switzerland, and Israel were the leading countries.The lead research organizations were Sinai Hospital and John Hopkins University (USA). The most impactful organizations were University of Arkansas for Medical Science, and Good Samaritan Hospital (USA). R.A. Mont (USA) and K.H. Koo (South Korea) were the most prolific contributing authors, while R. Ganz (Switzerland) and R.S. Weinstein (USA) registered the most impactful contributions. The most prolific publishing journal was the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery . Conclusion The HCPs contributed to the knowledge of AVNFH by examining research perspectives and identifying important subareas through keyword analysis. Level of evidence : Not applicable. Trial registration : Not applicable.
