Electronic Theses and Dissertations (ETDs): A Scientometric Analysis of Research Publications
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2023-11-17
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This research paper presents a comprehensive scientometric analysis of research papers
published on Electronic Theses and Dissertations (ETDs) using the ‘Scopus’ database for the
period spanning 1996 to 2023 (July) 2023. By analysing bibliographic characteristics and
employing scientometric methodologies, this study presents trends and patterns in the ETD
landscape. Utilizing a range of visualization tools, including the R programming language,
RStudio, the Bibliometrix package, and other visualization resources, the research assesses
the growth and impact of ETD publications. The dataset comprises 358 publications
originating from 163 distinct sources, revealing a notable 5.27% annual growth rate and an
average of 6.095 citations per document. Beyond these quantitative findings, the study explores
coupling relationships, citation analysis, co-occurrence patterns, authorship dynamics, and
levels of collaboration within the ETD domain. The insights from this study contribute to a
deeper understanding of the evolving landscape of research on ETDs and shed light on the
broader implications of scholarly communication in the digital age.
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26th International Symposium, ETD 2023, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, 26-28 October, 2023
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Academic publishing, Electronic Theses and Dissertations (ETD), Institutional Repositories, Scholarly Communication