HISTORIOGRAPHIC PATTERNS AND TRENDS: A BIBLIOMETRIC STUDY OF THE INDIAN JOURNAL OF THE HISTORY OF SCIENCE

Аннотация

This study presents a bibliometric analysis of the Indian Journal of the History of Science (IJHS) to uncover historiographic patterns and trends in the field of history of science in India. By analyzing a comprehensive set of articles published in the journal, the study examines key trends in terms of publication frequency, author productivity, thematic focus, citation analysis, and regional contributions over time. The findings highlight the evolving scope of the journal, from early studies on classical Indian science to contemporary research on modern scientific practices in India. The analysis also explores the global influence of Indian historiography in the field, shedding light on cross- disciplinary intersections and the development of new research agendas. Additionally, the study identifies gaps in the literature and suggests future areas for research. This bibliometric approach provides valuable insights for researchers, historians, and policymakers, contributing to the advancement of historiography in the history of science. KEYWORDS Historiographic trends, Bibliometric analysis, Indian Journal of the History of Science, History of science, Citation analysis, Research productivity, Publication trends, Thematic focus, Indian historiography, Science and culture.