Research

Active research in Scientometrics, Biobibliometrics and Digital Library domains.

Research Projects

Ongoing

2025

Bridging the Accessibility Gap – Library Innovations for Differently-abled Students in Higher Education Institutions in Karnataka

PM Usha MERU, Rani Channamma University, Belagavi (Rs. 75,000)

Ongoing

2024

An Evaluative Study of the Implementation of National Education Policy 2020 in Higher Education Institutions in Karnataka (Collaborative)

ICSSR, New Delhi (Rs. 5,00,000)

Completed

2019

Design and Development of an Institutional Repository for Rani Channamma University, Belagavi: A Proposed Model

Rani Channamma University, Belagavi (Rs. 75,000). One Year.

Completed

2017

Scientometric Analysis of Research Output in the Field of Economics among BRICS Countries: A Study

ICSSR, New Delhi (Rs. 1,50,000). One Year.

Key Research Contributions

Developed a new scientometric measure — the Modified Collaborative Coefficient — to quantify the degree of research collaboration, published in Scientometrics journal (Impact Factor: 2.770). This measure is widely cited in bibliometric research.

Ph.D. thesis and published study on the life and works of Eugene Garfield, founder of the Science Citation Index. A comprehensive scientometric portrait tracing the development of information science.

Designed and developed the digital library of Sir C.V. Raman at Raman Research Institute, Bangalore. All scientific publications of the Nobel Laureate were digitized, copyright clearances obtained, and the content made open access globally. Accessible at http://dspace.rri.res.in

Contributed to designing the "Imprints Collection" database at RRI — a new-generation information retrieval tool showcasing lifetime research accomplishments of retired scientific and technical staff, including publications, awards, photo albums, and popular lectures.

Conducted multiple scientometric studies on research output of BRICS nations (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa) in Economics, Mathematics, and Thin Film research, published in leading UGC-approved journals.

Ongoing research project (2025) funded by PM Usha MERU on library innovations for differently-abled students in higher education institutions in Karnataka. This aligns with the Divyangjan accessibility mission.

Resource Person Engagements

Workshop on Integrated Library Management Packages, NCSI, IISc, Bangalore (×2)
National Workshop on Scientometrics under UGC/SAP, Karnatak University, Dharwad
Training Program on Library Automation and Networking for Librarians, Rani Channamma University — Belagavi (Jan 2012)
Training Program on Library Automation and Networking — Bijapur (Apr 2012)
NCSI Training on Information and Knowledge Management, IISc, Bangalore (2007–2009)

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