Scientometric Analysis of Black Pepper Research in India (SenthilKumaran P and Abdul Jaseem)

      Our Paper is published in International Journal of Research in Library Science (IJRLS), Volume 2 Issue 2(July-December 2016). The published manuscript is now available on IJRLS on-line library and can be accessed via below url:

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Abstract: 

A Scientometric study of Black Pepper literature published from 1999-2013 with respect to India using Horticultural Science Data base. Identifies the distribution of black pepper literature, forms of publication, core journals, prime authors and prime institutions was carried out for the benefit of various stakeholders at national and international level. The study revealed that India is a significant country dominating in the Research and Development activities of black pepper. India is leading producer and marketers and consumer of black pepper in the world. Hence, it is assumed that this region may be leading in the R& D activities on this product. The Activity Index trend reveals that though India produces more publications. Activity Index recorded an increasing trend during 1999 to 2004, 2007, 2008 and 2013. This paper also investigates the most prolific authors; primary institutions and key journals in black pepper are identified and critically examined for its features.