Research productivity and impact of Indian authors in arts: A bibliometric perspective

• Author Details:   
• Bhupinder Singh ^*
• Rupinder Singh

This study examines the research output of Indian authors in the ‘Arts’ subject from 2015 to 2024 using bibliometric data from Scopus. It analyzes publication trends, citation impact, prolific authors, institutional contributions, and global collaborations. The Findings of the paper indicates a steady increase in research productivity in this field, with a significant proportion of publications appearing in high-impact journals. Paper finds that International collaborations yield the highest citation impact, emphasizing the importance of cross-border research partnerships. The integration of emerging technologies in Arts research highlights evolving interdisciplinary trends. Despite this progress, Indian researchers face some challenges such as underrepresentation in global rankings. In Future, research can be focused on discipline-specific citation trends and the role of digital transformation in Arts scholarship. The global visibility and impact of Indian Arts research can be strengthened with institutional support and by expanding their collaborative networks.

Keywords: Arts Research in India, Bibliometric Analysis, Scopus, Institutional Research Productivity, Citation Impact