Bibliometrics assessment of research in India's five key areas: A comprehensive study

This study employs bibliometric analysis to assess knowledge development and current trends in five vital fields for India's progress: Demography, Economy, Environment, Defense, and Science and Technology (DEEDST). Using a strategic approach involving keywords and databases, data was extracted from Web of Science's “Social Science Citation Index” on January 30, 2023, within a ten-year period (2013-2022), focusing on publications with India as the country. The study also utilized various boolean operators to enhance the search. Key metrics such as total citations, impact factors, and author affiliations were gathered, enriching the research's value for professionals and researchers in these fields. Notably, the ‘Economy’ keyword yielded the most publications (625), followed by ‘Environment’ (469), ‘Defense’ (28), ‘Science and Technology’ (18), and ‘Demography’ (9). Of the publications, 984 were articles, and 72 were review articles. This study serves as a valuable resource for researchers and professionals seeking literature in these areas and aids librarians and educators in enhancing their collections.