Bibliometric Analysis of Research Productivity at Dr YS Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry

This study conducted a bibliometric analysis of research publications from Dr Yashwant Singh Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry in Solan, Himachal Pradesh, between 2019 and 2023. Data on 949 research publications were obtained from the Scopus database in CSV and BibTeX formats. Biblioshiny, a web application of the R Studio, was used to perform a comprehensive bibliometric analysis. The analysis showed that the university made significant progress in scholarly activities, with a Compound Annual Growth Rate of 28.46%. The research publications mainly focused on the Agricultural and Biological Sciences research area. The key research themes identified were "apple," "climate change," and "abiotic stress". The analysis also revealed extensive collaborations with national and international institutions, particularly with leading institutions in the United States, China, and Australia, enhancing its global research presence. Major national funding bodies, such as the Indian Council of Agricultural Research and the Department of Science and Technology, were identified as top sponsors.