1Professor and Chairman, University Librarian (I/C), Department of Library and Information Science (DLISc), Bengaluru University, Bengaluru-560056, Karnataka, India
2Research Scholar, Department of Library and Information Science (DLISc), Bengaluru University, Bengaluru-560056, Karnataka, India
3Research Scholar, Department of Library and Information Science (DLISc), Bengaluru University, Bengaluru-560056, Karnataka, India
4Library Trainee, Central Library, Bengaluru University, Bengaluru-560056, Karnataka, India
*Corresponding author email id: raghunandanam25@gmail.com
Online published on 02 April, 2026.
This study conducts a citation analysis of the journal Ethics and Global Politics, examining citation patterns and research trends over a five-year period (2019-2023). Analyzing 1,986 citations from 79 research articles, the study reveals insights into the volume and issue-wise distribution of citations and author patterns. The findings show that primary sources and textbooks are predominantly cited, with single-author publications dominating the citation landscape. The study also identifies the top-ranked journals and geographical distribution of journal publications, providing valuable information for librarians and information scientists to inform acquisition policies, collection development, and budget allocation. The study demonstrates the utility of citation analysis in understanding research trends and informing decision-making in academic publishing and library management.
Citation analysis, Ethics and global politics, Economics, Political science, Bibliometrics
