Pearl: A Journal of Library and Information Science

  • Year: 2012
  • Volume: 6
  • Issue: 4

Bibliometric Analysis of Telemedicine Literature

  • Author:
  • Y. Venkatesha1, A. Selvaraja2, N. Nischitha3
  • Total Page Count: 8
  • DOI:
  • Page Number: 153 to 160

1Associate Professor, Department of Studies in Library and Information Science, University of Mysore, Manasagangotri, Mysore-570006, Karnataka, India

2Research Scholar (RGNFS), Department of Studies in Library and Information Science, University of Mysore, Manasagangotri, Mysore-570006, Karnataka, India; E-mail: selvarajalisc@gmail.com

3Trainee, Mysore University Library, Manasagangotri, Mysore-570006, Karnataka, India

Abstract

The paper highlights the publication pattern in the field of telemedicine based on the analytical study of the bibliographic details of journal articles by using ‘Google Scholar’. Attempt is made to study the pattern of authorship and distribution of articles. The study also projects the chronological distribution of articles and the core journals in discipline of telemedicine. The findings of the study will help the researchers to know the ranking of journals and further the aspects dealing with collaborative research. Recommendations have also been depicts that in order to overcome barriers and constraints while accessing telemedicine literature.

Keywords

Bibliometric analysis, Telemedicine, Telemedicine literature, Google scholar, Bibliographic manager, End-note link, Authorship pattern