Publication Pattern in International Journal of Tropical Agriculture, 1991–2000: A Bibliometric Study

Discusses the various features of the quarterly, International Journal of Tropical Agriculture, published during 1991–2000. Attempts to analyse the yearwise distribution of papers, the authorship pattern, yearwise distribution of degree of collaboration, the geographical location of contributors, the types of affliation, average length of articles and study of references. Author affiliations emphasizes the dominance of Indian authors and the multiple authorship belonging to academic institutions. Suggests increase in volume of papers, received articles to cover the latest research developments in tropical agriculture around the globe.