A Framework-Based Evaluation of Bibliometric Analysis Tools: An Up-to-Date Review

Kushwaha, Aman Kumar and Kumar, Vinit . A Framework-Based Evaluation of Bibliometric Analysis Tools: An Up-to-Date Review., 2025 In: Studies on Bibliometrics, Scientometrics and Webometrics. Devyani Publishers and Distributors, Delhi, pp. 1-17. [Book chapter]

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This paper examines the importance of bibliometric analysis in evaluating research output, trends, influence, and gaps and compares three widely used bibliometric tools such as VOSviewer, Bibliometrix/Biblioshiny, and biblioMagika. Further, the interface, analytical capacity, data management, pre-processing tools, and fit for different user types for these three tools are evaluated using a ten-dimensional comparison framework. This study offers a thorough and easily available assessment to support librarians, researchers, and information workers in selecting appropriate techniques for bibliometric studies, therefore improving informed and effective procedures of research assessment.

Item type: Book chapter
Keywords: Bibliometric tools, bibliometric analysis, comparative framework, tool selection, analytical software
Subjects: B. Information use and sociology of information > BB. Bibliometric methods
Depositing user: Mr. Aman Kumar Kushwaha
Date deposited: 25 Jun 2025 10:36
Last modified: 25 Jun 2025 10:36
URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10760/46901

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