Social Science Research: A Comparative Study in Terms of Output From India, China and Brazil

Authors

  • B M Gupta
  • B D Kumbar Kumbar, BD: is presently working as Professor in Department of Library and Information Science, Karnatak University, Dharwar. Has completed his M.A. (History & Arch.), Masters in Library Science and PhD from Karnatak University. Has published 8 books and 85 research papers. He has 30 years of research and teaching experience. Areas of specialization include management of information systems and programmes, HRD, and public library systems

Abstract

This paper compares the status of social science research of India, China and Brazil, as reflected in the output of their publications, using various quantitative and qualitative indicators. It particularly focuses on the analysis of global publication share and rank, annual publication growth rate, national publication share, international collaborative publications share and research impact as reflected in citation analysis. It studies the similarities in the research profile of these three countries. It as well looks at the assigned priorities and the citation impact of different sub-fields under the five broad social science subjects, such as business, management and accounting, decision sciences, economics, econometrics and finance, psychology and social sciences (general) in the countries.

Author Biography

  • B M Gupta

    Gupta, B M: is Emeritus Scientist in the National Institute of Science, Technology and Development Studies (NISTADS), New Delhi. Has Associateship in Documentation from INSDOC and PhD from Karnatak University.  Is a recipient of the Fullbright Fellowship. Has more than 100 research papers, national and international conference presentations, technical reports and books. Edited ‘Handbook of Libraries, Archives & Information Centers in India’ (16 Volumes) and ‘South Asia Bibliography and Documentation’ (8 Volumes). Has been Guest Editor of special issues of “Scientometrics” and “DESIDOC Journal of LIT”. 

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2026-07-31

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Vol. 1 No. 1 (2014): Informatics Studies

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