https://jscires-copy.vercel.app/ New articles published in Journal of Scientometric Research. en Thu, 13 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://jscires-copy.vercel.app/article/15/2/317 https://jscires-copy.vercel.app/article/15/2/317 Thu, 13 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Mario Coccia Journal of Scientometric Research This study investigates the drivers of recent scientific and technological advancements by examining the interaction between quantum and Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems. It analyzes how the scientific and technological coupling of these fields affects the pace of co-evolutionary dynamics. The research employs statistical models of evolutionary growth to analyze publication and patent trends in quantum and AI systems. Comparative growth rates are calculated to analyze synergetic effects… https://jscires-copy.vercel.app/article/15/2/331 https://jscires-copy.vercel.app/article/15/2/331 Thu, 13 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Praveena Kebbekoppalu Shrinivasa, Mahadeva Swamy, Bhargavi Kalegowda, Pradeep Kumar Benakanahalli Puttappa Journal of Scientometric Research The active development of artificial intelligence resulted in the extensive introduction of complicated designs, most of them being black boxes. This has raised an urgent requirement of Explainable Artificial Intelligence (XAI) to enhance the explainability, trustworthiness, and interpretability of decision-making systems. The purpose of this research is to evaluate the current worldwide trends and patterns of research and development of XAI through a bibliometric approach. Major scientific… https://jscires-copy.vercel.app/article/15/2/347 https://jscires-copy.vercel.app/article/15/2/347 Thu, 13 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT K Haulath, K Mohamed Jamshad, T Beenamole, P Jobin Varghese, Annu Paul, Seenamol K Stephen, Jeena Joseph Journal of Scientometric Research Physics-Informed Machine Learning (PIML) is a highly promising hybrid model, with a combination of physical principles and machine learning methods, to improve predictive performance, interpretability, and computationally efficiency in the simulation of complex real-world systems. PIML enhances the trustworthiness of forecasting by incorporating physics-based restrictions into data-driven models, retaining causal consistency. This bibliometric work was done via Biblioshiny, VOSviewer and… https://jscires-copy.vercel.app/article/15/2/356 https://jscires-copy.vercel.app/article/15/2/356 Thu, 13 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Nishith Kotak, Bakul Gohel, Arjav Bavarva Journal of Scientometric Research Keyphrase Extraction (KPE) is an important component in the comprehension of scholarly documents, as well as downstream tasks including information retrieval and reviewer-manuscript matching. The current KPE methods, such as statistical, graph-based, and new transformer-based ones, are mainly based on surface features or contextual embeddings, which fail to account for the underlying discourse structure of scientific texts. Consequently, the approaches often harvest statistically salient yet… https://jscires-copy.vercel.app/article/15/2/365 https://jscires-copy.vercel.app/article/15/2/365 Thu, 13 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Jivya Bhat, Angana Saikia, Neeraj Pathak Journal of Scientometric Research Epilepsy is a common chronic neurological disease affecting approximately 65 million people worldwide, with almost 2 million incident cases each year. It is a disorder that has a different clinical appearance in children and a different diagnostic and therapeutic context due to immature neurodevelopment and the clinical and etiological variability of pediatric seizures. The most important is early and accurate diagnosis, as continued seizure activity is known to be associated with irreversible… https://jscires-copy.vercel.app/article/15/2/374 https://jscires-copy.vercel.app/article/15/2/374 Thu, 13 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Jorge Antonio Moya Reyes, Cristiano Hora de Oliveira Fontes, Marcio André Fernandes Martins, Jorge Laureano Moya Rodríguez Journal of Scientometric Research Biliary Atresia (BA) is a rare but serious neonatal cholestatic disease that requires early diagnosis to avoid undesirable long-term prognoses. Although Artificial Intelligence (AI) has shown promise in aiding the diagnosis of various pathologies, its application in BA remains limited. This study conducted a bibliometric and content analysis to map the current landscape of AI approaches for the diagnosis of biliary atresia and to identify research gaps, with particular attention to… https://jscires-copy.vercel.app/article/15/2/386 https://jscires-copy.vercel.app/article/15/2/386 Thu, 13 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Nishith Kotak, Bakul Gohel, Arjav Bavarva Journal of Scientometric Research Automated reviewer-manuscript matching is a core element of contemporary peer-review systems, often posed as a similarity-based retrieval task on pretrained text embeddings. Although the current methods perform well on ranking measures like Mean Reciprocal Rank (MRR) and NDCG, current methods implicitly posit that the closer the similarity, the greater the assignment confidence. In this work, we demonstrate that this assumption is actually flawed because of the role of embedding geometry that… https://jscires-copy.vercel.app/article/15/2/398 https://jscires-copy.vercel.app/article/15/2/398 Thu, 13 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Vivek Kumar Singh, Mousumi Karmakar, Anurag Kanaujia Journal of Scientometric Research In the past few decades, India has emerged as a major knowledge producer, with the research output being contributed by a diverse set of institutions. These include centrally funded, state funded and private institutions. However, a significant change has been witnessed in research contributions of the Indian institutional actors during the last two decades. In this rapidly evolving landscape, it is important to explore the extent to which the composition of the list of the top 100 research… https://jscires-copy.vercel.app/article/15/2/414 https://jscires-copy.vercel.app/article/15/2/414 Thu, 13 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Ali Ranjbar Ferdos, Hamid Keshavarz, Ali Hossein Noorafrooz Journal of Scientometric Research This research is dedicated to detecting the presence and impact of research outputs published by top universities in Iran using an altmetric approach in order to provide some policy-making solutions to close the gap between universities and society. Based on the ranking of the top 15 universities in Iran using the Islamic World Science Citation (ISC), data from 2000-2023 were obtained by querying the names of each university through the Altmetric Explorer database in May 2024. Data analysis was… https://jscires-copy.vercel.app/article/15/2/429 https://jscires-copy.vercel.app/article/15/2/429 Thu, 13 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Nishant Joshi, Mayank Bhatia Journal of Scientometric Research Journal selection requires authors to balance scholarly quality, accessibility constraints, disciplinary fit, and global visibility considerations. Conventional journal evaluation systems rely heavily on prestige-based indicators, often overlooking the diverse decision contexts faced by authors at different career stages and institutional environments. Our study introduces the Author-Centric Journal Selection Index (AJSI), a multidimensional framework designed to generate journal… https://jscires-copy.vercel.app/article/15/2/452 https://jscires-copy.vercel.app/article/15/2/452 Thu, 13 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Adilbek Knar Bisenbaev Journal of Scientometric Research Existing models of scientific maturity and readiness help position research systems on a developmental scale, but they often remain descriptive and provide limited insight into the structural causes of stagnation and uneven advancement. This study proposes the TOC-SRL integrative model, combining the logical trees of the Theory of Constraints (TOC) with the level-based framework of Scientific Readiness Levels (SRL). The study is based on the conceptual adaptation of five TOC trees-the Current… https://jscires-copy.vercel.app/article/15/2/465 https://jscires-copy.vercel.app/article/15/2/465 Thu, 13 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Mir Sadat-Ali, Haifa A Al-Turki Journal of Scientometric Research The objective of this study was to scrutinize the retracted publications from Saudi Arabian institutions. From four search engines-www.pubmed.gov, https://www.scopus.com, Web of Science, and the Retraction Watch Database (https://retractiondatabase.org)-retracted publications from Saudi Arabia between 2006 and 2025 were downloaded. Saudi Arabia ranks fourth in terms of retracted publications (1541) as per the extracted data, the first three being China (18848), India (2621), USA (1552). During… https://jscires-copy.vercel.app/article/15/2/472 https://jscires-copy.vercel.app/article/15/2/472 Thu, 13 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Shivashankarappa Madhu, Pratiksha C Chandragirivar, Anusha Bukkambudi Natraj, Usha Shivani Shekharappa, Ashwini Kumar Ravi Journal of Scientometric Research This study presents a bibliometric analysis of retracted publications in Orthopaedics using data from the Retraction Watch database. A total of 1,536 records published between 1986-2025 were retrieved, cleaned, with help of Microsoft Excel and examined to assess temporal trends, retraction delays, corrective actions, leading journals and publishers, document types, subject co-associations, quarterly patterns, and geographical distribution. Retractions increased substantially over time, with… https://jscires-copy.vercel.app/article/15/2/480 https://jscires-copy.vercel.app/article/15/2/480 Thu, 13 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Rouzlani Oussama, Madaleno Mara Journal of Scientometric Research This study conducts a bibliometric analysis of 432 publications on international trade and border technologies (2009-2025), drawing on Scopus and Web of Science databases. Findings reveal a two-phase trajectory: stagnation pre-2020, followed by accelerating growth (CAGR: 14.2%) driven by COVID-19 and geopolitical disruptions. Research is geographically concentrated, with China, the United States, and the United Kingdom dominating output. Keyword co-occurrence analysis identifies two clusters:… https://jscires-copy.vercel.app/article/15/2/494 https://jscires-copy.vercel.app/article/15/2/494 Thu, 13 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Zunairoh Zunairoh, Rahmat Setiawan, Windijarto Windijarto Journal of Scientometric Research This study utilizes the Scopus database to examine research developments on climate risk exposure and its implications for corporate finance. The primary objectives are to identify dominant themes, map the intellectual structure of the field, and highlight prospective avenues for future inquiry. Employing bibliometric techniques and content analysis guided by the PRISMA protocol, the study applies strict inclusion-exclusion criteria to compile relevant publications. A total of 102 journal… https://jscires-copy.vercel.app/article/15/2/510 https://jscires-copy.vercel.app/article/15/2/510 Thu, 13 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Hafizah Hammad Ahmad Khan, Rosmaiza Abdul Ghani, Muhammad Hanif Othman, Handri Handri, Azib Azib Journal of Scientometric Research As global economies transition towards sustainable development, understanding the relationship between Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and energy consumption has become increasingly critical. This relationship is complex, as FDI can simultaneously drive energy demand through industrial expansion while facilitating energy efficiency and renewable energy adoption via technology transfer. Despite the growing body of literature, existing studies remain fragmented across disciplines and regions,… https://jscires-copy.vercel.app/article/15/2/522 https://jscires-copy.vercel.app/article/15/2/522 Thu, 13 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Marwin Antonius Rejeki Silalahi, Sumiati, Risna Wijayanti, Kusuma Ratnawati Journal of Scientometric Research Although asset-light strategy has received increasing scholarly attention, existing studies have largely focused on its financial and operational implications, while limited research has integrated bibliometric evidence with managerial perspectives from industry practitioners. To address this gap, this study aims to map the intellectual structure and thematic development of asset-light strategy research and to explore how experienced managers understand, interpret, and implement asset-light… https://jscires-copy.vercel.app/article/15/2/535 https://jscires-copy.vercel.app/article/15/2/535 Thu, 13 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Yasmine Mokhtari, Khalid Balar, Kaoutar Adil Journal of Scientometric Research Business Intelligence (BI) and Big Data Analytics (BDA) are central to banking performance management, yet the literature remains fragmented with no integrated bibliometric synthesis focused on performance outcomes. This study analyzes 92 peer-reviewed articles indexed in Scopus (2016-2025) using a search protocol informed by PRISMA 2020 transparency guidelines. Bibliometrix, Biblioshiny, and VOSviewer were used to examine publication trends, influential sources, conceptual structures, keyword… https://jscires-copy.vercel.app/article/15/2/545 https://jscires-copy.vercel.app/article/15/2/545 Thu, 13 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Gladys Elizabeth Proaño-Altamirano, Alexander Fernando Haro Sarango, Kleber Humberto Garzón Aguirre, Verónica Leonor Peñaloza López Journal of Scientometric Research This study develops a systematic literature review examining the relationship between financial inclusion, credit risk/credit scoring models, and algorithmic fairness in emerging economies. It is grounded in a theoretical framework that links access to credit with poverty and inequality reduction, as well as the role of artificial intelligence and machine learning in financial decision-making and their alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals. The search was conducted in Scopus… https://jscires-copy.vercel.app/article/15/2/556 https://jscires-copy.vercel.app/article/15/2/556 Thu, 13 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Nguyen Danh Nguyen, Myanh Thi Nguyen Journal of Scientometric Research This study synthesizes the global research on smart factory transformation from a managerial perspective by examining publication trends, thematic clusters, and content structures across four categories: transformation impacts, influencing factors, barriers and maturity models. A mixed-method literature review was employed, combining bibliometric analysis with qualitative content analysis in accordance with PRISMA guidelines. A comprehensive search of the Scopus database identified 154 English… https://jscires-copy.vercel.app/article/15/2/570 https://jscires-copy.vercel.app/article/15/2/570 Thu, 13 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Luis Oswaldo Rodríguez Mañay Journal of Scientometric Research This study examines the role of digital technologies in enabling the transition to a Circular Economy (CE) within Agricultural Supply Chains (ASCs), identifying research trends, collaboration networks, and systemic barriers. A scientometric review of 277 publications from Scopus and Web of Science (WoS) (2009-2024) was conducted, using text mining and the Tree of Science (ToS) algorithm to map scientific production and disruptive innovations. The results indicate that Italy, the UK, and India… https://jscires-copy.vercel.app/article/15/2/583 https://jscires-copy.vercel.app/article/15/2/583 Thu, 13 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Defin Shahrial Putra, Astrid Puspaningrum, Rofiaty, Raditha Dwi Vata Hapsari Journal of Scientometric Research Cultural identity shapes brand perceptions in the global market. Integrating cultural elements into brand identity is vital for engaging diverse consumers. However, there are gaps in our understanding of how brands manage cultural identity amid globalization and digitalization. This study provides an overview of Brand Cultural Identity (BCI) research by examining its evolution, trends, and research gaps. It also considers how cultural identity influences branding strategies and consumer… https://jscires-copy.vercel.app/article/15/2/599 https://jscires-copy.vercel.app/article/15/2/599 Thu, 13 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Rita Ambarwati, Ahmad Fauzan Journal of Scientometric Research Prescriptive Maintenance (RxM) has emerged as an important development in power generation maintenance by extending data-driven maintenance beyond failure prediction toward action-oriented decision support. Its potential lies in helping organizations move from anticipating equipment failures to considering what maintenance actions should be taken, under which operational conditions, and with what constraints. However, existing RxM frameworks remain fragmented, particularly in relation to… https://jscires-copy.vercel.app/article/15/2/618 https://jscires-copy.vercel.app/article/15/2/618 Thu, 13 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Darren Peter, Renugala Shollunayagam, Peter Yacob Journal of Scientometric Research The accelerating digitalisation and sustainability trends have reorganised global logistics into a two-way innovation ecosystem. However, the study of the intersection of digital and green logistics remains fragmented and lacks a comprehensive cartography or a prescriptive model. In line with this, this study integrates the scientometric approach with the Theory of Inventive Problem Solving (TRIZ) to systematically examine intellectual progress, thematic structures, and innovative… https://jscires-copy.vercel.app/article/15/2/635 https://jscires-copy.vercel.app/article/15/2/635 Thu, 13 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Dileep Verma, Pushpender Yadav, Shashikant Nishant Sharma Journal of Scientometric Research This review paper synthesises scholarship published between 2015 and 2025, drawing on 96 studies indexed through Web of Science and Scopus across education, sociology, law, public policy, economics, and allied disciplines. Using a PRISMA-guided systematic review and bibliometric approach, the study examines the evolving global discourse on affirmative action across higher education and public employment systems. The review maps conceptual distinctions between equality and equity, compares… https://jscires-copy.vercel.app/article/15/2/654 https://jscires-copy.vercel.app/article/15/2/654 Thu, 13 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Kusha Tiwari, Rabi Narayan Kar, Neha Sharma Journal of Scientometric Research This paper explores the thematic and structural aspects of ancient Indian education system (Gurukul Siksha Parampara) based on bibliometric data for its relevance and connectedness with the contemporary education. Contemporary Indian education system, prior to NEP 2020, has been heavily reliant on Eurocentric epistemologies that, for decades, suppressed the epistemic schemata to understand the cultural, social and knowledge contributions of Indian intellectual traditions. Indian knowledge… https://jscires-copy.vercel.app/article/15/2/667 https://jscires-copy.vercel.app/article/15/2/667 Thu, 13 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Reshma Mohammed, Dharchana Sivasamy Velumani, Brindha Ganesan Journal of Scientometric Research Self-directed learning has gained considerable importance in digital learning environments especially in the post pandemic era. As learning becomes more spontaneous, learner centered and technology mediated, this ability to independently plan, manage and evaluate their own learning process has become critical for academic success, professional development and organizational competitiveness. Despite this, research on SDL in digital learning contexts remains fragmented and under researched. Also,… https://jscires-copy.vercel.app/article/15/2/685 https://jscires-copy.vercel.app/article/15/2/685 Thu, 13 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Niti Mollah, Tulima De Journal of Scientometric Research The present paper aims to examine the chronology (temporal) and chorology (spatial) dimension of doctoral-level research in Library and Information Science (LIS) in India from a gender perspective. 3643 doctoral dissertations awarded in different university departments offering LIS research in India from 1969 to 2020 have been studied from a gender perspective. The relevant data on 3643 doctoral dissertations have been accessed from the website of Shodhganga (UGC-INFLIBNET), a repository of… https://jscires-copy.vercel.app/article/15/2/696 https://jscires-copy.vercel.app/article/15/2/696 Thu, 13 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Julio Efrain Postigo-Zumarán, Jamaica Moscoso-Barrios, Manuel Higueras-Matos, Julio Huamani-Cahua Journal of Scientometric Research Microplastics (MP, n=708 documents and using a structured Boolean search strategy and the PRISMA 2020 protocol (Fleiss κ=0.960; three independent reviewers), this study provides a comprehensive bibliometric and scientometric map of global scholarly research on MP and NP in food and beverages. Quantitative indicators were calculated using bibliometrix/biblioshiny v4.8 (R) and VOSviewer v1.6.20. Results reveal exponential growth (CAGR=55.25%), with 77.10% of the corpus concentrated in 2023-2025,… https://jscires-copy.vercel.app/article/15/2/714 https://jscires-copy.vercel.app/article/15/2/714 Thu, 13 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Juliana Ramírez Candamil, Valeria Monsalve Castaño, Liliana María Lellesch, Victor Alonso García Londoño, Leydi Yuliana Vargas Soto, Daniela Parra Ramírez Journal of Scientometric Research Gelatin, a natural polymer derived from collagen, exhibits key physicochemical and rheological properties that are largely dependent on its molecular weight, influencing its functionality and applications in sectors such as food, biomedicine, and pharmaceuticals. Despite numerous studies on molecular weight, measurement methods, and their relationship with these properties, no comprehensive systematic review has been reported that compiles and analyzes the main contributions in this field,…