Two Decades of Bhutan Studies: A Bibliometric Analysis

Authors

  • Lingchen Lingchen Sherubtse College Royal University of Bhutan Kanglung, Trashigang Bhutan
  • Yeshey Dorji Samtse College of Education Royal University of Bhutan Samtse, Bhutan

Keywords:

Bibliometric Analysis, Citation Analysis, JBS, Immediacy Index, Impact Factor, H-index,

Abstract

The paper gives bibliometric dimensions and characteristics of Bhutan Studies during last two decades based on papers published in the Journal of Bhutan Studies (JBS). Methodologies, used are descriptive statistics for quantifiable bibliometric characteristics and impact analysis using both Garfield's formula and Harzing's Publish or Perish (PoP) software citation analysis program. Longitudinal trends were examined with respect to the number of articles published, the number of citations received, the immediacy index, and the journal's impact factor. The most prolific authors and highly cited articles related to the area were also established, including geographic distribution and specific subjects covered under the area.

Author Biographies

  • Lingchen Lingchen, Sherubtse College Royal University of Bhutan Kanglung, Trashigang Bhutan

    Deputy Chief Librarian

    Sherubtse College Library

    Sherubtse College

    Royal University of Bhutan

  • Yeshey Dorji, Samtse College of Education Royal University of Bhutan Samtse, Bhutan

    Library Specialist

    Samtse College Library

    Samtse College of Education

    Samtse, Bhutan

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2020-11-27

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Vol. 7 No. 4 (2020): Regional Studies

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