Citation Analysis Of Library And Information Science Doctoral Theses Submitted At Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh

Abstract

Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), Aligarh has a rich history in library science education, with the Department of Library Science offering various degrees. This study focuses on the citation patterns and obsolescence of doctoral theses from the Department of Library and Information Science, AMU. It examines the distribution of citations across journals and books and their half-life. The study analyzed 9,882 citations of 51 doctoral theses. The findings showed that journals are the most cited source (55.71%), followed by books (20.23%), online resources (10.06%), and other document types. The half-life of journal citations is 10.27 years. This study provides information about citation behavior and obsolescence patterns in library and information science research at the Aligarh Muslim University, and highlights the important role of journals and the lasting impact of books.