Research paper presentation in Teacher's convention at NITTTE, kolkata

1. Research Trends of Indian Knowledge
System: A Bibliometric Analysis from
1985 to 2023
Swarup Adhikary
Research Scholar, Department of Education, Jadavpur University
Dr. Lalit Lalitav Mohakud
Assistant Professor, Department of Education, Jadavpur University
Sharif Khan
Assistant Professor, Department of Education, Jadavpur University

2. Introduction
• The study of knowledge systems is essential to understanding the intellectual
and cultural heritage of a society.
• India is a country with a rich and diverse history of knowledge production
spanning centuries.
• India has been a treasure of civilization, fostering ancient knowledge traditions
in fields such as philosophy, science, mathematics, medicine, and the arts.
• The post-independence era witnessed a resurgence in scholarly interest in
understanding and preserving this indigenous knowledge.
• This bibliometric analysis aims to provide insights into the evolving landscape of
Indian knowledge systems from 1985 to 2023, offering a comprehensive
overview of the scholarly output, thematic areas, and collaborative networks.

3. Literature Review
• When the number of published articles reaches a certain level, various
literature reviews are conducted to synthesise meaningful information and
provide a valuable perception of the area.
• Malapane et al. (2022) conducted a bibliometric analysis and systematic
review of indigenous knowledge from a comparative African perspective,
1990–2020.
• Onyancha (2022) conducted a bibliometric analysis of the differences among
indigenous knowledge, traditional knowledge, and local knowledge.
• Petzold et al. (2020). conducted a bibliometric analysis of Indigenous
knowledge on climate change adaptation.
• Maluleka & Ngulube (2019) conducted a bibliometric analysis of indigenous
knowledge in Africa.
• Kwanya & Kiplang'at (2016) conducted a bibliometric analysis of Indigenous
knowledge research in Kenya.
• A literature review indicates that a more comprehensive understanding of
the research trends of the indigenous knowledge system in India can be
obtained through bibliometric analysis.

4. Research Questions
1. What is the trend of research on Indian knowledge system?
2. What are the leading and influential Institutions, Sources, and
Articles contributing to this field?
3. What are the most relevant and active authors?
4. What is the pattern of distribution of international
collaboration?
5. What are the major potential themes derived from the
research on Indian knowledge system?

5. Methodology
Research Method Bibliometric Analysis
Selection Keywords Database
Knowledge system, Indigenous knowledge,
Traditional Knowledge, Local knowledge AND
India
Scopus
Search String ("Knowledge system" OR "Indigenous knowledge" OR
"Traditional Knowledge" OR “Local knowledge" AND
"India")
Publication Year Before 2023
Documents Type Article, Conference Paper, Review Papers and
Book Chapters
Language English
Inclusion Criteria

6. Data Collection Process

7. Scopus Search Results

8. Data Analysis
Analyses • Frequencies
• Citation
• Co-occeurrence
• Bibliographic coupling
• Thematic cluster
Analysis Tools • VOSviewer Software version 1.6.20
• Biblioshiny R Studio
• Scopus Analysis Results
• Microsoft Excel 2021

9. Results

10. Distribution of Subject Area

11. Most Leading Institutions
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research AcSIR
Indian Institute of Forest Management
University of Jammu
A.V.V.M Sri Pushpam College
Mizoram University
ICAR - Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi
Rajiv Gandhi University, Doimukh
Banaras Hindu University
Krishi Vigyan Kendra
Gauhati University
ICAR - Central Soil Salinity Research Institute, Karnal
Assam University
Central Agriculture University, India
ICAR - National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources, New Delhi
North-Eastern Hill University
Indian Council of Agricultural Research
H.N.B.Garhwal University
Jawaharlal Nehru University
University of Delhi
G.B. Pant National Institute of Himalayan Environment
15
16
16
16
16
17
20
20
20
21
24
24
24
25
25
35
35
45
51
63
Top 20 Leading Institutions

12. Most Leading and Influential Source

13. Most Leading and Influential Articles
Authors Title Year Source title Citation
Kamboj V.P. Herbal medicine 2000 Current Science 462
Muthu C.; Ayyanar
M.; Raja N.;
Ignacimuthu S.
Medicinal plants used by traditional healers in
Kancheepuram District of Tamil Nadu, India
2006 Journal of
Ethnobiology and
Ethnomedicine
455
Uniyal S.Kr.; Singh
K.N.; Jamwal P.; Lal
B.
Traditional use of medicinal plants among the tribal
communities of Chhota Bhangal, Western Himalaya
2006 Journal of
Ethnobiology and
Ethnomedicine
315
Siva R. Status of natural dyes and dye-yielding plants in India 2007 Current Science 272
Kala C.P.; Dhyani
P.P.; Sajwan B.S.
Developing the medicinal plants sector in northern India:
Challenges and opportunities
2006 Journal of
Ethnobiology and
Ethnomedicine
265
Gautam R.; Saklani
A.; Jachak S.M.
Indian medicinal plants as a source of antimycobacterial
agents
2007 Journal of
Ethnopharmacology
238
Ayyanar M.;
Ignacimuthu S.
Traditional knowledge of Kani tribals in Kouthalai of
Tirunelveli hills, Tamil Nadu, India
2005 Journal of
Ethnopharmacology
207
Fischer F. Participatory governance as deliberative empowerment:
The cultural politics of discursive space
2006 American Review of
Public
Administration
207
Kala C.P. Indigenous uses, population density, and conservation of
threatened medicinal plants in protected areas of the
Indian Himalayas
2005 Conservation Biology 206
Ayyanar M.;
Ignacimuthu S.
Ethnobotanical survey of medicinal plants commonly
used by Kani tribals in Tirunelveli hills of Western Ghats,
India
2011 Journal of
Ethnopharmacology
200

14. Most Relevant Authors

15. International Collaboration

16. Co-Occurrence of Author Keywords

17. Bibliographic Coupling by Documents

18. Most Prominent Thematic Clusters

19. Summary of the Major Findings
Analyses Findings
Most productive year 2023
The most common subject area Social Science
Leading countries India
Most leading Institutions G.B. Pant National Institute of Himalayan
Environment
Most Leading and Influential Source Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge
Most Influential article Kamboj V.P. (2000) “Herbal medicine”
Most leading Author Kumar, A. (n=34 articles)
Most Co-authorship of Countries USA, UK,
The most frequently used keyword ‘Traditional Knowledge’ and ‘Indigenous
Knowledge'
Bibliographic coupling (Large Cluster) India, medical plant, femal
Most prominent theme (Central) India Traditional Knowledge Biodiversity

20. Conclusion
• This study's findings are limited to the Scopus database that used selected
keywords. we could not identify all possible keywords by reviewing the literature
on Indian knowledge system.
• This bibliometric study provides an overview of research trends on Indian
knowledge system. This study contributes to the body of knowledge by presenting
the results of an investigation into scholarly networks and worldwide research
trends.
• This study examined Indian Traditional Knowledge without limiting it to any
particular field.
• This study can serve as a starting point for further analysis of systematic review,
meta-synthesis, meta-analysis, and the combination of systematic review and
bibliometric analysis.

21. Reference
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