Citation Analysis of Doctoral Theses Awarded by the Department of Commerce, University of Delhi:

A Study

Abstract

This study provides a bibliometric analysis of 6,719 journal citations identified in doctoral theses in Commerce submitted to the University of Delhi between 2007 and 2016. The primary goals are to analyze authorship trends, identify the types of publications mentioned, and compile a core journal list that is regularly referenced in the field of Commerce. Furthermore, the survey seeks to identify the most productive publications and the top nations contributing to commerce research. The data indicate significant changes in the citation activity of doctoral researchers, emphasising the importance of journal articles over other document categories, such as books or conference proceedings. Authorship analysis reveals the predominance of single and joint authorship in the referenced literature, indicating the changing nature of academic collaboration in business research. A core list of highly cited journals offers researchers, libraries, and institutions important information about scholarly priority areas and resource acquisition. The study also examines the geographic distribution of the referenced literature, identifying the nations and publications that have the most influence in the field. The results support bibliometric research and have applications in enhancing library collections, understanding research patterns, and informing evidence-based academic decision-making in the business sector