Scientometrics Study on Ethnobotanical Research in India (2000-2024)
Author(s): Kiran Ranavagol S. & Dr. Kiran P. Savanur
Abstract - Ethnobotanical research in India is essential for understanding the dynamic link between humans and plants, and it is firmly rooted in historical and cultural settings. This study emphasizes the importance of ethnobotany in India's various sectors while also recognizing concerns such as the loss of traditional knowledge and sustainable methods. The article assesses the increasing number of publications in ethnobotanical research and the methods adopted in the field in India. Also, the paper identifies knowledge gaps by emphasizing the specific research, regions, and communities engaged in the original study. Through meticulous data analysis and interpretation, trends in research articles, regional distributions, and community participation are examined. Key findings reveal a constant increase in research articles, emphasizing specific regions such as the South, North, and Northeast.
Keywords - Ethnobotanical Research, Scientometrics, Bibliometrics, and India.
DOI URL: https://doi.org/10.26761/ijrls.11.1.2025.1843
Cite This Article As: Ranavagol S. K. & Savanur, K.P. (2025) Scientometrics Study on Ethnobotanical Research in India (2000-2024). International Journal of Research in Library Science (IJRLS), 11(1) 198-213. www.ijrls.in
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Paper ID: IJRLS-1843 Page: 198-213 Publication Date: 28 February 2025