Consistent Publication Growth
Andhra University (AU) has consistently enhanced its research output for the last 15 years. Beginning with 294 Scopus-indexed papers in 2009, annual production increased peaking at 664 in 2019 before declining modestly in subsequent years .
Citations by Year: Varied Picture
The overall citations of AU's papers have varied:
In spite of high impact in previous years, citations declined steeply post‑2015 with only 1,073 citations in 2023. Highest CPP was 12.76 in 2009 which fell to 1.69 in 2023.
Top Performers & Disciplines
Top Researchers
Prof. KPR Chowdary from pharmaceutical sciences tops the list with 82 publications. Several top contributors belong to engineering, physics, and chemistry.
Engineering holds the majority share, followed by computer science, chemistry, and pharmacy.
International Collaborations & Keywords
Country-wise Publications: India is the largest contributor (implied full share).
Overwhelming majority of journal articles, followed by conference papers and book chapter
Most Active Journals Highest Impact Channels
Asian Journal of Chemistry: 179 papers—best publishing outlet.
Research Journal of Pharmaceutical, Biological, and Chemical Sciences: 69 papers.
Astrophysics and Space Science (Netherlands):
- Cite Score: 3.4 (highest among AU publications).
- H‑index: 16.
- Total citations: 609, reflecting significant impact
Study Method & Publication Source
- Researchers: M. Hema Sundara Rao & Prof G. Siva Prasad (Andhra University), Sharath Sundar M (Panjab University).
- Data Source: Scopus-indexed bibliographic data (2009–2023).
- Study Journal: College Libraries Published by West Bengal College Librarians' Association
Key Takeaways
- Research momentum: AU raised output from 294 to 664 papers per year before slow growth.
- Citation dip: After initial success, citation impact plummeted during recent years.
- Broad scholarly impact: Engineering, pharmaceuticals, and physical sciences made substantial contributions.
- Global footprint: Strong international collaborations with the USA and Ethiopia.
- Focused research themes: Controlled studies, nonhuman research, and drug classification.
- Quality venues: High impact in well-known journals, with high contribution from Astrophysics and Space Science.
