Bio-bibliometrics to analyze research output at the author level: A case study of the clinical scientist and orthopedist Dr. Raju Vaishya

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https://doi.org/10.47909/ijsmc.169

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Raju Vaishya, clinical scientist, orthopedics, citation analysis, collaboration analysis, bio-bibliometrics, research productivity

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Objective. This study focused on Professor Dr. Raju Vaishya, an eminent clinical scientist in orthopedics, to analyze his contribution, publication performance, and collaborative networks during the period from 2008 to 2024. The objective of this study was to provide a comprehensive description of Dr. Vaishya’s research output, citation metrics, and collaborative endeavors, with the aim of elucidating his research impact within the domain of orthopedics.

Design/Methodology/Approach. A bibliometric analysis was conducted based on Scopus-indexed publications authored by Dr. Vaishya. Bibliometric indicators included total publications, citation counts, annual publication rates, and collaboration types, both nationally and internationally.

Results/Discussion. Dr. Vaishya published a substantial number of articles, with a total of 318 publications receiving 6,834 citations, resulting in an average of 21.49 citations per paper (CPP). A closer look at his publication history revealed that his most prolific period was from 2020 to 2024, during which he produced 208 publications. A significant proportion of his work, 96.22%, was produced through collaborative efforts, including 55.66% of national and 29.24% of international collaborations. Notably, 46 publications were conducted in collaboration with the Southport and Ormskirk NHS Trust, UK, and 13 papers were produced in conjunction with the Royal Orthopaedic Hospital in Birmingham, UK. Furthermore, 33.35% of his publications appeared in foreign journals, predominantly those published in the UK.

Conclusions. This analysis underscored Dr. Vaishya’s substantial contributions to the realm of orthopedic research, emphasizing the pivotal role of collaboration in his scholarly pursuits. His achievements served to exemplify the significance of interdisciplinary collaborations and judicious publication decisions in amplifying scholarly impact, thereby establishing a benchmark for future researchers within this discipline.

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2025-01-07

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Gupta, B. M., Kappi, M., Vaish, A., & Patralekh, M. K. (2025). Bio-bibliometrics to analyze research output at the author level: A case study of the clinical scientist and orthopedist Dr. Raju Vaishya. Iberoamerican Journal of Science Measurement and Communication, 5(1), 1–19. https://doi.org/10.47909/ijsmc.169