A Scientometric Estimation of Ayurveda Research Publications for the Period 2022-2024: A Pilot Study

Abstract

Ayurveda is the system of remedy that advanced in India and has survived as a discrete identity from remote olden times to the present day. A pilot study has been undertaken to understand the trend of publications in the last three years in Ayurveda using various scientometric  parameters. The main aim of the current study is to assess the quality of research and achievements as well as identify gaps in Ayurveda research using various scientometric and statistical tools. Study was conducted based on data collected from 4 major databases namely Web of Science (WoS), Scopus, PubMed and Digital Helpline for Ayurveda Research Articles (DHARA). To obtain a comprehensive result 15 keywords have been used on Ayurveda. A total of 619 publications were identified after removing duplicates. The analysis of the data shows a good number of publications in Ayurveda from China (23), USA (22) and many major countries of the world. From India, Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS) has the maximum number of publications (39) and Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine published by World Ayurveda Foundation and Trans-Disciplinary University, Bengaluru has maximum publications of 141 articles. The study concludes that Scopus database has the most diverse and inclusive research data on Ayurveda, and may be used as single source for future studies. The study has potential to be taken up in details for a more comprehensive analysis of Ayurveda research landscape in the country and worldwide. There is a need to understand the ongoing research in the field of Ayurveda which is a way to promote the Ayurveda Science and also foster curiosity and desire amongst the young research scientists of Ayurveda who can be the torch bearers in this field.