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Assistant Librarian, J & V Resource Center, Great Lakes Institute of Management, Chennai, India
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Deputy Librarian, Global Library, O.P. Jindal Global University, Sonipat, Haryana, India
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Deputy Librarian, National Law University, New Delhi, India.
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Assistant Librarian, Shiv Nadar School of Law, Shiv Nadar University, Chennai, India
10.22034/ijism.2026.2031031.1507
Abstract
The study aims to explore current trends in the research output of National Law Universities (NLUs) across the country. Efforts have been made to retrieve and analyze the number of publications, the most productive universities, international collaboration, active authors, co-authorships, author network analysis, and countries. A total of 847 publications are reflected in the Scopus database from 2013 to 2022, the research output trends are observed. Owing to the nature of the data, tools including Bibliometrix, VOSviewer, and MS Excel were used to study scientometric indicators. A number of publications showed a visible increase starting from early 2013 to 2017. Pellissery S with 28 publications, followed jointly by Das R. and Jayaram N., each contributing 16 publications. The National Law School of India University (with 203 publications) in Bangalore has been observed as the most productive institution. The findings of this study have implications for policymakers, academic administrators, and researchers within the NLUs. It will help identify the pros and cons of the current research ecosystem, guide resource allocation decisions, and foster interdisciplinary collaborations. Furthermore, the study can enhance the quality and relevance of legal research within the NLUs, thereby strengthening their position as leading institutions in law.
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