International Journal of Information Science and Management (IJISM)

Research Trends of National Law Universities (NLUs), India: A Scientometric Approach and Knowledge Mapping

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Authors

Saddam Hossain 1
Abid Fakhre Alam 2
Samar Iqbal Bakhshi 3
Mohammad Amees 4

1 Assistant Librarian, J & V Resource Center, Great Lakes Institute of Management, Chennai, India

2 Deputy Librarian, Global Library, O.P. Jindal Global University, Sonipat, Haryana, India

3 Deputy Librarian, National Law University, New Delhi, India.

4 Assistant Librarian, Shiv Nadar School of Law, Shiv Nadar University, Chennai, India

https://doi.org/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.
 

Keywords

National Law University
Co-authorship
Research Trends
Knowledge Mapping
Subjects
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International Journal of Information Science and Management (IJISM)
Volume 24, Issue 1
Winter 2026
Pages 65-80

  • Receive Date 03 June 2024
  • Accept Date 07 January 2026

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