Scientometrics

Scientometrics is the study of measuring and analyzing scientific research and literature. It involves examining data like the number of publications, citations, and collaborations to assess the impact and significance of research work, researchers, institutions, or countries. This helps understand trends, identify influential researchers or topics, and inform decisions in science policy, funding, and academic evaluations. Essentially, scientometrics provides tools to quantitatively evaluate the progress and influence of scientific endeavors across various fields.