Mapping Ophiolite Research with an Emphasis on Naga Hills Ophiolite: Biblioshiny Analysis

Abstract

A detailed bibliometric analysis of ophiolite research from 1967 to 2023, with a focus on the Naga Hills Ophiolite, was conducted using the Web of Science (WoS) database. The study analyzed 8,736 publications globally, including 468 from India, and 27 specifically on Naga Hills Ophiolite. This study employed the bibliometrix R package (Version 4.4.0) via R Studio for analysis, with data retrieved from WoS on July 21, 2023. Results show a steady rise in publication output, reflecting growing interest in ophiolite studies. Globally, Yang J.S. emerged as the most prolific author, while Santosh M. leads in India. In Naga Hills Ophiolite research, Singh A.K. and Ao A. were key contributors. The Chinese Academy of Sciences and the Department of Science and Technology (India) were the leading institutions. China and India are the primary contributors to ophiolite research, including Naga Hills Ophiolite studies. Prominent journals include ‘Lithos’ globally, ‘Journal of Asian Earth Sciences’ in India, and ‘Geological Journal’ for NHO. Evolution and Geochemistry were frequently cited keywords. Although WoS was the main source, future research should incorporate other databases and print publications. This analysis provides valuable insights into the global and regional trends in ophiolite research, highlighting key contributors and areas for future study, particularly for the underexplored Naga Hills Ophiolite.