2026
An Empirical Study on Awareness Levels of Predatory and Clone Journals among University Researchers in Karnataka.
Library Herald, Vol. 71(3), September. ISSN: 0976-2469
Publications
37+ research publications in leading national and international library science journals, along with conference presentations and PhD guidance.
Google Scholar Profile2026
Scientometric portrait of Nobel laureate Prof. Jennifer A. Doudna: A study.
COLLNET Journal of Scientometrics and Information Management, 20(1), 1–14.
2025
Perception and Awareness of Plagiarism among Research Scholars: A Study.
IASLIC Bulletin, Vol. 70(1), March, pp. 35–45. ISSN: 0018-8441
2025
From Policy to Practice: A Systematic Review of Inclusive Library Services for Students with Disabilities.
Library Waves, Vol. 11(1), January-June, pp. 93–106. ISSN: 2455-2291
2025
Scientometrics Study on Ethnobotanical Research in India (2000–2024).
International Journal of Research in Library Science (IJRLS), Vol. 11(1), March, pp. 198–213. ISSN: 2455-104X
2025
Digital Access and Resources in Traditional Medicine: A Content Analysis of AYUSH Research Councils and National Library Websites.
Journal of Advances in Library and Information Science (JALIS), 14(02), 108–117. ISSN: 2277-2219
2024
Copyright Infringement Literacy among Research Scholars of Rani Channamma University, Belagavi, Karnataka: A Study.
Library Herald, 62(04), 620–636. DOI: 10.5958/0976-2469.2024.00042.4. ISSN: 0976-2469
2024
Information Seeking and Knowledge Conservation Practice in Traditional Medicine Practitioners: A Systematic Review.
International Journal of Current Research, 16(10), 30161–30169. DOI: 10.24941/ijcr.47867.09.2024. ISSN: 0975-833X
2023
Role of Libraries in Promoting Learning Management Systems in Academic Environment: A Systematic Review.
Library Herald, Vol. 61(2), June, pp. 90–103. UGC-CARE (No. 593). DOI: 10.5958/0976-2469.2023.00016.7. ISSN: 0024-2292
2022
Scientometric Analysis of Cancer Research in India.
Journal of Library Development, Vol. 8(2), August, pp. 73–87. ISSN: 2395-518X
2022
Use of library resources and services by faculty and students of PU colleges in Ballari (Dt): A case study of Hospet taluk PU colleges.
Indian Journal of Library and Information Technology, Vol. 12(1), pp. 14. ISSN: 2249-8494
2022
Application of Bradford's law of scattering to the cancer literature.
Journal of Research in Librarianship, Vol. 9(3), pp. 12–18. ISSN: 2393-8986
2022
Impact of ICT in PU colleges: A comparative study of government and private PU colleges in the Ballari district, Karnataka.
Shodhasamhita, UGC Care Group 1 Journal, Vol. 9(1), pp. 862–873. ISSN: 2277-7067
2021
Role of Library in Influencing Teaching and Learning Activity of Science Teaching Fraternity: A Study.
Indian Journal of Library and Information Technology, Vol. 11(4), pp. 1–10. ISSN: 2249-8494
2021
Application of Bradford's law of scattering of the thin film literature of India and China: A comparative study.
International Journal of Library & Information Studies, Vol. 11(1), pp. 1–10. ISSN: 2231-4911
2020
The Role and Impact of an Open Courseware Learning Management System in Higher Education.
Asian Journal of Information Science and Technology, Vol. 10(2), pp. 34–39. DOI: 10.51983/ajist2020.10.2.305. ISSN: 2231-6108
2020
Determinants of information seeking of science teaching fraternity, Rani Channamma University Belagavi, Karnataka: A study.
Indian Journal of Library and Information Technology, Vol. 9(3), pp. 18–25. ISSN: 2249-8494
2020
Thin film research output in BRICS countries: A scientometric dimension.
International Journal of Library & Information Studies, Vol. 10(3), pp. 54–67. ISSN: 2231-4911
2020
Thin film funding and research output of India and China: A comparative study.
Indian Journal of Information Sources and Services, Vol. 10(2), pp. 1–9. UGC-Approved No. 41187. DOI: 10.51983/ijiss.2020.10.2.494. ISSN: 2231-6094
2019
Application of Bradford's Law of Scattering to the Economics Literature of India and China: A Comparative Study.
Asian Journal of Information Science and Technology, Vol. 9(1), pp. 1–7. UGC-Approved No. 41149. DOI: 10.51983/ajist-2019.9.1.2610. ISSN: 2231-6108
2019
Highly cited paper of Bharata Ratna Prof. CNR Rao: A scientometric attempt.
Asian Journal of Information Science and Technology, Vol. 9(1), pp. 91–94. UGC-Approved No. 41149. DOI: 10.51983/ajist-2019.9.1.2628. ISSN: 2231-6108
2019
Economics Research Output in BRICS Countries: A Scientometric Dimension.
Indian Journal of Information Sources and Services, Vol. 9(1), pp. 14–21. UGC-Approved No. 41187. ISSN: 2231-6094
2018
Scientometric Study of Mathematics research among BRICS Countries as reflected in Web of Science database during 2011–2015.
Journal of Library Development (JLD), Vol. 4(2), pp. 1–16. UGC-Approved No. 45863. ISSN: 2395-518X
2018
Publication productivity of Prof. P.S. Narayanan: A Scientometric Portrait.
Research Review International Journal of Multidisciplinary, Vol. 3(10), pp. 905–912. UGC-Approved No. 44945. ISBN: 2455-3085
2018
Application of Bradford's Law of Scattering to the Solar Physics World Literature: A Scientometric Study.
Journal of Library Development (JLD), Vol. 4(1), pp. 19–30. UGC-Approved No. 45863. DOI: 10.32344/jld/v4/i1/2018/19-30. ISSN: 2395-518X
2017
Elinor Ostrom (1933–2012): A Scientometric Portrait.
ISST Journal of Advances In Librarianship, Vol. 8(2), pp. 52–61. UGC-Approved No. 48641. ISSN: 0976-9021
2015
Lotka's Law and Authorship Distribution in Cloud Computing Research.
Library Waves, Vol. 1(1), pp. 1–13. UGC-Approved No. 49354. ISSN: 2455-2291
2014
Lotka's Law and Authorship Distribution in the Journal of Columbia Law Review.
Collnet Journal of Scientometrics and Information Management, Vol. 8(1), pp. 193–208. UGC-Approved No. 16142. DOI: 10.1080/09737766.2014.947840. ISSN: 0973-7766
2012
Growth and impact of research output of Bangalore University, 1971–2010: A scientometric study.
International Journal of Library and Information Science, Vol. 3(5), pp. 71–80. UGC-Approved No. 64736. DOI: 10.5897/IJLIS11.080. ISSN: 2141-2537
2010
Installing NewGenLib: Open source library automation package.
SRELS Journal of Information Management, 47(6), pp. 621–630. UGC-Approved No. 33656. DOI: 10.17821/srels/2010/v47i6/44127. ISSN: 0972-2467
2010
Modified collaborative coefficient: a new measure for quantifying the degree of research collaboration.
Scientometrics, Vol. 84(2), pp. 365–371. UGC-Approved No. 35623. DOI: 10.1007/s11192-009-0100-4. ISSN: 0138-9130. IF: 2.770
2010
Eugene Garfield: A scientometric portrait.
Collnet Journal of Scientometrics and Information Management, 4(1), pp. 41–51. UGC-Approved No. 16142. DOI: 10.1080/09737766.2010.10700883. ISSN: 0973-7766
2007
Communication and collaborative research pattern of Sivaraj Ramaseshan: A scientometric portrait.
Scientometrics, 71(2), pp. 217–230. UGC-Approved No. 35623. DOI: 10.1007/s11192-007-1670-7. ISSN: 0138-9130. IF: 2.770
2006
S. Chandrasekhar: A Bio-bibliometric Study.
Journal of Information Management and Scientometrics (incorporating the COLLNET Journal), 3(2), pp. 37–45. UGC-Approved No. 45859. ISSN: 0972-9925
2006
Scientometric portrait of John Wyllie.
Scientometrics, 66(1), pp. 43–53. UGC-Approved No. 35623. DOI: 10.1007/s11192-006-0004-5. ISSN: 0138-9130. IF: 2.770
2006
Dr. N. Rudraiah: A biobibliometric study.
SRELS Journal of Information Management, 43(2), pp. 185–199. UGC-Approved No. 33656. ISSN: 0972-2467
2006
Communication and collaborative research pattern of professor Ramachandran: a scientometric portrait.
Journal of Information Management and Scientometrics (incorporating the COLLNET Journal), 3(1), pp. 9–15. UGC-Approved No. 45859. ISSN: 0972-9925
2025
Ranavagol, K. S., & Kiran P. Savanur. Conservation Practices and Library Perceptions: An Exploratory Study of Traditional Medicine Practitioners in Vijayapura, Karnataka.
International Conference on Digital Landscape in Library-4.0, Bangalore University, Bengaluru, Dec 2–4, 2024.
2023
Bhat, G. K. and Kiran P. Savanur. Use of library resources and services by the faculties in P.U. college libraries in the Ballari district – A Study.
International Conference on "Sustenance and Visibility of Academic Librarianship in the 21st Century", Dept. of Studies in LIS, Gulbarga University, Kalaburagi, Jun 19–21, 2023. Pp. 477–484. ISBN: 978-81-952771-4-8
2023
Chandriki, T. and Kiran P. Savanur. Analytical comparative study of selected Open Courseware Integrated Learning Management system: A case study.
68th Annual ILA Conference, International Conference on Re-engineering of Libraries in the Context of Emerging Technologies, Indian Library Association, Delhi, Jan 19–21, 2023. Pp. 882–893. ISBN: 978-81-956643-1-3
2023
Kiran P. Savanur, Ranavagol, K. S. & Angadi, M. Use and awareness about the Open Educational Resources (OER) among Research Scholars in Rani Channamma University Belagavi: A study.
68th Annual ILA Conference, International Conference on Re-engineering of Libraries in the Context of Emerging Technologies, Indian Library Association, Delhi, Jan 19–21, 2023. Pp. 882–893. ISBN: 978-81-956643-1-3
2020
Hulloli, P. B. and Kiran P. Savanur. Trend analysis in BRICS countries on Thin film literature using Time Series analysis.
6th Online International Conference on Digital Learning and Innovations in Libraries (ICDLIL), Sep 5–6, 2020. ISBN: 978-81-941125-1-8
2017
Triveni Chandriki & Kiran P. Savanur. Enhancing Moodle Open Source Online Learning Management System In Higher Education.
62nd ILA International Conference, Karnataka State Women's University, Vijayapur, Feb 9–11, 2017. Pp. 527–535. ISBN: 81-85216-51-7
2010
M.N. Nagaraj, M. Manjunath, Kiran P. Savanur et al. Open access to physics and astronomy theses – a case study.
International Conference on Library and Information Services in Astronomy IV (LISA VI), NCRA, IUCAA, Pune, Feb 14–21, 2010. ASP Conference Series, No. 433. ISBN: 9781583817469
2010
Girija Srinivasan, Y.M. Patil, M. Manjunath, Kiran P. Savanur, et al. Five years of the RRI digital repository: some lessons and reflections.
International Conference on Library and Information Services in Astronomy IV (LISA VI), NCRA, IUCAA, Pune, Feb 14–21, 2010. Pp. 183–188. ASP Conference Series, No. 433. ISBN: 9781583817469
2010
P. V. Konnur and Kiran P. Savanur. Growth and impact of research output of Bangalore University, 1971–2010: A scientometric study.
6th International Conference on Webometrics, Informetrics and Scientometrics & 11th COLLNET Meeting, University of Mysore, Oct 19–22, 2010. ISSN: 0138-9130
2010
Kiran P. Savanur and R. Srikanth. Modified collaborative coefficient.
6th International Conference on Webometrics, Informetrics and Scientometrics & 11th COLLNET Meeting, University of Mysore, Oct 19–22, 2010. ISSN: 0138-9130
2009
S.L. Sangam and Kiran P. Savanur. Communication and collaborative research pattern of Eugene Garfield: a scientometric portrait.
5th International Conference on Webometrics, Informetrics and Scientometrics & 10th COLLNET Meeting, Dalian, China, Sep 13–16, 2009. ISSN: 0973-7766
2006
Y.M. Patil and Kiran P. Savanur. Consortium approach to e-resource sharing – A case study.
5th Conference of Asian Federation for Information Technology in Agriculture, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, Nov 9–11, 2006. Pp. 157–167. MacMillan India Ltd. ISBN: 9781403931627
2004
S.L. Sangam, Kiran P. Savanur, M. Manjunath and R. Vadudevan. Scientometric Portrait of John Wyllie.
8th International Conference on Scientific and Technological Indicators, Leiden University, Netherlands, Sep 23–25, 2004. Pp. 181–183. ISSN: 0138-9130
2025
Ranavagol, K. S., & Savanur, K. P. Retraction Dynamics in Artificial Intelligence Literature (2009–2024): A Scientometric Perspective.
AI-Driven Libraries: Shaping the Future of Knowledge Management, pp. 90–102.
2025
Ranavagol, K. S., & Kiran P. Savanur. Exploring Awareness of AYUSH College Libraries Among Traditional Medicine Practitioners in Vijayapura District, Karnataka.
National Conference on Modern Library Technologies and Services (NCMLTS-2025), Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Bengaluru, Mar 28–29, 2025.
2024
Chikkalakshmamma, Ranavagol, K., & Kiran P. Savanur. Ayush Digital Initiatives to Enhance Research, Learning, and Preserve Heritage of Alternative Medicine Practice in India.
NCDR-2024, pp. 78–90.
2023
Bhat, G. K. and Kiran P. Savanur. Perception of Library Professionals about Library Resources and Services of P. U. College Libraries in Ballari District: A study.
National Conference on "Exploring the Past, Present, and Future of Librarianship: Trends and Developments", Dept. of Studies in LIS, University of Mysore, Mysuru, May 29–30, 2023. Pp. 452–461. ISBN: 9788196335618
2022
Kiran Ranavagol & Kiran P. Savanur. Communication and collaborative research pattern of Hans Seyle: A Scientometric Portrait.
One-day National Conference on "Transformation of Higher Education Libraries in the Digital Environment", Dnyanprassarak Mandal's College and Research Centre, Assagao, Goa, Jun 17, 2022. ISBN: 9788195409532
2022
Raju, Gadad & Kiran P. Savanur. Examining Bradford Law of Scattering in Prof. C.N.R. Rao's Publications: A Scientometric Study.
One-day National Conference on "Transformation of Higher Education Libraries in the Digital Environment", Dnyanprassarak Mandal's College and Research Centre, Assagao, Goa, Jun 17, 2022. ISBN: 9788195409532
2019
Kiran P. Savanur & D. M. Pattanshetti. Trend analysis of BRICS Economics literature using Time Series Analysis.
9th KSCLA National Conference, Dept. of Studies & Research in LIS, Tumkur University, Mar 1–2, 2019. Pp. 597–602. ISBN: 9789381979327
2019
Kiran P. Savanur & Praveen Hulloli. Application of Bradford's law of scattering to the Economics literature of BRICS countries: A comparative study.
9th KSCLA National Conference, Dept. of Studies & Research in LIS, Tumkur University, Mar 1–2, 2019. Pp. 588–596. ISBN: 9789381979327
2018
Gadad, Raju, Kiran P. Savanur & B. Ravi. Highly cited publication of Prof. CNR Rao: A scientometric attempt.
7th National Conference of Institute of Scientometrics, KLE's V. K. Institute of Dental Sciences, JNMC, Belagavi, Sep 22–23, 2018. Pp. 73–86. ISBN: 978-93-84803-51-3
2018
Gayathri Devi S & Kiran P. Savanur. Modelling the Growth of Solar Physics Literature among BRICS Countries.
7th National Conference of Institute of Scientometrics, KLE's V. K. Institute of Dental Sciences, JNMC, Belagavi, Sep 22–23, 2018. Pp. 170–184. ISBN: 978-93-84803-51-3
2018
Triveni Chandriki & Kiran P. Savanur. Application of Chatbot Technology in library website: A Study.
7th National Conference of Institute of Scientometrics, KLE's V. K. Institute of Dental Sciences, JNMC, Belagavi, Sep 22–23, 2018. Pp. 226–239. ISBN: 978-93-84803-51-3
2018
Prakash Yamanappa & Kiran P. Savanur. Use of Marketing Tools in Library & Information Services in Digital Age: a Study.
7th National Conference of Institute of Scientometrics, KLE's V. K. Institute of Dental Sciences, JNMC, Belagavi, Sep 22–23, 2018. Pp. 272–279. ISBN: 978-93-84803-51-3
2016
Kiran P. Savanur & Triveni Chandriki. Use of ICT in School Libraries.
National Conference Proceedings School Libraries in Digital Age (COSCOLIDIA 2016), Jain Heritage School, Belagavi, May 12–13, 2016. ISBN: 978-81-927463-3-3
2015
Kiran P. Savanur and Sunanda Patil. Lotka's Law and Authorship Distribution in Mechanical Engineering Research.
4th National Conference of Institute of Scientometrics on Scientometrics and Internet of Things, Bangalore, Sep 25–26, 2015.
2014
Kiran P. Savanur and Deepti G. K. Citation analysis of Ph.D. theses in Astronomy & Astrophysics published by Raman Research Institute, Bangalore.
National Seminar on Comprehensive Resource Management in Libraries, Rani Channamma University, Belagavi, Aug 5, 2014. P. 169. ISBN: 978-81-92953007
2014
Kiran P. Savanur and R. Srikanth. h: a co-authorship-adjusted h-index.
Third National Conference on Scientometrics & Big Data Analytics and Libraries (BDA), Kuvempu University, Shimoga, May 31, 2014. ISBN: 978-81-923260-2-3
2014
Kiran P. Savanur and Basavaraj Ganiger. Scientometric analysis of cloud computing research as reflected in Web of Science database during 2007–2013.
Third National Conference on Scientometrics & Big Data Analytics and Libraries (BDA), Kuvempu University, Shimoga, May 31, 2014. ISBN: 978-81-923260-2-3
2013
Kiran P. Savanur and Gayathri Devi S. Lotka's Law and Authorship Distribution in Cloud Computing Research. [Best Paper Award]
Second National Conference on Scientometrics and Knowledge Management, Karnatak University, Dharwad, Apr 20–21, 2013. ISBN: 978-81921866-8-9
2013
Kiran P. Savanur and Tayappa Adin. Professor S. L. Sangam: A Biobibliometrics Study.
Second National Conference on Scientometrics and Knowledge Management, Karnatak University, Dharwad, Apr 20–21, 2013. ISBN: 978-81921866-8-9
2012
Kiran P. Savanur. Scientometric Portrait of Eugene Garfield: A Citation Analysis.
National Conference on Scientometrics, Tumkur University, Tumkur, Sep 7, 2012. ISBN: 978-81921866-8-9
2011
B. M. Meera, Kiran P. Savanur & M. Manjunath. Imprints Collection: A cyberscholarship of RRI.
National Conference Soference – 2011, Tata Consultancy Services, ITPL, Bangalore, Oct 15, 2011. ISBN: 978-81700067-5-6
2011
B.M. Meera, M. Manjunath & Kiran P. Savanur. Digital Information Services and Products: A Case of Raman Research Institute, Bangalore.
KLA National Seminar on Content Development and Libraries – New Vistas in Harnessing Information, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, Jul 14–16, 2011.
2009
Keshava, G. Ganjihal & Kiran P. Savanur. Status of India in Astronomy and Astrophysics as reflected in its publications output in SCI: a scientometric study.
National Seminar on Webometrics, Informetrics and Scientometrics (WIS), Dharwad, Dec 21–22, 2009. Pp. 118–133. ISBN: 9788191009903
2009
S. L. Sangam and Kiran P. Savanur. CITESPACE II: a visual analysis of the formation and development of the Journal Impact Factor.
National Seminar on Webometrics, Informetrics and Scientometrics (WIS), Dharwad, Dec 21–22, 2009. Pp. 206–218. ISBN: 9788191009903
2004
Keshava and Kiran P. Savanur. Information needs and information seeking strategies of agricultural scientists.
49th All India Library Conference (ILA), Bundelkhand University, Jhansi, Dec 29, 2003–Jan 1, 2004. Pp. 153–163. ISBN: 81-85216-38x
2004
Kiran P. Savanur and M.N. Nagaraj. Design and implementation of digital libraries: an overview.
4th ASSIST National Seminar on Digital Resources and Services In Libraries, Kuvempu University, Shimoga, Apr 30–May 1, 2004. Pp. 47–53.
Awarded: 21-10-2021
Thin Film research among BRICS countries (2001–2016): A scientometric analysis
Registration No. MLISc/14-15/03, dated 20-04-2016. Viva-voce: 29-09-2021. Notification: 21-10-2021.
Awarded: 12-07-2022
Scientometric analysis of cancer literature based on PubMed database
Registration No. MLISc/12-13/14, dated 03-05-2013. Viva-voce: 25-06-2022. Notification: 12-07-2022.
Awarded: 20-02-2023
Information Seeking Behaviour of Undergraduate Teaching Faculty of Science, Rani Channamma University Belagavi: A study
Registration No. MLISc/14-15/03, dated 11-03-2017.
Awarded: 09-05-2024
Use of Library Resource and Services by the Faculty and Students of PU College: A Study of Ballari District, Karnataka
Registration No. MLISc/14-15/08, dated 20-04-2016.
Awarded: 05-02-2025
Open Courseware Integrated Learning Management System in Higher Education: An Analytical Study
Registration No. MLISc/14-15/02, dated 20-04-2016.
Awarded: 06-03-2026
Information Gathering Skills among Traditional Medicine Practitioners in Vijayapura District, Karnataka: An Exploratory Study
Registration No. PLIB202002, dated 02-11-2021.
Completed
Students Survey on B.Ed. and B.P.Ed. Exams Conducted by Rani Channamma University, Belagavi: A Report.
Submitted a report on "Students satisfaction survey on B.Ed and B.P.Ed Examinations held in December 2019 conducted by Rani Channamma University, Belagavi", submitted on 28-01-2020.
Completed
Scientometric Analysis of Research Output in the Field of Economics among BRICS Countries: A Study.
Minor Research Project funded by ICSSR, New Delhi. (Rs. 1,50,000). One Year. 2017.
Completed
Design and Development of an Institutional Repository for Rani Channamma University, Belagavi: A Proposed Model.
Minor Research Project funded by Rani Channamma University, Belagavi. (Rs. 75,000). One Year. 2019.
Ongoing
An Evaluative Study of the Implementation of National Education Policy 2020 in the Higher Education Institutions in Karnataka.
Short-term Empirical Research Project (Collaborative). Funded by ICSSR, New Delhi. Grant: Rs. 5 Lakh.
Ongoing
Bridging the Accessibility Gap – Library Innovations for Differently abled Students in Higher Education Institutions in Karnataka: A Study.
Minor Research Project funded by PM Usha MERU, Rani Channamma University, Belagavi. (Rs. 75,000). One Year. 2025.
Publications in Book (Edited)
Comprehensive Resource Management in Libraries.
Proceedings of the National Seminar on Comprehensive Resource Management in Libraries, Rani Channamma University, Belagavi, Aug 5, 2014. ISBN: 978-81-92953007
Publications as Book Chapters
2018
The "Journal of the American Society for Information Science and Technology" (JASIST): A Scientometric Analysis.
In Library Practices in Digital Era (Festschrift in Honor of Prof. V. Vishwa Mohan). Edited by M. R. Murali Prasad et al. B S Publications, Hyderabad. Pp. 270–281. ISBN: 978-93-8543-307-8
2013
Eugene Garfield: A Biobibliometric Study.
In Dimensions of LIS Research: Contributions by Research Scholars of Prof. S. L. Sangam – A Festschrift in Honour of Prof. S. L. Sangam. Edited by V. G. Talwar. LIS Academy International, Bangalore. Pp. 485–508. ISBN: 978-81921866-9-6
2012
Imprints Collection: A Cyberscholarship of RRI.
In Best practices, Case Studies and Management of content, Information and Knowledge in LIS profession. Edited by Nagappa, V. B. Pp. 50–59. ISBN: 978-81700067-5-6
Loading...
Loading...