Scientific Output of Immunology Research in India: A Scientometric Analysis

The present study analyses the Indian research output of Immunology literature as reflected in the Web of Science database from 1995 to 2024. The parameters used in the present study include Indian research publications and citations, authorship patterns, the most prolific authors, rankings of institutions and journals, and highly cited papers in the field of Immunology. A total of 25,555 records and 4,54,329 citations were examined. The study's findings revealed slight increases and decreases in Immunology research. Fluctuations in Relative Growth Rate (RGR) and Doubling Time (DT) have been observed over the study period. All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, has contributed the most publications, and the Indian Journal of Medical Research ranks first with 5,163 research articles. “Pathogen Recognition by the Innate Immune System” has received the highest citations.