Mapping of the Scientific Output on Nuclear Energy: A Scientometric Study
Author(s): M. Chandrasekaran & Dr. C. Baskaran
Abstract - The study analyzes the Mapping of Global Scientific Output in Nuclear Energy Research from 2002 to 2024. The study aims to evaluate the distribution of research patterns based on publications by scientists in the field of Nuclear Energy. The analysis is based on bibliographical records retrieved from the Web of Science (WoS) during the study period. Data was sourced from the Web of Science (WoS) database, covering the years 2002 to 2024. A total of 461,371 records were obtained using search queries that included the term “Nuclear Energy.” The study finds that 2021 was the peak year for publications, with a total of 23,952 entries (5.18%). The annual growth rate (AGR) fluctuated between -0.0426 in 2004 and 21.9528 in 2008, with variations noted throughout the study period....
Keywords - Nuclear Energy, Nuclear Power, Atomic Power, Atomic Energy, Web of Science, Doubling time, Exponential Growth Rate, Prolific Authors, Network Visualization.
DOI URL: https://doi.org/10.26761/ijrls.12.1.2026.2040
Cite This Article As: Chandrasekaran, M. & Baskaran, C. (2026) Mapping of the Scientific Output on Nuclear Energy: A Scientometric Study. International Journal of Research in Library Science (IJRLS), 12(1) 112-135. www.ijrls.in
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Paper ID: IJRLS-2040 Page: 112-135 Publication Date: 18 February 2026