A Comprehensive Framework for Evaluating Bibliometric Analysis Tools: A Contemporary Review
Author(s): Neetesh Dubey & Dr. Shesh Mishra
Abstract - Bibliometric analysis is now essential for assessing research output, trends, influence, and gaps, given the rapid expansion of academic publications across various fields. To facilitate such research, numerous developers have produced a variety of bibliometric software tools that vary in usefulness, user accessibility, and analytical depth. However, scientists still face difficulties in selecting the most suitable equipment for specific research objectives, particularly given the diverse technical skills and advantages and disadvantages of each instrument. By carefully evaluating three popular bibliometric tools—VOSviewer, Bibliometrix/Biblioshiny, and biblioMagika—the current study bridges this gap. These tools fall into several categories: complex network visualisation platforms; R-based analytical suites; and Excel-based, user-friendly utilities....
Keywords - Bibliometric tools, bibliometric analysis, comparative framework, tool selection, analytical software.
DOI URL: https://doi.org/10.26761/ijrls.12.1.2026.2045
Cite This Article As: Dubey, N. & Mishra, S. (2026) A Comprehensive Framework for Evaluating Bibliometric Analysis Tools: A Contemporary Review. International Journal of Research in Library Science (IJRLS), 12(1) 163-174. www.ijrls.in
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Paper ID: IJRLS-2045 Page: 163-174 Publication Date: 25 February 2026