Citation analysis of pearl the journal of library and information science (2020) Dr. Rajasree O. P. Librarian, Library and Information Centre, Bhiwapur Mahavidyalaya, Bhiwapur, Maharashtra, India, rajasree.bhiwapur2018@gmail.com Online published on 26 September, 2023. Abstract Citation analysis is the widely used method of bibliometric study. In the present study citation analysis of PEARL, a Journal of Library and Information Science is examined and analyzed the citation in the year 2020. The present study has been undertaken in order to understand authorship pattern, year of publication, type of publication and rank of cited journals. The data generated from 454 citations cited in the said journal revealed that researchers preferred publication in journals (70.48%) over other publication modes. The citation data from 1960-2000 indicated a low growth rate compared to the period 2000-2020. The data indicated a continuous growth and development of the subject in terms of research activities over the period. Journals arranged in descending order according to their citation rank showed that Annals of Library and information studies were found to be the most cited journal (15 Nos, 4.72%) followed by DESIDOC Journal of library and information technology (14 Nos, 4.42%) and The Electronic Library (10 Nos, 3.14%). The data also implies how frequently LIS researchers make use of references in the preparation of their research articles. Top Keywords Citation, Library and Information Science, Bibliometric, Ranking of the journal, PEARL, Journal of Information Science, Authorship Pattern, Reference. Top |