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This study investigates the online presence and research visibility of full-time Library and Information Science (LIS) educators in India, using google scholar data to analyse citation metrics, publication outputs, and collaborative networks. By adopting a scientometric and bibliometric approach, the research ranks the top 20 most productive LIS educators and identifies the most-cited publications, offering insights into influential research themes within the field. Key findings reveal that Prof. Manoj Kumar Verma stands out for his exceptional productivity, averaging 20.68 publications per year over just 16 years, with a total of 331 publications, the highest number of Google Scholar-indexed publications among all current LIS educators serving in state and central universities. This highlights his rapid and impactful scholarly contributions. Emerging scholars Prof. Thanuskodi S and Prof. Madhusudhan Margam showcase high productivity, with Prof. Thanuskodi leading in total citations (2,703) and annual citations (180.2), highlighting India’s dynamic LIS research landscape. They lead in key metrics such as total citations, g-index, h-index, and i10-index, underscoring their influential contributions to the field. The study provides valuable insights into research trends, collaborative strengths, and thematic focuses, offering guidance for policymakers and institutions to enhance global research visibility and innovation in LIS education in India.
Purpose This study examines user perceptions of the Knimbus and MyLOFT mobile applications, which provide off-campus access to library-subscribed electronic resources. By leveraging sentiment analysis and topic modeling, the research identifies key user concerns and preferences, classifying them into interesting, popular and critical themes. Design/methodology/approach This study employs a mixed-methods approach using Appbot to analyze 603 user reviews of Knimbus and MyLOFT. Combining sentiment analysis, topic modeling and word cloud visualization, the methodology identifies key user concerns and strengths, offering comparative insights into app performance and guiding targeted improvements. Findings Results indicate that MyLOFT received more reviews and a higher percentage of positive sentiment than Knimbus, particularly for ease of use and content accessibility. However, MyLOFT users frequently reported app crashes, while Knimbus users struggled with login issues and complex navigation. Both apps faced criticism regarding download limitations and remote access stability. A structured rating system prioritizes critical concerns, highlighting login failures, app crashes and content accessibility as high-priority areas for improvement. Originality/value This study is among the first to systematically analyze user perspectives on remote-access library apps using sentiment analysis and topic modeling. It provides a structured framework for assessing user satisfaction and offers actionable insights for app developers and academic institutions to enhance mobile-based electronic resource access.
