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A BIBLIOMETRIC STUDY OF PH.D AWARDED THESES IN
DEPARTMENT OF TELUGU STUDIES OF SRI VENKATESWARA
UNIVERSITY DURING THE PERIOD 1964-1988
P. Raghunath Reddy*
Research Scholar, Department of Library and Infromation Science, SV Univesity, Tirupati.
ABSTRACT
The number of Ph.D. awarded theses in the Department of Telugu Studies of Sri
Venkateswara University, Tirupati, during the period 1964-1988 were 97. The highest
number of Ph.D. awarded theses (46) were during the period 1984-88 and 26 Ph.D. theses
are during the period 1979-83. The highest number of theses (14) were guided by Pro.G. N
Reddy. The highest number of theses (35) were in Telugu Poetry. The majority number of
Research Supervisors (97.94%) and researchers (76.29%) in Telugu studies were men.
Keywords: Bibliometrics, Telugu Studies, Ph.D. Awarded Theses, Sri Venkateswata
University.
1. INTRODUCTION
The word ‘Bibliometrics’ is derived from the two Greek words ‘biblio’ and ‘metriko’
meaning book and measurement. The word book includes books, Journals and other reading
materials. The word measurement means the application of mathematical and statistical
techniques.
Hence bibliometrics can be defined as the application of mathematical and statistical
techniques to books and other written communication. In other words bibliometrics is the
quantitative analysis of documents or written communication.
Bibliometrics is the subject of recent origin and relatively a new area of study. It
emerged as a research field as part of information science. It is now being vigorously pursued
with the result that a considerable percentage of articles, published in Library and
Information Science are on Bibliometrics and its related topics. It has been found that the
articles on bibliometrics were also published in Social science and Science periodicals.
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Bibliometrics has commanded the attention of numerous individuals in library and
information science. The measurement of bibliographic information offers the promise of
providing a theory that will resolve many practical problems. It is claimed that the author
productivity patterns. Literature growth rates and related statistical distributions can be used
to evaluate the authors.
1.1 Telugu
Telugu is a Dravidian language predominantly spoken in the Indian state of Andhra
Pradesh and in Yanam of Union Territory of Puducherry, where it is an official language. It is
also spoken by significant minorities in the states of Chattisgarh, Karnataka, Maharashtra,
Odisha, Tamil Nadu, and in the Union Territory of Puducherry. The five classical languages
of India are Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam and Sanskrit Among them, stands in third
place for being more Telugu number of native speakers in India, thirteenth in the Ethnologue
list of most-spoken languages worldwide, and is the most widely spoken Dravidian language.
It is one of the twenty-two scheduled languages of the Republic of India. Telugu borrowed
several features of Sanskrit that have subsequently been lost in Sanskrit's daughter languages
such as Hindi and Bengali, especially in the pronunciation of some vowels and consonants.
Telugu is a beautiful language and it is called as ‘Italian of East’.
1.2 SriVenkateswara University
Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati, was established in 1954. There are now 58
departments comprising Arts, Sciences, Management, Law, and Engineering with student
strength of 5,500, including research scholars, academic faculty strength of 320, and 1000
non-teaching staff members. The teaching and research work that has been carried out in the
university departments has been considered uniformly high. The university library was
started in 1955 with a small collection of 6,700 books. The library has grown over the years
to its present size and now it has 3.6 lakhs documents to cater to the information needs of
students, research scholars and faculty members.
1.3 Department of Telugu Studies
The Department of Telugu was started in the academic year 1959-60, five years after
the S.V. University was founded. The Department of Telugu later renamed as the Department
of Telugu Studies in 1981, keeping in view of the extensive and wide range of both teaching
and research activities of the Department. The year 1984-85 was the Silver Jubilee year of the
Department. The Department has been providing instruction in M.A. Telugu Language and
Literature. At present, the year intake of students is about 40 for regular students for the
period of two years duration. In addition to teaching M.A. Telugu Course, the department is
actively engaged in doing research also. The Department is running M.Phil., and Ph.D.
courses. The first Ph.D degree has been awarded to Sri J. Suryanarayana in 1964.
2. REVIEW OF LITERATURE
A number of bibliometric studies that have been carried out during the last two
decades were reviewed in the following paragraphs.
Braun, and others (1987)1
presented the total publication output, percentage share of
publication output, percentage of annual change in publication output of various countries.
A number of scientometric analyses have been carried out during the last decades to evaluate
the research productivity of Indian scientists. Bishop et al (2003)2
analysed the research work
of the Chemo Informatics Research Group in the Department of Information Studies at the
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University of Sheffield during 1985-2002. Krishnamoorthy, and others (2009)3
studied the
bibliometric analysis of diabetes literature indexed the MEDLINE database for the period
1995-2004. The study reveals that maximum number of records (13244) was during 2003,
followed by 12,690 in 2002 and 11,061 in 2001. Relative growth rate was found to be
decreasing year wise. Ranking of the journals based on the quantum of research output on
diabetes during 1995-2004 shows that USA in the largest contributor of literature on diabetes
research. The research productivity of diabetes confirms the Bradford’s Law of Scattering.
Jain and Kumar (2011)4
studied the research productivity of Indian Scientists in world
soy a bean research for the period 1989-2008 and found that most of the authors attained the
low dominance factor value. Krishna Reddy (2013)5
studied the research productivity of
Department of Mathematics, Sri Krishnadevaraya University during the years 1976-2011.
The number of Ph.D produced during the above period are 99. The study reveals that a
highest percentage of theses(51.5%) were produced during 2006-2011. Out of 99 theses 28
.3% of them produced under the guidance of Dr. D. R. V. PrasadaRao; most of them (77.8%)
were pertaing to Applied Mathematics; and the majority of the research researchers (69.69%)
in the Department of Mathematics were men. Chidambaram6
opines that research
publications mirror the research activities of any organization and a country. Guay7
carried
out the qualitative survey of the emergence of organic chemistry research in India during
1907-1926 covered by Chemical Abstraacts.
As no study has been conducted on bibliometric analysis of Ph.D awarded theses in
Telugu, the present study has been undertaken.
3. OBJECTIVES
The objectives of the present study are:
a. To find out the research productivity of Department of Telugu Studies in terms of
Ph.D. arded theses;
b. To assess the guidance of research supervisors during the period 1964-1988
c. To assess the amount research output in terms of Ph.D awarded theses in various
subject of Telugu studies.
d. To examine the impact of gender in research guidance; and
e. To examine the impact of gender in research productivity.
4. COLLECTION OF DATA
Ph.D degrees were awarded by Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati, Andhra
Pradesh to 97candidates for their theses on various subjects in Telugu Studies during the
period of 1964-1988. The data with regard to the name of researcher, Title of theses, name of
supervisor and year of award of Ph.D was collected from Department of Telugu studies,
S.V.University, S.V.University Library, research supervisors and researchers.
5. DATA ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION
The data collected has been analysed and interpreted in the following paragraphs.
5.1 Chronological Distribution of Ph.D theses
The distribution of Ph.D theses in Telugu Studies over different time periods is shown
in Table-1 and Figure.1.
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Chronological Distribution of Ph.D
Time
period
Ph.D.awarded
Theses
1964-1968 8
1969-1973 5
1974-1978 12
1979-1983 26
1984-1988 46
Figure 1: Chronological Distribution of Ph.D theses
It is observed from Table
(47.42%) were produced in Telugu studies during the period
26.80%Ph.D theses were produced
1978, 12.37% of were produced.
produced and the remaining 5.16% them were produced
5.2 Guidance of Research Supervisors
The Distribution of Ph.D. theses a
venkateswara Universityis shown in
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
50
1964-68
8
No.ofPh.D.Theses
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Table 1
nological Distribution of Ph.D theses in Telugu Studies
Cumulative
Number
Percentage
%
Cumulative
Percentage
8 8.25
13 5.16 13.41
25 12.37 25.78
51 26.80 52.57
97 47.42 100.00
Chronological Distribution of Ph.D theses in Telugu Studies
Table -1and Figure-1 that the highest number of Ph.D theses
were produced in Telugu studies during the period 1984-1988. Next to it,
produced during the period 1979-1983. During the
12.37% of were produced. During the period 1964-1968, 8.25% of theses were
produced and the remaining 5.16% them were produced during the period of 1969
Guidance of Research Supervisors
Distribution of Ph.D. theses according to the supervisors in Telugu studies of Sri
shown in Table-2.
1969-73 1974-78 1979-83 1984-88
5
12
26
46
Time-period
– 3533 (Print),
Cumulative
Percentage
8.25
13.41
25.78
52.57
100.00
in Telugu Studies
number of Ph.D theses
1988. Next to it,
period 1974-
1968, 8.25% of theses were
period of 1969-1973.
elugu studies of Sri
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Table -2
Distribution of Ph.D.theses according to the Supervisors
S.No Name of the
Research
Supervisor
1964-
1968
1969-
1973
1974-
1978
1979-
1983
1984-
1988
Total %
1 B. Lakshminarayana 1 1 1.03
2 B. H .Krishna
murthy
2 2
2.06
3 P.Lakshmikantham 4 1 5 5.15
4 K.Mahadevasastri 1 1 1 2 5 5.15
5 G.N.Reddy 2 4 3 5 14 14.43
6 J.Chenna Reddy 1 1 2 4 4.12
7 J.Suryanarayana 2 2 3 7 7.22
8 T.Koteswarao 2 1 2 5 5.15
9 G.Nagaiah 1 2 6 9 9.28
10 M.Subba Reddy 1 5 5 11 11.34
11 K.Viswanatha Reddy 4 4 4.12
12 K.Enoch 1 1 1.03
13 K.SarvothamaRao 1 10 11 11.34
14 Dr.J.Hemalatha 2 2 2.06
15 P.Narasimha Reddy 1 7 8 8.25
16 S.G.D.Chandrasekar 2 2 2.06
17 S.S.R.Murthy 1 1 1.03
18 G.Chalapathi 2 2 2.06
19 K.J.K.Murthy 1 1 1.03
20 P.C.Narasimhareddy 2 2 2.06
Total 8 5 12 26 46 97 100.00
It is evident from Table-2 that a total of 97 Ph.D theses were produced in Telugu
studies by Srivenkateswara University, Tirupati. Out of 97 Ph.D .theses, 14.43% theses were
produced under the guidance of Pro. G. N. Reddy. Next to it 11.34% theses were awarded
under the guidance of each Dr. M.Subba Reddy and K. SarvothamaRao, 9.28% theses were
awarded under the guidance of Dr.G.Nagaiah, 8.25% theses were awarded under the
guidance of Dr.P.Narasimha Reddy, 7.22% theses were produced under the guidance of
Pro.J.Suryanarayana, 5.15% were awarded under the guidance of each supervisors namely
Dr.P.Lakshmikantham, T.Koteswararao and K.Mahadevasatri. Remaining 22.69% of Ph.D
theses were awarded under the guidance of 11 research supervisors.
5.3 Subject wise Distribution
Subject wise distribution of Ph.D theses subject wise distribution of Ph.D awarded
theses is presented in Table – 3 and Figure.2 respectively.
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Area-wise distribution of Ph.D theses in Telugu Studies
Area 1964-
68
1969
Poetry 5
Linguistics
&
Grammar
2
Novels -
Folklore 1
Works on
Annamaiah
-
Others -
Total 08
Figure 2: Subject- wise distribution of Ph.Dawarded
It is observed from Table
(36.08%) were produced in poetry. Next to it , a considerable amount of the research work
has been carried out on Novels
addition to the above the research work has been carried out on subjects namely
(8.25%), works on Annamaiah-(5.15%)
5.4 Gender-wise distribution of supervisors
The distribution of Ph.D awarded t
supervisors in Telugu studies of Sri Venkateswara University is
Novels
25 .77%
Folklore
8 .25%
Works on
Annamaiah
5.15%
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Table-3
wise distribution of Ph.D theses in Telugu Studies
1969-
73
1974-
78
1979-
83
1984-
88
Total
4 10 8 8 35
1 1 8 6 18
- - 4 21 25
- - 2 5 8
- - 03 02 05
- 01 01 04 06
05 12 26 46 97
wise distribution of Ph.Dawarded theses in Telugu Studies
It is observed from Table-3 and figure-2 that the maximum percentage
poetry. Next to it , a considerable amount of the research work
( 25.77 % ) and on Linguistic and grammar (
addition to the above the research work has been carried out on subjects namely
(5.15%) and other areas (6.19%).
wise distribution of supervisors.
distribution of Ph.D awarded theses according to the gender of research
of Sri Venkateswara University is shown in table-4.
Poetry
36.08%
Liguistics
Grammar
18 .56%
Other works
6 .19%
– 3533 (Print),
%
36.08
18.56
25.77
8.25
5.15
6.19
100.00
eses in Telugu Studies
2 that the maximum percentage of theses
poetry. Next to it , a considerable amount of the research work
and grammar (18.56%) In
addition to the above the research work has been carried out on subjects namely folklore-
according to the gender of research
4.
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Gender-wise supervisor’s distribution of Ph.D awarded theses in Telugu Studies
Gender 1964-
1968
1969
1973
Men
Supervisor’s
8
Women
Supervisor’s
-
Total 8
It is observed fromTable
produced in the Department of Telugu S
of theses (2.06%) were produced under the guidance of women Supervisors.
5.5 Researchers gender-wise distribution of Ph.D. awarded theses
Gender-wise researchers distribution of Ph.D. awarded theses
presented in table-5.and Figure.3.
Table 5: Researchers gender wise distribution of Ph.D awarded theses
Gender 1964-
1968
1969
Men
Researchers
8
Women
Researchers
-
Total 8
Figure 3: Researchers gender-wise distribution of Ph.D. awarded theses
women
Researchers
23.71%
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Table-4
wise supervisor’s distribution of Ph.D awarded theses in Telugu Studies
1969-
1973
1974-
1978
1979-
1983
1984-
1988
5 12 24 46 95(97.94%)
- - 02 - 02(2.06%)
5 12 26 46
able -4 that the maximum percentage of theses (97.94%) were
epartment of Telugu Studies by men supervisors. Only ameagre percentage
were produced under the guidance of women Supervisors.
wise distribution of Ph.D. awarded theses
wise researchers distribution of Ph.D. awarded theses in Telugu Studies
5.and Figure.3.
Table-5
Researchers gender wise distribution of Ph.D awarded theses in Telugu Studies.
1969-
1973
1974-
1978
1979-
1983
1984-
1988
5 11 19 31
- 01 07 15
5 12 26 46
wise distribution of Ph.D. awarded theses in Telugu Studies.
Men
Researchers
76.29%
– 3533 (Print),
wise supervisor’s distribution of Ph.D awarded theses in Telugu Studies
Total
95(97.94%)
02(2.06%)
97(100%)
(97.94%) were
meagre percentage
in Telugu Studies
in Telugu Studies.
Total
74
(76.29%)
23
(23.71%)
97(100%)
in Telugu Studies.
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It is clearly from Table-5 and Figure -3, that Majority of the researchers (76.29%)
who carried out research work in the Department of Telugu Studies for their Ph.D
programme were men. Less number of researchers (23.71%) were who carried out research
work were women.
6. CONCLUSION
The paper highlighted quantitatively the research work made by the researchers in the
Department of Telugu Studies, Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati during the period
1964-1988. The Department has produced 97 Ph.D theses during above period.The highest
number of Ph.D theses (47.42%) were awarded during the period 1984-88. The study shows
that 26.80% of theses were produced during the period 1979-83, 12.37% of theses during the
period 1974-78, 8.25% of theses during the period 1964-68 and 5.16% of theses during the
period 1969-73.
The highest number (14.43%) theses were guided by Pro. G. N. Reddy followed by
Pro. M Subba Reddy and Pro.KSarvothamaRao with 11.34% theses each, Pro. G.Nagaiah
with 9.28% theses, Pro. P Narasimha Reddy with 8.25% theses, Pro. J Suryanarayana with
7.22% theses, Pro. P Lakshmikantham, Pro.KMahadevasastri and Pro. T Koteswarao with
5.15% theses each.
The highest number of theses (36.08%) were awarded in Telugu Poetry followed by
Novels (25.77%), Linguistics and Grammar (18.56%) folklore (8.25%), works on Annamaiah
(5.15%) and other areas (6.19%).
Maximum amount of Research work (97.94%) was guided by men supervisor’s. In
the Department of Telugu studies and the remaining (2.06%) of research work was guided by
women research supervisors.
Majority of researchers (76.29%) who obtained Ph.D degrees for their theses in the
department of Telugu Studies were men and remaining (23.71%) were women researchers.
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