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The digital footprint of academics in Karnataka: A study of research engagement and performance on ResearchGate H V Sulakshana, B. T. Sampath Kumar Iberoamerican Journal of Science Measurement and Communication, 2025 Objective. This study explored the research engagement and performance of faculty members from selected universities in Karnataka, India, on ResearchGate (RG). The study assessed several metrics, including research contributions, forms of publications, and the availability of full-text documents. The objective was to identify the most productive universities, departments, and individual faculty members. Furthermore, the study undertook a multifaceted examination of the correlation between various RG metrics, with the objective of elucidating their interrelationship. Methodology. A representative sample of universities in Karnataka was selected based on academic reputation and diversity. Data were collected from the profiles of 330 faculty members who had created RG profiles, including details on publications read, profile views, citations, H-index, participation in the question and answers (Q&A) section, research interest (RI) score, followers, and following. Subsequent correlation analyses were conducted to assess the relationship among these metrics. Results. The study revealed that a mere 38.02% of faculty members across a selection of universities in Karnataka have established RG profiles. The University of Mysore demonstrated the highest level of research productivity, with 5,235 publications and 71,814 citations. Among the faculty members, K. R. Kini from the University of Mysore exhibited the highest RI score (7,712), followed by Gireesha B. J. from Kuvempu University, who attained an RI score of 5,261. The Department of Chemistry at Karnatak University demonstrated the highest level of productivity, with a total of 1,004 documents and an RI score of 8268.3. Statistical analyses revealed a significant positive correlation between university age and the number of RG profiles, as well as between the number of publications and citations. However, the correlation between the number of publications and the RI score was moderate and not statistically significant. Conclusion. This study underscored the growing role of academic social networking platforms in scholarly communication. By identifying key trends in research visibility and engagement, the study provided valuable insights for researchers seeking to optimize their RG presence. While the study identified correlations among various RG metrics, its reliance on publicly available profile data, which may be subject to updates and inconsistencies, was a limitation.
RECENT SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS
Assessing the Scholarly Impact of Agricultural Scientists on ResearchGate: An Altmetric Study of Agricultural Scientists in Karnataka, India BTS Kumar, HV Sulakshana Journal of Science & Technology Metrics 7 (1), 15-26 , 2026 2026.0
The digital footprint of academics in Karnataka: A study of research engagement and performance on ResearchGate HV Sulakshana, BTS Kumar Iberoamerican Journal of Science Measurement and Communication 5 (2), 1-14 , 2025 2025.0 Citations: 1
ResearchGate Profiles of Academics: An Altmetric Analysis of Engineering Faculty Members HV Sulakshana, BTS Kumar College Libraries 39 (4), 31-40 , 2024 2024.0 Citations: 1
Use of ResearchGate by academics: A case study of the University of Mysore HV Sulakshana, BTS Kumar Science 103 (69), 66.99 , 2023 2023.0 Citations: 2
Use of ResearchGate as Digital Repository by the faculty members: An Altmetric Analysis S H V, SK B T, B M T International Conference on Knowledge organization in Academic libraries , 2022 2022.0
Use and Access of E-Resources among Students in the National Institute of Engineering College Library in Mysuru: A Study J Chandrashakara, YS Harish, HV Sulakshana Library Philosophy and Practice 6123 , 2021 2021.0 Citations: 4
DOAJ: A BOON TO ENGINEERING SCHOLARLY COMMUNICATION S H V, SK B T, B M T Marching Libraries from Traditional to Hybrid: Connecting Communicating and … , 2021 2021.0
INFORMATION SOURCES IN LIBRARIES: HOW THE ENGINEERING STUDENTS MAKE USE OF THEM? HV Sulakshana, BTS Kumar, MT Basavaraja
MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS
Use and Access of E-Resources among Students in the National Institute of Engineering College Library in Mysuru: A Study J Chandrashakara, YS Harish, HV Sulakshana Library Philosophy and Practice 6123 , 2021 2021.0 Citations: 4
Use of ResearchGate by academics: A case study of the University of Mysore HV Sulakshana, BTS Kumar Science 103 (69), 66.99 , 2023 2023.0 Citations: 2
The digital footprint of academics in Karnataka: A study of research engagement and performance on ResearchGate HV Sulakshana, BTS Kumar Iberoamerican Journal of Science Measurement and Communication 5 (2), 1-14 , 2025 2025.0 Citations: 1
ResearchGate Profiles of Academics: An Altmetric Analysis of Engineering Faculty Members HV Sulakshana, BTS Kumar College Libraries 39 (4), 31-40 , 2024 2024.0 Citations: 1
Assessing the Scholarly Impact of Agricultural Scientists on ResearchGate: An Altmetric Study of Agricultural Scientists in Karnataka, India BTS Kumar, HV Sulakshana Journal of Science & Technology Metrics 7 (1), 15-26 , 2026 2026.0
Use of ResearchGate as Digital Repository by the faculty members: An Altmetric Analysis S H V, SK B T, B M T International Conference on Knowledge organization in Academic libraries , 2022 2022.0
DOAJ: A BOON TO ENGINEERING SCHOLARLY COMMUNICATION S H V, SK B T, B M T Marching Libraries from Traditional to Hybrid: Connecting Communicating and … , 2021 2021.0
INFORMATION SOURCES IN LIBRARIES: HOW THE ENGINEERING STUDENTS MAKE USE OF THEM? HV Sulakshana, BTS Kumar, MT Basavaraja
