Research ArticleInformation Research CommunicationsVol. 2 | Issue 3 | 2025 | pp. 307–312Open access
Research Trends of Nobel Laureate Brian P Schmidt: A Scientometric Study
- 1,
- 2
- 1 Department of Library and Information Centre, Maharani Science College for Women, Maharani Cluster University, Palace Road, Bangalore, Karnataka, INDIA.
- 2 Department of Library and Information Science and Former Vice-Chancellor, Tumkur University, Tumkur, Karnataka, INDIA.
Published in Information Research Communications
Correspondence: Dr. Mariraj Vasudev Sedam, Department of Library and Information Centre, Maharani Science College for Women, Maharani Cluster University, Palace Road, Bangalore, Karnataka, INDIA. Email: smariraj.lis@gmail.com
Copyright: © 2025 Manuscript Technomedia LLP. This is an open access article.
- Published:
- Jan 1, 2025
- Received:
- Aug 12, 2025
- Accepted:
- Nov 3, 2025
- DOI:
- 10.5530/irc.2.3.29
How to cite
Sedam, M. V., & Keshava. (2025). Research Trends of Nobel Laureate Brian P Schmidt: A Scientometric Study. Information Research Communications, 2(3), 307–312. https://doi.org/10.5530/irc.2.3.29
Abstract
Background
The Nobel Prize in Physics has been awarded 114 times to 216 laureates between 1901 and 2020, with John Bardeen being the only double recipient. Brian P. Schmidt is one of the 215 individual laureates whose scientific output reflects significant contributions to astrophysics.
Objectives
To examine the publication productivity, authorship pattern, and communication channels of Physics Nobel Laureate Brian P. Schmidt through a scientometric approach.
Materials and Methods
Data on Schmidt’s research publications were collected and analysed to determine publication trends, collaborative authorship, and preferred journals.
Results
Findings indicate high research productivity, extensive multi-authored publications, and frequent dissemination through leading physics and astronomy journals.
Conclusion
Brian P. Schmidt’s scholarly output demonstrates strong productivity, high collaboration, and consistent use of prominent scientific communication channels.
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Article metadata
| Title | Research Trends of Nobel Laureate Brian P Schmidt: A Scientometric Study |
|---|---|
| Authors | Mariraj Vasudev Sedam; Keshava |
| Affiliations | Department of Library and Information Centre, Maharani Science College for Women, Maharani Cluster University, Palace Road, Bangalore, Karnataka, INDIA.; Department of Library and Information Science and Former Vice-Chancellor, Tumkur University, Tumkur, Karnataka, INDIA. |
| Corresponding author | smariraj.lis@gmail.com |
| Journal | Information Research Communications |
| Volume / Issue | Vol. 2, Issue 3 (2025) |
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