Ziaur Rahman

@rbu.ac.in

Associate Professor , Department of Library and Information Science
Rabindra Bharati University

Ziaur Rahman


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EDUCATION

Ph D Jadavpur University, 2011
MLIS Aligarh Muslim University, 2005
BLIS North Bengal University, 2003
B.Sc North Bengal University, 1999

RESEARCH INTERESTS

Bibliometrics, Scientometrics
10

Scopus Publications

108

Scholar Citations

5

Scholar h-index

1

Scholar i10-index

Scopus Publications

  • Global Trends in Biotechnology Innovation: A Patent-Based Analysis
    Goutam Dinda, Ziaur Rahman
    Science and Technology Libraries, 2026
    This study provides a comprehensive analysis of global biotechnology patent trends from 1970 to 2025, based on 1,034,605 patent records retrieved from Lens.org. It explores the dynamics of innovation through patent distribution by applicants, inventors, and owners, while examining geographical trends, legal status, citation patterns, and classification codes. A detailed query using IPC and CPC codes ensured broad and accurate coverage of biotechnology-related innovations. The findings reveal substantial growth in biotechnology patents, especially from the 1980s onward, driven by advances in genetic engineering, synthetic biology, and biomedical research. Major contributors include corporations like Monsanto Technology LLC and academic institutions such as the University of California. The United States and China dominate global filings, highlighting robust R&D ecosystems. Emerging technologies like gene editing, synthetic amino acid sequences, and AI-integrated biotech tools are defining new patent frontiers. Legal status and citation analyses indicate sustained innovation and lasting impact. This study provides valuable insights for science librarians and information professionals, helping them support researchers, students, and policymakers by facilitating patent literacy, curating emerging technology resources, and strengthening biotech IP awareness within academic and research libraries.
  • Plotting global research trends on red palm weevil: a bibliometric analysis
    Alexander Woodman, Akhtar Hussain, Shakil Ahmad, Ziaur Rahman
    International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2026
  • Tracking the Footprints of AI in Data Mining Research: A Bibliometric Perspective
    Ziaur Rahman, Goutam Dinda, Safiqur Rahaman, Sabahat Nausheen
    New Review of Information Networking, 2025
  • Indian Nuclear Research on Web: Assessing the Content and Visualization by Ranking Indicators Through Webometrics
    Goutam Dinda, Ziaur Rahman
    New Review of Information Networking, 2024
  • Evaluation of Health Care Science and Services Journals: Impact Factors and Ranking Indicators
    Ziaur Rahman, Paromita Paul, Safiqur Rahaman, Khadeeja M. N. Ansari
    Journal of Hospital Librarianship, 2024
  • Evaluating and Comparing the Quality of the Agronomy and Crop Science Journals Using Bibliometric Indicators
    Ziaur Rahman, Madhurima Das, Md. Safiqur Rahaman, Sabahat Nausheen
    Science and Technology Libraries, 2024
    The field of agronomy and crop science plays a crucial role in ensuring global food security and sustainable agricultural practices. In the realm of scholarly publications, bibliometric indicators have emerged as invaluable tools for quantifying and comparing the impact, reach, and significance of such contributions. Various bibliometric indicators were employed for the study, including Impact Factor, Eigenfactor Score, Cite Score, and h-index. To accomplish this, we compiled a roster of 90 agronomy and crop science journals using the Journal Citation Report (JCR) within the Web of Science (WOS), journal metrics from the Scopus database (Cite Score and SNIP), and h5-index from Google Scholar. The SCImago Journal Ranking (SJR) was obtained from its official website. Subsequently, we conducted Bivariate Pearson’s (r) and Spearman’s (ρ) correlation coefficient tests to assess ranking correlations. The study revealed notable positive correlations particularly, a strong Pearson’s (r) correlation evident between the Impact Factor (JIF) and both the Cite Score (CS) and SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) indicators, yielding values of (r = 0.962) and (r = 0.932), respectively. Interestingly, despite the distinct mathematical foundations underpinning the various citation-based bibliometric indices scrutinized, our findings underscored their robust correlations when it comes to ranking agronomy and crop science journals.
  • Mapping of Research Output on Medical Waste Management: A Bibliometric Study
    Library Philosophy and Practice, 2021
  • Global Ranking framework & Indicators of Higher Educational Institutions: A Comparative Study
    Library Philosophy and Practice, 2021
  • Productivity Trends and Pattern of Scientific Collaboration of Bibliometric Research: An Exploratory Analysis
    Library Philosophy and Practice, 2021
  • Mapping knowledge hierarchy on digital library from 2007-2017: A comparative study of India, China and United States
    Library Philosophy and Practice, 2019

RECENT SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Pedagogy and Patents: Mapping Teaching Innovation Trends in Information Studies
    G Dinda, Z Rahman
    Education for Information, 01678329261425827 , 2026
    2026
  • Tracking the Footprints of AI in Data Mining Research: A Bibliometric Perspective
    Z Rahman, G Dinda, S Rahaman, S Nausheen
    New Review of Information Networking, 1-28 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 1
  • Global Trends in Biotechnology Innovation: A Patent-Based Analysis
    G Dinda, Z Rahman
    Science & Technology Libraries, 1-18 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 4
  • Optimizing Instagram Metrics for Strategic Information Marketing: Insights from Global Influencers
    G Dinda, Z Rahman
    Qualitative and Quantitative Methods in Libraries 14 (4), 541-566 , 2025
    2025
  • Towards a Digital Future: A Conceptual Framework for Manuscript Preservation System in India under National Mission for Manuscripts (NMMs)
    G Dinda, Z Rahman
    Journal of Information Management 12 (1), 54-73 , 2025
    2025
  • Evaluation of health care science and services journals: impact factors and ranking indicators
    Z Rahman, P Paul, S Rahaman, KMN Ansari
    Journal of Hospital Librarianship 24 (4), 325-352 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 1
  • Global Trends and Knowledge Mapping in Applied Ethics Research During 2013 to 2022: A Bibliometric Analysis: A Comprehensive Bibliometric Investigation
    Z Rahman, MS Rahaman, M Purkait
    Qualitative and Quantitative Methods in Libraries 13 (2), 217-240 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 1
  • Indian Nuclear Research on Web: Assessing the Content and Visualization by Ranking Indicators Through Webometrics
    G Dinda, Z Rahman
    New Review of Information Networking 29 (1-2), 74-100 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 1
  • Evaluating and Comparing the Quality of the Agronomy and Crop Science Journals Using Bibliometric Indicators
    Z Rahman, M Das, MS Rahaman, S Nausheen
    Science & Technology Libraries 43 (3), 287-304 , 2024
    2024
  • Web Presence, Accessibility and Performance Evaluation of Indian Nuclear Research Institution Websites through Webometrics
    G Dinda, Z Rahman
    Accessibility and Performance Evaluation of Indian Nuclear Research … , 2024
    2024
  • Global Trends and Knowledge Mapping in Applied Ethics Research During 2013 to 2022: A Bibliometric Analysis
    Z Rahman¹, MS Rahaman
    Qualitative & Quantitative Methods in Libraries 14 (2) , 2024
    2024
  • Mapping artificial intelligence in medical diagnosis in india: a bibliometric analysis
    Z Rahman, A Hussain, MS Rahaman, KMN Ansari
    Qualitative and quantitative methods in libraries 13 (4), 607-639 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 2
  • Global trends and visualization of knowledge organization reflected in the domain of LIS research: a bibliometric landscape
    Z Rahman
    Qualitative and Quantitative Methods in Libraries 12 (2), 197-217 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 1
  • Webometric analysis of institutions under Ministry of Human Resource and Development, Government of India
    G Dinda, Z Rahman
    Journal of Library and Information Communication Technology (JLICT) 12 (1) , 2023
    2023
  • Exploring the websites of the top ten leading space agencies in the world: A webometric analysis
    Z Rahman, G Dinda
    Qualitative and Quantitative Methods in Libraries 12 (1), 137-151 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 3
  • Research Trends on Environmentalism: A bibliometric analysis and Review of Literature
    MS Rahaman, H Kumar, KMN Ansari, Z Rahman
    Qualitative and Quantitative Methods in Libraries 12 (1), 43-76 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 3
  • Websites of library and information network in India: A webometric analysis
    Z Rahman Dr, G Dinda
    2023
    Citations: 3
  • Global Trends and Knowledge Mapping on Music Research during 2010-2022: A Bibliometric Study.
    Z Rahman, MS Rahaman
    Sangeet Galaxy 12 (1) , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 4
  • Websites of Library and Information Network in India: A Webometric Analysis
    Z Rahman Dr, G Dinda
    2023
  • Visualizing the Research Performance of Jadavpur University during 2012-2021:: A Scientometric Analysis
    Z Rahman
    Qualitative and Quantitative Methods in Libraries 11 (1), 93-115 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 2

MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Global ranking framework & indicators of higher educational institutions: A comparative study
    AR Chowdhury, Z Rahman
    Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal) 5268 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 36
  • Library anxiety among undergraduate students of University of the Punjab: A Case Study.
    Z Rehman, S Soroya, SI Awan
    Pakistan Library & Information Science Journal 46 (4) , 2015
    2015
    Citations: 9
  • Mapping of research output on medical waste management: A bibliometric study
    S Sofik, Z Rahman
    Library Philosophy and Practice, 1-14 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 7
  • Productivity trends and pattern of scientific collaboration of bibliometric research: an exploratory analysis
    S Sofik, Z Rahman, S Nausheen
    Libr Philos Pract 5930 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 6
  • Library, democracy and sustainable development: The role of public libraries in India
    Z Rahman, DK Basak, S Nausheen
    Golden Research Thoughts 3 (2), 1-6 , 2013
    2013
    Citations: 6
  • Global visualization and knowledge mapping in the field of information retrieval (IR): A bibliometrics analysis
    Z Rahman, S Sofik
    Qualitative and Quantitative Methods in Libraries 10 (4), 623-647 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 5
  • Global Trends in Biotechnology Innovation: A Patent-Based Analysis
    G Dinda, Z Rahman
    Science & Technology Libraries, 1-18 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 4
  • Global Trends and Knowledge Mapping on Music Research during 2010-2022: A Bibliometric Study.
    Z Rahman, MS Rahaman
    Sangeet Galaxy 12 (1) , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 4
  • Libraries for all. The role of public libraries in promoting e-government
    Z Rahman
    E-library Science Research Journal 1 (9), 1-7 , 2013
    2013
    Citations: 4
  • Exploring the websites of the top ten leading space agencies in the world: A webometric analysis
    Z Rahman, G Dinda
    Qualitative and Quantitative Methods in Libraries 12 (1), 137-151 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 3
  • Research Trends on Environmentalism: A bibliometric analysis and Review of Literature
    MS Rahaman, H Kumar, KMN Ansari, Z Rahman
    Qualitative and Quantitative Methods in Libraries 12 (1), 43-76 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 3
  • Websites of library and information network in India: A webometric analysis
    Z Rahman Dr, G Dinda
    2023
    Citations: 3
  • Mapping artificial intelligence in medical diagnosis in india: a bibliometric analysis
    Z Rahman, A Hussain, MS Rahaman, KMN Ansari
    Qualitative and quantitative methods in libraries 13 (4), 607-639 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 2
  • Visualizing the Research Performance of Jadavpur University during 2012-2021:: A Scientometric Analysis
    Z Rahman
    Qualitative and Quantitative Methods in Libraries 11 (1), 93-115 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 2
  • Authorship Pattern and Degree of Collaboration of Indian journal of Information Library and society (IJLIS) Period 2012–2016
    SR Kashyap
    Journal of Advances in Library and Information Science 7 (2), 147-152 , 2018
    2018
    Citations: 2
  • Citation Analysis of Doctoral Theses in Botany: A North Bengal University Case Study
    MZ Rahman, U Bhattacharya
    International Journal of Library and Information Studies 2 (3), 1-14 , 2012
    2012
    Citations: 2
  • Tracking the Footprints of AI in Data Mining Research: A Bibliometric Perspective
    Z Rahman, G Dinda, S Rahaman, S Nausheen
    New Review of Information Networking, 1-28 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 1
  • Evaluation of health care science and services journals: impact factors and ranking indicators
    Z Rahman, P Paul, S Rahaman, KMN Ansari
    Journal of Hospital Librarianship 24 (4), 325-352 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 1
  • Global Trends and Knowledge Mapping in Applied Ethics Research During 2013 to 2022: A Bibliometric Analysis: A Comprehensive Bibliometric Investigation
    Z Rahman, MS Rahaman, M Purkait
    Qualitative and Quantitative Methods in Libraries 13 (2), 217-240 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 1
  • Indian Nuclear Research on Web: Assessing the Content and Visualization by Ranking Indicators Through Webometrics
    G Dinda, Z Rahman
    New Review of Information Networking 29 (1-2), 74-100 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 1