A Scientometric Review and Analysis of Global Research on Vaishnavism

Authors

  • Barasha Sarma Librarian, West Guwahati Commerce College, Ghy-12 & Research Scholar, DLIS, NEHU, Meghalaya- 793022 https://orcid.org/0009-0009-9607-9748
  • Anindita Sandilya Librarian, Suren Das College, Hajo-781102

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31305/rrijm.2025.v10.n6.021

Keywords:

ISKCON, Neo-Vaishnavism, PRISMA, Sankardeva, Vaishnavism

Abstract

This study looks at global research on Vaishnavism, focusing on its religious, cultural, and social aspects. Using Scopus-indexed articles and the PRISMA framework, 70 studies were reviewed to find key topics, leading authors, major journals, and countries contributing to the field. Most of the research comes from India (41.42%), followed by the United States (24.28%), showing the tradition’s Indian roots and its global academic importance. A keyword analysis revealed themes like Neo-Vaishnavism in Assam, devotional practices, and the worldwide spread of Vaishnavism through movements like ISKCON. Important findings include Vaishnavism’s connection to regional identities, its role in challenging social hierarchies, and its global influence on religious practices. The study is limited to Scopus-indexed articles, potentially overlooking regional studies and emerging works with fewer citations. Despite the challenge, this review lays the groundwork for future research, encouraging studies on less-explored regions, modern practices, and comparisons with other traditions to better understand Vaishnavism’s evolving role worldwide.

Author Biographies

Barasha Sarma, Librarian, West Guwahati Commerce College, Ghy-12 & Research Scholar, DLIS, NEHU, Meghalaya- 793022

Miss Barasha Sarma received her Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry from Bajali College, Assam, and obtained her Master’s degree in Library and Information Science (M.L.I.Sc) from Gauhati University, Assam. She is currently pursuing her Ph.D. as a Research Scholar in the Department of Library and Information Science at North-Eastern Hill University (NEHU), Shillong, Meghalaya. Presently, she is serving as a Librarian at West Guwahati Commerce College, Guwahati, Assam. Her research interests include sustainable development goals (SDGs) and libraries, green library practices, scientometric analysis, traditional knowledge documentation, and digital library services. She has actively participated in several national and international conferences and has contributed research publications to reputed journals.

Anindita Sandilya, Librarian, Suren Das College, Hajo-781102

Anindita Sandilya completed her B.Sc. in Zoology from Handique Girls' College, Guwahati, and later did her Master’s degree in Library and Information Science from Gauhati University, Assam, India. She is presently serving as the Librarian at Suren Das College, Hajo, Assam. Before this, she worked as a Librarian at CKB Commerce College, Jorhat, Assam. Her research interests include digital librarianship, information literacy, academic library services, and the integration of ICT in libraries. She has also contributed to various academic and institutional publications and has presented a number of papers at national/international conferences.

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Sarma, B., & Sandilya, A. (2025). A Scientometric Review and Analysis of Global Research on Vaishnavism. RESEARCH REVIEW International Journal of Multidisciplinary, 10(6), 201–209. https://doi.org/10.31305/rrijm.2025.v10.n6.021

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