Empowering Women through Self-Help Groups: Analysing Academic Research Output and Trends on Women Empowerment in Multiple Nations (2006-2025)
1. Saubhagya Singh, Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapith, Other, India
2. Shivam Shukla, Siddharth University, Kapilvastu, Siddharth Nagar, Assistant Professor, India
This
study analyzes 143 research documents from 116 sources between 2006 and 2025,
revealing steady academic contributions despite a 0% annual growth rate. The
documents, averaging 5.46 years in age with 6.217 citations per paper, indicate
moderate scholarly influence. Authorship is collaborative, involving 330
researchers, averaging 2.66 co-authors per document. However, international
collaboration remains limited at 9.79%, highlighting the predominance of
domestic research networks. The dataset is dominated by journal articles (110),
followed by book chapters (16), reviews (7), and conference papers (7).
Scientific output has shown fluctuations, peaking in 2024 with 20 publications
before dropping to 2 in 2025, reflecting the impact of external variables like
funding, institutional backing, and shifting priorities. Geographically, India
leads with 308 publications, significantly ahead of the USA (23) and Malaysia
(5). This dominance is linked to expanding government support, institutional
growth, and focus on socio-economic themes such as women’s empowerment, rural
development, and status enhancement. In conclusion, while the data reflects
strong regional academic productivity, it also emphasizes the need for more
international partnerships, stable funding, and policy support to sustain and
globalize future research efforts.
Self-Help Groups Women Empowerment Bibliometric Analysis International Collaboration
The
dataset underscores a stable yet uneven research trajectory, with significant
contributions from Indian institutions. The findings highlight the need for
enhanced international collaboration to diversify perspectives and increase
global research impact. While research production peaked in 2024, the sharp
decline in 2025 raises concerns about sustainability and resource allocation.
The emphasis on empowerment, rural development, and women’s status suggests
that research in this domain is addressing critical societal issues. Moving
forward, strategic interventions, such as increased funding, stronger
international networks, and institutional support, will be essential to
maintaining and expanding the momentum of academic research.
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We extend our deepest gratitude to our advisor, Professor Sudhir Kumar Shukla, whose mentorship in bibliometric research methodology shaped every page of this work.
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