A BIBLIOMETRIC ANALYSIS OF DR. B.R. AMBEDKAR'S THOUGHTS IN SCHOLARLY PUBLICATIONS (1993–2024)

This study presents a bibliometric analysis of publications exploring Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s socio-economic and educational thoughts from 1993 to 2024. Based on OpenAlex data, a total of 62 scholarly works were identified, with all being open access, facilitating broader academic engagement. The dominant research themes include Indian history and philosophy (17 publications), agricultural economics and practices (12 publications), and South Asian studies (7 publications). Regarding institutional contributions, O. P. Jindal Global University and The University of Texas at Austin emerged as leading contributors. The predominant publication types are journal articles (40), book chapters (11), and books (7), indicating diverse academic discourse formats. The findings reveal a sustained scholarly interest in Ambedkar’s impact on caste, economic justice, and education. The study underscores the need for further interdisciplinary research to contextualize Ambedkarite thought in contemporary policy frameworks.