Publication, Impact Factors and Visibility of Indexed Indian Journals (2019–2023)

Abstract

This study critically examines the growth, citation performance, and international visibility of Indian journals indexed between 2019 and 2023. Using a longitudinal bibliometric approach, the study analyzes publication volume, Journal Impact Factor (JIF), CiteScore, SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), and quartile positioning. Findings indicate steady quantitative growth; however, qualitative indicators remain uneven, with a substantial proportion of journals concentrated in lower quartiles. The study argues that expansion in indexing does not automatically translate into epistemic influence and emphasizes structural reforms in editorial governance, peer-review rigor, and international collaboration.