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Institutional Repository Webometrics Analysis: A Case Study of Nanded City

Dr. Vilas Ashokrao Kale

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Swatantrya Sainik Suryabhanji Pawar College,

Purna (Jn.) Dist. Parbhani 431511

Email - vilasashokraokale@gmail.com

Abstract

The increasing shift toward digital scholarship has made Institutional Repositories (IRs) a vital component of academic knowledge preservation and dissemination. This study presents a webometric analysis of institutional repositories in Nanded city, a prominent educational center in Maharashtra's Marathwada region. The research focuses on key indicators such as the number of digital items, repository visibility, indexing in search engines, metadata quality, and user accessibility.

Among the institutions examined, Swami Ramanand Teerth Marathwada University (SRTMU) emerged as the only academic body maintaining an open-access IR. The repository, built on the DSpace platform, includes doctoral theses and research publications, yet shows limited visibility and external engagement. Other prominent institutions such as SGGSIE&T and affiliated colleges lack dedicated repositories, relying instead on platforms like Shodhganga.

The analysis highlights the need for strategic improvements in repository infrastructure, metadata standardization, and digital literacy to enhance academic visibility and knowledge sharing in the region. Recommendations are offered for building sustainable repository ecosystems in regional universities through collaborative efforts, policy support, and training initiatives.

            Keywords: Institutional Repository (IR), Webometrics, Digital Scholarship, Open Access