Highly cited Papers from Sri Lanka during 1989-2016

Abstract

This Study identified prominent Authors, Institution, Journals used and papers published by Sri Lankan researchers during 1989–202015 and cited at least 100 times by end of 2015 are analysed. There were 136 papers with at least one author from Sri Lanka that have gone on to be cited at least 100 times. Sri Lankan scientists have place their papers in high impact factor journals such LANCET, Science and received huge amount citations. University of Peradeniya (11574 Citations for 36 Papers), International Water Management Institute (5084 Citations for 22 Papers), University of Colombo (3160 Citations for 21 Papers) are the prominent Sri Lankan Institutions. 136 papers are collaborated more than 130 countries and 1954 Institutions with National and International level. Dharmaratne, SD from University of Peradniya with 2279 Citations and collaboration with 118 Authors top list and second paper with 1671 Citations and collaboration with 196 authors followed by Markin, IW from IWMI with 1044 citation. Dharmaratne is predominant authors from Sri Lanka in terms of Citations. Six Authors are published 9 papers each and received 7042 Citations each. 172 authors are received more than 5000 Citations. 136 papers are received 30808 Citations and index in 90 journals. Collaborations papers are dominating the citations. The average citation paper per article is 223 and its shows strength of the research.