Centre for Bhutan Studies: Rankings and Scholarly Contributions
The Centre for Bhutan Studies (CBS), a hub for research on Bhutanese culture, Gross National Happiness, and Himalayan studies, plays a pivotal role in the academic landscape of Bhutan. This blog explores CBS’s rankings and the achievements of its leading researchers, based on H-index metrics. Data is sourced from AD Scientific Index.
Institutional Rankings of Centre for Bhutan Studies
CBS holds a strong academic position globally, regionally, and nationally. Below are the rankings based on H-index and citation metrics:
- Global Ranking: Among 3,437 institutions worldwide:
- H-index (Total): Ranked 3,052
- H-index (Last 6 Years): Ranked 3,041
- i10-index (Total): Ranked 3,060
- i10-index (Last 6 Years): Ranked 3,027
- Citations (Total): Ranked 2,819
- Citations (Last 6 Years): Ranked 2,802
- Regional Ranking (Asia): Among 1,062 institutions in Asia:
- H-index (Total): Ranked 915
- H-index (Last 6 Years): Ranked 917
- i10-index (Total): Ranked 917
- i10-index (Last 6 Years): Ranked 914
- Citations (Total): Ranked 836
- Citations (Last 6 Years): Ranked 831
- National Ranking (Bhutan): Among 3 institutions in Bhutan:
- H-index and i10-index: Ranked 3rd (Bronze Medal)
- Citations: Ranked 2nd (Silver Medal)
These rankings highlight CBS’s influence in advancing Bhutanese studies globally and regionally.
Top Researchers at Centre for Bhutan Studies
The Centre for Bhutan Studies hosts renowned scholars focusing on anthropology, social sciences, and cultural studies. Below are the top three researchers and their academic contributions:
- Dorji Penjore
- Global Ranking: 1,065,647
- Institutional Ranking: 1
- H-index Metrics:
- Total: 9
- Last 6 Years: 6
- Last 6 Years/Total Ratio: 0.667
- Research Focus: Bhutanese anthropology, Buddhism, Gross National Happiness, Himalayan studies, and folklore.
- Karma Wangdi
- Global Ranking: 1,287,704
- Institutional Ranking: 2
- H-index Metrics:
- Total: 7
- Last 6 Years: 5
- Last 6 Years/Total Ratio: 0.714
- Research Focus: Social sciences, including Bhutanese society and cultural practices.
- Sangay Chophel
- Global Ranking: 1,772,098
- Institutional Ranking: 3
- H-index Metrics:
- Total: 4
- Last 6 Years: 3
- Last 6 Years/Total Ratio: 0.750
- Research Focus: Culture, economy, and Gross National Happiness.
These researchers underline CBS’s academic prowess in advancing Bhutanese culture and social studies research.
Conclusion
The Centre for Bhutan Studies is a cornerstone of research on Bhutanese culture, Gross National Happiness, and related fields. Its robust rankings and the impactful contributions of scholars like Dorji Penjore, Karma Wangdi, and Sangay Chophel demonstrate its critical role in promoting Bhutanese studies globally. CBS continues to be a vital institution shaping the academic narrative around Bhutan’s unique identity and values.
References:
- Institutional Rankings: Centre for Bhutan Studies Rankings
- H-index Rankings of Researchers: Top Researchers at CBS
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