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Anaemia is defined as the qualitative or quantitative diminution of RBC and /or  hemoglobin concentration to carry adequate oxygen to the body’s tissue in relation to standard age and sex,  and is clinically manifested by pallor. The clinical condition of anaemia especially iron deficiency anaemia  can be correlated with Pandu Roga in Ayurveda. It is mentioned in all ayurvedic texts such as CharakSamhita, Susruta Samhita, Astanga Hrudaya etc. Rasavaha and Raktavaha Srotas are chiefly  involved in pathogenesis of Pandu roga. The Anna-rasa nourishes all Dhatus, while the Kitta-bhag is  excreted out. The Anna-rasa is produced by the action of Jatharagni on Ahara. When there is hypo functioning of Jatharagni, which produce improper Anna-rasa and its leads to the formation of abnormal  Rasa Dathu and will consequently produce abnormal and deficient Rakta Dhatu. Thus the deficient of Rakta  Dhatu resulting symptoms are appear like Pandu varana, Rakta Alpata, Durbalta, etc. In this series,  ultimately there is diminution of the vital essence i.e. Ojus. As a result of above, the individual becomes  Nihsara (insipid) and Pandu is produced. General principles of the management of any disorder in Ayurveda  is divided in three parts, like Nidana Parivarjan, Sansodhan Chikitsa, Sansaman Chikitsa. In this review  article we made an effort to explain the etiology, pathogenesis, signs & symptoms, investigations and  Ayurvedic management of Pandu Roga (anaemia).&nbsp

Present study focuses on growth of neuroscience research in India and its impact on scholarly world. Total 4812 data were collected from Scopus database for the period of 2004-2018. Analysis of the data revealed considerable increase in Annual Growth Rate in neuroscience research with 10.52% CAGR for the entire period. Relative Growth Rate (RGR) was increasing with minor fluctuations i.e. growth in Neuroscience research is not exponential ratio rather than it is arithmetic ratio and Doubling Time is similar to RGR. Trend (Least Square) of the neuroscience publications showed an increase trend during the study period. But the prediction of the trend up to the year 2023 has indicated the downward trend in the growth. Articles were the major form of publication followed by letters. Collaborative Index (CI) ranges from 4.22 to 5.02 with an average of 4.75 per joint authored papers. Degree of collaboration for total publications of the neuroscience was 0.93 i.e. team research, which is confirmed by the value of Collaboration coefficient. Mega-authored papers received highest 24657 (49.88%) citations, whereas single authored papers received lowest 861(1.74%) citations. Author Shukla, D. is the most productive author contributing 42 articles.1934 (40.19%) of total publications did not have any institutional collaboration, 1063 (22.09%) publications were co-authored with other institutes/universities/colleges of India, 764 (15.88%) were collaborated within their own organization/institute/university/college in which they are affiliated and 1051 (21.84%) publications were collaborated with foreign authors.

Scientometric studies can be of great help not only for researchers and academicians but also for the government officials in setting funds for development as well as policy setting and decision making. Various scientometric studies are being done to assess the publication output of the researchers in the various disciplines, to know their collaboration as well as interdisciplinarity. This present study is furthering the level of the study by assessing the LIS research trend in the Asian countries, using AGR, RCI, CC and PEI etc. as indicators.