the paper explores the research productivity of the journal vikalpa for the    period of 2003-2012, which is indexed in the ebsco on-line database. various quality aspects of the 437 research articles published in the period were studied. the study elaborates on various aspects of the journal such as year wise distribution of the articles, growth rate of articles, authorship pattern, and degree...

This working paper offers an annotated bibliography on studies in research collaboration. It identifies different research areas and presents existing research results. The aim of the paper is to provide orientation for researchers interested in approaching this diverse and important research topic.