حوليات جامعة قالمة للعلوم الاجتماعية والإنسانية
Volume 20, Numéro 1, Pages 315-336
2026-06-18
Library’s Contribution To Improving The University's Global Academic Ranking: A Scientometric Analysis To Biskra Digital Repository
Authors : Benharira Nadjet .
Abstract
University libraries are considered one of the most essential pillars of Algerian universities due to their active role in developing and supporting the research and educational processes. They achieve this by providing information services and scientific research support through both traditional and electronic methods. In light of the contemporary environmental shifts witnessed by university libraries within the framework of digitizing the higher education and scientific research sector, they have turned to relying on institutional digital repositories (D-Spaces) to facilitate various functions and enhance the pace of scientific research. This is done by increasing the visibility and quality of scientific research outputs as key products of Algerian universities, thereby contributing to improving their global ranking according to scientific research standards. Quantitative indicators aligned with the three main Webometrics criteria: Visibility (number of external backlinks), Transparency (citations of university researchers in Google Scholar), and Excellence (number of highly cited papers within the top 10% in Scopus). Data were collected and analyzed using specialized web-based and bibliometric tools such as Ahrefs, Google Scholar Metrics, and Scimago/Scopus databases. The analysis quantified the repository’s specific contribution to each indicator, enabling an objective assessment of its impact on the university’s global standing. The findings reveal that the University of Biskra’s digital repository significantly enhances the university’s online visibility and citation impact, while its contribution to research excellence remains moderate due to limited integration with international databases. The study concludes by recommending the systematic use of scientometric tools to monitor repository performance and its alignment with global ranking standard.
Keywords
University libraries ; Institutional digital repositories ; Global academic ranking ; University of Biskra
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