articlePLoS ONEOct 31, 2019GOLD OA

Visualizing a field of research: A methodology of systematic scientometric reviews

Yonsei University · Drexel University

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Abstract

Systematic scientometric reviews, empowered by computational and visual analytic approaches, offer opportunities to improve the timeliness, accessibility, and reproducibility of studies of the literature of a field of research. On the other hand, effectively and adequately identifying the most representative body of scholarly publications as the basis of subsequent analyses remains a common bottleneck in the current practice. What can we do to reduce the risk of missing something potentially significant? How can we compare different search strategies in terms of the relevance and specificity of topical areas covered? In this study, we introduce a flexible and generic methodology based on a significant…

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Keywords
  • Computer science
  • Data science
  • Conceptualization
  • Bottleneck
  • Field (mathematics)
  • Visualization
  • Scientometrics
  • Process (computing)
UN Sustainable Development Goals
  • Quality Education
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