Exploratory Bibliometrics: Using VOSviewer as a Preliminary Research Tool

被引:143
作者
Kirby, Andrew [1 ]
机构
[1] Arizona State Univ, Social & Behav Sci, Phoenix, AZ 85069 USA
关键词
bibliometrics; exploratory research; VOSviewer; Scopus; SDGs; remote sensing;
D O I
10.3390/publications11010010
中图分类号
G25 [图书馆学、图书馆事业]; G35 [情报学、情报工作];
学科分类号
1205 ; 120501 ;
摘要
This paper explores ways in which open access bibliometric software can be used to undertake exploratory research and to generate new avenues of inquiry. It takes as its focus VOSviewer, a freely available software package used to construct and display bibliometric relationships between a variety of variables. Beginning with published examples, the paper proceeds to create an original case study using bibliometrics to explore the extent to which the field of remote sensing is contributing to the implementation of sustainable development goals. This example uses Scopus data and VOSviewer to examine and contrast co-occurrence data among publications in six journals, and it demonstrates how such software can be successfully used to undertake preliminary studies and to shape subsequent research which employs more formal approaches.
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