摘要：通过绘制科学计量学研究前沿知识图谱，界定出七大国际科学计量学研究前沿领域：1、引文理论、科学交流、基础科研评价；2、科学知识图谱理论与方法、网络计量学；3、科学技术合作；4、科学计量学经典概率分布、文献计量学定律、信息计量学；5、科学计量学指标与国家科研绩效评价；6、知识的新产品——科技动力学；7、科学与技术的关系。其中前沿领域1、2、4属于理论与方法研究领域，而前沿领域3、5、6、7属于应用研究领域。经过比较发现科学计量学更加侧重于理论与方法研究。

    Abstract: Using mapping of science and information visualization, 69 most cited papers in the international journals of scientometrics during 1978-2004 are analyzed. The document co-citation map identifies seven core research fronts: citation theory, science communication, basic research assessment; mapping of science, webometrics; collaboration in science and technology; scientometric distribution, bibliometric law, informetrics; scientific indicator and evaluation of national research performance; new production of knowledge-dynamics of science and technology; linkage between science and technology.