Science Research Management ›› 2009, Vol. 30 ›› Issue (1): 164-170 .

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Quantitative analysis on the research front of international scientometrics based on mapping of knowledge

Hou Haiyan, Liu Zeyuan, Luan Chunjuan   

  1. WISE LAB, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116023,China
  • Received:2008-07-02 Revised:1900-01-01 Online:2009-02-04 Published:2009-02-04

Abstract:     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.  

Key words: scientometrics, research front, mapping of science, co-word
analysis,
co-citation analysis

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