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Bibliometric mapping and early warning for emerging topics: exploring developments in materials science

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  • A F J van Raan
  • J G M van der Velde

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This report discusses the potentials and limitations of advanced bibliometric (literature-data based) methods to explore the developments of an important research field — materials science. The central issue is an attempt to create analytical tools for monitoring rapid and possibly important developments in this field. The bibliometric search algorithm reveals a substantial part of the emerging topics within materials science. The bibliometric maps allow a useful visualization of the major relational features of the field. This study shows the feasibility of a powerful bibliometric information system for monitoring recent developments in science. Copyright , Beech Tree Publishing.

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  • A F J van Raan & J G M van der Velde, 1991. "Bibliometric mapping and early warning for emerging topics: exploring developments in materials science," Research Evaluation, Oxford University Press, vol. 1(2), pages 115-127, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:oup:rseval:v:1:y:1991:i:2:p:115-127
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    1. Robert J.W. Tijssen & Anthony F.J. Van Raan, 1994. "Mapping Changes in Science and Technology," Evaluation Review, , vol. 18(1), pages 98-115, February.
    2. Emilio Abad-Segura & Mariana-Daniela González-Zamar & Juan C. Infante-Moro & Germán Ruipérez García, 2020. "Sustainable Management of Digital Transformation in Higher Education: Global Research Trends," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 12(5), pages 1-24, March.

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