 Exploratory Bibliometrics: Using VOSviewer as a Preliminary Research ToolAndrew Kirby ()
Publications, 2023, vol. 11, issue 1, 1-14 Abstract: 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. Keywords: bibliometrics; exploratory research; VOSviewer; Scopus; SDGs; remote sensing (search for similar items in EconPapers) Downloads: (external link) Related works: Export reference: BibTeX RIS (EndNote, ProCite, RefMan) HTML/Text Persistent link: https://EconPapers.repec.org/RePEc:gam:jpubli:v:11:y:2023:i:1:p:10-:d:1074067 Access Statistics for this article Publications is currently edited by Ms. Jennifer Zhang More articles in Publications from MDPI |
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