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

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

Research Evaluation, 1991, vol. 1, issue 2, 115-127

Abstract: 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.

Date: 1991
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