Authorship Pattern Research Articles

Toward Seamless Shopping: A Bibliometric Journey of Unraveling UTAUT in the Digital Marketplace

The application of the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) in online shopping research has gained significant attention from scholars aiming to understand consumer behavior in digital retail environments. This study conducts a bibliometric analysis to systematically explore the literature on UTAUT in the context of online shopping. By examining bibliographic data from academic databases, the research investigates publication trends, authorship patterns, institutional affiliations, geographical distributions, document types, journal publications, citation patterns, keyword usage, bibliographic coupling networks, and key thematic formations. Using VOSviewer Version 1.16.20, the study identifies key research trends, influential authors and institutions, geographical hotspots, prominent journal publications, highly cited articles, frequently used keywords, and bibliographic coupling networks among authors, sources, themes, and countries. These findings contribute to shaping the application of UTAUT in online shopping. By synthesizing and visualizing these insights, this bibliometric analysis enhances understanding of how UTAUT has been utilized and studied in the online shopping domain, offering valuable perspectives for researchers, practitioners, and policymakers.

A Bibliometric and Systematic Review of Carbon Footprint Tracking in Cross-Sector Industries: Emerging Tools and Technologies

The Paris Agreement’s pressing global mandate to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels by 2030 has placed immense pressure on energy-consuming industries and businesses to deploy robust, advanced, and accurate monitoring and tracking of carbon footprints. This critical issue is examined through a systematic review of English-language studies (2015–2024) retrieved from three leading databases: Scopus (n = 1528), Web of Science (n = 1152), and GreenFILE (n = 271). The selected literature collectively highlights key carbon footprint tracking methods. The resulting dataset is subjected to bibliometric and scientometric analysis after refinement through deduplication and screening, based on the PRISMA framework. Methodologically, the analysis integrated the following: (1) evaluating long-term trends via the Mann–Kendall and Hurst exponent tests; (2) exploring keywords and country-based contributions using VOSviewer (v1.6.20); (3) applying Bradford’s law of scattering and Leimkuhler’s model; and (4) investigating authorship patterns and networks through Biblioshiny (v4.3.0). Further, based on eligibility criteria, 35 papers were comprehensively reviewed to investigate the emerging carbon footprint tracking technologies such as life cycle assessment (LCA), machine learning (ML), artificial intelligence (AI), blockchain, and data analytics. This study identified three main challenges: (a) lack of industry-wide standards and approaches; (b) real-time tracking of dynamic emissions using LCA; and (c) need for robust frameworks for interoperability of these technologies. Overall, our systematic review identifies the current state and trends of technologies and tools used in carbon emissions tracking in cross-sectors such as industries, buildings, construction, and transportation and provides valuable insights for industry practitioners, researchers, and policymakers to develop uniform, integrated, scalable, and compliant carbon tracking systems and support the global shift to a low-carbon and sustainable economy.

Digital Diasporas and Identity in Contemporary Nepali Literature: A Bibliometric and Textual Analysis

This study presents a bibliometric and textual analysis of 268 scholarly works on Nepali literature, examining patterns of authorship, institutional collaboration, and thematic evolution. Using VOSviewer for network visualization and WordSift for textual mining, the research reveals a fragmented yet internationalized academic field, with notable imbalances in representation and disciplinary boundaries. While identifying key contributors like Michael Hutt and institutions such as Tribhuvan University, the analysis exposes significant methodological challenges - particularly the conflation of literary studies with health research due to database filtering issues. The findings highlight emerging discourses on identity and diaspora alongside persistent gaps in gender studies and regional scholarship. The study concludes by advocating for improved data standardization, more inclusive research practices, and strengthened South Asian academic networks to better capture the complexities of contemporary Nepali literature in both traditional and digital spheres. This research contributes to ongoing discussions about decolonizing literary studies and optimizing bibliometric methods for underrepresented linguistic traditions.

Characterising Open Source Co-opetition in Company-hosted Open Source Software Projects: The Cases of PyTorch, TensorFlow, and Transformers

Companies, including market rivals, have long collaborated on open source software (OSS) development, resulting in a tangle of co-operation and competition known as "open source co-opetition". While prior work investigates open source co-opetition in OSS projects that are hosted by vendor-neutral foundations, we have a limited understanding thereof in OSS projects that are hosted and governed by one company. Given their prevalence, it is timely to investigate open source co-opetition in such contexts. Towards this end, we conduct a mixed-methods analysis of three company-hosted OSS projects in the artificial intelligence (AI) industry: Meta's PyTorch prior to its donation to the Linux Foundation, Google's TensorFlow, and Hugging Face's Transformers. We contribute three key findings. First, while the projects exhibit similar code authorship patterns between host and external companies (~80%/20% of commits), collaborations are structured differently (e.g. decentralised vs. hub-and-spoke networks). Second, host and external companies engage in strategic, non-strategic, and contractual collaborations, with varying incentives and collaboration practices. Some of the observed collaborations are specific to the AI industry (e.g. AI model integrations), while others are typical of the broader software industry (e.g. bug fixing or task outsourcing). Third, single-vendor governance creates a power imbalance that influences open source co-opetition practices and possibilities, from the host company's singular decision-making power (e.g. the risk of license changes) to their community involvement strategy (e.g. from over-control to over-delegation). We conclude with recommendations for future research.

Giving credit where credit’s due: examination of coauthorship and impact in communication scholarship

ABSTRACT Authorship patterns for 400 Communication scholars were collected and compared to productivity and other bibliometric measures. The analysis closely examined the use of a weighted fractional count (WFC) method that reduces an author’s contribution from 1.0 to a lower value based upon number of authors and authorship position. It was argued that full credit should be given to all authors and there are occasions when multiple authors are required for certain research projects with the potential for greater impact. The results indicated a positive relationship between the number of authors and a paper’s number of citations in Google Scholar, supporting the main hypothesis. An alternative explanation that self-citations might explain the number of authors and citation relationship was tested and unsupported. The rate of citations to one’s work was unrelated to productivity. A supplemental analysis replicated an earlier paper with respect to average WFC among a subsample of authors in the field and found WFC unrelated to productivity. Results are discussed and recommendations were advanced for how departments and review committees should use authorship patterns when evaluating authorship credit in Communication.

Challenges and trends in green finance and environmental policy in East African countries: A bibliometric and policy analysis

This study examines the challenges and trends in green finance and environmental policy in East African countries (EAC), focusing on how green finance contributes to carbon emission reduction, renewable energy adoption, and sustainable land use. Using a bibliometric and policy analysis approach, the study draws on 147 peer-reviewed articles published between 2017 and 2024 and indexed in the Scopus database. VOSviewer was applied to map authorship patterns, co-citation networks, keyword occurrences, publication trends by year, and the geographical distribution of research influence. The findings reveal limited regional research output, with only 523 authors contributing to the domain, highlighting a substantial research gap compared to global trends. Three core thematic clusters emerged from the analysis: green financial instruments (e.g., bonds and fintech), policy and sustainability frameworks, and methodological innovations in econometrics. Interest peaked in 2022 but has since declined, indicating saturation in broader themes and a need for localized studies. There are disparities in regional publications, particularly with influential countries like China, the USA, and the UK. Contributions from African nations, especially the EAC, reveal institutional and capacity gaps. Challenges include a lack of standardized definitions for green financing, poor policy integration, and limited collaboration. This paper recommends enhanced regional research on green finance, policy alignment, institutional strengthening, and international cooperation to optimize green finance for sustainable development in the EAC. Future research should focus on context-driven financial models, regional public-private partnerships, and targeted capacity-building efforts to address gaps and enhance environmental sustainability in the region.

Managing supply chain resilience in climate and disaster-prone environments: a bibliometric analysis

Purpose This study investigates global research trends in supply chain resilience within climate change and disaster-prone environments. It aims to provide insights into how resilience strategies address the challenges of globalization, technological advancements and climate-induced disruptions. The study extends supply chain knowledge beyond dyadic relationships to encompass integrated, information-driven practices. Design/methodology/approach An empirical bibliometric analysis was conducted on 424 publications (2010–2024) retrieved from the Web of Science. The study examines publication trends, citation networks, authorship patterns and thematic clusters, focusing on interdisciplinary contributions and practical applications in supply chain resilience. Findings The findings highlight a surge in resilience research post-2020, driven by globalization and technological advancements. Key themes include sustainability, risk management and digital innovations such as artificial intelligence and blockchain, emphasizing the need for integrated and proactive supply chain strategies. Emerging global concerns, including climate change and the circular economy, underscore the critical role of responsive and adaptive supply chains. Research limitations/implications This study is limited to bibliometric analysis and does not provide case-based empirical data. Future research should include region-specific studies and examine the operationalization of global resilience strategies. Practical implications The research provides actionable insights for global supply chain stakeholders to design integrated, information-driven systems that mitigate climate- and technology-related risks, enabling more robust supply chain practices. Originality/value This study advances supply chain knowledge by integrating sustainability and technology trends, emphasizing their global relevance and practical applications in overcoming contemporary supply chain design and management challenges.

Mapping the trends of Peer-reviewed Research on Osseodensification

Mapping the trends of Peer-reviewed Research on Osseodensification

Mapping the Integration of Digital Technology in Mathematics Learning for Children with Disabilities in Inclusive Early Childhood Education: A Bibliometric Study

This bibliometric study analyzes research trends on the integration of digital technology in mathematics learning for children with disabilities within inclusive early childhood education settings. Using bibliometric methods, the study examines publication output, authorship patterns, productive institutions, and key thematic areas over the past two decades. The findings reveal a gradual increase in research activity, with a notable surge during the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting the growing importance of digital tools in inclusive education. However, the overall volume of publications remains low, with contributions concentrated in high-income countries such as the United States and Russia. Leading authors, including Augestad, Liv Berit and Drigas, Athanasios, have made significant contributions, though the field lacks widespread scholarly engagement. Notably, journals such as Integration of Education and Education Sciences have published the most influential studies, while institutions like the Norwegian University of Science and Technology and STATPED have been among the most productive. The study also identifies gaps in curriculum integration, pedagogical strategies, and accessibility in low-resource settings. By addressing these gaps, the study aims to inform future innovations in digital technology and foster equitable access to quality mathematics education for children with disabilities. The findings emphasize the urgency of integrating research, policy, and practice to create inclusive learning environments that empower all learners.

The growth and impact of global open-access publications in digital archaeology: insights from OpenAlex

Purpose This study aims to explore the landscape of open-access (OA) publications in digital archaeology, using OpenAlex’s extensive database to assess trends, distribution and impact. It aims to highlight the transformative potential of OA in enhancing the visibility, accessibility and impact of archaeological research. Design/methodology/approach The study compiles and analyzes 13,631 scholarly outputs from the OpenAlex API, focusing on OA contributions from 2014–2023. Data cleaning and verification were performed using OpenRefine, followed by statistical analysis in MS Excel. The study examines year-wise OA availability (green, gold, hybrid, bronze), document type distribution, OA license patterns, leading journals, publishers, authorship patterns, primary document locations and citation patterns. Findings The analysis reveals a significant increase in OA publications in digital archaeology, with gold OA being the predominant type. The percentage of OA publications grew from 23.24% in 2014 to 88.11% in 2023. The study highlights the dominance of data sets in OA contributions and the prevalent use of Creative Commons licenses, particularly CC-BY-NC. The leading journals and publishers in digital archaeology show varied OA strategies, with Springer Nature and Elsevier BV being the most prolific. Single-author papers dominate the OA landscape, but multi-author papers receive more citations. Repositories are the primary location for OA documents, and OA publications generally receive more citations than closed-access ones. Research limitations/implications The study is limited to data from OpenAlex, the specified period and the field of digital archaeology, which may not represent other disciplines. Future research could expand to other fields, incorporate additional data sources and consider longer timeframes to provide a more comprehensive view. Practical implications The findings highlight the importance of supporting diverse OA models to enhance the accessibility and dissemination of scholarly work in digital archaeology. They provide valuable insights for researchers, institutions and policymakers to make informed decisions regarding publication strategies and collaborations. Originality/value The study provides a comprehensive analysis of OA publications in digital archaeology using OpenAlex’s capabilities. It highlights the transformative potential of OA in shaping the future of archaeological research and discourse, emphasizing its role in promoting equitable access to knowledge and accelerating scientific discovery.

Sport psychiatry in the Asia-Pacific: contributions, trends, and future directions

Abstract: Introduction: Sport psychiatry research in the Asia-Pacific region has gained momentum in recent years. This study aims to provide a comprehensive overview of sport psychiatry research in the Asia-Pacific, highlighting its evolution, thematic trends, and collaborative networks. Methods: Bibliometric analysis approach was applied to explore the research landscape of sport psychiatry in the Asia-Pacific region. Utilizing the Scopus database, a systematic search strategy was applied to retrieve English-language journal articles published between 1994 and 2024, focusing on affiliations from Asia-Pacific countries such as Australia, China, Japan, and others. The study analyzed annual scientific production, authorship patterns, institutional contributions, country-level collaborations, and thematic trends. Results and Discussion: Australia is the leading contributor and a dominant hub for global collaborations, followed by the United States and the United Kingdom. Keyword co-occurrence analysis highlighted recurring themes such as mental health, depression, exercise, and athlete performance, while thematic evolution analysis demonstrated a shift from central topics like sports medicine to contemporary concerns such as anxiety and outcome assessment. Collaboration networks, most-cited documents, and centrality metrics were identified to elucidate influential researchers, institutions, and research areas. Conclusion: This study provides a comprehensive overview of sport psychiatry research, offering insights into trends, collaboration patterns, and future research directions to advance athlete mental health and performance outcomes.

The Evolution of Computational Linguistics: A Bibliometric Analysis of Research Trends from 1966 to 2023

This comprehensive bibliometric analysis scrutinizes the evolution of computational linguistics from 1966 to 2023, employing Scopus and specialized software. Findings unveil a noticeable surge in scientific output post-mid-2000s, coinciding with heightened citations, indicating a strong correlation between research output and impact. Key conferences and journals significantly disseminate research, while authorship patterns exhibit diverse scholarly contributions, depicting both consistent and sporadic impact. The identification of recurring themes emphasizes interdisciplinary convergence. Furthermore, the collaborative network analysis delineates dominant countries like the United States, the United Kingdom, and Germany, actively engaged due to prolific research output and extensive collaborations. This emphasizes varying country involvement, offering insights into future interdisciplinary collaboration for advancing computational linguistics.

From Solo to Collaborative: The Global Increase in Neuroscience Authors Over Two Decades.

The increase in the number of authors per article is a well-documented phenomenon across various academic disciplines. While prior studies have examined this trend in specific fields and countries, they in most cases did not compare the increase in the number of authors between countries. While it has previously shown that the number of authors in neuroscience publications has risen in the G10 countries, no study has yet addressed whether it reflects a global trend in the field. To address this gap, we quantified the global trend in the number of authors in neuroscience publications from 2001 to 2022. Our findings reveal a consistent increase in authorship across nearly all the countries examined. Italy ranks highest in terms of average authorship per article, while Ukraine ranks the lowest. On the other hand, China shows the largest increase in authorship over the years, followed by Norway and Egypt. South Korea is the only country showing a slight decreasing trend rather than growth. These results contribute to a better understanding of authorship patterns in neuroscience and can stimulate further investigations on the reasons behind such an increase in terms of socio-economic factors, the need for collaborative efforts in some fields, or, on the negative side, the effect of utilitarian reasons to meet career evaluation criteria.

Scientometric Analysis of Library Science Literature Identifies Publication Trends and Thematic Developments Concerning Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (EDIA) in Research Published Since 1971

A Review of: Ashiq, M., Ur Rehman, S. & Warraich, N.F. (2023). A scientometrics analysis of equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility (EDIA) literature in library and information science profession, Global Knowledge, Memory and Communication. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1108/GKMC-12-2022-0298 Objective – To analyze publication trends, authorship and collaboration patterns, and thematic developments concerning equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility (EDIA) in library and information science (LIS) research. Design – Scientometric analysis. Setting – The indexing and citation platform Web of Science (WoS), accessed on July 14, 2022. Subjects – A collection of 628 articles, proceeding papers, and reviews published between 1971 and 2021. Methods – A literature search of citations assigned under the WoS subject category of “Information Science Library Science” was conducted using the keywords EDIA, LIS, and synonyms of LIS in the WoS “Topic” field. The authors then each manually reviewed title and abstract information of the resulting citations for relevancy. Finally, bibliometric analysis was conducted on the selected 628 articles using MS Excel, VOS viewer, Biblioshiny, and CiteSpace to discern publication patterns, characteristics, and relationships between the remaining publications. Main Results – The researchers identified a period of rapid growth in both publications and citations of LIS EDIA literature between 2006 and 2010. Although while publications of EDIA research continued to slowly increase each year, annual totals of cited EDIA publications and average citations per article have begun to gradually decline since 2015. Using similar publication and citation metrics as indicators for impact, the United Kingdom was identified as host to the most (n = 5) top-10 influential LIS journals for EDIA scholarship over the 50-year study period, while the United States was home to the most productive LIS authors and institutions for EDIA research, and the leading country in publications, citations, and citation impact measures. The researchers further identified five interconnected EDIA thematic streams using co-citation analysis of the 150 most cited articles, including, in descending order of stream size: disability and accessibility; diversity, inclusion, and recruitment; social justice and libraries; libraries and immigrants; and libraries and the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) community. Conclusion – The authors recommended further investigations and increased support for EDIA issues by LIS researchers and policymakers, especially for the smaller or less matured subject streams and in underrepresented geographic regions. Future researchers are also encouraged to conduct similar bibliometric analysis using other LIS databases.

Self-plagiarism: A retrospective study of its prevalence and patterns across scientific disciplines

ABSTRACT This study explores the incidence and nature of self-plagiarism across various disciplines. Using Retraction Watch data, we analyze retraction times, authorship patterns, disciplinary differences, and geographical origin of manuscripts retracted due to duplications of data, image, complete article or parts of text. We find that image and entire article duplications are primary causes of self-plagiarism-related retractions. Duplication of entire article is most prevalent in the social sciences and business. In biomedical fields, image duplication is the main issue, with the longest median retraction time of 4 years. In comparison, the median retraction time for all self-plagiarism cases is 3.2 years, and for all plagiarism-related retractions - 1.7 years. We find more authors on self-plagiarized than plagiarized manuscripts. Author counts are also higher when duplicated material is data or image than when duplication involves text or entire article. Our comprehensive analysis not only highlights critical issues but also offers insights for developing stronger policies to uphold academic integrity.

Nurses communication competencies in social media: A bibliometric review.

Nurses communication competencies in social media: A bibliometric review.

Arquivos de Neuro-Psiquiatria, 80 years: part 1 (1943-1962).

Arquivos de Neuro-Psiquiatria (ANP), the official journal of Academia Brasileira de Neurologia (ABN, Brazilian Academy of Neurology), celebrated 80 years in 2023. To analyze the publication trends, authorship, and editorial patterns of the first 20 volumes of ANP. We analyzed the first 20 volumes of ANP, published from 1943 to 1962. The data were tabulated independently by two blinded researchers and cross-verified. Oswaldo Lange was the chief editor, and, from 1943 to 1962, 20 volumes, 79 issues, 2 supplements, and 885 articles were published. We analyzed 509 articles (and excluded non-research papers). We found 905 authors (1.78 authors/article), and only 3.75% were women. Horacio Martins Canelas, Rolando Ângelo Tenuto, and Paulo Pinto Pupo were the most prolific authors. There were 326 papers on neurology, 83 on neurosurgery, 88 on psychiatry, and 12 on basic research. A comparison between the first 10 and second 10 volumes disclosed a significant difference in the fields of the articles: a progressive decrease in papers on psychiatry and an increase in those on neurology and basic science (p = 0.005). There was also a significant decrease in the total number of published articles in the second 10 volumes (p = 0.001), and a higher number of citations per article (p = 0.014), but no difference in the number of pages (mean number in the original articles: 11.9 ± 6.7 pages). Although most articles came from Southeastern Brazil (74%) and were written in Portuguese (84%), 91 were foreign. The first 20 volumes marked the establishment of ANP in the post-World War II era. Most papers were written in Portuguese and included international contributions from Egas Moniz, Barraquer-Bordas, Bing, Denny-Brown and Wartenberg, for example.

The Dynamics of Psychological Resilience Study in Last Two Decades

This study employs a bibliometric analysis to explore the evolution of the psychological resilience literature over the past two decades. By systematically examining research articles indexed in Scopus, we identified key themes, authorship patterns, and collaboration networks within the field. Our findings reveal a strong focus on the interconnections between psychological resilience and mental health issues such as depression and anxiety. The analysis highlights the growing importance of cultural factors and the role of global collaboration in shaping research trajectories. The study also notes an increase in interdisciplinary approaches and methodological innovations, enhancing our understanding of resilience across various populations. This bibliometric mapping provides valuable insights into the dynamic nature of resilience research and underscores the expanding scope of this vital psychological construct in addressing global mental health challenges.

A Scientometric Analysis of Metaverse Research Literature in Scopus Databases

In this attempt, the authors have highlighted the Metaverse Literature that appeared in the Scopus Database, from 2006-2024, 4224 papers were published and received a total of 43990 citations. Initially, the publication rate was less, but from 2021 Metaverse literature has accelerated in its publication highest number of papers were published in the year 2024 as it is been publishing but the highest number of citations were observed in the year 2022 with 18511 citations. Maximum papers were found in the year 2022, but whereas in the case of authorship pattern, three authored papers are more in number with 880, in which single-authored papers 626 and the rest 3596 papers are considered as multi-authored papers. Authors have used more than 1700 different Channels of Communication to publish their research output but the highest number of papers are been published in the Lecture Notes in Computer Science (including subseries Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence and Lecture Notes in Bioinformatics) with 122 (2.89%) papers. China is the leading country in publishing Metaverse literature with 919 (21.76%) papers, whereas India stands in the third position with 464 (10.98%) papers.

A Bibliometric Exploration on Employees’ Perception of Organisational Ethics

This study explores employees’ perception of organisational ethics through quantitative bibliometric analysis of 1,088 scientific records from the Web of Science repository, covering research from 1990 to 2024. The analysis employs the scientific network tool VOSviewer 1.6.20 to visualise the research landscape, including author keyword co-occurrences, reference co-citations, and patterns of collective authorship, highlighting prominent research directions. Findings indicate frequent associations among keywords such as „Organisational Ethics”, „Ethical Climate”, and „Ethical Perceptions” among others. Assessment of cited references and co-authorship mapping reveals significant growth in research evolution and interdisciplinary collaboration, notably involving authors from the USA, China, and England. This approach deepens understanding of employees’ perception of organisational ethics by providing a quantitative perspective on research patterns, themes, and discourse advancement over time, benefiting academics and professionals studying ethical dimensions of organisational behaviour and management.