Bibliographic Coupling Research Articles

Spiritual Care in Palliative Medicine and End of Life: A Bibliometric Network Analysis.

Background and Objectives: Spiritual care is an essential component of care for the terminally ill, because of its potential to positively impact patient perception of quality of life and dignity. However, it continues to be the least cultivated or even most overlooked aspect of palliative care and end of life. We performed a methodological review using bibliometric analysis to provide a holistic view of the scientific output published on this topic in the literature at the same time outlining present perspectives and research trends. Methods: In accordance with the BIBLIO checklist for reporting the bibliometric reviews of the biomedical literature, pertinent articles were retrieved from the Web of Science (WOS) database. The search string included "spiritual care," "end of life," and their synonyms. The VOSviewer (version 1.6.17) software was used to conduct comprehensive analyses. Semantic and research networks, bibliographic coupling, and journal analysis were examined. Results: A total of 924 articles were identified in WOS, and 842 were retrieved. An increasing trend in the number of publications is observed from 1981 to date, with a peak in the 2019-2021 timeframe. Most articles focused on palliative care, spirituality, spiritual care, religion, end of life, and cancer. The Journal of Pain and Symptom Management contributed the highest number of published documents, while the Journal of Palliative Medicine was the top-cited journal. The highest number of publications originated from collaborations of authors from the United Kingdom, the United States, and Australia. Conclusion: The remarkable increase in the number of publications on spiritual care observed in the years of the COVID-19 pandemic likely reflected global concerns, reasserting the importance of prioritizing spiritual care for whole-person palliation. Spiritual care is integrated with palliative care, in line with the latter's holistic nature and the recognition of spirituality as a fundamental aspect of end-of-life care. Nurses and chaplains exhibited more involvement in palliative-spiritual care than physicians reflecting the belief that chaplains are perceived as specialized providers, and nurses, owing to their direct exposure to spiritual suffering and ethos, are deemed suitable for providing spiritual care.

Mapping the Conceptual and Intellectual Structure of the Investor’s Financial Behaviour: A Bibliometric Analysis

Examining the diverse roles played by various kinds of investors in the stock market is crucial, because of their differing behaviours while making investment decisions. This study reviewed the academic literature on investor behaviour to acquire insights into the current status, developments and significant gaps with the help of bibliometric analysis. The research methodology involved selecting articles from the Scopus database and conducting performance analysis using VOSviewer software for science mapping. The study retrieved 313 research articles using the PRISMA protocol. It identified influential articles, journals, authors and five major themes (inefficiency and bubbles in the stock market, technological advancement in the financial market, behavioural aspect in investment decisions, prospect theory and cognitive bias and stock trading behaviour), adding to the body of knowledge on investor behaviour. The findings also revealed that there has been a consistent rise in research in this area. In addition, scientific mapping techniques, such as bibliographic coupling, showed that the majority of the literature is focused on the connection between asset price models, behavioural biases, investor sentiment and portfolio choices. Finally, the research directions identified in this study could serve as a guide for future research.

Characterization of the technological domain of relational citation analyses: A study of stem cell patents

This research aims to analyze the contribution of univariate and relational citation analysis methods, applied to patents, for the identification and characterization of scientific-technological domains, in documents indexed in the Derwent Innovation Index database. The adopted method was patentometrics associated with bibliometrics, using joint analysis of the relational bibliometric citation methods: co-citation and bibliographic coupling. The corpus of the study is composed of 144 patent families. Through the bibliographic coupling, 5 theme clusters and researchers with well-defined thematic domains were observed. Employing co-citation, 23 clusters were identified, characterizing the epistemic domains related to technological currents in which stem cell inventors operate. Such results allowed us to prospect the scientific-technological scenario in this theme, which can illustrate some institutions’ innovation potentials and explain who the actors at the forefront of such research are. It is proposed that applying this methodology allies to topic modeling techniques.

Bibliographic coupling of documents: An analysis of articles published in the derivative market

This article gives a bibliographic analysis of relevant publications in the area of the derivative market. The goal of this study is to scientifically assess research trends in the area of the derivative market using bibliometric analysis. Using the themes generated here, the direction for the future scope of research work has also been discussed. The data were collected from the Scopus database using specified search criteria. In this study, VOS Viewer and Microsoft Excel were used to assess co-authorship and citation patterns. To give an in-depth comprehension of the bibliographic pattern of literature in the derivative market, bibliometric coupling of documents, journals, and countries was also incorporated in this study. This is the first research to investigate the bibliometric relationships between pieces of literature in the derivative market.

Heat Waves: A Bibliometric Analysis of Thermotherapy Research.

This bibliometric study analyzes the evolving field of thermotherapy, a medical treatment that utilizes heat to treat various conditions, including cancer, by applying controlled temperatures to targeted tissues. Utilizing bibliographic data from the core collection of Web of Science and analysis software Biblioshiny and VOSviewer, we analyzed several key metrics to gain insights into the development and trends in thermotherapy research. The annual scientific production revealed a significant increase in publications over the past two decades, reflecting growing interest in this field. Analysis of the most relevant authors and sources highlighted key contributors and influential journals. Trend topics demonstrated a shift from early focus areas like hyperthermia and laser-induced thermotherapy to recent advancements involving nanoparticles and combination therapies. The thematic map provided insights into core, emerging, and niche areas within the research landscape. A historiograph traced the chronological development of significant publications, while the co-occurrence of keywords and bibliographic coupling of documents identified major themes and interconnections in the literature. International collaborations were mapped, showing the global nature of thermotherapy research. The study identified several research gaps, including the need for large-scale clinical trials, interdisciplinary approaches, and standardized treatment protocols. Practical implications suggest focusing on targeted delivery systems, expanding cancer research, and fostering collaborative projects to advance the field.

A Comprehensive Bibliometric Analysis of Business Process Management and Knowledge Management Integration: Bridging the Scholarly Gap

In the ever-evolving landscape of organisational optimisation, the integration of business process management (BPM) and knowledge management (KM) emerges as a critical challenge. Beyond the opportunity to expedite the improvement of the organisation’s operations, this integration serves as a gateway to unlocking the full potential of organisational knowledge and digital transformation. With its comprehensive evaluation of the dimensions of research on BPM and KM, this article aims to unveil predominant topics and evolving trends within this intersection. By doing so, it seeks to catalyse meaningful advancements in organisational management practices, underscoring the relevance and importance of this topic to the audience. The authors conducted a rigorous research process. Using bibliographic analysis, they selected 359 publications from the Scopus database. They employed performance analysis and scientific mapping methods to extract meaningful insights facilitated by MS Excel and VOSviewer applications. Additionally, they conducted an in-depth analysis of 37 publications chosen through bibliographic coupling analysis. The findings highlight a significant gap in the scholarly discourse on BPM and KM, which is evident in the limited research outcomes and minimal influence on decision-making processes. This study reiterates the need for increased dedication to this research realm, particularly in areas identified in the future research agenda recommendations, to stimulate significant advancements in organisational management practices. This paper stands out from the up-to-date reviews by offering a unique contribution to the BPM and KM integration field. While these reviews often focus on specific niches within the broader domain, this study takes a holistic approach. It provides a comprehensive overview of the existing literature on integrating BPM and KM, delving into the quantity and quality of existing research. It also identifies emerging themes and potential directions for future scholarship, ensuring a robust understanding of the integrative landscape of BPM and KM.

Self-service technologies: A bibliometric analysis

In this paper, we applied bibliometric methods to analyze the field of self-service technology (SST). Our goal was to identify the most impactful publications and journals, comprehend the key topics studied as well as the emerging trends and forecast future research trends in this domain. The Scopus database was used to extract 490 documents related to SST between 2000 and 2023. Our analyses include the most cited papers, sources of publications, bibliographic coupling, and topic modeling. As the body of literature continues to expand, we identified the most influential source “Journal of Service Marketing” which holds a prominent position in this area. The citation analysis revealed the highly influential papers that have made significant contributions to their respective fields. Notably, Meuter [Meuter, ML, AL Ostrom, RI Roundtree and MJ Bitner (2000). Self-Service Technologies: Understanding Customer Satisfaction with Technology-Based Service Encounters] in the realm of SST emerged as the most frequently cited paper, exerting substantial influence in academic literature. We applied bibliometric coupling in this field, which resulted in the discovery of seven clusters in SST. These clusters shed light on various aspects associated with these topics, offering valuable insights. The findings of this research offer valuable insights to study researchers by bringing clarity to this research field. Finally, the study presents the implications and recommendations for researchers. The findings of this paper offer valuable insights to study researchers by bringing clarity to the fields of the study.

A Bibliometric Analysis of Soccer Biomechanics

Soccer biomechanics is a field that applies principles of mechanics to improve performance and reduce the risk of injury for soccer players. The purpose of this research is to perform a mapping review of the existing knowledge in the current literature, identify leading researchers and institutions, and explore emerging research topics. After conducting a mini literature review, a bibliometric analysis was carried out using the VOSviewer software. The data imported into VOSviewer was obtained from the Scopus database and included 951 records. The analysis performed included: (a) performance analysis to calculate the number of records per year and the authors with the most citations; (b) science mapping analysis (co-authorship, co-citation, and bibliographic coupling); and (c) clustering analysis through the co-occurrence analysis of author keywords. Our findings highlight a significant growth in research publications on soccer biomechanics over the past few decades, with a notable increase in the number of articles published in high-impact journals. Additionally, the clustering analysis resulted in seven clusters, with each cluster providing valuable insights into different aspects of soccer biomechanics, which clearly reflects the multifaceted nature of the field.

Maritime logistics and digital transformation with big data: review and research trend

PurposeThis paper summarizes and synthesizes existing research while critically assessing findings for future studies to advance the scholarship of maritime logistics and digital transformation with big data.Design/methodology/approachA bibliometric analysis was conducted on 159 journal articles from the Scopus database with search keywords “maritime*” and “big data.” This analysis helps identify research gaps by identifying themes via keyword co-occurrence, co-citation and bibliographic coupling analysis. The Theory-Context-Characteristics-Methodology (TCCM) framework was applied to understand the findings of bibliometric analysis and provide a research agenda.FindingsThe analyses identified emerging themes of the scholarship of maritime logistics and digital transformation with big data and their relationships to identify research clusters. Future research directions were provided by examining existing research's theory, context, characteristics and method.Originality/valueThis research is grounded in bibliometric analysis and the TCCM framework to understand the scholarly evolution, giving managers and academics retrospective and prospective insights.

Bibliometric analysis of scientific production on university social responsibility in Latin America and the Caribbean.

Objective: To evaluate the scientific production on university social responsibility (USR) from institutions in Latin America and the Caribbean. Methods: A bibliometric analysis was conducted on documents published in indexed journals in the Scopus database from its inception until April 2023. Eligible documents included those on USR describing experiences carried out by universities in Latin America and the Caribbean. The number of articles per author, average authors per article, average citations per article, and the number of documents with one or more author were described. Bibliometric indicators regarding authors per article, co-authors per article, and institutional collaboration were presented. Bibliometric networks were constructed based on bibliographic coupling analysis of documents by countries and term co-occurrence in titles and abstracts. Results: Of a total of 4075 documents retrieved from Scopus, 150 were included. Documents published between 1997 and 2023 were identified, with an average annual growth rate of 2.7%. A total of 439 authors were identified, 18 articles had a single author, and an average of 0.3 articles per author and a co-authorship index of 3.13 were found. The percentage of international collaborations was 30.7%. Brazil had the highest proportion of publications (26.4%), followed by Chile (17%) and Colombia (13.2%). Opción and Revista de Ciencias Sociales were the journals with the highest number of articles published (13 each). In the analysis of term co-occurrence, recent years showed an increase in the use of terms related to e-learning, information and communication technologies, virtual education, COVID-19, sustainable development goals, and URSULA (initiative on USR in institutions in Latin America and the Caribbean). Conclusions: A growth in scientific production on USR in Latin America and the Caribbean was identified. The interest in USR documents in recent years has been focused on COVID-19 and the challenges of virtual education and sustainable development.

Visualization of global research trends and future research directions of financial performance in higher education sector using bibliometric analysis

PurposeThe purpose of this research is to undertake a bibliometric analysis of financial performance research in of higher education sector. The study examines papers over the last 2 decades and performed performance analysis, co-citation analysis, bibliographic coupling and scientific mapping.Design/methodology/approachThe study examines 616 documents retrieved from the Scopus database using bibliometric analysis, performance analysis and thematic clustering. The study looked at the scientific productivity of papers, prolific authors, most influencing papers, institutions and nations, keyword cooccurrence, thematic mapping, co-citations and authorship and country collaborations. VOS viewer was employed as a tool in the research to conduct the performance analysis and thematic clustering.FindingsThis study delves into the recent advancements in financial performance research within higher education, focusing particularly on the year 2023, characterized by a peak of productivity with 46 significant articles. Notable institutions contributing substantially to this discourse include the University of Sussex (UK), and Ratio Institute Stockholm (Sweden), each referenced 227 times. The United Kingdom has emerged as a leader in financial performance research, amassing 3,850 citations from 92 publications. Key journals driving this conversation include “Entrepreneurship: Theory and Practice” and “The British Journal of Political Science.” The most cited study examines the impact of business-university partnerships on innovation and financial outcomes.”Originality/valueThis is the first study that provides a performance analysis and scientific mapping of the financial performance literature in the higher education sector. In addition, this study is the initial one to do a thorough analysis and organized representation of financial performance in the higher education sector, providing an unparalleled understanding of a hitherto uninvestigated area of academic research.

A PEEP INTO THE FUTURE THROUGH THE PAST: A BIBLIOMETRIC ANALYSIS ON WOMEN TRAVELERS

The research explores the progress of studies on women travelers, examining publication trends, top contributors, collaborations, and thematic areas, while also exploring ways to make travel more convenient. For the achievement of these research questions, a bibliometric analysis has been conducted using data from the articles published in 41 journals dating from 1982 to 2023. For bibliometric analysis, collected data was analyzed with descriptive analysis, science mapping as bibliographic coupling, citation metrics, prestige analysis, keyword co-occurrence metrics; and network analysis as co-author analysis and co-citation analysis. The study reveals the top ten authors, organizations, and countries in women traveler-related literature, but a low total publication count suggests the need for comprehensive research. Five major themes that emerged were Women Travelers and Solo Travel, Women Travelers and Travel Motivation, Women Travelers and Purchase Intention, Women Travelers and Girlfriend Getaways, and Women Travelers, and Sexual Behaviour. The study identifies research gaps for future studies and suggests managerial actions to make women's travel more convenient. The study's values lie in enhancing the understanding of women traveler research, raising awareness of research frontiers, and guiding future directions in business travel niche market segments.

Elucidating research trends in omnichannel shopping using a bibliometric and network visualization analysis

ABSTRACT Over the past decade, the rise of omnichannel shopping, driven by evolving consumer shopping behavior and technological advancements in retail, has motivated us to conduct a comprehensive literature review. Using bibliometric tools and techniques, we analyzed 175 articles from reputable journals published between 2013 and 2023, extracted from Scopus and Web of Science (WOS) databases with the assistance of Biblioshiny. Our analysis provided valuable insights into omnichannel shopping research, revealing trends in article production, collaboration networks among countries, citation patterns, and relationships among studies through bibliographic coupling. We also applied Lotka’s Law to identify core authors and Bradford’s Law to find key journals. Our findings offer a comprehensive understanding of major research themes and contributors, serving as a valuable resource for future researchers. For retailers, the study provides practical insights to enhance customer shopping experiences by understanding omnichannel shoppers’ behaviors and expectations, aiming for a seamless and satisfying shopping journey.

Fintech for Sustainability in Business and Economics Research

Purpose: Fintech for sustainability is pivotal for business and economics as it harnesses technology to drive environmentally and socially responsible practices while enhancing economic efficiency and growth. This paper discusses the research trends and future research implications of fintech in sustainable economic operations. Methods: This study extracted scholarly articles from the Scopus database and adopted the PRISMA framework and bibliographic analysis to uncover publication trends, research, affiliation, geographical circumstances, keywords trends, thematic trends, and bibliographic coupling to assess current practices and pinpoint future research directions of fintech to adopt the wider sustainability practices in business and economy. Results: Steady progress has been made in developing fintech applications to achieve sustainability. There is notable research collaboration in both developing and developed economies. Recent keyword trends indicate a growing interest in sustainability and digital transformation. The thematic map demonstrates that the digital economy is a well-established topic. However, there is a need for new research in financial technology-based climate solutions to address significant sustainability gaps. This study identified the impact of emerging financial technologies on sustainability as a widely researched area. We suggested the connection between sustainability and the fintech ecosystem, sustainable financial inclusion, open fintech innovation, and fintech stability as potential areas for future research to expedite fintech adoption in sustainability goals. Implications: Researchers, regulators, and policymakers can utilize the conclusions drawn from the research questions to craft a distinctive framework outlining strategic approaches and actionable plans for developing fintech policies that facilitate faster adoption of sustainability practices.

Twenty-five years of the Journal of Risk Research: a bibliometric overview

The Journal of Risk Research is a leading international journal in risk research connected to multidisciplinary areas. It was launched in 1998 and founded by Ragnar E. Löfstedt. Motivated by its 25th anniversary in 2023, this paper presents a general bibliometric overview of the leading trends occurring in the journal between 1998 and 2023. The study aims to identify the journal’s impact, the most productive and influential authors, institutions, countries/territories, leading topics, and to analyse their evolution through time. The work mainly uses the Scopus database to analyse the bibliometric data. But in some particular cases, the Web of Science Core Collection database is also used to supplement bibliographic information. Moreover, we develop a graphical mapping of the bibliographic material by applying the Visualisation of Similarities (VOS) viewer software to provide deeper analyses. The graphical visualisation uses co-citation, bibliographic coupling, and co-occurrence of author keywords. The results emphasise the significant growth and impact of the journal throughout its entire lifetime. It is expected that the journal will continue growing its international diversity and disseminating knowledge in risk research all over the world.

Scientometric evaluation of cutting‐edge research on sustainable development and environmental concern

AbstractSustainable development is an emerging field worldwide; given sustainable development, environmental concern is a significant and critical area. An attempt was made in this study to investigate the research areas and patterns associated with the growth of publication and citation growth related to sustainable development and environmental concerns. As a result of the download of 2258 publication details from the SCOPUS database, research data was downloaded and analyzed based on Vosviewer software by downloading and analyzing the research data. In the analysis of sustainable development and environmental concerns, scientometric analyses were conducted based on co‐authorship, keyword occurrence, bibliographic coupling, and co‐citation to visualize the results of the scientometric analysis.

A Systematic Literature Review and Bibliometric Analysis of Consumer Ethnocentrism

The paper analyses the scientific research on consumer ethnocentrism using bibliometric analysis from 1958 to 2023 from the Scopus database. The research investigates the evolution of the consumer ethnocentrism studies published to date; prolific authors, journals, research articles, institutions and countries; predominant themes and their evolution; emerging areas through systematic literature review, bibliographic coupling and keyword co-occurrence technique. The results highlight that the year 2022 witnessed the maximum publications; Journal of International Marketing is at the leading position; USA has dominance in publications; the article titled “Domestic Country Bias, Country-of-Origin Effects, and Consumer Ethnocentrism: A Multidimensional Unfolding Approach” by Balabanis and Diamantopoulos has maximum citations; theoretical foundation and measurement, antecedents, moderators, possible outcomes, and emerging areas are the central themes based on keywords. The study reveals the scope of future research on tourism, education, and health sector in cross-cultural settings.

Collaboration and term usage dynamics in agricultural buffer strip research: Research weaving

Abstract Systematic maps are used to comprehensively gather and describe the literature on a topic, which is often defined by policy and practice relevance and stakeholder input, identifying trends and gaps in research. Bibliometric methods elucidate the connections between publications, for example, providing information about collaboration in research communities. Research weaving combines these approaches to produce a comprehensive view of research activity on a well‐defined research area. In this paper, we conduct and describe a bibliometric analysis on a previously published systematic map on the functional roles of buffer strips in agricultural fields. Among other findings, the original systematic map found a paucity of studies addressing multiple functional roles and a huge variation in terminology related to buffer strips. We used research weaving to deepen our understanding of these findings and shed light on collaboration within and among the research communities contributing knowledge to this field. Of the 1019 papers originally included in the systematic map, 930 were identified in Lens.org and used for subsequent analyses. Co‐authorship and bibliographic coupling networks identified distinct research communities, defined by geography, subdiscipline and characteristic usage of buffer strip terminology. Topic modelling provided further information about these subcommunities and aligned with manually extracted information about the studies' focus on functional roles, indicating potential utility for screening of records in large systematic maps. Practical Implication: We demonstrate that research weaving methods add insights in support of and in addition to the original systematic map. We provide a methodological approach and discuss limitations related to applying bibliometric analyses to a previously published systematic map. We demonstrate the feasibility of this approach and its ability to enhance and enrich the findings gained from conventional systematic mapping techniques.

50 years of Resources Policy: A bibliometric analysis

Resources Policy is a leading international journal in the field of economics and policy issues related to mineral and fossil fuel extraction, production, and use. The journal was created in 1974 and in 2024 celebrates its 50th anniversary. Motivated by this special event, this paper presents a bibliometric overview of the leading trends of the journal during its first half-century of existence. This paper analyses Resources Policy's publication and citation structure using the Web of Science Core Collection and examines various aspects, including the most cited documents, productive authors, institutions, countries, and popular keywords, and topics. The paper also develops a graphical visualization of the bibliographic data using the Visualization of Similarities (VOS) viewer software. This approach utilises various bibliometric techniques, including bibliographic coupling, co-citation, and co-occurrence of keywords. The results demonstrate a significant expansion of the journal over the past five years and highlight its global profile, with publications from around the world. Currently, Chinese researchers are the most productive, due to a significant increase in their contributions over the last five years.

A Bibliometric Study on Turkey - Azerbaijan Economic Relations

This study presents a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of publications related to Turkey-Azerbaijan economic relations and cooperation spanning the years 1997 to 2022. Utilizing the Web of Science academic database with specific keywords such as "Turkey-Azerbaijan economic cooperation" and "Turkey-Azerbaijan economic relations," the research identified and analyzed 39 relevant publications. The research involves a comprehensive exploration of bibliometric data, encompassing aspects like bibliographic coupling, citation, co-citation, co-cited references, authors, topics, and research methodologies. The research comprises distinct sections, encompassing a concise review of literature focused on the economic relations between Turkey and Azerbaijan, additionally, it includes a thorough exploration of literature studies and bibliometric analyses related to the economic ties between these two nations. The research further incorporates an elucidation of the bibliometric analysis process and concludes with a section dedicated to evaluating the findings. The majority of publications, approximately 82%, are in the form of articles, with proceedings papers, reviews, and editorial materials contributing to the remainder. Keyword analysis revealed terms like "Turkey" and "Azerbaijan", "energy," "Caucasus," "Kazakhstan," "Russia," "pipeline," "oil," and "gas". Regarding research methods, qualitative research emerged as the preferred approach for review methods. The research findings also pointed to a notable inclination towards single-author contributions, a tendency likely influenced by the utilization of qualitative research methods. Conversely, studies adopting quantitative methods frequently involved multiple authors, often ranging from three to four. In conclusion, the research underscores the need for a more comprehensive, interdisciplinary, and quantitative examination of Turkey-Azerbaijan economic relations.