Purpose: This study maps the intellectual and thematic evolution of research on digital publishing and open access (OA) in Library and Information Science (LIS) between 2020 and 2025, identifying major trends, influential contributors, and emerging frontiers. Methods: A bibliometric and science-mapping analysis was conducted on 1849 publications indexed in the Web of Science Core Collection. Performance indicators captured productivity and citation patterns, while science mapping examined co-authorship, co-citation, and keyword co-occurrence networks. Results: Publications show steady growth, peaking in 2024, with the United States, China, and the United Kingdom as leading contributors. A core–periphery authorship structure is anchored by prolific scholars such as Abrizah A, Xu J, Jamali HR, and Nicholas D. Highly cited works in JASIST, Journal of Academic Librarianship, and Library Hi Tech form the intellectual backbone of the field. Thematic mapping reveals continuity in topics such as academic libraries and scholarly communication, alongside newer themes including artificial intelligence, equity, and open science. COVID-19 temporarily reshaped research dynamics (2020–2022), highlighting the community’s responsiveness to global disruptions. Implications: The study deepens understanding of LIS research dynamics within Web of Science–indexed venues and offers guidance for libraries, policymakers, and publishers. It highlights the need to foster context-sensitive OA models, support more equitable participation in APC-driven environments, and integrate technological innovation into scholarly communication infrastructures.

ABSTRACT The travel industry is increasingly emphasizing sustainable practices, with community-led sustainable tourism (CLST) emerging as a critical approach. This study investigates the organizational framework and intellectual structure of CLST research through a bibliometric analysis. Records were retrieved from Scopus, covering works published between 1993 and 2023. VOSviewer and Microsoft Excel were used to map the literature, examining leading authors, journals, citation patterns, and country-level contributions. The results reveal a marked increase in publications after 2013 and highlight co-citation networks, keyword co-occurrence, and geographic trends. The study identifies four thematic clusters: economic drivers and local benefits, governance and participation models, challenges and limitations, and theoretical frameworks. It also highlights underexplored areas, including digital empowerment, Indigenous governance, and post-disaster resilience. By systematically mapping these patterns and gaps, the study provides a structured agenda to advance theoretical debates, inform participatory practice, and guide future sustainable tourism policy.

This study presents a bibliometric analysis of the evolving research landscape at the intersection of digital technology, corporate reporting, and disclosure practices. Analysing data from Web of Science, Scopus, and Dimensions (2015–2024), this study maps the intellectual structure of the field through citation, co-citation, and co-authorship networks, as well as keyword co-occurrence. Our findings reveal a significant academic shift toward digital themes, yet a persistent dominance of traditional domains such as financial reporting and governance. Notably, critical areas such as digital transformation, data analytics, risk management, and stakeholder engagement remain markedly underrepresented. This disconnect suggests a misalignment between scholarly focus and the practical challenges corporations face. The key implication of this work is that a significant realignment of research priorities is urgently needed to address critical practical challenges and ensure the relevance of academic output in the digital age. This study provides a comprehensive map of the field’s evolution and issues an urgent call for research to bridge the identified gap. The objective of this future work must be to transform corporate disclosures, making them resilient, technologically advanced (e.g., via interactive dashboards and blockchain audit trails), and directly responsive to a diverse array of stakeholders.

Purpose This study aims to conduct a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of the scientific literature on Small Hydropower Plants (SHPs), mapping the field’s conceptual structure, intellectual foundations and emerging research fronts. By examining publication patterns, co-authorship networks, citation and cocitation structures and keyword co-occurrence, the study identifies the most influential authors, institutions, journals and countries. The goal is to provide researchers and policymakers with an integrated overview of the main trends, gaps and challenges in SHP research, supporting future investigations and evidence-based decision-making in renewable energy planning. Design/methodology/approach This study uses bibliometric methods to analyze the scientific production on Small Hydropower Plants (SHPs). Data were extracted from the Web of Science database, covering the period from 1945 to 2023. VOSviewer and CiteSpace were used to map co-authorship, cocitation, bibliographic coupling and keyword co-occurrence networks, as well as to detect emerging trends through citation burst analysis. This approach enables the examination of the field’s intellectual structure, identification of the most influential authors and journals and assessment of thematic, collaborative and geographic evolution within the SHP research domain. Findings The findings show a consistent increase in scientific output on SHPs, particularly after 2005. China, India and the USA lead in publication volume, while India and Spain stand out in citation impact. Co-authorship networks reveal geographic concentration and limited cross-regional collaboration. Cocitation analysis highlights Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, Renewable Energy and Energy Policy as core journals. Keyword patterns emphasize sustainability, environmental impacts, optimization and flow regime analysis. Emerging research fronts include climate-related assessments, fish and aquatic ecosystem studies, flow-based modeling and multicriteria decision-making approaches. Originality/value This study provides the most comprehensive bibliometric synthesis to date on Small Hydropower Plants (SHPs), integrating co-authorship, cocitation, bibliographic coupling and emerging trend analyses. By consolidating more than five decades of scientific output, the research uncovers persistent gaps, particularly concerning environmental impacts, long-term sustainability and alignment with energy policy. The study also offers novel quantitative evidence on the field’s thematic and geographic evolution, supporting future research agendas, improving energy planning strategies and informing evidence-based decision-making for sustainable hydropower systems.

Purpose This study aims to analyze the intellectual structure, thematic evolution, and collaboration patterns of tourism research on digital nomadism. Design/methodology/approach This study examines works published between 2014 and 2025 that address digital nomadism in the context of tourism using bibliometric analysis methods. Data were obtained from the Web of Science and Scopus databases and analyzed using the Bibliometrix package in R 4.5.2 software. Descriptive and performance analyses were applied to examine scientific production, citation structures, and author impact indicators. In addition, science mapping techniques were used, including keyword co-occurrence, co-citation, bibliographic matching, thematic mapping, and collaboration network analysis. Network visualizations were created using VOSviewer software. Findings According to the analysis results, the most frequently used keywords in tourism research on digital nomadism are “digital nomads,” “digital nomadism,” and “tourism.” The most productive journal was Worldwide Hospitality and Tourism Themes, while the most productive institution was identified as Anadolu University. Publication production at the country level was found to be concentrated mainly in the United Kingdom and Spain. Collaboration analyses between countries and institutions reveal that academic collaborations are limited and fragmented. According to the thematic map results, “tourism development” and “lifestyle” were identified as driving themes, while “tourism,” “case studies,” and “environmental sustainability” were among the core themes. “Work” and “digital technologies” were positioned as emerging themes, while “mobility” was identified as a niche theme. Originality/value This study presents a comprehensive bibliometric mapping of tourism research on digital nomadism. By integrating performance analysis with science mapping techniques, it enables a systematic examination of the intellectual foundations, thematic development, and collaborative structures of this research field.

This study presents a bibliometric review of experiential learning in higher education, which is a teaching method that focuses on active, reflective, and applied learning to improve the engagement of the students and their competence in the real world. Based on the information that has been retrieved in the Scopus database, the analysis is conducted on 1,737 documents published in the period between 1976 and 2025. Biblioshiny and VOSviewer were also used to discuss the trends, intellectual structure, and the development of the themes in the field. The production of scientific content on an annual basis shows a gradual and exponential increase in the number of publications especially since 2010, a sign of increased academic attention. The major sources such as Salinas-Navarro and powerful periodicals such as the Journal of Experiential Education are the major contributors. The United States, United Kingdom and Australia were the best publishing countries and the international collaboration networks were highly visualized with the co-authorship mapping. Thematic maps and evolution analysis identified such core themes as pedagogy, sustainability, and student engagement and some new ones like gamification, virtual reality, and artificial intelligence. The co-citation and keyword cooccurrence networks promote theoretical backgrounds as well as interdisciplinary intersection points that define the discourse. Literature gaps were observed in poorly explored topics and areas with a high priority on the wider inclusivity and theoretical advancements. Practical implications imply the increased use of technology and global cooperation and skills-based learning as a possible step to the further evolution of experiential learning in higher education.

Task-Based Learning (TBL) is an instructional methodology that emphasizes learning through the completion of realworld tasks, fostering meaningful skill development beyond rote memorization. This study presents a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of TBL research using data retrieved from the Scopus database. Bibliometric tools, including Biblioshiny, VOSviewer, and CiteSpace, were employed to map scientific outputs, research networks, and thematic trends in the field. The analysis shows an increasing trend in annual scientific output with an intensification of scholarly interest in TBL research. The dominant contributors of TBL research were mapped using the most relevant author analysis and co-citation networks of citing authors. Journal co-citation mapping further discovered the most influential sources of TBL research discussion. The global of research in TBL was portrayed through region-wise scientific production and global networking of international collaborations. The co-occurrence of keywords as well as bursts of citations indicated new areas of growing research interest, while thematic evolution as well as mapping documented the intellectual landscape and development of the TBL research sphere of interest. Bibliographic coupling helped cluster related documents and trace influential publications. This study also identifies key research gaps and offers practical implications for enhancing TBL pedagogy, instructional design, and future research trajectories.

AI in ophthalmology: A bibliometric analysis of retinal imaging innovations and global research collaboration.

BackgroundFirefighters are frequently exposed to high physical demands, making them especially vulnerable to musculoskeletal injuries. Understanding the scientific landscape surrounding this issue is vital for guiding preventive strategies and improving occupational health outcomes.ObjectıveThis study aims to examine the scholarly evolution of research on musculoskeletal injuries among firefighters. It identifies dominant research clusters, high-impact authors, collaboration patterns, and thematic concentrations through a bibliometric analysis.MethodsA bibliometric analysis was conducted using 152 peer-reviewed publications indexed in the web of science core collection between 1975 and September 2025. Vosviewer software was utilized to create visualizations of co-authorship, co-citation, keyword co-occurrence, and bibliographic coupling networks. A minimum occurrence threshold of five was set for keyword inclusion. Data were evaluated based on frequency, link strength, and temporal trends.ResultsA significant increase in scholarly output was observed after 2010, with a peak in 2023 in both publication count and citation rates. Frequently occurring keywords included "firefighters", "musculoskeletal injury", "occupational health", and "injury prevention". density visualizations revealed core themes centered on work-related injury risks, rehabilitation protocols, and tactical preparedness.ConclusıonsThe research landscape on firefighter musculoskeletal injuries has expanded considerably in both scope and academic impact. The field shows increasing interdisciplinary integration, notably between occupational health, rehabilitation science, and emergency response research. These findings highlight the importance of sustained, intervention-based research to reduce injury rates and support long-term workforce sustainability.

IntroductionThis study investigates global research trends on visually impaired athletes (VIA) from 1960 to 2025, focusing on the evolution, productivity, and influence of scholarly output. By examining contributions from countries, institutions, journals, and authors, the study highlights emerging themes and collaborative networks that shape this specialized field.MethodsA bibliometric analysis was conducted using publications retrieved from the Web of Science (WoS) Core Collection. Quantitative indicators included publication count, citation frequency, average citations per article, and the Hirsch index. VOSviewer (version 1.6.19) was used to map keyword co-occurrence, co-citation, and co-authorship collaboration networks, providing insight into thematic development and international collaboration.ResultsThe USA led research output with 112 publications (28.3%), followed by Brazil (53, 13.4%) and the UK (48, 12.2%). Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (19 publications) and Amsterdam Movement Sciences (15) were the most productive institutions. The Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness was the most prolific journal, while Mann, DL, was the most productive author, with 19 publications and 381 citations. Research activity increased markedly over time, averaging 11 publications annually between 2010 and 2015 and peaking at 47 publications in 2021.ConclusionResearch on VIA has increased significantly, especially in the past two decades, reflecting growing recognition of the role of sport in rehabilitation, social inclusion, and psychological well-being. The identification of influential authors, institutions, and collaboration patterns provides a foundation for advancing evidence-based practices and shaping future policy and research directions in support of VIA.

This study presents a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of the academic literature on risk transmission and volatility spillovers in emerging and frontier markets, examining how financial liberalization and cross-border capital flows have intensified market interdependencies and systemic vulnerabilities. Using data from the Web of Science Core Collection, 687 articles published between 2005 and 2025 were analyzed using advanced bibliometric techniques implemented via the VOSviewer software. The analysis systematically maps the intellectual landscape of the field by examining publication trends, identifying leading contributors, and revealing thematic structures through keyword co-occurrence, co-citation, and bibliographic coupling networks. Findings indicate a pronounced research concentration on emerging markets, while frontier markets remain significantly underexplored. Methodologically, the field is dominated by time-varying and non-linear econometric frameworks, particularly DCC-GARCH, BEKK-GARCH, and connectedness approaches, reflecting the literature's emphasis on capturing dynamic and asymmetric risk transmission mechanisms. Keyword analysis reveals central themes around financial contagion during crisis periods, portfolio diversification strategies, and macroeconomic linkages, while peripheral topics include commodities, cryptocurrencies, and green finance. The study provides valuable insights for policymakers designing financial stability frameworks, investors seeking diversification opportunities, and researchers identifying promising avenues for future investigation in an increasingly interconnected global financial system.

ABSTRACT Recently, scholars have highlighted the function of sensory experiences as a relevant element of value creation in tourism, often referred to as “sensory marketing” or “marketing of the senses.” The present article examines research on sensory marketing in tourism published between 1996 and 2025. The study analyzes theoretical contributions that investigate how sensory dimensions improve tourist experiences and help destination development. To reach this, a bibliometric analysis was conducted using VOSviewer software. These instruments enabled the identification of the most prolific institutions or authors and provided analyses of co-citation and co-word networks. Generally, this study demonstrates that sensory marketing can be a powerful instrument for improving the tourist experience and destination competitiveness.

This study aims to conduct a bibliometric analysis of Early Childhood Education (ECE) studies involving Turkish researchers and to map the structure of the field in Türkiye. Using a bibliometric design, 662 research and review articles indexed in the Web of Science (WoS) database between 2005 and 2023 and classified under “Education Educational Research” with country information “Turkey/Türkiye” were analysed. Bibliometric indicators such as annual publication trends, citation performance, co-citation networks, author productivity and keyword distributions were examined using the R-based Biblioshiny software. The findings show that academic publications in ECE have increased markedly in Türkiye, particularly after 2011, parallel to changes in national higher education and research incentive policies; however, this quantitative growth has not been fully reflected in qualitative indicators such as citation impact, thematic diversity or methodological depth. The lowest annual average citation per article was observed in 2006, whereas 2016 had the highest citation levels, and only one of the ten most globally cited articles was published before 2010. Co-citation analysis revealed that methodological sources occupy central positions in the network, while Lotka’s law results indicated that a high proportion of authors contribute with only a single publication. These results suggest that although ECE research in Türkiye is gaining visibility in the international literature, the field still faces structural challenges in terms of sustained author productivity, methodological capacity and diversification of research topics. Future studies may focus on strengthening research collaborations, expanding thematic scope and enhancing the global impact of Türkiye-based ECE scholarship.

INTRODUCTION: Overweight is a global public health concern associated with multiple chronic conditions. Aerobic exercise, widely recognized for improving weight control, cardiorespiratory fitness, and metabolic function, has become central to intervention strategies. However, the global research landscape addressing aerobic exercise specifically for overweight populations remains insufficiently mapped. PURPOSE: This study aimed to analyze scientific development, main research topics, and collaboration patterns using bibliometric methods based on publications indexed in the Web of Science Core Collection (SCIE and SSCI) from 1978 to 2025 (search date: March 23, 2025). METHODOLOGY: A total of 3,983 documents were retrieved and analyzed using the Bibliometrix package (R), with results visualized through publication trends, co-authorship and co-citation networks, and keyword clustering. RESULTS: The field has expanded rapidly since 2000, showing an average annual growth rate of 7.35%. The United States ranks first in publication volume and citation impact, followed by the United Kingdom and Canada. China demonstrates substantial research output but lower citation performance, highlighting the need for stronger international collaboration. High-impact publishing venues are primarily from exercise science and obesity-related research areas. Keyword and network analyses reveal a shift from general intervention studies toward more specific mechanisms, populations, and multidimensional outcomes, including insulin resistance, body composition, and cardiorespiratory fitness. A strong international collaboration structure, especially within North America and Europe, is also evident. CONCLUSION: Overall, research on aerobic exercise for overweight individuals has evolved into a multidisciplinary and globally collaborative field. Future efforts should emphasize research quality, deeper collaboration, and tailored intervention strategies to support global health.

Background: Diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) represent a major chronic complication of diabetes mellitus, often leading to severe infection, amputation, and reduced quality of life. Among various factors affecting DFUs, plantar pressure plays a pivotal role in ulcer formation and recurrence. Despite growing interest in this domain, few studies have comprehensively evaluated the research landscape concerning plantar pressure in the context of DFUs from a bibliometric perspective. Aim: To conduct a comprehensive bibliometric analysis and visualization of global research trends, hotspots, and collaborative networks in the field of plantar pressure-related diabetic foot studies from 2000 to 2024. Methods: A systematic search was conducted in the Web of Science Core Collection (WoSCC) on 16 February 2025, for articles published between 2000 and 2024 using terms related to "diabetic foot" and "plantar pressure". A total of 2518 records were retrieved, from which 2110 English-language articles and reviews were included. Bibliometric and visual analyses were performed using Microsoft Excel 2021, VOSviewer (v1.6.20), CiteSpace (v6.4.R1), Charticulator, and Scimago Graphica. Analyses included publication trends, country/institution/author collaborations, journal distributions, keyword co-occurrence and clustering, citation bursts, and reference co-citation networks. Results: A total of 2110 publications were identified, showing an overall increase in annual publication output from 2000 to 2024, with some year-to-year fluctuations. The United States led in publication volume (678 articles), citation frequency, and H-index, followed by the United Kingdom and China. Armstrong, David was the most prolific and also had the highest H-index among the listed authors, while the University of Amsterdam was the leading institution. "Journal of Wound Care" had the highest publication count, whereas "Diabetes Care" ranked first in citation frequency. Keyword analysis revealed major research clusters including "diabetic foot", "plantar pressure", "wound healing", "offloading", and "negative pressure wound therapy". Recent trends show an increased focus on microcirculation, regenerative medicine, customized footwear, and wound care technologies. Conclusions: The bibliometric analysis reveals research trends and current hotspots in plantar pressure management for diabetic foot ulcers, with a particular focus on managing plantar pressure through personalized offloading strategies and custom footwear. These findings highlight the practical value of tailoring interventions to individual patient needs, emphasizing the importance of biomechanical factors in ulcer prevention and healing.

Chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) significantly impacts patients' quality of life and treatment adherence. Despite the growing research on CIPN, bibliometric analyses remain scarce, limiting understanding of the field. A bibliometric analysis of CIPN-related publications was conducted using records retrieved from the Web of Science Core Collection. Publications from 1992 to 2024 were included. CiteSpace, VOSviewer, and Bibliometrix were applied to analyze publication outputs, citation patterns, co-citation networks, keyword co-occurrence and clustering, collaboration networks among countries, institutions, and authors, and thematic evolution. The bibliometric analysis identified approximately 3398 studies published since 1992, involving 87 countries, 4126 institutions, and 15,611 authors. The USA leads in both publication output and collaborations. Keyword analysis identified terms such as "neuropathic pain," "breast cancer," and "quality of life," and thematic maps highlighted motor themes. CIPN research has grown steadily, shifting its focus from neurotoxicity to supportive care. Future research will likely focus on biological mechanisms and improved rehabilitation.

This study explores the evolution and current state of the impact of women entrepreneurs on innovation through a bibliometric analysis of research publications from 1987 to 2024. It highlights key milestones, influential authors, prominent institutions and leading countries contributing to the field. The analysis shows a notable increase in publication activity since 1987. Through co-citation and keyword co-occurrence analyses, the study reveals the intellectual structure and thematic trends within this research area using the Scopus database for data search. It delves into co-citation networks, keyword relationships and thematic clusters, offering insights into studies on Women Entrepreneurs and Innovation using VOSviewer and RStudio (Biblioshiny) for analysis. The findings emphasise the dynamic interaction between research dissemination and citation impact, providing valuable perspectives for both researchers and practitioners. Although bibliometric analysis has its limitations, the study identifies several opportunities for further research in this evolving field.

This paper synthesizes and maps ten years of research on employee attrition prediction using machine learning (ML) (2014–2025). 161 peer-reviewed English-language articles and reviews were selected from a starting set of 610 records using a structured Scopus search (title, abstract, and keywords) and a Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA)-guided screening procedure. Both network mapping and bibliometric tools were used: VOSviewer was used for co-occurrence and co-citation mapping, while Biblioshiny was used for descriptive and thematic analysis. As a result of the interdisciplinary nature of the topic, the results show a significant increase in publications after 2021, with contributions mostly appearing in management journals and technical publications like IEEE Access and Expert Systems with Applications. Four groupings emerged from keyword and topic analyses: (1) predictive methods and machine learning approaches; (2) human resource notions, including employee retention and turnover intention; (3) explainable AI and fairness (e.g. SHapley Additive exPlanations (SHAP), Local Interpretable Model-agnostic Explanations (LIME); and (4) educational, information technology, and healthcare sector-specific applications. Co-citation networks demonstrate a dual intellectual foundation that combines fundamental ML literature with traditional human resource management turnover ideas, which are connected by new interdisciplinary applications. The results emphasize the necessity of cross-sectoral cooperation, broader implementation of interpretable ML in human resource practice, and more robust theory-driven model building. The paper offers a thorough road map for developing ethical, theoretically grounded attrition prediction research.

Background. Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly entering physical education and sports training, providing new avenues for motion observation, learning diagnosis, and feedback. However, the pedagogical orientation and classroom feasibility of related research remain obscured by narratives focused primarily on technological performance. Objectives. This study reviews and characterizes the knowledge base, thematic structure, and evolutionary trajectory of global AI-enabled physical education research from 2002 to 2025. It highlights implications for physical education decision-making and ethical governance, emphasizing the principle of “assisting teachers rather than replacing them.” Materials and Methods. A Web of Science Core Collection search conducted in April 2025 yielded 729 peer-reviewed English-language journal articles. Co-citation networks, keyword co-occurrence analysis, and BERT-based semantic clustering were used to identify core literature, thematic clusters, and stages of development. These results were integrated with an interpretive synthesis from a physical education perspective. Results. Research has evolved from early motion quantification and data-driven analysis to deep learning-based motion recognition and generative AI-supported instructional feedback, demonstrating a shift toward “instructional-ethical governance.” However, the evidence primarily focuses on universities and elite training programs. Empirical evidence in K–12 classrooms remains limited, and replicable implementation processes are lacking, creating a “laboratory–classroom” transition gap. Furthermore, issues such as curriculum articulation, learning stages, feedback timing, classroom risk management, and privacy and fairness remain insufficiently addressed. Conclusions. In physical education, AI is best positioned as a teacher-led decision-support tool that enhances observation, formative assessment, and diagnostic feedback. Teachers should retain responsibility for key instructional judgments, prioritizing athletic development while ensuring safety and fairness. This study recommends using teaching effectiveness as the primary evaluation benchmark to promote explainable, controllable, and compliant classroom implementation pathways.

The integration of risk into artificial intelligence (AI) adoption research has evolved from a peripheral behavioral inhibitor into a structurally defining governance construct. This study provides a PRISMA-compliant scientometric synthesis of 612 peer-reviewed documents indexed in Scopus and Web of Science between 1990 and 2025. Using performance analysis, thematic mapping (centrality–density), thematic evolution (Sankey), co-citation network analysis, and collaboration mapping, the study reconstructs the intellectual, conceptual, and social structure of the risk–AI adoption nexus. Results indicate three structural phases: an early reliability-oriented stage; a normative turn emphasizing privacy, bias, and accountability; and a consolidation phase characterized by compliance and risk-based governance architectures. Thematic migration reveals a shift from perceived individual risk toward system-level accountability logics. The co-citation backbone demonstrates continued anchoring in technology acceptance theory while increasingly integrating governance scholarship. The findings clarify the cumulative development of this interdisciplinary field and identify explainability, auditability, and regulatory compliance capability as emergent research frontiers.