WoS Database Research Articles

A bibliometric analysis of publications on special education between 2011 and 2020

AbstractThe present study aims to identify the most productive countries, journals, authors, institutions and the most used keywords in the field of special education during 2011–2020, based on the WoS database. The widespread effects of the papers and how they are related were analyzed with the bibliometric analysis method. The findings of the study showed that the USA is inarguably the most productive country, followed by England and Australia. On the other hand, there was a very strong positive correlation(r = 0.929) between the number of papers published by countries and their h-index, a similar finding was also found to be present between the countries' h-index and GDP per capita (r = 0.790). Moreover, it was found that the journals with the highest quartile (Q1 and Q2) in the field of special education published significantly more papers than the journals with the lowest quartile (Q3 and Q4). Matson, JL (USA), Sigafoos, J (New Zealand) and Lancioni, GE (Italy) were determined as the most prolific authors, respectively. Autism, intellectual disability, and Down syndrome were the phrases most frequently used as keywords. Our findings provide key information regarding the developments that the research direction of special education field has recently taken. This study also serves a potential roadmap for future studies.

Discovering the conceptual building blocks of blockchain technology applications in the agri-food supply chain: a review and research agenda

PurposeThis paper aims to provide an overview of the application of blockchain to agri-food supply chains, including key issues and trends. It examines the state of the art and conceptual structure of the field and proposes an agenda to guide future research.Design/methodology/approachThis article performs a bibliometric analysis using VOSviewer software on a sample of 205 articles from the WoS database to identify research trend topics.FindingsThe number of publications in this area has increased since 2020, which shows a growing research interest. The research hotspots are related to the integration of blockchain technology in the agri-food supply chain for traceability, coordination between all actors involved, transparency of operations and improvement of food safety. Furthermore, this is linked to sustainability and the achievement of the sustainable development gtoals (SDGs), while addressing key challenges in the implementation of blockchain-based technologies in the agri-food supply chain.Practical implicationsThe application of blockchain in the agri-food supply chain may consider four key aspects. Firstly, the implementation of blockchain can improve the traceability of food products. Secondly, this technology supports sustainability issues and could avoid disruptions in the agri-food supply chain. Third, blockchain improves food quality and safety control throughout the supply chain. Fourthly, the findings show that regulation is needed to improve trust between stakeholders.Originality/valueThe paper provides a comprehensive overview of the blockchain phenomenon in the agri-food supply chain by optimising the search criteria. Moreover, it serves to bridge to future research by identifying gaps in the field.

Analysis of Hotspots and Trends in Domestic and International Data Asset Research: A Knowledge Graph Analysis Based on CiteSpace

The article summarized 363 literature on data assets in the CNKI and WOS databases and conducted a knowledge map analysis using CiteSpace. The research found that the study of data assets at home and abroad is continuously growing, but there are differences in origins, content, and hotspots. Foreign research focuses on areas such as big data, data governance, machine learning, and the Internet, while domestic research focuses on data assets, the digital economy, data transactions, and accounting. Domestic research is gradually expanding to include data middle platforms and asset confirmation, while foreign research focuses on the Internet and artificial intelligence. This analysis helps grasp the research trends and hotspots in the field of data assets, promoting cooperation and knowledge sharing.

CONSUMER SECURITY AND PRIVACY IN THE METAVERSE: A BIBLIOMETRIC ANALYSIS

The metaverse, one of today's most groundbreaking innovations, offers important opportunities for our future in many areas. However, these opportunities bring with them some critical threats. Security and privacy in the metaverse are among the most current threats that researchers focus on. This study aims to provide a more concrete view of the studies on security and privacy research in the metaverse in the WOS and SCOPUS databases by using bibliometric techniques. In addition, this study assesses the effects of the existing literature and offers a series of suggestions regarding measures that can be taken to protect privacy and security. In the study, 86 studies published in 64 different sources between 2018 and 2024 are analyzed in terms of scientific performance with different bibliometric techniques. According to the prominent findings of the study, it is understood that the highest number of scientific publications were published in 2023; each publication received an average of 17 citations; single-author studies constitute 25% of all studies; and the most publications were published in the Journal of Metaverse. It is thought that the results revealed in this study and the suggested coping strategies regarding privacy and security will contribute to future studies.

Self-mutilation: a systematic review.

Self-mutilation lesions can represent a clinical diagnosis challenge for healthcare professionals, as patients do not admit to self-mutilation. This leads to failed diagnoses due to the similarity of this condition to other diseases. Searches on the subject were carried out at the PubMed, Periódicos Capes, Scopus, Science Direct and WoS databases, according to the following inclusion criteria: articles in English, Portuguese or Spanish, published from 2018 to June 2023, encompassing case reports, case series and literature reviews. Men are slight more affected by self-mutilation injuries, also presenting the most serious lesions. Self-mutilation injuries are reported globally, mostly in the Asian and American continents. Clinical presentations are varied, but morphology is, in most cases, associated to the form/instrument used for self-mutilation. Greater evidence of diagnosed mental disorders in women and underreporting of these cases in men due to low demands for specialized treatment are noted. A higher prevalence of self-mutilation lesions was verified for men, affecting a wide age range, with the highest number of cases in the USA. The most affected body areas are arms and external genitalia, mostly due to knife use. An association between self-mutilation injuries and mental disorders is clear, with most cases being previously undiagnosed.

A systematic literature review on sustainable HRM and its relations with employees' attitudes: state of art and future research agenda

PurposeThe interest in sustainable human resource management has grown in the last decades. However, comprehensive, and systematic research concentrating on the evolution of this field, is still needed. The purpose of this study is to provide an overview and synthesis of the existing body of knowledge on human resource management (HRM) related to sustainability through a bibliometric study of articles published until 2022, identifying the most relevant research in this field. In the literature review, special attention is given to articles that link sustainable HRM to employees’ attitudes, identifying gaps and future research opportunities.Design/methodology/approachA bibliometric analysis and literature review was conducted over 105 documents obtained from the WoS database, using VOSviewer software program, from which 27 were selected for full-text reading. The applied database filters were: document type (article and early access); index (SSCI and SCI-expanded) and year (2019–2022).FindingsThe results show that: sustainable HRM literature is growing, especially after 2019; “Sustainability” is the journal with more publications; and England is the leading country. The network of co-occurrence of keywords analysis unveiled that performance, job satisfaction and behaviors are the most frequently studied topics in HRM.Practical implicationsFor successful adoption of sustainable HRM practices, organizations should engage all staff comprehensively, focusing not only on consistent implementation but also on fostering a supportive organizational climate. This is vital for establishing a sustainable workplace where employees who strongly identify with the organization are less willing to leave it.Originality/valueThrough the Systematic Literature Review carried out on the articles published from 2019 to 2022, it was possible to identify opportunities for future research. These topics include employees' perceptions of the implementation of sustainable HRM practices in companies, as well as the impact of these practices on their attitudes and behaviors, taking into account the various HRM practices.

A study on comparison of economic and scientific performances of BRICS countries

PurposeThis study investigates the correlation between economic development and scientific knowledge production indicators in the BRICS countries from 2000 to 2020, highlighting the importance of human resources, natural resources, and innovation. Addressing a gap in the existing literature, this study aims to contribute significantly to understanding this relationship.Design/methodology/approachEmploying a descriptive statistical approach, this study utilizes GDP and per capita income as economic indicators and scientific data from WoS and SCOPUS databases, focusing on scientific document production and citations per document.FindingsThe analysis reveals a strong correlation between economic development and scientific performance within the BRICS nations during the specified period. It emphasizes the interdependence of economic progress and scientific prowess, underscoring that they cannot be considered independently.Research limitations/implicationsHowever, limitations exist, notably the reliance on specific databases that might not cover the entire scientific output and the inability to capture all factors influencing economic and scientific development.Originality/valueUnderstanding this interdependence has crucial originality. Policymakers and stakeholders in BRICS countries can leverage these insights to prioritize investments in human capital development and scientific research. This approach can foster sustainable economic growth by reducing reliance on natural resources.

Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences: A Scoping Review of Uncited Research

The goal of this bibliometric analysis is to summarize publications on the contributions of a higher education university in arts, humanities, and social sciences and evaluate their citation status. Ninety-one publications were indexed in Scopus and WOS databases between 2018 and 2022. All publications appeared in 69 different journals, books, and conferences. About 51.6% of all studies were single-authored. The median number of publications per author was 27.01 ± 48.0 and that of citations was 223.0 ± 764.0. Positive correlations were observed between the journal’s CiteScore and authors’ count with citation number ( r2 = .625 and .207 respectively; p < .005). Publications written by ≥3 authors with international collaboration received the maximum number of citations ( p < .005). Moreover, the mean number of citations for publications written by associate or assistant professors was significantly higher than those composed by their peers ( p = .033). Defining the field of arts and humanities remains a difficult exercise, because of its blurry theoretical background. Thus, a repetitive evaluation of its current status remains essential.

Reliability of proxy reports on patient reported outcomes measures in stroke: An updated systematic review

ObjectivesWith the rising global burden of stroke-related morbidity, and increased focus on patient-centered healthcare, patient reported outcome measures (PROMs) are increasingly used to inform healthcare decision-making. Some stroke patients with cognitive or motor impairments are unable to respond to PROMs, so proxies may respond on their behalf; the reliability of which remains unclear. The aim of the study is to update a 2010 systematic review to investigate the inter-rater reliability of proxy respondents answering PROMs for stroke patients. Materials and MethodsStudies on the reliability of proxy respondents in stroke were searched within CINAHL, Embase, PsycInfo, and WoS databases (01/07/22, 08/07/22). Fifteen studies were included for review. ICC and k-statistic were extracted for PROMs scales and categorized as poor (</=0.40), moderate (0.41-0.60), substantial (0.61-0.80), or excellent (>0.80). Bias was assessed using the CCAT. ResultsFive studies reported PROMs with inter-rater reliability scores ranging from </= 0.40 to >0.80. Two studies reported activities of daily living (ADLs) scores ranging from 0.41 to 0.80 and 8 studies reported quality of life (QoL) measures with scores ranging from </= 0.40 to >0.80. Subcategories of these scales included physical (ICC/k-statistic 0.41- >0.8), cognitive (ICC/k-statistic 0.40-0.80), communication (ICC/k-statistic <0.4-0.80,) and psychological (ICC/k-statistic <0.40-0.60) measures. ConclusionsProxy respondents are reliable sources for PROM reports on physical domains in ADLs, PROMs and QoL scales. Proxy reports for measures of communication and psychological domains had greater variability in reliability scores, ranging from poor to substantial; hence, caution should be applied when interpreting proxy reports for these domains.

Programs, Opportunities, and Challenges in Poverty Reduction: A Systematic Review

Poverty has become the main focus of development in almost every country. Several related studies have discussed poverty alleviation recently, especially concerning the world’s pandemic phenomenon. This article aims to analyze the literature relating to programs, opportunities, and challenges in poverty alleviation in the world. PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses) was used as a procedure for this systematic review. Twenty-two articles were selected as primary data collected from the Scopus and WoS database. Using thematic analysis, this study found that poverty alleviation programs are implemented in urban and rural areas and through women's empowerment. In addition, social, economic, and environmental benefits are determinant factors of the implications of poverty alleviation programs. One of the opportunities for poverty alleviation is to increase household income and create community welfare through empowering women. Meanwhile, the incompatibility of program targets, lack of funding, program synergy, gender gaps, and the environment are challenges for stakeholders that must be considered in the future. Recommendations and study implications of this study are also highlighted.

The Requirements and Importance of Intercultural Communication Competence in the 21st Century

This systematic review assessed the requirements and importance of intercultural communication competence (ICC) in human life in the 21st Century, focusing on its practical aspects and elements. The results reported in the current study are from a review of 45 papers published from 2000 to 2023 in 16 different Web of Science and SCOPUS-indexed journals. To record and select the related and required papers, an online search was done using two key terms, “intercultural competence” and “intercultural communication competence,” and through the use of WoS and SCOPUS databases. A total of 87 items were recorded from the online search, and after a quick review of all records, 45 papers were selected and reviewed thoroughly. Based on the results from the reviewed papers, ICC is one of the main requirements of human life in today’s globalized world, especially in modern education and international business. Findings indicate that the absence of ICC is a crucial reason for failure in many modern professionals. Based on the results, cultural awareness and intercultural sensitivity, language proficiency, empathy, flexibility, and some other traits and skills are among the main components of ICC. The results indicate that staying and studying in multicultural environments, participating in cultural programs, observing felling and emotions, flexibility, and other factors, discussed in the current work, help individuals improve their ICC.

Systematic Review of International Student Mobility in Higher Education

The objective of this study is to conduct a comprehensive review of the educational sciences and social sciences literature about international student mobility that was published in the Web of Science database between 1997 and 2023. In the research, 550 publications that had been scanned by the WOS database were examined concerning their yearly publication counts, citation counts, publishing journals, cited authors, publishing and cited nations, fields of application, keywords employed, and article themes. Every article was analyzed using the Vosviewer software. It was found that 530 articles were published in the English language in terms of language of publication. The most cited articles dealt with equal chances and Erasmus student mobility. Higher education, educational mobility, and international students are the most frequently used terms in the publications, whereas distinction is the least frequently used keyword. The majority of articles on the topic are published in the Journal of Higher Education. The field of educational research published the majority of the articles. The evaluation of international student mobility in the fields of sociology, psychology, and educational administration has been rather restricted. The concept of international student mobility encompasses not only educational mobility but also movements related to social justice, inequality reduction, risk group management, and educational prestige.

Analysis of CLIL-Related Research in School Settings: A Systematic Review

Background: Content Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) is an emerging approach in the global educational landscape, and as such, there is a lack of a systematic review of this field. Purpose: To explore CLIL-related scientific publications in school settings around the world. Method: A systematic review was performed following the PRISMA guidelines in WoS and Scopus databases. A total of 142 articles published in the period 2018-2022 were analysed according to three types of variables: extrinsic to the scientific process, methodological, and content based. The results of the methodological and content-based variables were contrasted with the portfolio of CLIL evaluation measures and analysed through the lens of the 4Cs framework. Results: The findings revealed that CLIL studies were performed in a wide range of countries across continents. It was the secondary school which drew most scientific interest. Apropos of the methodological variable, there was a balance between qualitative and quantitative studies, and a questionмnaire as a tool was favoured by the researchers. The major scientific interest lay in the communication principle, while cognition was understudied. Conclusions: There was a growing scientific interest in CLIL. Although the major interest laid in linguistic gains, other fields of research transpired. The conclusions provide further agenda for CLIL research.

Sustainable Education at Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) and the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Bibliometric Review Study Field Review

Introduction. Recent environmental concerns over global warming and climate change together with the calls for sustainable development highlighted the importance of sustainable education aimed at preparing the new generations to come for the universal challenges facing humanity. All of that has been reinforced by the recent COVID-19 pandemic that brought about the digital surge in education. The interest in the topic of sustainable education can be demonstrated by the surge of research publications on this topic indexed in the Web of Science database from merely 22 in 1991 to 4055 in 2022. The main goal of this study is to provide a comprehensive review of scholarly sources related to sustainable education in higher education institutions and the COVID-19 pandemic. Materials and Methods. The authors analyzed the vast body of recent research literature on sustainable education and conducted a field review. In total, 1115 results for the keywords “sustainable education” and “COVID-19” have been retrieved from the WoS database and subjected to the network analysis using VOSViewer software for identifying dominant trends, interconnectedness, and network visualization in the intersectoral research. Results. It was found that there has been s a significant increase in interest for sustainable education during the pandemic in the research literature, highlighting the shift in educational focus. Five main thematic clusters of research have been identified, such as university student teaching, health policy services, economic impacts, Sustainable Development Goals, or higher education, with a strong emphasis on the student experience and institutional responses. Additionally, the interdisciplinary nature of research in this area has been proved, covering health, technology, economics, and social policies. It has been confirmed that these recent changes in sustainable education in higher education emphasize the need for multifaceted approaches to address the challenges posed by the pandemic on education sustainability. Discussion and Conclusion. The challenges posed by the COVID-10 pandemic have made it increasingly clear that the higher education sector must go digital to succeed in a post-COVID world. Universities around the world must be prepared for future changes in industry, or they risk being left behind in an ever-changing landscape. The findings stemming from this study can be useful to ministries of education, various authorities and stakeholders, as well as to universities and higher education institutions themselves, both public and private, in the need to implement new approaches at all levels new bottom-up and on-the-ground approaches.

Organizational Overview of Maslow and Management Research

Maslow's theory of motivation or hierarchy of needs; has been the subject of much research on a global scale in the physiological, psychological, and sociological framework. This situation, especially in terms of organizations (public or private), concerns both the employees and the management mechanism. Maslow and management generally reveal the theoretical and relational results in the policies applied in organizations. In the literature, studies in which studies carried out in Maslow and management research are systematically expressed quite limited. The research was carried out using the R program and bibliometric analysis applications with the help of the WoS database on Maslow and management research. As a result of the research analysis, the most emphasized keywords by the authors; motivation, Maslow, Maslow's hierarchy of needs, needs hierarchy, needs, management, self-actualization, leadership, psychology, innovation, sustainability, job satisfaction, China, satisfaction, commitment, human psychology, human needs, Covid-19, management theory, personality division, hierarchy, Maslow's theory, performance, spirituality, sustainable development, theory, Abraham Maslow, creativity, productivity, quality life, rural, safety, culture, values, need, human resource management, well-being, workplace, academic libraries cold war, behavior, cognition, demand, and development. As a result of the analysis, it was understood that the concepts of management, performance, work, job satisfaction, personality, self, attitudes, environment, healthcare, perceptions, participation, antecedents, and science have strong relationships together. The results obtained in Maslow and management research have revealed that organizational activities are also effective in addition to the needs and psychological aspects of individuals.

Core components of end-of-life care in nursing education programs: a scoping review

BackgroundSo far, there have been many studies on end-of-life nursing care education around the world, and in many cases, according to the cultural, social, and spiritual contexts of each country, the results have been different. The present study intends to gain general insight into the main components of end-of-life care in nursing education programs by reviewing scientific texts and the results of investigations.MethodsThis study was a scoping review conducted with the Arksey and O’Malley methodology updated by Peters et al. First, a search was made in Wos, ProQuest, Scopus, PubMed, Science Direct, Research Gate, and Google Scholar databases to find studies about end-of-life care education programs. Then, the screening of the found studies was done in four stages, and the final articles were selected based on the inclusion and exclusion criteria of the studies. Due to the nature of the research, editorials, letters, and commentaries were excluded. The screening steps are shown in the PRISMA-ScR diagram.Results23 articles related to end-of-life care education programs were reviewed. The studies included eleven descriptive and cross-sectional studies, two qualitative studies, eight interventional studies, one concept analysis article, and one longitudinal study. By summarizing the data from the studies, six themes were obtained as the main components of end-of-life care education: principles of end-of-life care, communication skills, physical considerations, psychosocial and spiritual considerations, ethical considerations, and after-death care.ConclusionEnd-of-life care is one of the most challenging nursing care in the world. Since many nurses are not prepared to provide such care, the information obtained from this review can help nursing education and treatment managers develop more comprehensive training programs to improve the quality of end-of-life care.

A Bibliometric Analysis Study of Global Academic Articles on Malaria and Contribution of Türkiye

Objective: Malaria is a parasitic infection that has a significant negative influence on public health around the world, including Türkiye in recent years with the prevalence of imported cases. This study was conducted to provide a bibliometric analysis of publications on malaria in Türkiye and worldwide, and to determine Türkiye's current position in malaria research.&#x0D; Methods: This study was observational, descriptive, and retrospective designed study and utilized scientometric technique and scientific mapping. The research was conducted in the Web of Science online database. The MESH keywords (malaria OR plasmodium) were used. The title (TI) field and only Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-E) index was used for the search queries. The following inclusion and exclusion criteria were applied: The studies published after the end of 2022 were excluded and only the articles were chosen according to the document type.&#x0D; Results: On the basis of the defined search, 31376 articles were extracted from the WoS database indexed in the SCI-E category, for the period 1970-2022. The earliest article was published in 1970 and the most of the articles were published in 2021 (n=1274). There was a growth in publications number since end of the 1970s. A total 469 countries contributed the malaria literature. The United States of America (USA) (32.07%), England (18.56%) and France (9.90%) were the leading countries on the malaria literature according to the published article numbers. Türkiye ranked in 71st. A total of 80 articles were retrieved according to search criteria. The articles were cited 1347 times totally and 17.75 times per article. The mean of H index was 18. The earliest articles were published in 1987. The number of articles limited but since 2005 never dropped below two articles per year.&#x0D; Conclusion: Scientific production from Türkiye is low. This topic can be improved by increasing both the financial support for and the involvement of researchers in national and international collaborative research projects.

Machine Learning Applied to Water Distribution Networks Issues: A Bibliometric Review

INTRODUCTION: Water Distribution Networks are critical infrastructures that have garnered increasing interest from researchers.&#x0D; OBJECTIVES: This article conducts a bibliometric analysis to examine trends, the geographical distribution of researchers, hot topics, and international cooperation in using Machine Learning for Water Distribution Networks over the past decade.&#x0D; METHODS: Using “water distribution” AND (prediction OR “Machine learning” OR “ML” OR detection OR simulation), as search string, 4859 relevant publications have been retrieved from WoS database. After applying the PRISMA method, we retained 2427 documents for analysis with a Bibliometric library programmed in R.&#x0D; RESULTS: China and the USA are the most productive on the ground, and only one African country appears in this ranking in 14th place. We also identified two ways for future research works, which are: the assessment of water quality and the design of optimisation models.&#x0D; CONCLUSION: The application of this research in African countries would be fascinating for a better quality of service and efficient management of this resource, which is inaccessible to many African countries.

¿Qué se ha investigado en América Latina sobre condenas e imputaciones erróneas? Una revisión sistemática de la literatura disponible en el período 2010-2023

The article seeks to know what has been researched in Latin America on wrongful convictions and prosecutions. Drawing on a systematic literature review from 2010 to July 2023 in WoS, Scopus and SciELO databases, the article identifies a universe of 50 publications. From a quantitative perspective, the paper inquiries into aspects such as years of publication, countries to which they refer, data about the scientific community that has generated this literature, and the topics they address. Then, it provides a qualitative analysis of the content of the publications, distinguishing among those that address general aspects, factors that contribute to wrongful convictions and prosecutions, correction mechanisms, and compensation mechanisms for wrongful convictions and prosecutions. Although with limitations, the findings provide an overview of research in this area in Latin America, showing that, although scholarship is still scarce compared with other latitudes, the topic has begun to attract interest in recent years in the region.

¿Qué se ha investigado en América Latina sobre condenas e imputaciones erróneas? Una revisión sistemática de la literatura disponible en el período 2010-2023

The article seeks to know what has been researched in Latin America on wrongful convictions and prosecutions. Drawing on a systematic literature review from 2010 to July 2023 in WoS, Scopus and SciELO databases, the article identifies a universe of 50 publications. From a quantitative perspective, the paper inquiries into aspects such as years of publication, countries to which they refer, data about the scientific community that has generated this literature, and the topics they address. Then, it provides a qualitative analysis of the content of the publications, distinguishing among those that address general aspects, factors that contribute to wrongful convictions and prosecutions, correction mechanisms, and compensation mechanisms for wrongful convictions and prosecutions. Although with limitations, the findings provide an overview of research in this area in Latin America, showing that, although scholarship is still scarce compared with other latitudes, the topic has begun to attract interest in recent years in the region.