bibliometrix: An R-tool for comprehensive science mapping analysis

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Highlights：

• Science mapping analysis is complex because it entails several steps that employ numerous and diverse analyses and mapping software tools.

• A recommended science mapping workflow is described through five stages.

• The open-source bibliometrix R-package is proposed for performing comprehensive science mapping analyses.

• The main bibliometrix functions are illustrated in the recommended workflow.

• Clarivate Analytics WoS data are used to show the bibliometrix main features.

摘要

•Science mapping analysis is complex because it entails several steps that employ numerous and diverse analyses and mapping software tools.•A recommended science mapping workflow is described through five stages.•The open-source bibliometrix R-package is proposed for performing comprehensive science mapping analyses.•The main bibliometrix functions are illustrated in the recommended workflow.•Clarivate Analytics WoS data are used to show the bibliometrix main features.

论文关键词：Bibliometrics,Science mapping,Workflow,Co-citation,Bibliographic coupling,R package

论文评审过程：Received 14 February 2017, Revised 27 August 2017, Accepted 27 August 2017, Available online 12 September 2017, Version of Record 12 September 2017.

论文官网地址：https://doi.org/10.1016/j.joi.2017.08.007