Bibliometric analysis is a quantitative method for analyzing academic literature. Before conducting the analysis, it is necessary to determine the research questions, and the data sources to be used, and collect and clean the data. It then selects the tools used to analyze the data. This method involves using statistical tools to evaluate the impact and development of the research field over time. According to Donthu et al. (2021) to conduct bibliometric analysis, there are several steps to follow.
- First, determine the research question you want to answer through bibliometric analysis. Do you want to evaluate trends in a particular field, identify key authors, or evaluate the impact of a particular publication? Defining a clear research question will help direct the analysis to be conducted.
- Second, select the appropriate data source for data collection. Web of Science, Scopus, and Google Scholar are commonly used data sources. Make sure to choose data sources that cover relevant and comprehensive literature.
- Next, collect relevant data using search queries based on specific keywords, authors, or journals. Afterwards, export the data in a format suitable for analysis, such as CSV or BibTeX.
- After collecting the data, it is important to clean the data. This includes removing duplicates, correcting author names, and standardizing journal titles. Data cleaning is an important stage to ensure the accuracy of the analysis.
- Finally, analyze the data using bibliometric software such as VOSviewer or Bibliometrix. This software can help in analyzing the data and displaying the findings in the form of easy-to-understand visualizations.
By following these steps, it is possible to conduct an effective bibliometric analysis to improve understanding of academic literature and the development of the research field. This analysis can provide valuable insights for researchers, authors, and institutions in recognizing trends, identifying potential collaborations, and increasing research impact.
By: I. Busthomi