Combining mapping and citation network analysis for a better understanding of the scientific development: The case of the absorptive capacity field

The general aim of this paper is to show the results of a study in which we combined bibliometric mapping and citation network analysis to investigate the process of creation and transfer of knowledge through scientific publications. The novelty of this approach is the combination of both methods. I...

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Published in:Journal of informetrics 2008-10, Vol.2 (4), p.272-279
Main Authors: Calero-Medina, Clara, Noyons, Ed C.M.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Bibliometric mapping
Citation network analysis
Hubs and authorities
Main path analysis
Main research stream
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Summary:The general aim of this paper is to show the results of a study in which we combined bibliometric mapping and citation network analysis to investigate the process of creation and transfer of knowledge through scientific publications. The novelty of this approach is the combination of both methods. In this case we analyzed the citations to a very influential paper published in 1990 that contains, for the first time, the term Absorptive Capacity. A bibliometric map identified the terms and the theories associated with the term while two techniques from the citation network analysis recognized the main papers during 15 years. As a result we identified the articles that influenced the research for some time and linked them into a research tradition that can be considered the backbone of the “Absorptive Capacity Field”.
ISSN:1751-1577
1875-5879
DOI:10.1016/j.joi.2008.09.005