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VOSviewer is a free program for creating and viewing bibliometric maps. It excels at visualizing large datasets, making complex scientific information easy to understand.

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Comparing Bibliometric Analysis Using PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science Databases

Comparing Bibliometric Analysis Using PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science Databases

Published on: October 24, 2019

Area of Science:

Bibliometrics
Information Science
Scientific Visualization

Background:

Bibliometric mapping is crucial for understanding research landscapes.
Existing tools often struggle with visualizing large-scale bibliometric data.
Effective visualization aids in interpreting complex research networks.

Purpose of the Study:

Introduce VOSviewer, a novel software for bibliometric mapping.
Highlight VOSviewer's focus on graphical representation and ease of interpretation.
Demonstrate the software's capability in handling and displaying large bibliometric maps.

Main Methods:

Development of VOSviewer, a freely available computer program.
Focus on advanced graphical representation techniques for bibliometric maps.
Implementation of algorithms for efficient processing of large datasets.

Main Results:

VOSviewer provides an intuitive interface for constructing and viewing bibliometric maps.
The software effectively displays large maps, such as a co-citation map of 5,000 journals.
Enhanced graphical representation facilitates easier interpretation of complex data.

Conclusions:

VOSviewer offers a powerful and accessible solution for bibliometric analysis.
The program's visualization capabilities are particularly beneficial for large scientific datasets.
VOSviewer enhances the understanding and exploration of research fields through effective mapping.