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Comparing Bibliometric Analysis Using PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science Databases
Published on: October 24, 2019
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A scientometric study of unsafe behavior through Web of Science during 1991-2020
Mahdi Malakoutikhah1, Moslem Alimohammadlou2, Hadiseh Rabiei3
1School of Health, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Iran.
Summary
This study analyzed unsafe behavior research trends. Organizational factors emerged as a key focus, indicating future research directions in safety science.
Area of Science:
- Safety Science
- Human Factors
- Organizational Behavior
Background:
- Unsafe behavior is a critical concern in occupational safety.
- Understanding research trends is crucial for advancing safety science.
Purpose of the Study:
- To conduct a scientometric analysis of research and hot topics related to unsafe behavior.
- To identify emerging trends and future research directions in the field.
Main Methods:
- Scientometric analysis using CiteSpace, Gephi, MINITAB, and VOSviewer.
- Data sourced from studies published in the Web of Science database.
Main Results:
- The Safety Science journal published the most studies (10.45%).
- The USA and China were the leading countries in publications.
- Keywords evolved from safety climate and modeling to organizational factors, highlighting a shift in research focus.
Conclusions:
- Organizational factors have become a significant area of focus in unsafe behavior research.
- Future studies on unsafe behavior should prioritize the investigation of organizational factors.
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