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Published on: October 24, 2019
Insights into financial technology (FinTech): a bibliometric and visual study
1College of Statistics and Mathematics, Zhejiang Gongshang University, Hangzhou, 610064 China.
This bibliometric study maps the FinTech research landscape, identifying key trends, influential contributors, and collaboration networks. It highlights current research trajectories and future opportunities in financial technology.
Area of Science:
- Bibliometrics and Science Mapping Analysis
- Financial Technology (FinTech) Research
Background:
- The rapid evolution of Financial Technology (FinTech) necessitates a structured understanding of its research landscape.
- Existing literature reviews often lack a comprehensive, data-driven analysis of FinTech's academic trajectory.
Purpose of the Study:
- To conduct a bibliometric and science mapping analysis of FinTech publications.
- To identify key research themes, influential entities (countries, institutions, journals, authors), and collaboration patterns.
- To explore citation dynamics, research fronts, and future development opportunities in FinTech.
Main Methods:
- Bibliometric analysis of 848 publications sourced from Web of Science.
- Science mapping techniques including theme analysis, keyword co-occurrence, timeline analysis, and network analysis.
- Citation and co-citation analysis, along with burst detection for cited authors, journals, and references.
Main Results:
- Characterization of FinTech research trends, including publication types, annual output, and evolving research foci.
- Identification of leading countries, institutions, journals, and authors in FinTech research, alongside their collaborative networks.
- Analysis of citation impact, research fronts, and emerging topics within the FinTech domain.
Conclusions:
- The study provides a comprehensive overview of the FinTech research landscape, revealing its current characteristics and historical development.
- Findings offer valuable insights for scholars to identify research entry points and areas for in-depth investigation.
- The analysis informs strategic directions for future FinTech research and development, considering the current financial environment.
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