Research on smart ship technology topic mining and impact quantification based on BERTopic and contrimetric

Area of Science:

• Maritime Technology
• Information Technology Integration
• Naval Architecture

Background:

• Smart ships represent a significant transformation in the maritime industry, driven by IT integration.
• Understanding the evolution and influence of smart ship technologies is crucial for future development.
• Existing research lacks a comprehensive framework for analyzing topic dynamics in this field.

Purpose of the Study:

• To propose an analytical framework for examining topic evolution and relative influence in smart ship technology.
• To analyze the technological life cycle, topic evolution, and knowledge diffusion within the smart ship domain.
• To provide macro-level insights for researchers, enterprises, and policymakers.

Main Methods:

• Utilizing BERTopic-based semantic topic modeling to identify key themes.
• Employing a Contrimetric-based approach to measure topic contribution and influence.
• Applying Logistic growth curves and thematic clustering for lifecycle and diffusion analysis.

Main Results:

• The framework effectively captures shifts in research hotspots within smart ship technology.
• It clearly reveals the diffusion pathways and developmental trends of smart ship technologies.
• Analysis identified key emerging and maturing topics in the field.

Conclusions:

• The proposed framework provides a robust method for analyzing technological evolution in specialized domains.
• Findings offer valuable references for promoting innovation and sustainable development in the smart ship industry.
• This approach aids stakeholders in navigating the complex landscape of maritime technological transformation.