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1 year ago in Bibliography , Data Analysis , Research Methods By Meera
What are the essential elements that should be included in the methodology section of a paper using VOSviewer for bibliometric analysis?
When writing up a bibliometric paper using VOSviewer, I often see inconsistencies in the methodology sections across journals. As a researcher, I want to ensure my own work meets the expected scholarly standard. Could you clarify what the non-negotiable elements are that reviewers and expert readers specifically look for in this section to validate the study's process?
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By Anu Answered 5 months ago
From reviewing many submissions, I’ve seen a strong methodology hinges on transparency. First, you must explicitly detail your data source (e.g., Scopus, WoS) and the exact search query with date, filters, and document types. I would then recommend thoroughly describing the data extraction and cleaning steps what you excluded and why. Crucially, articulate the specific VOSviewer parameters chosen for the analysis, like the normalization measure, clustering algorithm, and threshold settings. This isn’t just procedure; it’s the foundation that allows peers to assess, critique, or replicate your work, which is the core of our scholarly practice.
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