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Can review articles help identify influential topics in library and information science?

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Názov: Can review articles help identify influential topics in library and information science?
Autori: Chang, Yu-Wei1 (AUTHOR) yuweichang2013@ntu.edu.tw, Liu, Chun-Yu1 (AUTHOR) d10126001@ntu.edu.tw
Zdroj: Journal of Documentation. 2025, Vol. 81 Issue 5/6, p1163-1180. 18p.
Predmety: *Library science, *Citation analysis, *Statistical methods in information science, Periodical articles, University research
Abstrakt: Purpose: This study examined whether the number and disciplinary sources of citations received by the relatively small number of review articles in library and information science (LIS) can be used to identify influential topics within the field. To address this aim, the interdisciplinary influence of LIS review articles was analyzed by topic. Design/methodology/approach: A total of 448 LIS review articles published between 2000 and 2019 were analyzed by topic. Additionally, 12,346 journal documents citing these review articles (until 2021) were collected to assess their disciplinary sources. Findings: Of the 14 identified LIS topics, those related to information science had a stronger influence than did library science topics. Informetrics emerged as the most influential topic, with its impact found to increase over time. LIS review articles were found to influence disciplines in the natural sciences, social sciences, and humanities, particularly computer science, medicine, and business. The results regarding the most impactful topics aligned with previous findings obtained by examining LIS research articles. The topics of review articles and the domains in which these review articles are cited served as valuable indicators for tracking influential LIS topics and their interdisciplinary reach. Originality/value: This study offers novel insights into the role of review articles in identifying influential LIS research topics and determining the broader academic influence of such review articles. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Databáza: Library, Information Science & Technology Abstracts
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Abstrakt:Purpose: This study examined whether the number and disciplinary sources of citations received by the relatively small number of review articles in library and information science (LIS) can be used to identify influential topics within the field. To address this aim, the interdisciplinary influence of LIS review articles was analyzed by topic. Design/methodology/approach: A total of 448 LIS review articles published between 2000 and 2019 were analyzed by topic. Additionally, 12,346 journal documents citing these review articles (until 2021) were collected to assess their disciplinary sources. Findings: Of the 14 identified LIS topics, those related to information science had a stronger influence than did library science topics. Informetrics emerged as the most influential topic, with its impact found to increase over time. LIS review articles were found to influence disciplines in the natural sciences, social sciences, and humanities, particularly computer science, medicine, and business. The results regarding the most impactful topics aligned with previous findings obtained by examining LIS research articles. The topics of review articles and the domains in which these review articles are cited served as valuable indicators for tracking influential LIS topics and their interdisciplinary reach. Originality/value: This study offers novel insights into the role of review articles in identifying influential LIS research topics and determining the broader academic influence of such review articles. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
ISSN:00220418
DOI:10.1108/JD-04-2025-0085