Combining mapping and citation network analysis for a better understanding of the scientific development: The case of the absorptive capacity field

Journal of Informetrics

Volumn 2, Issue 4, 2008, Pages 272-279

  Calero Medina, Clara ^a   Noyons, Ed C M ^a  

^a LEIDEN UNIVERSITY   (Netherlands)

Author keywords

Bibliometric mapping; Citation network analysis; Hubs and authorities; Main path analysis; Main research stream

Indexed keywords

EID: 55549135661     PISSN: 17511577     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.joi.2008.09.005     Document Type: Article

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