Unearthing hidden research opportunities through bibliometric analysis: A review
List of Authors
  • Khairul Hafezad Abdullah , Mohd Firdaus Roslan

Keyword
  • bibliometric, research landscape, research possibility, research productivity

Abstract
  • Bibliometric analysis is vital for identifying gaps and potential research directions. The importance of bibliometric analysis in identifying research gaps and prospective future research endeavours is addressed in this study. This study aims to provide insight into the crucial role that bibliometric analysis plays in identifying research gaps and potential future research orientations. This study demonstrates how bibliometric analysis can assist researchers in identifying new study prospects, avoiding duplication of effort, and ensuring effective resource utilisation. This study also offers future bibliometric analysis modifications to overcome its limitations, including cross-disciplinary indicators and data-sharing standards. Several previous studies adopted bibliometric analysis to identify developing issues and trends, directing future research and pointing to places where new insights and contributions were also emphasised. Based on this study, bibliometric analysis is an effective tool for identifying research gaps and prospective new areas for future research. Adding to this, researchers must be conscious of its limitations and apply other methodologies to support their more profound understanding of a particular topic that they have researched. In conclusion, this study has comprehensively enhanced our understanding of the crucial facets of bibliometric analysis in scientific research.

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