• ​VOSviewer
  A powerful tool for bibli​ometric research, VOSviewer is used to visualize and analyze networks of scientific publications, citations, authors, and keywords. It is particularly useful for mapping research trends, identifying influential works, and conducting co-citation and co-authorship analyses. Researchers in various disciplines use VOSviewer to gain insights into the structure of academic fields and collaboration patterns.
  🔗 VOSviewer
• VOSviewer Manual  Click here

​Manual_VOSviewer_1.6.19.pdf

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• ​Bibliometrix
  An open-source R package designed for comprehensive bibliometric analysis and research mapping. Bibliometrix provides tools for analyzing citation networks, co-authorship structures, keyword trends, and other bibliometric indicators. It is widely used in academic research to perform quantitative analysis of scientific publications and trends. The software is complemented by Biblioshiny, a web-based interface that simplifies bibliometric analysis for users without programming expertise.
  🔗 Bibliometrix

• VOSviewer and Bibliometrix: A comparison

Bibliometric tools.pdf ​​

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​Several major research databases serve as essential resources for bibliometric research, providing access to a vast range of scholarly literature across multiple disciplines. These databases enable researchers to track citation patterns, analyze research trends, and assess the impact of scientific publications. Whether focusing on medicine, social sciences, engineering, or humanities, these platforms offer comprehensive indexing, citation analysis, and full-text access to high-quality research articles. Below is a list of key databases widely used in bibliometric studies:

• PubMed
  A comprehensive database of biomedical and life sciences literature, including articles from MEDLINE and other scientific journals.
  🔗 PubMed

• Scopus
  A multidisciplinary database covering scientific, technical, medical, and social sciences research, providing citation analysis and metrics.
  🔗 Scopus

• Web of Science
  A high-quality citation index covering a wide range of disciplines, used for tracking citation impact and research trends.
  🔗 Web of Science

• ScienceDirect
  Elsevier's full-text database for scientific and technical research articles in fields like medicine, engineering, and social sciences.
  🔗 ScienceDirect

• SpringerLink
  Provides access to journals, books, and conference proceedings across a variety of disciplines, including science, engineering, and medicine.
  🔗 SpringerLink

• JSTOR
  A digital library offering academic articles, books, and primary source materials, especially in the humanities and social sciences.
  🔗 JSTOR

• PsycINFO
  The American Psychological Association's database for psychology and behavioral sciences literature.
  🔗 PsycINFO

• CINAHL (Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature)
  A key resource for nursing, allied health, and healthcare-related research.
  🔗 CINAHL​
  

• ERIC (Education Resources Information Center)
  A valuable database for education research, including journal articles, reports, and conference papers.
  🔗 ERIC

• Cochrane Library
  A trusted source for systematic reviews and evidence-based medical research.
  🔗 Cochrane Library

• Google Scholar
  A freely accessible search engine that indexes scholarly articles, theses, books, and conference papers from various sources.
  🔗 Google Scholar

• ProQuest
  A multidisciplinary research platform offering access to dissertations, scholarly articles, and newspapers.
  🔗 ProQuest​