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Open access Aug 2026

Bibliometric analysis of civil society: trends and developments from 2019-2024

Scholarship on civil society is dispersed across disciplines, journals, and regional traditions, which makes the field difficult to see as a whole. The objective of this study is to map trends, developments, and structures in civil society research globally during the period 2019–2024. A bibliometric approach was used to analyze 2,528 articles from the Scopus database. A thorough analysis employing Biblioshiny and VOSviewer has been conducted, revealing active research domains with considerable citation impact. Furthermore, the analysis discloses annual output fluctuations that exhibit responsiveness to the global context. The results indicate the preeminence of productivity from the Global North, though there is an increasing trend of participation from the Global South, accompanied by intricate citation impact patterns. Thematically, research focuses on democracy, human rights, and governance, while adapting to challenges such as authoritarianism and the pandemic caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, with a focus on NGOs and collective action. International collaboration (19.42%) and intellectual connectivity are extensive, albeit centered on North-North and North-South networks. This comprehensive mapping underscores the relevance of civil society and highlights the need for efforts to promote more inclusive collaboration and deeper contextual research.

Efraim Semuel Nalle, Sugito · 0 citations
Open access Jul 2026

The rise of hikikomori research: a bibliometric analysis of an emerging global phenomenon

Introduction Hikikomori, characterized by prolonged and severe social withdrawal, has attracted growing international attention as research has extended beyond its original Japanese context. This study examines the growth dynamics, citation impact, productivity patterns, collaboration structure, and conceptual and intellectual development of the hikikomori literature. Methods Data have been retrieved from the Web of Science Core Collection and Scopus databases. Following screening and deduplication, 348 unique publications from 2002 to 2025 have been included. Performance analysis and science mapping techniques have been applied using the bibliometrix R package, Biblioshiny, and VOSviewer. Results Publication output has remained limited during the early years, has become more visible after 2010, and has increased markedly after 2018, with the highest annual output recorded in 2025 (n = 62). Highly cited publications have included both core hikikomori studies and research related to internet addiction, digital behaviors, youth social withdrawal, and measurement. Scientific production has been concentrated among a limited group of authors and institutions, while 14 journals have formed the Bradford core. Japan has remained the dominant contributor, although substantial research activity has also been recorded in Italy, China, the United States, and other regions. International collaboration has been unevenly distributed and has remained less prominent than nationally based research production. Keyword analyses have revealed strong connections among hikikomori, social withdrawal, social isolation, depression, loneliness, mental health, and anxiety. Bibliographic coupling has revealed substantial overlap in shared reference bases, while thematic evolution has shown continuity around hikikomori and social isolation together with the later prominence of mental health, COVID-19, depression, and adolescent-related themes. Conclusion The findings have indicated that hikikomori research has developed into a broader and increasingly international field in which clinical, psychosocial, developmental, cultural, and digital perspectives have been represented. Greater interdisciplinary and cross-cultural engagement has therefore been identified as an important direction for future research.

F. Cebeci · 0 citations
Open access Jul 2026

Research Hotspots and Development Trends of Reablement From 1999 to 2025: A Bibliometric Analysis

Aims: This study aims to explore the current research status, hotspots, and emerging trends of reablement and provide references for further research in this field. Methods: English-language literature related to reablement was retrieved from the Web of Science Core Collection database, covering the period from January 1, 1999 to October 20, 2025. The software CiteSpace and VOSviewer were used to conduct visual bibliometric analyses of eligible publications, including annual publication output, countries, authors, institutions, cited references, and keywords. Results: A total of 276 publications were included. Overall, the number of publications showed an increasing trend over time. The United States contributed the largest number of publications, followed by Australia and Norway, and Resnick was the most productive author. The top five keywords by frequency were “older adults”, “reablement”, “intervention”, “people”, and “physical activity”. Intervention studies and qualitative studies were the main research types, with application-focused research hotspots primarily concentrated on improving physical activity among service recipients. Conclusions: Research on reablement has attracted increasing attention. Future studies should focus on conducting high-quality empirical research to identify optimal intervention strategies, as well as sensitive assessment tools and outcome indicators. In addition, researchers are encouraged to draw on existing experiences to actively promote home-based reablement services and explore the development of reablement models tailored to national contexts.

Hongxi Jin, Xiaoyun Yu, Ying Qian et al. · 0 citations
Review Open access Jul 2026

Analyzing the overarching trends and developments of OTT platforms: A Bibliometric analysis

This study aims to examine the overall trends and development of the OTT Platforms that have emerged as the most accessed platforms for entertainment, leaving behind the television industry. OTT platforms have increasingly become a favorable source of entertainment. A total of 343 articles were retrieved from the Scopus database from 2008 to 2024, and then reduced to 272 documents (articles), after limiting to some keywords; a total of 270 articles were reviewed. A method for bibliometric analysis that employs cluster analysis and scientific mapping, utilizing the bibliographic coupling of documents. The study underscores the growth of Over-the-top platform services during the COVID-19 pandemic. With the help of bibliographic coupling, seven different clusters have been made and identified as Cluster 1 Transformative Impact of Streaming Media, Cluster 2 Evolution of Media Consumption, Cluster 3 User-Centric Revenue Models in the Entertainment Industry, Cluster 4 Media Investment and Streaming Dynamics, Cluster 5 Transformation in Television and Media Culture in the Digital Age,  Cluster 6 Evolving Video Consumption and Delivery Models, Cluster 7 Impact of OTT Services on Telecom Industry.  The research identified several elements that enhance the appeal of OTT platforms, including ease of access, cost-effectiveness, the ability to binge-watch, quality of service, personalization, and targeted offerings. This study adds to the current body of knowledge by examining new trends, developments, and areas that require further research.

Preeti Saini, Prof.Ravindra · 0 citations
Open access Sep 2026

TRENDS AND PATTERNS IN SOCIAL MEDIA AND ECOTOURISM RESEARCH: A BIBLIOMETRIC ANALYSIS

The main aim of this study to conduct a bibliometric analysis and to identify the publication trends, major contributions, thematic structures and future directions in field of social media and ecotourism. Between 2011 and 2025, 301 publications were gathered from Scopus database on social media and ecotourism have been identified.The VOSviewer and the R softwares were utilised for all the analyses. According to the results, the number of studies in this domain has grown over the previous few years. Also, the results co-occurrences analysis revealed that social media and its impact on ecotourism have continued to be the primary areas of study. This study may create a base for the emerging topic of social media and ecotourism by evaluating pertinent articles, allowing future scholars to analyse the usage and advantages of social media in ecotourism. This study will help the academicians and researchers to understand the gaps in the existing literature and prospective study paths, which would help them perform future investigations. The analysis results add to a comprehensive knowledge of social media and ecotourism research development. The findings further indicate that Sustainability (Switzerland), the Journal of Sustainable Tourism and the Journal of Outdoor Recreation and Tourism are the leading outlets in this domain, while China, Australia and the United States emerge as the most productive contributing countries. Bibliographic coupling, citation and co-citation analyses further map the intellectual foundations of the field and identify the authors, countries and sources that anchor its scholarly conversation. The thematic map distinguishes motor, basic, niche and emerging themes, with tourist behaviour, sustainable tourism development and the tourism industry emerging as the most promising directions for future enquiry.

Pankaj Kumar Tyagi, Praveen Kumar, Jayanthi Rajendran et al. · 0 citations
Review Open access Aug 2026

Bibliometric Analysis of Press Freedom: Trends, Patterns, and Key Research Areas

Press freedom serves as a fundamental pillar within a democratic system, ensuring that journalists can perform their role as social watchdogs without the shadow of intimidation. Globally, however, the integrity of this profession faces systemic challenges ranging from physical aggression to repression by state actors and interest groups. This study employs bibliometric analysis to map the evolving landscape of press freedom, identifying key trends, influential actors, and emerging themes within global scholarly literature. A total of 602 peer-reviewed articles indexed in Scopus from 1989 to 2025 were analyzed using Biblioshiny and VOSviewer, revealing a robust annual growth rate of 13.02% with a peak of 82 publications in 2025. The co-word network analysis identifies "Press Freedom" as the most central theme (betweenness centrality = 770.46), bridging critical clusters such as Censorship and Democracy alongside emerging themes of Digital Authoritarianism, Online Harassment, and Disinformation. The study reveals a notable shift towards digital authoritarianism, highlighting how online harassment and disinformation are increasingly used to silence journalists, thereby obstructing their watchdog function and weakening democratic discourse. The findings underline the growing need for comprehensive protection policies that address both physical and digital threats to journalists, ensuring the continued functioning of a free press in a rapidly changing political environment.

G. Pratiwi, H. Hafiar, Pandan Yudhapramesti · 0 citations