Literature Synthesis and Bibliometric Analysis: A Hands-On Workshop

The workshop has two main objectives: (1) to introduce participants to major sources of scientific metadata and their specific features, and (2) to demonstrate and apply bibliometric analysis techniques for research synthesis through the use of the Bibliometrix software and its web-based application, Biblioshiny. Participants will be guided through the complete process, from data collection and analysis to visualization, culminating in the creation of a bibliometric research report on a topic of their choice.
The interactive and hands-on approach ensures that participants acquire the expertise to effectively implement bibliometric techniques in their research projects.

PROGRAM
The growing volume of scientific publications is increasing at such a rapid pace that staying updated is becoming increasingly challenging. Moreover, the emphasis on empirical contributions often fragments knowledge production, hindering its accumulation and advancement. Stand-alone research reviews are therefore playing a critical role in synthesizing findings from prior studies, effectively leveraging the existing knowledge base, advancing the frontiers of research, and providing evidence-based recommendations for practice.
Researchers use a variety of approaches for research synthesis, both qualitative and quantitative. Among these, bibliometric methods stand out as tools to conduct systematic, objective, reliable, transparent, and reproducible reviews. Bibliometric analyses are particularly suited for structured examinations of large datasets (big data).
This workshop has two main objectives: (1) to introduce participants to major sources of scientific metadata and their specific features, and (2) to demonstrate and apply bibliometric analysis techniques for research synthesis through the use of the Bibliometrix software and its web-based application, Biblioshiny. Participants will be guided through the complete process, from data collection and analysis to visualization, culminating in the creation of a bibliometric research report on a topic of their choice.

Learning Objectives
The workshop aims to equip researchers with practical skills in bibliometric analysis, covering the following key aspects:
1. Fundamentals of Informetrics and Bibliometrics.
2. Introduction to Bibliometrix and Biblioshiny as analytical tools.
3. Types of literature reviews and the SAAS workflow (Searching, Appraising, Analyzing, Synthesizing).
4. Three levels of bibliometric analysis: Journals, Authors, and Documents.
5. Understanding three knowledge structures: conceptual, intellectual, and social.
6. Practical applications using Biblioshiny.
The interactive and hands-on approach ensures that participants acquire the expertise to effectively implement bibliometric techniques in their research projects.