Mapping and Analyzing Knowledge Relationships in Motor Development Research

Document Type : Original Article/Open Access/ Released under (CC BY-NC 4.0) license

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1 Departement of Knowledge and Information Science, Faculty of Education and Psychology, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran

2 B.A. of knowledge and information science student, department of knowledge and information science, faculty of education and psychology, University of Tabriz

Abstract

Utilizing scientometrics to analyze and visualize knowledge relationships in the field of motor development proves to be an effective method for systematically reviewing the status of scientific outcomes. This approach was the focus of the present research. In this study, we identified and mapped topics related to motor development, as well as the collaboration network among authors, research institutions, universities, and countries within this field, using scientometric techniques. This applied, quantitative, and descriptive research is based on 7002 documents indexed in the Web of Science database. We used the VOSviewer software to extract the maps. Our findings reveal that Ali Brian from the University of South Carolina Columbia, with a total link strength of 75, is the leading researcher. Lex W. Doyle follows him, and Lisa M. Barnett is in third place in terms of collaboration. In terms of total link strength, the top research institutions are the University of Melbourne, the Royal Children’s Hospital, and Murdoch Children’s Research Institute, respectively. Geographically, the United States, the United Kingdom, and the Netherlands have the highest total link strength. We presented the scientific maps of the motor development field at the end of this research. Scientific policymakers can use this analysis to identify new trends in the field and assist in designing and planning future research

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Mind, Movement, and Behavior
Volume 3, Issue 1
March 2024
Pages 65-94

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  • Receive Date: 12 April 2024
  • Accept Date: 12 May 2024

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