- Published
- 2023-08-02
- Venue
- Global Business and Organizational Excellence, vol. 43, no. 2, pp. 17-26
- Cited by
- 442
- Open access
- Yes, hybrid
- DOI
- 10.1002/joe.22229
Abstract
While bibliometric analysis is inherently quantitative and objective, it necessitates interpretation, thereby introducing an element of subjectivity. This article proposes a sensemaking approach that transitions researchers from mere description to proactive interpretation of bibliometric results, transforming raw information into informed insights. We discuss the applicability of sensemaking in bibliometric analysis and offer practical guidelines for its integration into systematic literature reviews. These guidelines revolve around a three‐stage sensemaking process—that is, scanning, sensing, and substantiating—each crucial to deriving meaningful interpretations. As such, this article serves as a valuable guide for researchers seeking to utilize bibliometric analysis as a potent analytical tool in their review studies.
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- APA 7
Lim, W. M., & Kumar, S. (2023). Guidelines for interpreting the results of bibliometric analysis: A sensemaking approach. Global Business and Organizational Excellence, 43(2), 17–26. https://doi.org/10.1002/joe.22229
- MLA 9
Lim, Weng Marc, and Satish Kumar. "Guidelines for interpreting the results of bibliometric analysis: A sensemaking approach." Global Business and Organizational Excellence, vol. 43, no. 2, 2023, pp. 17–26, https://doi.org/10.1002/joe.22229.
- Chicago
Lim, Weng Marc, and Satish Kumar. "Guidelines for interpreting the results of bibliometric analysis: A sensemaking approach." Global Business and Organizational Excellence 43, no. 2 (2023): 17–26. https://doi.org/10.1002/joe.22229.
- GOST
Lim W. M., Kumar S. Guidelines for interpreting the results of bibliometric analysis: A sensemaking approach // Global Business and Organizational Excellence. — 2023. — Vol. 43, № 2. — P. 17–26. — URL: https://doi.org/10.1002/joe.22229
- BibTeX
@article{lim2023guidelines, title = {{Guidelines for interpreting the results of bibliometric analysis: A sensemaking approach}}, author = {Weng Marc Lim and Satish Kumar}, journal = {Global Business and Organizational Excellence}, year = {2023}, volume = {43}, number = {2}, pages = {17--26}, doi = {10.1002/joe.22229}, url = {https://doi.org/10.1002/joe.22229} }- RIS
TY - JOUR AU - Lim, Weng Marc AU - Kumar, Satish TI - Guidelines for interpreting the results of bibliometric analysis: A sensemaking approach JO - Global Business and Organizational Excellence VL - 43 IS - 2 SP - 17 EP - 26 PY - 2023 DA - 2023/08/02 DO - 10.1002/joe.22229 UR - https://doi.org/10.1002/joe.22229 ER -
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