Mapping Knowledge Domains of Research Frontier Transferring in Knowledge Management Field in China
Qingpu Zhang · Science of Science and Management of S.& T · 2012
Methods of co-word analysis,social network analysis and mapping knowledge domains are employed as basic theories to study the research frontiers in China's knowledge management field.Using algorithms of Vector Dynamic Model,Multidimensional scaling(MDS) and K-core analysis,this paper constructs the co-word network of research frontiers in Chinese knowledge management field in different development stages,with assistance of softwares of UCINET and Netdraw to visualize the research results.The maps show that in recent years,the studying hot topic has represented characteristics of different stages,from the initial basic concepts analysis to division of theories discussing and technology practice,and from dual research paradigm of theory and technology to formation of three research orientations.The studying frontiers tend to become state of diversification.