Interdisciplinarity of nano research fields: a keyword mining approach

Authors:
Lili Wang;Ad Notten;Alexandru Surpatean
Affiliations:
UNU-MERIT, Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands 6211 TC;UNU-MERIT, Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands 6211 TC;Department of Knowledge Engineering, Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands 6211 LH
Venue:
Scientometrics
Year:
2013

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Abstract

Using a keyword mining approach, this paper explores the interdisciplinary and integrative dynamics in five nano research fields. We argue that the general trend of integration in nano research fields is converging in the long run, although the degree of this convergence depends greatly on the indicators one chooses. Our results show that nano technologies applied in the five studied nano fields become more diverse over time. One field learns more and more related technologies from others. The publication and citation analysis also proves that nano technology has developed to a relatively mature stage and has become a standardized and codified technology.