Trends in and Contributions to Tallinn Manual Research: An Assessment of the Literature from 1998 to November 2022

Abstract

nitially aimed at identifying trends and contributions in the extensive field of "Tallinn Manual," this article examines 26 academic publications related to Tallinn Manual, which were featured in journals indexed in the WoS (Web of Science) from 1998 to November 2022. In this survey, we have conducted a thorough analysis of relevant keywords and reviewed numerous articles to determine their connection with the subject matter. Our study encompasses various parameters, such as the amount of publications per year, classification of article types, primary authors, academic journals, and the highest frequently cited articles. Moreover, we have examined citation counts for journals, authors, and articles. The outcomes of our study suggest a noticeable growth in the number of articles related to the Tallinn Manual between 1998 and November 2022, indicating an increasing trend in the influence of Tallinn Manuals before 2020. The research on Tallinn Manual has captivated the attention of several scholars during the study period. Notably, scholars from the United States, Australia, England, the Netherlands, and South Korea have made substantial contributions to this subject. Our study stresses the fact that the notion of Tallinn Manual has piqued the interest of academic researchers, leading to noteworthy advancements in Tallinn Manual research.

Keywords

• tallinn manual
• citation analysis
• contribution
• trend
• literature review