Evolution and thematic changes of Journal of King Saud University – Science between 2009 and 2019: A bibliometric and visualized review

Abstract

For the purpose of evaluating scientific output, examining literature utilization, and predicting the direction of publication for Journal of King Saud University – Science (JKSU-S). This paper explored the hot topics and new trends through the statistics of the journal between 2009 and 2019 from the perspective of bibliometric and visualization technologies. After excluding letters, book reviews, editorial materials, proceedings papers, etc., 543 valid records were screened out from Scopus database ultimately. The data were analyzed and mapped in terms of dynamics and trends of publications, productive and influential contributors and thematic and hot topic change, etc. Through these results, we also concluded the findings from these three aspects and presented a comprehensive picture of the journal. Correspondingly, this paper also provided the suggestion to authors, editorial board, publishers involved based on the findings. Keywords: Bibliometric analysis, Journal of King Saud University – Science, Evolution and thematic changes, Visualized review, Publishing service