VOSviewer

VOSviewer makes maps of networks. It helps you see connections between things like research papers or people.

Network Analysis Tool
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What is VOSviewer?

It's software that makes maps from data. Useful for seeing links in research, markets, or social groups. Free to use, it helps spot patterns and trends. It is a bit tricky to learn at first, and big files need lots of computer power. It works on Windows, Mac, and Linux!

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Key Features

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    Network Visualization:
    VOSviewer lets you see your data as a network. Think of it like a map of connected dots, where each dot is an item, and the lines show how they're related. It is an easy way to visualize various items and their connections.

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    Overlay Visualization:
    This feature lets you add extra layers of information on top of your network map. It is like using different colored highlighters to show important details or patterns.

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    Density Visualization:
    Shows you where things are clustered together most tightly in your data. If you want to find the hotspots in your data, this feature will show you. It highlights the most important relationships easily.

     

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    Zoom and Scroll Functionality:
    You can dive deep into even the biggest maps thanks to this tool functionality,.

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    Customizable Weight and Score Attributes:
    VOSviewer lets you decide which items in your network are most important by assigning scores to them; it is useful for focusing on specific networks.

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    API Integration:
    It pulls data from places like Microsoft Academic and Crossref and even handles files from Web of Science and PubMed. So you can gather data from everywhere into a single useful analysis.

Frequent questions for VOSviewer

  • What are the primary visualizations offered by VOSviewer?

    VOSviewer lets you see your data in a few main ways: network visualization, overlay visualization, and density visualization.

  • Is VOSviewer compatible with all operating systems?

    Since VOSviewer uses Java, it works on Windows, macOS, and Linux.

  • Can VOSviewer handle large datasets?

    Yes, VOSviewer is made to work with big sets of info. You can zoom in and scroll around to check everything out.

  • How does one input data into VOSviewer?

    You can pull data into VOSviewer from places like Web of Science, Scopus, or through APIs like Microsoft Academic.

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