Mapping the Research Bibliometrics in Indonesia with Web of Science (WOS) - Trends, Dominant Themes, and Future Directions

Sep 10, 2026

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This study maps the bibliometric landscape of research in Indonesia using the Web of Science (WOS) database to reveal annual trends, dominant themes, and future research directions. Descriptive bibliometric analysis and VOSviewer network visualization are applied to publication data spanning 2004–2026. Results show highly exponential publication growth, peaking in 2025, with sustainability and digital innovation emerging as the newest trends. BRIN is identified as the most productive institution, while financial management shows the highest citation impact. Conclusions indicate a shift toward internationally competitive multidisciplinary research and recommend exploring low-density thematic areas to close research gaps.

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Introduction

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Results and Discussion

Publication Trends

Dominant Themes and Clusters

Institutions and Citation Impact

Conclusions and Future Directions

Mapping the research bibliometrics in Indonesia with Web of Science (WOS): Trends, Dominant Themes, and Future Directions Aminudin1, Alisa Qothrun Nada Rahmah2, Mochamad Asep Kuswara3, Hanim Husnal Khalidah4, Rendi Harmawan5 1,5STAI Darussalam Kunir, Subang, Indonesia 2,3,4UIN Siber Syekh Nurjati Cirebon, Indonesia Article history: Received 2026-01-26 Revised 2026-02-19 Accepted 2026-02-24 Keywords: Bibliometrics Indonesia Research Trends VOSviewer Web of Science Corresponding Author: This research is motivated by the rapid development of scientific publications in Indonesia, which requires systematic mapping to understand the direction of global scientific development. The main objective of this study is to map the bibliometric landscape of research in Indonesia through the Web of Science (WOS) database to identify annual trends, dominant themes, and future research directions. The method used is descriptive bibliometric analysis and network visualization using VOSviewer software on publication data for the period 2004-2026. The research findings indicate a highly exponential growth of publications, reaching a peak in 2025 with a contribution of 35. 6% of the total literature. Dominant themes are concentrated in the management, economics, and education clusters, with sustainability and digital innovation emerging as the latest research trends. The National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) emerged as the most productive institution, while the field of financial management recorded the highest citation impact. The study's conclusions confirm that research in Indonesia has transformed towards an internationally competitive multidisciplinary approach. Going forward, it is recommended to explore thematic areas with low density to fill the remaining research gaps. This is an open-access article under theCC BY-SAlicense. Aminuddin STAI Darussalam Kunir, Subang, Indonesia [E-mail:](E-mail:aminuddin2200@gmail.com)[aminuddin2200@gmail.com](E-mail:aminuddin2200@gmail.com) Article Info ABSTRACT 1. INTRODUCTION In the contemporary global research landscape, bibliometric analysis has emerged as a crucial tool for evaluating and understanding the dynamics of scholarly production across disciplines. This methodology, which uses quantitative techniques to analyze publication and citation data, offers invaluable insights into research trends, impact, and collaboration patterns [1], [2], [3] . The importance of bibliometric studies is underscored by their ability to inform policy decision-making, guide funding allocation, and shape the strategic direction of academic institutions [4], [5] . In Indonesia, the application of bibliometric analysis is very important considering the country's rapid economic growth and the accompanying expansion of research output [6], [7] . Despite this growth, there is still a lack of comprehensive bibliometric studies that map the evolution and impact of Indonesian research across various fields [8] . This gap highlights the need for a systematic review that can provide a holistic understanding of the research landscape in Indonesia, identify emerging trends, and foster international collaboration [9], [10] . By utilizing bibliometric techniques, this study aims to fill this gap, offering a detailed examination of bibliometric research conducted in Indonesia, and thereby contributing to the global discourse on research evaluation and development. The development of bibliometric research in Indonesia faces several significant challenges and opportunities. One major challenge is the complexity of the approaches used in previous research. For example, studies often use comprehensive bibliometric tools such as VOSviewer, Biblioshiny, and other software to map the scholarly landscape, author collaboration networks, and citation trends [11], [12], [13] . This complexity can bea barrier for researchers who may lack access to or familiarity with these sophisticated tools. Further

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What is the main objective of this study?

To map the bibliometric landscape of research in Indonesia using the Web of Science (WOS) database in order to identify annual trends, dominant themes, and future research directions.

What method and tools are used to analyze the literature?

The study uses descriptive bibliometric analysis and network visualization with VOSviewer applied to publication data for 2004–2026.

Which institution and field show the strongest performance?

BRIN is the most productive institution, and financial management records the highest citation impact.

Sep 10, 2026

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