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Research on Discipline, Theme and Cooperation Network of Large-scale Scientific Facilities from the Perspective of Bibliometrics——A Case Study of Shanghai Synchrotron Radiation Facility

Zhang Lingling1, Zhao Minghui1, Zeng Gang2, Zhang Libin1   

  1. 1 School of Economics and Management, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190;
    2 Bureau of Facility Support and Budget, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190
  • Received:2018-12-05 Online:2019-11-28 Published:2019-11-30

Abstract:

Large-scale scientific facilities are important driving force for national science and technology innovation. A large number of studies show that large-scale scientific facilities' scientific effect can promote the construction of subject layout and the development of research cooperation. In reverse, a systematic and reasonable layout and a close and efficient cooperation can also promote the development of large-scale scientific facilities' scientific effect. Therefore, it is a basic, necessary and urgent task to further clarify the current situation and evolution trend of research disciplines, themes and cooperation networks related to large-scale scientific facilities. Adopting the method of bibliometrics and information entropy, this paper takes Shanghai Synchrotron Radiation Facility as an example to study its current situation and evolution trend of research disciplines, themes and cooperative networks from 2010 to 2015. The study finds that in terms of disciplines, Shanghai Synchrotron Radiation Facility promotes the development and cross-integration of chemistry, physics, materials science and other disciplines, but it should also strengthen the connection between cell biology and molecular biology and other disciplines. In terms of themes, it mainly covers crystal structure, structural analysis and other topics, as well as small-angle scattering and X-ray scattering techniques, and the overall distribution shows an evolution trend from dispersion to concentration. In terms of cooperation networks, it mainly relies on scientific research units within the Chinese Academy of Sciences system, and links between partner institutions have shown a weakening trend.

Key words: bibliometrics, Shanghai Synchrotron Radiation Facility, discipline, theme, cooperation network