Citation Network Analysis from Scratch

Explore the fundamentals of Citation Network Analysis (CNA) in this 30-minute conference talk from linux.conf.au 2022. Dive into the conceptually simple yet computationally intense method for examining the structure of research fields. Learn how CNA assumes relationships between cited and citing documents, forming a network that represents the collective view of authors within a field. Discover various statistical techniques for measuring network properties and quantifying connections between papers or authors. Gain insights into the evolving accessibility of CNA techniques through global citation databases and free software. Get a crash course in performing CNA from scratch using Python, covering key methodological considerations and metrics. Examine an overview of currently available tools and challenges associated with proprietary databases. This talk is ideal for researchers and data enthusiasts interested in understanding and implementing citation network analysis techniques.

"Citation Network Analysis from Scratch" - Claire Daniel (LCA 2022 Online)