A 50-year bibliometric analysis of the interoperability research field
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https://doi.org/10.59681/2175-4411.v16.iEspecial.2024.1379Keywords:
Interoperability, Bibliographic Databases, BibliometricsAbstract
Interoperability, the coordinated operation of systems, is a complex concept with varying definitions. Objective: This study delves into the evolution of interoperability research over the past 50 years. Method: The method was the bibliometric metadata analysis. The analysis encompasses 21,431 publications. Results: The results indicate a significant contribution from computer science, engineering, and mathematics. Conclusions: The results suggest a high dispersion of research on interoperability by publications sources and areas of knowledge and a predominance of punctual solution proposals in different contexts where interoperability is just a feature, in opposition to conceptual research on interoperability.
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