Intellectual search of emerging research fields utilizing large scientific publication arrays: "Public governance" field as an example

Abstract

In order to predict the development of any scientific field of knowledge, it is necessary to present modern achievements and discoveries, authoritative expert opinions of key scientists of the studied area. However, the Modern "digital Universe" is changing and expanding at such a speed that doubles the amount of data every two years, which has led to the accumulation of huge streams of scientific information that it has become impossible to be covered fully based on traditional scientific search techniques. This article's outcomes can be used as an intellectual basis by scientists involved in this progressing topic.