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Department of Knowledge and Information Science, Razi University, Kermanshah, Iran.
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Department of Knowledge and Information Science, Payame Noor University, Tehran, Iran.
10.61882/publlij.2025.2072913.1037
Abstract
Porpuse: Analyzing studies in reading can provide valuable insights into research trends and conceptual developments within this domain. This study aims to present the scientific structure of the reading domain from 1999 to 2023, using bibliometric techniques to identify key research clusters and emerging topics. Methods: This research employs a bibliometric approach and co-word analysis. 597 documents were extracted from the Islamic World Science Citation Center (ISC) database to examine the trends in reading-related research over the specified period. Cluster analysis and strategic diagrams were used to map the conceptual structure of research in reading. Results: Eleven clusters in the reading domain were identified, including: reading skills (1), reading comprehension (2), literacy (3), text comprehension (4), specific learning disorder (5), reading performance (6), cognitive reading deficit (7), cognitive rehabilitation (8), reading disorder (9), functional reading impairment (10), and learning disability (11). Additionally, through content analysis of articles published over the past 25 years, emerging topics were identified as potential future research directions for reading. Conclusion: The results can contribute to a comprehensive understanding of current research areas and provide guidelines for researchers to start new studies. This paper will help researchers gain a holistic understanding of the concept of reading and identify potential areas for future research.
Rahimi,S. and Soheili,F. (2025). Scientific mapping of reading research in Iran: A co-word and thematic clusters analysis. (e730456). Research on Information Science and Public Libraries, (), e730456 doi: 10.61882/publlij.2025.2072913.1037
MLA
Rahimi,S. , and Soheili,F. . "Scientific mapping of reading research in Iran: A co-word and thematic clusters analysis" .e730456 , Research on Information Science and Public Libraries, , , 2025, e730456. doi: 10.61882/publlij.2025.2072913.1037
HARVARD
Rahimi S., Soheili F. (2025). 'Scientific mapping of reading research in Iran: A co-word and thematic clusters analysis', Research on Information Science and Public Libraries, (), e730456. doi: 10.61882/publlij.2025.2072913.1037
CHICAGO
S. Rahimi and F. Soheili, "Scientific mapping of reading research in Iran: A co-word and thematic clusters analysis," Research on Information Science and Public Libraries, (2025): e730456, doi: 10.61882/publlij.2025.2072913.1037
VANCOUVER
Rahimi S., Soheili F. Scientific mapping of reading research in Iran: A co-word and thematic clusters analysis. Research on Information Science and Public Libraries, 2025; (): e730456. doi: 10.61882/publlij.2025.2072913.1037
