Content analysis of publications on knowledge networks

Abstract

In the last few years there has been a growing interest especially in knowledge networks as they are also relevant for clusters. Owing to the increasing number of articles, it is important to explore and analyze this reality. Thus, the main purpose of this study is to be a first useful exploratory investigation about knowledge networks to know the main techniques and parameters used by scholars. In order to achieve this aim a content analysis from 2001 to 2014 of publications on knowledge networks in the main journals examined by researchers. A 45 articles database was obtained; in which it has been studies the general data, research methodology, sample characteristics and scope of application.