A Bibliometric Study of Library Research Published by Thai Scholars in Scopus (2013–2023)

Authors

  • Kanyarat Poolperm Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Thaksin University
  • Kongkidakorn Boonchuay Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Thaksin University

Keywords:

Bibliometric Analysis, Scopus Database

Abstract

         This study analyzes the general characteristics and development trends of library-related research conducted by Thai researchers and indexed in Scopus between 2013 and 2023, comprising 106 records. The objectives are: (1) to examine the overall characteristics of research documents related to libraries produced by Thai researchers, and (2) to study the content and developmental directions of library research. Quantitative analysis was conducted on 106 records retrieved from Scopus, found out that most of the documents are research articles, with a clear increase in publication during 2019–2023. The most frequently appearing publication journal is Lecture Notes in Computer Science. Keyword analysis highlights prominent terms such as Academic Libraries, Library Services, Data Mining, and Digital Library. The results provide important information for planning and promoting research in library and information science in Thailand to ensure quality and sustainable competitiveness at the international level.

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Published

24-12-2025

How to Cite

Poolperm, K. ., & Boonchuay, K. (2025). A Bibliometric Study of Library Research Published by Thai Scholars in Scopus (2013–2023). Journal of Human and Society, Sisaket Rajabhat University, 9(2), 169–191. retrieved from https://so08.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/jhuso/article/view/4961