Insights into financial technology (FinTech): a bibliometric and visual study

Financial Innovation

Zeshui Xu¹  Bo Li² 

[1] Business School, Sichuan University;College of Statistics and Mathematics, Zhejiang Gongshang University;

关键词: Bibliometric analysis;    Citation structure;    Development trends;    FinTech;    Visualization networks;   

DOI  :  10.1186/s40854-021-00285-7

来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

Abstract This paper conducted a comprehensive analysis based on bibliometrics and science mapping analysis. First, 848 publications were obtained from Web of Science. Their fundamental characteristics were analyzed, including the types, annual publications, hot research directions, and foci (by theme analysis, co-occurrence analysis, and timeline analysis of author keywords). Next, the prolific objects (at the level of countries/regions, institutions, journals, and authors) and corresponding pivotal cooperative relationship networks were used to highlight who pays attention to FinTech. Furthermore, the citation structures of authors and journals were investigated, including citation and co-citation. Additionally, this paper presents the burst detection analysis of cited authors, journals, and references. Finally, combining the analysis results with the current financial environment, the challenges and future development opportunities are discussed further. Accordingly, a comprehensive study of the FinTech documents not only reviews the current research characteristics and trajectories but also helps scholars find the appropriate research entry point and conduct in-depth research.

【 授权许可】

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