A bibliometric analysis of operations research and management science. (December 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Merigó, José M.; Yang, Jian-Bo
• Is Part Of: Omega. Volume 73(2017:Dec.)
• Page Start: 37
• Page End: 48
• Publication Date: 2017-12
• Subjects: History of OR -- Bibliometrics -- Operations research -- Management science -- Web of Science; Management -- Periodicals; 658.4005
• DOI: 10.1016/j.omega.2016.12.004
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0305-0483

Abstract

Abstract: Bibliometric analysis is the quantitative study of bibliographic material. It provides a general picture of a research field that can be classified by papers, authors and journals. This paper presents a bibliometric overview of research published in operations research and management science in recent decades. The main objective of this study is to identify some of the most relevant research in this field and some of the newest trends according to the information found in the Web of Science database. Several classifications are made, including an analysis of the most influential journals, the two hundred most cited papers of all time and the most productive and influential authors. The results obtained are in accordance with the common wisdom, although some variations are found. Highlights: A bibliometric analysis of the state of the art in operations research and management science. Identification of the 200 most influential papers in the field. Analysis of the most influential authors and journals.