Collaboration Networks with VOS Viewer
Co-authorship networks are a visual representation of research networks and can help illustrate the level of collaboration among a group of researchers (e.g., grantees, international or industry collaborators, or faculty mentors).
There are several tools and workflows to create co-authorship networks. VOS Viewer is a free application that is compatible with publication exports from PubMed, Dimensions, Scopus, and Web of Science. It can be used to create co-authorship networks, citation networks based on journals or individual publications, and research term co-occurrence maps, among others.
Image source: VOS Viewer
- VOS ViewerIncludes VOS Viewer application downloads, training resources, and the VOS Viewer Online web app.
Collaboration Networks within Dimensions Plus
The Dimensions Plus database offers a built-in co-authorship network visualzation tool powered by VOSViewer Online. This Dimensions blog post offers a quick overview of how to create researcher networks using Dimensions Analytical Views:
https://www.dimensions.ai/blog/visualize-networks-instantly-within-dimensions/
Need help?
Contact the U-M Library Data Visualization team to schedule a consultation about creating co-author network visualizations.
- U-M Library Data VisualizationWe’re happy to talk about your data visualization needs and connect you to resources and technology in the library and across campus. Get in touch with us at libvisualization@umich.edu.