7. Frequently asked questions
What is a formatted database?
This is a database that can generally be downloaded in text format (TXT), with all document fields having an invariable heading (TI, AU, DT...), with an inter-field delimiter and in some cases an intra-field delimiter.
Where can I find the databases?
There are two types of database: free and paid. Free databases are accessible via the Internet on specialized sites (e.g. PubMed for Medline) or the EPO (European Patent Office for the World Patent Database) or OpenAlex . In the case of patents, bibliometric processing can either be carried out directly with the Patent Pulse tool
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Donthu N. et al, How to conduct a bibliometric analysis: An overview and guidelines. Journal of business research 133: 285-296 (2021).
Van Oorschot J.A., Hofman E. and Halman J.I., A bibliometric review of the innovation adoption literature. Technological Forecasting and Social Change, 134, pp.1-21(2018).
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