Neural networks research in context: a longitudinal journal cocitation analysis of an emerging interdisciplinary field

摘要

A cocitation analysis for thirty-six journals and other publications in neural networks research and related disciplines was conducted over three consecutive time periods spanning the years 1990-early 1997. Cluster analysis and MDS maps identified groupings representing foundation research areas (physics/optics, computer engineering, neuroscience, expert systems & cognition, and percetion) along with neural networks and mathematical modeling of neural systems. Principal components analysis demonstrated a similar structure, with several journals and books Loading on a majority of the factors. An INDSCAL analysis showed an increasing separation Between natural sciences/psychology and engineeringeural networks research form the first Time period to the third.