Knowledge mapping method for emerging technology detection and examination on interdisciplinary research fields

Search for emerging technologies is important part for science and technology policy. Early detection of emerging technologies makes R&D strategy setting possible. In this study, we suggest the methodology to se arch emerging technologies by knowledge mapping method. We examine the highly-cited-papers in SCOPUS publication DB from 2005 to 200 9. We can also examine the characteristics on some interdisciplinary research fields by knowledge mapping. Knowledge mapping is conducted based on social network analysis method using keywords in publications. We expect this knowledge mapping will be a helpful methodology for emerging technology detection and examination on interdisciplinary research fields.