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| Characteristics and Evolution of the Trend of Interdisciplinarity in China: An Analysis Based on Web of Science Classifications |
| Zeng Deming1, Yu Yingjie1, Wen Jinyan2, Wang Yuan1 |
1.Hunan University, Changsha 410082
2.Hunan University of Technology and Business, Changsha 410205 |
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Abstract Interdisciplinarity has become increasingly common in the field of science. It is necessary to clarify the time-varying status of interdisciplinary studies and its growth patterns. Based on 2627604 papers published by Chinese scholars, we examine the extent of science convergence in a scientific innovation system, and its change in status over time. Moreover, using network analysis, we locate scientific combinations wherein interdisciplinarity occurs, and trace changes in the network and its strength over time. The analytical results reveal that interdisciplinarity is a prominent and dominant mega-trend at present, and nearly 50% of all new scientific innovation is a result of interdisciplinary research. In the future, interdisciplinarity may include more complex and heterogeneous combinations than today between more distant or diverse scientific fields and sectors. We found some consistencies in converged domains over time, which helps predict the future convergence of disciplines. Engineering Science and computer science have great influence on science convergence in China. This study can provide a point of reference to the government, universities, research institutions, and relevant researchers to formulate relevant policies, optimize the layout of disciplines, train interdisciplinary talents, and clarify the direction of innovation.
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Received: 11 July 2019
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