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Advancing Frontiers in Data Security: A Comprehensive Bibliometric and Visual Exploration from 2013 to 2023

Author(s)

Jindong Hu1, Na Li2, Xing Liu3,4,*, Jiamin Liang5, Xizhou Yan6

Affiliation(s)

1Faculty of Law,Macau University of Science and Technology,Macau, 2School of Law,Henan University of Science and Technology ,Luoyang, Henan, China 3School of Law, Hunan University of Technology and Business, Changsha, China 4HunanResearch Base for the Construction of Clean Governance, Changsha, China 5School of Law,Hunan Normal University,Changsha,Hunan, China 6Nanning Municipal People's Procuratorate of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region,Nanning, China *Corresponding Author

Abstract

This paper presents a bibliometric analysis of global research on data security from 2013 to 2023, highlighting the increasing challenges in cybersecurity and the evolution of new research paradigms. Through the use of bibliometric methods, this study evaluates the scope and themes of scholarly articles, pinpointing key trends and outlining potential avenues for future investigation. The research begins with a detailed review of major data breaches, which sets the stage for examining critical areas of academic interest within the field of data security. This includes the gathering of data and the selection of appropriate tools for bibliometric analysis, followed by an in-depth discussion of principal themes and prospective research directions. The results reveal a notable rise in publications related to data security, especially after 2018, indicating a heightened focus within the academic community. Significant contributions of this study include the identification of the most frequently cited works, an analysis of contributions by country and institution, and an examination of the distribution of articles across various journals. Additionally, the paper identifies leading researchers, key research hotspots, and emerging trends, highlighting the importance of a multidisciplinary approach that incorporates technological, legal, and managerial perspectives to tackle issues in data security. The conclusion of this research offers insights into the dynamic and growing field of data security studies, characterized by annual increases and an expansion into new areas such as personal data protection, blockchain technology, and artificial intelligence.

Keywords

Data Security; Bibliometric Analysis; Cybersecurity Trends; Academic Research; Emerging Paradigms

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