SUMMER SCHOOL IN SCIENCE MAPPING
Systematic Literature Reviews with Bibliometrix and Biblioshiny
The 2025 Summer School in Science Mapping will offer two sessions:
- 3rd Italian Edition (taught in Italian) May 26–30, 2025
- 1st International Edition (taught in English, with international guest speakers) June 9–13, 2025
Organized by the K-Synth academic spin-off and the Department of Economics and Statistics of the University of Naples Federico II, the school is directed by Professors Massimo Aria and Corrado Cuccurullo, authors of the Bibliometrix R package and the Biblioshiny web interface.
This five-day program offers intensive training on the methods and tools for producing Systematic Literature Reviews (SLRs) using Bibliometrix and Biblioshiny. It addresses the growing need for rigorous, data-driven reviews in an era of fragmented and rapidly expanding scientific production.
MAIN TOPICS
- Knowledge Synthesis: Types of Systematic Literature Reviews
- SAAS Workflow
- Bibliometrix and Biblioshiny
- Major Bibliographic Databases
- Impact Metrics
- Statistical Methods for Science Mapping
- Network Analysis
- Knowledge Structures: Conceptual, Intellectual, and Social
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Participants will develop technical and methodological skills in bibliometric analysis and science mapping, focusing on academic synthesis and research evaluation. Interactive sessions and individual consultations with faculty will support participants' research projects.
GUEST SPEAKERS (International Edition)
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Nicolas Robinson-Garcia (University of Granada)
Ramón y Cajal Fellow in bibliometrics and research evaluation. Scientific Director of U-CHASS and EC3 Research Group. Co-editor of Research Evaluation and Steering Committee member of the European Summer School for Scientometrics. -
Manuel Jesús Cobo Martín (University of Granada)
Associate Professor and main developer of SciMAT, specializing in knowledge extraction from scientific data using AI and complex systems. -
Nicola De Bellis (University of Modena and Reggio Emilia)
Coordinator of the Bibliometric Office and adjunct professor of Bibliographic Research. Longtime contributor to the European Summer School for Scientometrics.
TARGET AUDIENCE
PhD students, post-docs, and early-career researchers from universities and public/private research institutions aiming to strengthen their skills in bibliometric analysis and research synthesis.
REQUIREMENTS
- Basic knowledge of R and RStudio
- Familiarity with bibliometric concepts
- Personal laptop for practical sessions
APPLICATION
Details and registration forms are available at the following link: https://www.bibliometrix.org/sssm
Application deadlines:
- Italian Edition: April 30, 2025
- International Edition: April 30, 2025
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There are no admission fees. Admissions will be based on applicants' qualifications and research interests. The Summer School will take place at Monte Sant'Angelo Campus in the University of Naples Federico II. Logistic information will be provided to admitted students.
Participants will have to cover their travel and accommodation expenses.
Applicants must submit their application at the following link no later than 22 April 2025: