نوع مقاله : پژوهشی
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عنوان مقاله English
نویسندگان English
Knowledge-based policymaking is an emerging approach in modern governance that emphasizes the use of scientific evidence, empirical data, and research to inform public decision-making. This approach has considerable potential to enhance the effectiveness and legitimacy of policies. However, barriers such as limited access to data, difficulties in interpreting and translating knowledge, and the gap between research and practice remain major challenges. This study conducts a bibliometric analysis of the scientific literature on knowledge-based policymaking to identify key trends, research gaps, and future directions. Data were collected from the Web of Science and Scopus databases, covering 317 publications published between 1997 and 2025. The analysis involved performance evaluation, citation and co-citation analysis, scientific collaboration assessment, and co-word mapping to explore intellectual structures and thematic developments. The findings reveal that this field is growing at an annual rate of 6.61%, with countries such as the United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, the United States, and the Netherlands playing leading roles. Influential journals, authors, and works were identified, and the intellectual foundations of the field were mapped. Emerging trends include the use of big data and artificial intelligence in policymaking, along with the growing role of public participation. Overall, this study provides a comprehensive overview of the field, emphasizing the need to improve data accessibility, strengthen the link between research and policy, and expand international collaboration. The results offer valuable insights for researchers and policymakers and serve as a solid bibliometric reference for future research.
کلیدواژهها English
Copyright © Mohammad Hossein Shadmanfar, Rouhollah Tavallae, Abed Rezaei
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