Worldwide publications on deviance: a Web of Science evidence from 1965 to 2024
Global Knowledge, Memory and Communication
ISSN: 2514-9342
Article publication date: 30 October 2024
Abstract
Purpose
Deviance includes behaviors that deviate from societal norms. Scholars belonging to various disciplines have extensively studied this phenomenon. This study aims to understand the length and breadth of the deviance landscape.
Design/methodology/approach
Through a systematic analysis of publications, authors, journals and countries involved in research, this investigation unveils the inherently interdisciplinary nature of the subject. It unveils the prominent journals and influential authors who have made significant contributions to the field, shedding light on the evolving trends and shifting emphases over time.
Findings
The findings underscore the ever-growing relevance and importance of deviance research in contemporary society. They emphasize the pressing need for ongoing exploration to grapple with the intricate challenges posed by deviant behaviors.
Originality/value
This comprehensive bibliometric analysis serves as an invaluable resource, catering to the needs of researchers and practitioners with a vested interest in comprehending and advancing the study of deviance in its myriad manifestations.
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Acknowledgements
Funding statement: This research was conducted without external funding support.
Conflict of interest: Authors declare no potential conflict of interest for this study.
Ethical approval: This study was based on bibliometric analysis and used data in this study retrieved from Web of Science database. No animals or human were engaged in data collection. Hence, ethical approval was not required in the present study.
Data availability: All data were collected from Web of Science database and is readily available for review.
Citation
Ashraf, M.U., Ali, N., Hafeez, M.R., Hussain, S. and Imran, M. (2024), "Worldwide publications on deviance: a Web of Science evidence from 1965 to 2024", Global Knowledge, Memory and Communication, Vol. ahead-of-print No. ahead-of-print. https://doi.org/10.1108/GKMC-05-2024-0286
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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