A scientometrics study of key counter-terrorism and counter-extremism approaches in Russian research publications (2013–2022)
https://doi.org/10.25016/2541-7487-2025-0-1-104-118
Abstract
Objective. The study is an attempt to use VOSviewer software for a scientometrics analysis of the main prospects to counter terrorism and extremism, presented by Russian fellow researchers in their publications issued within the 2023-2022 decade.
Methods. The analysis of the Russian Science Citation Index (RSCI) generated a dataset of 13,715 publications about terrorism, published by Russian investigators. We used VOSviewer version 1.6.20 to construct a bibliometric cluster map for 12 keyword iterations and 30 co-authored or individually published papers.
Results and discussion. On average, (1372 ± 140) articles were published annually, with the number of publications showing a decline in recent years. Papers on terrorism included 48.5% on the science of law, 17.9% on political science, 7.2% on historical science, and 6.3% on economic science. Journals cited in international indexing databases were scarce, with poorly demanded publications characterized by low citation counts and approximately 52% of self-citations. Journals with the utmost number of publications, top organizations and authors were outlined. VOSviewer split the keyword in 10 clusters demonstrating the international, legal and organizational framework for countering terrorism and extremism.
Conclusion. Although unlikely to be entirely eradicated, terrorism can be diminished using effective counter-terrorism measures. Our scientometrics study provides extra information support for professional research on countering terrorism. A digital research library offers valuable prospects to users; the analyzed dataset included 72.7% of papers available for free in full-text version.
About the Authors
N. S. Shulenin
Saint Petersburg Medico-Social Institute
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Nikolai Sergeevich Shulenin – PhD Med. Sci., Associate Professor of the Department of Healthcare Organization
and Preventive Medicine
72, Kondratievsky Ave., St. Petersburg, 195272
A. Ya. Fisun
Kirov Military Medical Academy
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Aleksandr Yakovlevich Fisun – Dr Med. Sci Prof., Corresponding Member, Russian Academy of Sciences, Department of Military Health Management
7, bldg. 1, Malaya Cherkizovskaya Str., Moscow, 107392
V. A. Glukhov
Scientific Electronic Library (eLIBRARY.RU)
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Viktor Alekseevich Glukhov – PhD Techn. Sci., Deputy Director
14A, bldg. 3, Nauchnyi proezd, Moscow, 117246
M. S. Pluzhnik
Kirov Military Medical Academy
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Mihail Sergeevich Pluzhnik – cadet
6, Academica Lebedeva Str., St. Petersburg, 194044
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Shulenin N.S., Fisun A.Ya., Glukhov V.A., Pluzhnik M.S. A scientometrics study of key counter-terrorism and counter-extremism approaches in Russian research publications (2013–2022). Medicо-Biological and Socio-Psychological Problems of Safety in Emergency Situations. 2025;(1):104-118. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.25016/2541-7487-2025-0-1-104-118
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