State of the Methods for Integrating Qualitatively Oriented Critical Review Approaches With Bibliometrics: A Mixed Critical Bibliometric Approach

In this State of the Methods, we describe the Mixed Critical Bibliometric Review as a novel knowledge synthesis approach that integrates qualitative research principles from critical reviews with bibliometric analyses to generate interpretive insights. Critical reviews are essential for mapping and advancing a field, yet researchers struggle to critically reassess what is already known. Developing a deep appreciation for a field’s literature …