Latin Dance Research During 1996–2025 in the Web of Science Core Collection
A Bibliometric Analysis
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 19490246 |
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| Authors | Qi Liang (0000-0002-6766-9361, University of Technology Malaysia), Muhamad Hafiz Bin Ismail, Mohd Affendi Ismail (0009-0000-4571-0514, University of Technology Malaysia), Diyana Zulaika Binti Abdul Ghani (University of Technology Malaysia), Mimi Guo (0009-0005-4649-9657, University of Technology Malaysia) |
| Year | 2026 |
| Volume | 7 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 330-347 |
| Publication date | 2026-04-14 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | ShodhKosh: Journal of Visual and Performing Arts (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2582-7472 • E-ISSN: 2582-7472 |
| Publisher | Granthaalayah Publications and Printers (PUBLISHER • IN) |
| DOI | 10.29121/shodhkosh.v7.i1.2026.7269 |
| OpenAlex | W7154332848 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 23 |
Objective:This study aimed to examine the knowledge structure, developmental trajectory, and research trends of Latin dance research indexed in the Web of Science Core Collection from 1996 to 2025. Specifically, it sought to identify publication patterns, influential sources, leading authors, collaboration networks, major research hotspots, and thematic evolution within the field.Methodology/approach:A bibliometric analysis was conducted using publications retrieved from the Web of Science Core Collection. The final records were exported in BibTeX format and analyzed in R using the Bibliometrix package and its Biblioshiny interface. The analysis included annual scientific production, most productive sources, most influential authors and documents, author-, institution-, and country-level collaboration networks, keyword frequency and trend-topic analysis, as well as thematic evolution mapping.Originality/Relevance:Although Latin dance has been widely discussed in cultural, artistic, and educational contexts, a comprehensive bibliometric understanding of its intellectual structure and long-term development has remained limited. This study provides a systematic and quantitative overview of the field over a 30-year period and demonstrates how Latin dance research has gradually evolved from a predominantly culture-oriented topic into an interdisciplinary domain increasingly associated with physical activity, health promotion, intervention, and aging-related research.Theoretical/Methodological Contributions:The findings reveal a clear thematic shift from early topics such as identity, women, music, and culture toward more recent emphases on exercise, performance, physical activity, balance, intervention, and quality of life. The study also shows that the field is characterized by moderate but sustained growth, a fragmented yet expanding collaboration structure, and a dual knowledge base connecting cultural studies with health and movement sciences. Methodologically, this study demonstrates the value of bibliometric analysis for mapping the intellectual landscape, collaboration patterns, and emerging directions of an interdisciplinary research field. The results provide a useful reference for future studies in dance science, rehabilitation, public health, healthy aging, and cross-cultural research
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| Highly cited | No |
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