Multiple Correspondence Analysis in Social Sciences and Humanities Research: A Longitudinal Mapping
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Multiple Correspondence Analysis Bibliometric Data Analysis Data Analysis Scientometrics
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This exploratory paper uses bibliometric methods to investigate the area of research utilizing Multiple Correspondence Analysis (MCA) in various fields from 1983 to 2021. The findings include the most important publication channels, authors, papers, and topics. In total, 1208 articles from the Social Sciences, Humanities, and Arts published in 662 journals were examined. Aside from other findings, we discovered 2962 distinct authors who contributed to the development of this research topic, with an annual growth rate of 15,07%. This article provides a broad overview of different perspectives on MCA-based research over time and will be of great assistance to those interested in this area of study.
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Koutsoupias, N. (2026). Multiple Correspondence Analysis in Social Sciences and Humanities Research: A Longitudinal Mapping . Data Analysis Bulletin, 21(1). Retrieved from https://ejournals.epublishing.ekt.gr/index.php/dab/article/view/32879
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