Mapping the evolution of scientific fields based on cross-field authors

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Highlights：

• A novel approach based on cross-field authors to study the evolution of science is proposed.

• Computer science field is studied based on its interdisciplinary applications.

• Results may suggest policies and actions to guide us towards a more effective scientific research.

摘要

Highlights•A novel approach based on cross-field authors to study the evolution of science is proposed.•Computer science field is studied based on its interdisciplinary applications.•Results may suggest policies and actions to guide us towards a more effective scientific research.

论文关键词：Scientific evolution,Network analysis,Interdisciplinary research

论文评审过程：Received 24 December 2015, Revised 23 April 2016, Accepted 23 April 2016, Available online 11 June 2016, Version of Record 11 June 2016.

论文官网地址：https://doi.org/10.1016/j.joi.2016.04.016