The Evolution of Human Rights Discourses Based on Bibliometric and Network Analysis 2000–2025
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https://doi.org/10.71238/snhss.v2i02.100Keywords:
Bibliometric Analysis; Human Rights; Network Analysis; VosviewerAbstract
This study examines the evolution of human rights discourses between 2000 and 2025 using bibliometric and network analysis to provide a systematic mapping of the field’s intellectual structure and thematic development. Bibliographic data were retrieved from the Scopus database and analyzed using VOSviewer to explore publication trends, co-authorship networks, institutional and country collaborations, keyword co-occurrence patterns, and temporal shifts in research focus. The findings reveal that human rights scholarship is anchored in legal and governance-oriented frameworks while increasingly integrating socio-cultural, ethical, and technological perspectives. Emerging themes such as artificial intelligence, ethical technology, and sustainable development indicate a forward-looking expansion of human rights discourse in response to digital transformation and global policy challenges. The analysis also highlights the dominance of Anglo-American research hubs alongside growing contributions from the Global South, reflecting both consolidation and diversification within the field. Overall, this study demonstrates that human rights discourse has evolved into a multidimensional and interconnected knowledge system, offering insights into dominant paradigms, emerging research frontiers, and opportunities for future interdisciplinary inquiry.
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