Bibliometric Analysis of Sustainable Development of Resource-Based Cities in China Based on Knowledge Map

Abstract

The research object is the effective literature for the sustainable development of China’s resource-based cities included in China Knowledge Network (CNKI). The research tool is the bibliometric software-Cite Space. This paper conducts related bibliometric analysis from four perspectives: time distribution, topic distribution, theme dynamic evolution and hotspot outlook. It is found that the time distribution is divided into three stages: development germination stage, rapid growth stage and maturity stage. The dynamic evolution is divided into three stages: macroscopic strategy discussion stage, classification detailed analysis stage, combined with multiple methods and theoretical analysis stage. The future research hotspots include that the action plans of the sustainable development of resourcebased city in China, the establishment of models and indicators to quantify the sustainable development capacity of resource-based cities in China and the sustainable development of resourcebased cities in China from the perspective of the government. Keywords—Resource-based cities; Sustainable development; Bibliometric