Citation Network Visualization of Reference Papers Based on Influence Groups

Abstract

Survey of relevant research papers are very important in academic research to fully understanding the research trends in a given field of interest. Many researchers use keyword searches to investigate their related research. However, it is often difficult to find the desired research papers only through a keyword search. Here we propose a citation network visualization technique that constructs the genealogy of a research paper. It allows the user to trace the genealogy of the reference papers that form the basis of their research via large citation data sets, while also providing a visualization of how the research paper influences its research field.