Visual Analysis of Intangible Cultural Heritage Research Hotspots Based on Knowledge Graph

Authors

  • Zhang Jiaxin College of Creative Arts, Universiti Teknology MARA, 40450 Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
  • Rohana Zur College of Creative Arts, Universiti Teknology MARA, 40450 Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
  • Mu Yun Tianjin Academy of Fine Arts, He Bei District, Tianjin, 300141, China
  • Ernawati State University of Padang, Kota Padang, West Sumatra province, 25171, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.24191/bej.v21iSpecial%20Issue.1497

Keywords:

Intangible cultural heritage, Research review, Knowledge graph, Cite Space, VOS viewer, Visual analysis

Abstract

Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) research has experienced a significant period of systematic development and theoretical accumulation over time. To gain a clearer understanding of the evolution and trends within this field, existing research has been comprehensively organised and analysed. This study employs the knowledge graph method to provide a thorough examination of ICH research, drawing data from two (2) major academic databases: China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI) and Scopus. By utilising advanced tools like CiteSpace and VOSviewer, the study offers a visual analysis of publications related to ICH, revealing patterns and shifts within this body of knowledge. The use of these tools enables the identification of key themes and trends, providing a more comprehensive perspective for future research. The research findings suggest that the study of intangible cultural heritage in China has gone through three (3) distinctive stages: an initial period of slow progress, followed by rapid growth, and ultimately entering a phase of stable development. Key research areas within this domain include the preservation, management, and sustainable utilisation of ICH. Furthermore, international research trends in China have been found to closely align with those in European countries, reflecting a high degree of synchronisation and similarity in research themes. However, despite these advancements, gaps remain in certain specific areas, such as design application, in-depth case studies, and innovative communication methods for ICH. Through the use of visual analysis tools, researchers can gain a more intuitive understanding of the development trajectory of the ICH field in China. This provides a scientific and practical reference for future studies and helps identify potential areas for further research in the field.

Author Biographies

Zhang Jiaxin, College of Creative Arts, Universiti Teknology MARA, 40450 Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia

Zhang Jiaxin, PhD candidate, College of Creative Arts, University Technology MARA.Her main research areas are intangible cultural heritage and design methods. She has spoken at international conferences such as Applied Human Factors and Ergonomics and Heritage Conservation and Sustainable Management. Her can be reached through her email at 2022181815@student.uitm.edu.my.

Rohana Zur, College of Creative Arts, Universiti Teknology MARA, 40450 Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia

Rohana Zur, PhD, College of Creative Arts, University Technology MARA.Her main research areas are fashion retail industry, product development design and mass customization fashion. She is featured in Melaka: Institut Kajian Sejarah dan Patriotisme Malaysia, Advanced Science Letters, Environment-Behaviour Proceedings Numerous articles have been published in journals.Her can be reached through her email at rohan316@uitm.edu.my.

Mu Yun, Tianjin Academy of Fine Arts, He Bei District, Tianjin, 300141, China

Mu Yun, PhD, College of product design, Tianjin Academy of Fine Arts.Her main research interests include design and application of intangible cultural heritage, clothing brand management. She has published more than 20 papers in journals and international conferences. Her designs have been exhibited in the International Fashion Art exhibition "Silk Story", "Asia Network Beyond Design" art and design exhibition. Her can be reached through her email at 965341314@qq.com.

Ernawati, State University of Padang, Kota Padang, West Sumatra province, 25171, Indonesia

Ernawati，PhD, An expert in the Indonesian fashion and tourism industry. She has contributed to a number of public policy and social projects, such as discussing the significance of tourism law with relevant universities. She has been awarded a patent by the Ministry of Law and Human Rights of the Republic of Indonesia on the title of Copyright owner of Fashion Knowledge Creation, book creation type.Her can be reached through her email at ernaftunp@yahoo.co.id

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05-10-2024

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Jiaxin, Z., Zur, R., Yun, M., & Ernawati. (2024). Visual Analysis of Intangible Cultural Heritage Research Hotspots Based on Knowledge Graph. Built Environment Journal, 21(Special Issue). https://doi.org/10.24191/bej.v21iSpecial Issue.1497

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