10.57647/j.ccd.2025.0804.25

Scientometric Analysis of Global Theoretical Texts inthe Field of City Prosperity

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  • Fahimeh Soroush1,
  • Sanaz Saeedi Mofrad*1,
  • Toktam Hanaee1,
  • Dr. Ali akbar sarvari.2,
  1. Department of Urbanism, Ma.C., Islamic Azad University, Mashhad, Iran
  2. Department of Economy, Ma.C., Islamic Azad University, Mashhad, Iran

Received: 2025-04-18

Revised: 2025-08-21

Accepted: 2025-09-22

Published in Issue 2025-12-31

Copyright (c) 2026 Fahimeh Soroush, Sanaz Saeedi Mofrad, Toktam Hanaee, Dr. Ali akbar sarvari. (Author)

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Soroush, F., Saeedi Mofrad, S., Hanaee, T., & Sarvari, A. kbar. (2025). Scientometric Analysis of Global Theoretical Texts inthe Field of City Prosperity. Creative City Design, 8(4). https://doi.org/10.57647/j.ccd.2025.0804.25
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Abstract

Aims: This study aims to provide a comprehensive scientometric analysis of global theoretical literature on urban prosperity, identifying publication trends, key research themes, influential authors and journals, and the conceptual relationships shaping this field.

Methodology: The research adopts an applied, descriptive approach using quantitative scientometric methods. Data were collected from the Web of Science database (2000–2024). After multi-stage screening, 48 relevant documents were selected. VOSviewer software was used to analyze keyword co-occurrence, author co-citation, bibliographic coupling, and international co-authorship networks. Thresholds for inclusion were set based on established scientometric criteria to ensure analytical accuracy.

Findings: Results show a marked increase in research on urban prosperity following the 2013 UN-Habitat declaration, with publication peaks in 2019 and 2023. Frequently associated concepts include urban planning, sustainability, indicators, climate change, and sustainable development. UN-Habitat, Yigitcanlar, and Wong emerged as central contributors in the co-citation network. Influential journals include Habitat International, Sustainability, and Land. International collaboration patterns highlight China's leading role, while Iran demonstrates a growing but limited contribution.

Conclusion: Urban prosperity has developed into a dynamic, interdisciplinary research domain closely tied to measurable indicators, sustainable development, and forward-looking urban planning. The field holds strong potential for future research. Expanding international collaborations, developing localized prosperity indicators, and integrating climate-responsive approaches are recommended for advancing both scientific understanding and policy-oriented applications.

Keywords

  • City prosperity,
  • Scientometrics,
  • Systematic review,
  • VOS Viewer software,
  • WoS database
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