A REVIEW OF CHINA RESEARCH ON FEMALE CHARACTERS

Authors

  • Huanhuan Liu Shinawatra University
  • Saengchan Hemchua Shinawatra University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18623/rvd.v23.n4.4533

Keywords:

Female Characters, VOSviewer, Dynamic Visualization, Scientific Knowledge Graphs

Abstract

This study utilizes the China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI) database as the data source and employs VOSviewer visualization software to conduct a co-occurrence analysis of keywords and an author collaboration analysis regarding research on “female characters” in China. By analyzing the annual publication volume of research on female characters in China, the co-occurrence network of keywords, the co-authorship network of authors, and the publication volume of institutions, this study identifies the development trends, research hotspots, key authors, and important research institutions in this field, aiming to provide valuable insights for future research.

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2026-02-05

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Liu, H., & Hemchua, S. (2026). A REVIEW OF CHINA RESEARCH ON FEMALE CHARACTERS. Veredas Do Direito, 23(4), e234533. https://doi.org/10.18623/rvd.v23.n4.4533

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Vol. 23 No. 4 (2026): Veredas do Direito, v. 23, n. 4 2026

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