Reconciling qualitative and quantitative approaches within bibliometrics
本文回应现代文献综述（尤其是基于文献计量学的综述）未能充分推进理论的批评，提出一种结合定量分析与定性综合的三阶段混合方法，帮助学者开展更严谨、更有影响力的综述研究。
Purpose The purpose of this paper is to address common critiques of modern literature reviews, particularly those based on bibliometrics, that often fail to adequately advance theory. It provides details about a structured hybrid methodology that bridges the gap between quantitative analysis and qualitative synthesis to produce higher-quality academic work. Design/methodology/approach This study outlines a comprehensive, three-stage hybrid methodology that integrates bibliometrics, content analysis and integrative analysis. The authors delineate a step-by-step procedure for each stage, including the use of modern software tools, to ensure the process is transparent and reproducible for scholars. Findings The authors find that bibliometric reviews alone result in poor-quality outcomes that might create a skew in the knowledge landscape. This outcome hinders the ability of reviews to make meaningful theoretical contributions and suggests the need for a more integrated approach. Originality/value While the hybrid approach is not new, this paper makes a unique contribution by clearly outlining a parsimonious and accessible framework that has been successfully applied, often implicitly, in high-quality reviews that advance theory. This work serves as a guide for a wider range of scholars to conduct more rigorous and impactful literature reviews.