Authors Collaboration Categories Based on Average Publication Year Ranges

This study presents a scientometric analysis of the representation of museological objects in the international scientific literature. It employs a dual quantitative-qualitative approach, combining bibliometric analysis, domain analysis, and content analysis. Data from the Web of Science Core Collection were used, spanning from 2012 to 2022, and tools such as EndNote x20, Biblioshiny, and VOSviewer. The scientific production over time shows an initial stability in research output from 2012 to 2016, followed by a marked increase from 2017 onwards. The analysis of 491 retrieved documents reveals that 40 authors are the elite contributors in museological studies, revealing the field's global significance. Integration of information science with museology is evident in the retrieved works, reflecting an interdisciplinary approach. Finally, the research concludes that online access to museum collections is still a challenge for most museums, underscoring the importance of assignment of metadata and semantic enrichment.