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Mapping the dynamics of adverse drug reactions in subsequent time periods using INDSCAL

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In this study we have focused on the problem of mapping the dynamics of co-wordmatrices from subsequent time periods. Methods for mapping dynamics are important for following trends in research. We have explored the possibilities of a three way multidimensional scaling method, INDSCAL. We are especially interested to find relations between adverse drug reactions and other words in co-word-matrices from a medical field. Second we want to explore whether the relations between adverse drug reactions and other words have changed in subsequent time periods. The results show that INDSCAL can be a useful tool for mapping dynamics.

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Rikken, F., Kiers, H.A.L. & Vos, R. Mapping the dynamics of adverse drug reactions in subsequent time periods using INDSCAL. Scientometrics 33, 367–380 (1995). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02017337

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