Exploring the emerging trends of energy discourse : a bibliometric analysis

Energy discourse research profoundly influences energy policy, public opinion, and sustainable development. Despite its complexity, this study, using CiteSpace, analyzes the recent progress and hotspots in the field. The results indicate an increasing number of publications, regional collaborations, and interdisciplinary integrations; the field integrates different disciplines and covers a variety of topics. In addition, themes such as energy transition, technological innovation, and climate change are likely to be future trends in energy discourse research. This study contributes to the field by providing a dynamic macro-perspective on energy discourse research, which will help to provide a comprehensive and systematic research reference for scholars, policymakers, and practitioners in the field of energy discourse and to promote the academic development and practical application of the field.