Proceedings of the 2026 12th International Conference on Digital Humanities and Frontiers in Social Sciences (DHFSS 2026)

2026 12th International Conference on Digital Humanities and Frontiers in Social Sciences (DHFSS 2026)

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Analysis of Research Hotspots and Trends in International Space Law Based on CiteSpace: Taking WOS Data as an Example (2017–2026)

Authors
Xiong Yan1, *
1School of Law, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518055, China
*Corresponding author. Email: 2058250958@qq.com
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Xiong Yan
Available Online 7 September 2026.
DOI
10.2991/978-2-38476-611-6_80How to use a DOI?
Keywords
International Space Law; Bibliometrics; CiteSpace; Research Hotspots; WOS
Abstract

This study employs bibliometrics and CiteSpace 6.4 R1 to conduct a visual analysis of 819 international space law articles indexed in the Web of Science database from 2017 to 2026. Keyword co-occurrence clustering yields 10 clusters, with three dominant hotspots: Outer Space Activities, Interrogating Dominance, and Proactive International Law. Temporal analysis reveals two phases: a convergence phase (2017–2020) focused on foundational treaty frameworks, and a diversification phase (2021–2026) marked by growing attention to AI governance, resource extraction, and proactive norm-building. Future research should pursue interdisciplinary integration across technological, legal, and policy dimensions to support a fair and sustainable outer space order.

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Volume Title
Proceedings of the 2026 12th International Conference on Digital Humanities and Frontiers in Social Sciences (DHFSS 2026)
Series
Advances in Social Science, Education and Humanities Research
Publication Date
7 September 2026
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978-2-38476-611-6
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2352-5398
DOI
10.2991/978-2-38476-611-6_80How to use a DOI?
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© 2026 The Author(s)
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