Irina Pavlova on how to identify trends in science

Trendwatching methods are widely used not only in business analytics but also in academia. Irina Pavlova, Academic Director of the online program "Data Analytics and Social Statistics" and Deputy Head of the International Laboratory for Applied Network Research, discussed the specifics of identifying relevant research areas, the criteria for determining research relevance, and the search for fundamental works. This HSE Online material examines key approaches to analyzing the scientific agenda and monitoring interdisciplinary trends.