The Evolution of Digital Archive Preservation Topics from 2015 – 2025: A Bibliometric Analysis

Putri Fajar Ayu Hendrayani, Tamara Adriani Salim, Muhamad Prabu Wibowo, Mad Khir Johari Abdullah Sani

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Purpose Research. This study analyzes the evolution of scholarly discourse on digital archive preservation from 2020 to 2025 using a bibliometric approach. The objective is to identify thematic trends, conceptual linkages, and evolving dimensions in academic literature. Research Method. This study adopts a quantitative approach through bibliometric analysis. This approach is employed to identify and map the development of topics, research trends, and the interrelationships between relevant concepts within the field of digital archive preservation. Analysis Data. Ten peer-reviewed articles from the Scopus database were analyzed using VOSViewer software. The analysis was structured through a preservation framework comprising three core dimensions: organizational, technological, and functional, to classify and interpret each contribution systematically. Results. Results indicate a clear thematic shift from a primarily technical focus to a broader, interdisciplinary perspective incorporating collaborative, participatory, and contextual strategies. Co-occurrence analysis revealed three major thematic clusters: digital archives, digital preservation & cultural heritage, and digital humanities indicating increasing convergence across disciplines. Conclusions. The study concludes that effective digital preservation requires a synergistic blend of institutional policy, adaptive technological infrastructure, and inclusive social engagement. These findings suggest that memory institutions must develop dynamic preservation strategies aligned with ongoing socio-technical changes. This research contributes to the broader discourse on sustainable digital heritage management by providing an evidence-based thematic mapping of recent academic developments and highlighting critical directions for future inquiry.


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