OpenStreetMap (OSM) has transitioned from a pioneering volunteered geographic information (VGI) project into a global, multi-disciplinary research nexus. This study presents a bibliometric and systematic analysis of the OSM research landscape, examining its development trajectory and key driving forces. By evaluating 1,926 publications from the Web of Science (WoS) Core Collection and 782 State of the Map (SotM) presentations up to June 2024, we quantify publication growth, collaboration patterns, and thematic evolution. Results demonstrate simultaneous consolidation and diversification within the field. While a stable core of contributors continues to anchor OSM research, themes have shifted from initial concerns over data production and quality toward advanced analytical and applied uses. Comparative analysis of OSM-related research in WoS and SotM reveals distinct but complementary agendas between scholars and the OSM community. Building on these findings, we identify six emerging research directions and discuss how evolving partnerships among academia, the OSM community, and industry are poised to shape the future of OSM research. This study establishes a structured reference for understanding the state of OSM studies and offers strategic pathways for navigating its future trajectory.The data and code are available at https://github.com/ya0-sun/OSMbib.
翻译:OpenStreetMap(OSM)已从一个开创性的志愿地理信息项目,发展成为全球跨学科研究的重要交汇点。本研究通过文献计量与系统性分析方法,全面审视OSM研究领域的发展轨迹与核心驱动力。通过评估截至2024年6月的1,926篇Web of Science核心合集出版物及782份国际地图大会报告,我们量化分析了该领域的文献增长规律、合作模式与主题演进趋势。研究结果表明,该领域在持续整合的同时呈现出显著的多元化发展态势。在核心贡献者群体保持稳定的同时,研究主题已从早期关注数据生产与质量评估,逐步转向高级分析与应用实践。通过对比分析WoS与SotM两大平台的OSM相关研究,我们发现学术界与OSM社区之间形成了既相互独立又互补的研究议程。基于以上发现,本文凝练出六个新兴研究方向,并探讨学术界、OSM社区与产业界之间不断深化的合作关系将如何塑造OSM研究的未来图景。本研究为理解OSM研究现状建立了结构化参照体系,并为规划其未来发展路径提供了战略指引。相关数据与代码已开源:https://github.com/ya0-sun/OSMbib。