WebLog Journal of Computer Science and Technology

Over the past 15 years, the open data movement has transformed from a niche policy initiative into a global phenomenon that touches nearly every aspect of modern society. This paper presents a comprehensive content analysis of open data research published in peer-reviewed journal articles from 2010 to 2025. Through systematic review and thematic analysis, we trace the evolution of open data research across five distinct periods: Foundation (2010-2012), Growth (2013-2016), Maturation…