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This study presents a bibliometric analysis (BA) of Social Network Analysis (SNA) applied to Agent-Based Modelling (ABM). BA, a quantitative method that examines scientific outputs via cataloguing databases, is viewed through the sociology of science, where research is seen as a social activity shaping cultural and social structures. Using Bibliometrix, the analysis integrates Text Mining and Semantic Network Analysis to identify key themes, application areas, citation patterns, and influential research groups. The second part discusses BA’s strengths, limitations, and opportunities, emphasizing its role in Social Data Science.