Business Initiatives among Expatriates: A Bibliometric Analysis

Abstract

Abstract: Business initiatives including entrepreneurship, start-ups are fast growing and dynamic academic research field with a long intellectual tradition. In academics it attracts scholars who have distinct background and theoretical frameworks with different levels of analyses and methodological orientations. The study aims to examine the extent of research conducted on materials by employing a bibliometric review and data mapping methodology. The use of bibliometrics is progressively expanding across various academic fields. Bibliometrics is particularly well-suited for science mapping, especially during a time when there is a growing emphasis on empirical contributions, resulting in extensive, fragmented, and contentious research streams. Science mapping can be challenging and cumbersome due to its multi-step nature, often necessitating the use of multiple and varied software tools. Research data on materials were obtained from Scopus database including business initiatives among expatriate for the world landscape during the period 1975 to 2023. The search methodology involves focusing on a specific subject area and using titles, keywords, and abstracts of the study materials. The mapping process is done using Rtool and VOSviewer. A total of 623 articles were found. The results showed that the most studied study material was in the 1975- 2023 range. This review can certainly provide a reference point for further research related to materials.