Growth of Digital Entrepreneurship in 2014~2023: A Bibliometric Analysis

Abstract

Objective: Conducting a bibliometric analysis in digital entrepreneurship, dataset is from 2014 ~ 2023. Theoretical Framework: Bibliometric analysis, an analysis method within scient metrics, employs mathematical and statistical techniques to examine and assess journal articles, thereby identifying patterns and structures in particular research areas. Method: The bibliometric analysis method was conducted in this research, and the main dataset was from SCOPUS. It examined the trends, keywords, and collaborations of published articles. Results and Discussion: VOSViewer was applied to analyse 352 published articles. The results presented a significant increase in research output in field of digital entrepreneurship. Research Implications: This section presents the findings of the bibliometric analysis. It includes a detailed examination of research trends, noting a significant increase in the number of publications on digital entrepreneurship from 2019 onwards. The analysis identifies key themes and trends within the literature, such as the impact of digital technologies on business and entrepreneurship, the emergence of digital startups, and the role of digitalization in transforming SMEs. The results also highlight the contributions of various institutions to the field, indicating a broad international engagement with digital entrepreneurship research. Originality/Value: The conclusion summarizes the key findings of the study, emphasizing the growing academic interest and engagement in digital entrepreneurship. It underscores the importance of digital technologies in driving innovation and economic growth, and the need for further research to explore new opportunities and address the challenges in this evolving field.