Large-scale group decision-making: A bibliometric study

Abstract

The process of large-scale group decision-making pertains to the facilitation of decisions within expansive assemblies of individuals across a range of settings, spanning from corporate entities to local communities and governmental bodies. This approach is indispensable given the intricate and heterogeneous nature of the opinions, interests, and perspectives that are prevalent in such extensive collectives. In the realm of large-scale group decision-making, a diverse array of methods and strategies come into play. These include proficient facilitation, leveraging technology, employing various voting methods, and engaging in structured deliberation. These techniques collectively serve to streamline the decision-making process and yield equitable and satisfactory results for all involved parties. Given the fact that this topic has become a hot topic in recent years, the objective of this work is to conduct a bibliometric study on large-scale group decision-making to provide an overview of this emerging area within group decision-making. Aspects such as the main contributing journals, relevant authors and affiliated countries, as well as the most cited documents, authors, and keywords, are examined. This analysis will offer a deeper understanding of the current state and trends in large-scale group decision-making, emphasizing its significance and applicability across various fields of study and practice.