Spiritual threads: exploring the interplay between spirituality and everyday existence through the bibliometric lens

This study aims to analyse scientific literature on collaborative governance in forestry issues published from 2001 to 2022. To ensure paper quality, the study will use VOSviewer software to visualise the bibliometric analysis from Scopus Database. Bibliometric analysis was used to analyse 72 papers about collaborative governance in forestry issues. VOSviewer software visualised publishing trends, country/institution/author contributions, journal distribution, highly cited articles, bibliographic coupling analysis, and keyword analysis. According to the study, collaborative governance in forestry publications has increased considerably in the last decade. Most research on this issue comes from the US, Canada, and Australia. Colorado State campus was the study's most affiliated campus, followed by Saskatchewan and Oregon. This study was published in Land Use Policy, Society and Natural Resources, and Ecology and Society. The combination of bibliographies and keyword concurrency networks showed that collaborative governance in forestry issues is closely linked to sustainable development, environmental governance, and forest governance. The study finds that collaborative governance in forestry issues needs more research, especially with collaborative governance as a framework. The bibliometric analysis provides a complete overview of publishing trends, country/institution/author contributions, journal distribution and highly cited articles, bibliographic coupling analysis, and keyword analysis in this field. Researchers, policymakers, and practitioners interested in collaborative governance in forestry may profit from the study. The results may identify key contributors, influential journals, and critical study areas linked to this topic.

This study systematically examines the literature of electric vehicle (EV) purchase intention and consumer behavior using a bibliometric method to unveil three main research questions: 1) identifying influential publications, authors, and journals; 2) analyzing the thematic evolution of research over time; and 3) identifying emerging research directions. The main objective is to provide a comprehensive understanding of the current state of knowledge and to guide future research in this evolving field. A comprehensive bibliometric analysis was conducted, using Scopus statistics analysis, R-Studio Biblioshiny and VOSviewer, comprising 687 publications authored by 1743 researchers representing 34 different countries with the dataset sourced from the Scopus database from 2010 to 2023. To achieve a nuanced understanding of the research landscape, a multifaceted approach was adopted, including detailed citation analysis, author co-citation analysis, keyword analysis, and thematic mapping. Through meticulous analysis, this study identifies the most influential publications, authors, and journals in the domain of EV purchase intentions and consumer behaviors. It also traces the evolution of themes over time and identifies emerging research directions, providing valuable insights into the trajectory and future avenues of inquiry within this field. The findings contribute to a deeper understanding of the dynamics shaping research in the realm of EVs. The insights gained contribute significantly to advancing knowledge in this crucial domain, offering theoretical insights and practical implications for policymakers, businesses, manufacturers, and academics.

Greenhouse gas from rice production has become a great concern and the focus of a lot of research in recent years. The main aim of the study was to explore the research trend of GHG emissions from rice production by exploring the research hotspots and providing suggestions for future research directions over the period 1991 to 2020. A bibliometric analysis was conducted using the Scopus database, and the sample included 2535 articles. The methodology was based on descriptive analysis, co-occurrence analysis, factorial analysis, word dynamic over time, and the author's keyword analysis over time. The results indicate a remarkable increase in the number of articles published on this topic, mainly in the journals of "Agriculture," "Ecosystems," and "Environment." The main authors were Conrad R. and Wassmann R. Relating to the number of published articles, very few were contributed by African countries, whereas China, Japan, and India were the main contributors. The co-occurrence analysis showed that rice, methane, and nitrous oxide are the core keywords of the network. The multiple factorial analysis pointed out that greenhouse gas emissions from rice production depend on the farming practices, the environmental factors, and the plant growth as well. The evolutionary path showed that the current author's keywords are more related to global warming potential, climate change, and biochar. The findings of this review can help researchers and scholars by providing a better overview of development trends that have emerged over the past 30years and suggestions for the future direction in this field.

BackgroundLung cancer ranks as one of the most rapidly growing malignancies. Which is characterized by its poor prognosis and a low survival rate due to late diagnosis and limited efficacy of conventional treatments. In recent years nanotechnology has emerged as a promising frontier in the management of lung cancer, presenting novel strategies to enhance drug administration, improve therapeutic efficiency, and mitigate side effects. This research comprehensively evaluates the current state and research trends concerning the application of nanomaterials in lung cancer through bibliometric analysis.Materials and methodsWe employed a systematic approach by retrieving studies from the Scopus database that focused on nanomaterials and lung cancer between 2003 and 2023. Subsequently, we carefully selected relevant articles based on predetermined inclusion criteria. The selected publications were then subjected to bibliometric and visual analysis using softwares such as VOSviewer and Biblioshiny.ResultsA total of 3523 studies that meet inclusion criteria were selected for bibliometric analysis. We observed a progressive increase in the number of annual publications from 2003 to 2023, indicating the growing interest in this field. According to our analysis, China is the primary contributor to publication output among the countries. The “Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China” was the most influential institution. Among the authors, "Dr. Jack A. Roth” and “Dr. Huang Leaf” had the highest number of publications and cited publications, respectively. The “International Journal of Nanomedicine” was found to be the most prolific journal in this field. Additionally, “Biomaterials” emerged as the most cited journal. Through keyword analysis, we identified five main research themes and future research directions; nono-immunotherapy and green synthesis are the hot topics in this research field.ConclusionOur study summarized the key characteristics of publications in this field and identified the most influential countries, institutions, authors, journals, hot topics, and trends related to the application of nanomaterials in lung cancer. These findings contribute to the existing body of knowledge and serve as a foundation for future research endeavors in this area. More effective efforts are needed in this field to reduce the burden of lung cancer and help achieve the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals.

PurposeThis all-inclusive bibliometric study aims to highlight the importance and shift of the researchers and the society towards the sustainable menstrual products (SMPs). This study also provides insights for this taboo topic which needs to be addressed for improving the menstrual hygiene of women.Design/methodology/approachThis study adopts a trio of systematic literature review, bibliometric analysis and content analysis of the research articles taken from the SCOPUS database. The influential journals, authors and countries were established with the bibliometric analysis. Most prestigious research articles were identified based on the page-rank analysis. The intellectual structure was established with bibliographic coupling through which various themes were identified. For the content analysis, thematic mapping and author keyword analysis was performed to gain deeper understanding of themes.FindingsIt was established that the taboo yet novel research domain of SMPs is a necessary step towards the improvement of hygiene of women as well as the economy. The products are here to stay making them a Classic; hence, more research normalizing their usage is necessary. From this analysis, research gaps providing directions to the researchers were identified.Originality/valueTo the best knowledge of the authors, this is the first study that provides a comprehensive review of the SMPs. The research methodology applied in this review involves the triad of systematic literature review, bibliometric and content analyses study that establishes an intellectual structure and provides an all-inclusive overview of this taboo research area.

The study aims to emphasize the importance of financial management within the healthcare sector using bibliometric analysis techniques like influential authors, countries, journals, and publications. The researcher used the Scopus database for the extraction of required data. For this purpose, several relevant keywords and synonyms related to financial management in healthcare were used as advanced search options in the Scopus database. The bibliometric keyword cluster analysis indicated that financial management plays a significant role in health insurance, funding, cost, expenses, financing, and insurance related to healthcare units in Middle Eastern regions. The most influential top 5 countries for research in the financial management of healthcare units in the Middle Eastern region are Iran, Lebanon, Egypt, UAE, and Saudi Arabia respectively. Similarly, the most influential journal in this domain is “Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal published by World Health Organization”. Additionally, the most influential authors in this research domain are Ammar, Walid S from Lebanon, and Rashidian, Arash from Iran. The findings of this bibliometric study are specifically important for practitioners, administrators, and policymakers in the healthcare sector of the Middle East region for making valuable decisions regarding financial management practices.

This study investigates the bibliometric aspects of the literature on young financial literacy, using data meticulously extracted from the SCOPUS database. By focusing on this emerging area, the research utilizes sophisticated bibliometric analyses such as citation network analysis, keyword analysis, cocitation analysis to pinpoint major themes and examine pairs of works that are frequently cited together, revealing the interrelated nature of research in the field of youth financial literacy. Utilizing VOS Viewer and R software for an exhaustive evaluation, the study showed an enormous increase in publications with regard to youth financial literacy in 2022, alluding to a surge in research activity and an increasing awareness of its significance in the social and academic fields. Another intriguing finding is the prominence of the Journal of Financial Counseling and Planning, which has evolved into an influential journal in this field due to its high citation rate, demonstrating its substantial impact on the financial literacy discourse and policy. Furthermore, this field has greatly beneifited from the contribution of author De Witte, K. who is considered significant contributor. Mandell L considered as the key figure, has had an enormous impact on this field due to his high citation count. The most frequently cocited author is Lusardi A. The research further accentuates the significant contributions provided by the USA and Malaysia, fretting their vital roles in strengthening the body of knowledge on youth financial literacy and exhibiting the interest and variety of configuartions that this discipline is globally studied. Overall, this research offers an holistic view of the bibliometric dynamics concerning youth financial literacy, outlining the significant contributions of prominent journals, authors and the geographical research trends.

Online learning has become a vital tool in health sciences education, transforming access to content and pedagogical approaches across medicine, nursing, pharmacy, dentistry and more. This bibliometric analysis aimed to illuminate the knowledge structure underlying research on online learning across various health disciplines. Using the Web of Science and Scopus databases, 2,436 publications from 1981 to 2024 were analysed for trends, contributors, citations, and conceptual themes. Results showed an exponential growth trajectory, indicating the rising prominence of e-learning research. The United States led in terms of productivity, followed by other Western nations and emerging countries. Highly cited works established e-learning’s viability if well-implemented, but uncertainties regarding competency development and blended models remained. Analysis of author keywords revealed a multidimensional scope spanning technologies, pedagogy, learner experiences, pandemic impacts, assessments, and health disciplines. However, comparative research across fields and stakeholder perspectives beyond academia is limited. While the exponential growth of the knowledge base confirms e-learning’s increasing role in transforming health professions education, critical gaps persist regarding equitable access, infrastructure, faculty training, blended models, competency tracking, and translating evidence into practice. Proactive efforts that engage diverse stakeholders, strengthen developing country participation, utilise mixed methods, and address persistent challenges are vital future directions. This bibliometric analysis provides valuable insights into the structure and evolution of research on integrating online learning in the health professions.

Fintech enables the digitalisation of financial services to acquire a competitive edge and aid decision-makers in making better decisions for businesses. Fintech development has piqued the interest of many scholars exploring its opportunities, threats, and implications for market players and consumers. This study aims to provide a bibliometric analysis, content analysis and direction for future research based on the review of 3884 Fintech manuscripts from the Scopus database (1986–2024). The bibliometric analyses include publication year, source type, subject area, keyword analysis, geographical distribution, authorship, active institutions, and citation analysis. The content analysis explores Fintech publication trends and recent issues. The soaring Fintech research since Fintech 3.5 (after 2015) indicates its critical relevance for theoretical and practical implications. The findings highlight: (1) the most influential Fintech articles, authors, journals, institutions, and countries; (2) Fintech dimensions for banking and non-banking; and (3) recent Fintech issues related to systemic risk, security, and trust. The study serves as a guide for future research in building a theoretical framework and research context.

Kimchi is one of the fermented foods studied and discussed by researchers for many decades. Several perspectives have been considered while investigating the role of Kimchi. Thus, this demands a scientific review of this domain. This study is an honest attempt to map the scientific production of Kimchi. A descriptive, performance and bibliometric analysis were conducted to achieve the objective based on 924 documents recovered from the Scopus database. The results suggest a steady growth in the number of publications since 2016. The initial data shows that 160 journals have contributed 924 articles between 1979-2022. It is found that South Korea contributes nearly 94% (868 articles) of the total contribution, followed by the United States, China, and Japan. The institution-wise analysis (Figure 4) of the published articles based on the authors' affiliations suggests that most articles have been published by South Korean Institutes, followed by the United States. With 19 publications, the Journal of the Korean Society of Food Science and Nutrition has emerged as the most influential journal in Kimchi literature. The keyword analysis identifies nine themes. This analysis's findings reveal that the properties of Kimchi and the quality and sensory evaluation of kimchi were the most niche topics in this domain. Findings also revealed that the health benefits of Kimchi, the quality of Kimchi, and the bacteria involved in Kimchi fermentation were emerging themes in the Kimchi knowledge base. The findings of this study are helpful for future researchers in identifying the most influential authors, journals, and articles. Further, this study’s results also determine future research objectives in the Kimchi studies.

The rising demand for BIPA (Indonesian for Foreign Speakers) programs reflects the global interest in mastering Indonesian for various purposes. This study aims to explore trends, challenges, and opportunities in research related to teaching Indonesian for Foreign Speakers. This research uses bibliometric analysis by using data from the Scopus and Dimension databases. The number of articles used in the analysis from Scopus database is 92 while from dimension is 716 articles. The keywords applied in this research include "BIPA" OR "Indonesian Language for Foreign Speakers" OR "Indonesian Language for Foreign Speakers" OR "Indonesian for Foreign Speakers". The analysis and visualization were conducted using bibliometric tools (VOSviewer, Biblioshiny). The main findings of this study include BIPA research trends by annual production and country, analysis of keywords and relevant articles, and examination of significant sources, authors, and affiliations in this field. This research analysis indicates an increasing interest in Indonesian language education among foreign speakers, as evidenced by the increasing annual production and international participation in BIPA research. However, challenges such as the gap between research output and impact highlight the importance of strategies to increase visibility and engagement within the academic community.

Purpose – Halal cosmetics area is progressively increasing these days. This bibliometric analysis is intended to systematically evaluate the research to brief researchers about the trend of halal cosmetics field. This paper also discloses the limitations of the studies in the area. Design/methodology/approach – This paper adopted bibliometric and network analysis to evaluate the research area. A total of 82 documents obtained from the Scopus database are extracted and analysed. Findings – The paper reports the type of documents available, the years published, authorship and geographical distribution of the published documents in the halal cosmetics area. From the keyword analysis, it is found that the most used words are halal cosmetics, halal, cosmetics, purchase intention, Malaysia, and Islamic marketing. Research limitations/implications – This bibliometric study is conducted using Scopus database; however, Scopus might possibly omit some publications, thus, authors might not report the missing studies. Halal cosmetics are still in the early years of publications, and only 82 published documents were analysed in the study. Originality/value – There is no study reported on the network analysis and bibliometric study techniques in the area of halal cosmetics.

A simplified bibliometric mapping and analysis about sustainable polymers

Business processes form mechanisms for enterprises functioning. They drive actions, help enterprises achieve results, and be profitable and productive. However, in some cases, enterprises need help in providing new business processes, or some problems occur in old ones. The reason can be risks. In some cases, risks cause unexpected changes in all processes at the enterprise level. Fast and meaningful actions can help to prevent crises. Based on bibliometric and visualization analysis, the research aims to study risk influence on business processes. The papers’ search was conducted using bibliometric analysis. We used the Scopus database, one of the most consequential and up-to-date. Following the setup criteria, we’ve achieved 671 articles for further analysis. To determine articles, we used two keywords, «business process» & «risk», joined with the logical operator «AND». The «title, abstract, keywords» field was used as a search field. We’ve explored gathered and summarized papers in BibExcel. Pajek was used to present the obtained results and build visualization maps. The research allowed achieve some insights. First, the investigated problem is on the rise. Intensification of publication activity only started in 2005. As for now, the peak of publications was in 2022, with 56 papers. Second, the most contributing authors present five countries. So, the investigated problem seems to have a global essence. Nevertheless, cooperation between scientists isn’t deep, and no formed clusters exist. Third, scientists published 7% of papers in two influential journals – Business Process Management Journal & Sustainability. Both journals have high SNIP and belong to Q1. Fourth, scientists from Europe, Asia, North America, Australia, and Africa work on it. Though the United States and the United Kingdom perform in leading positions, Ukraine is tenth, with 23 articles published within ten years. Fifth, three of the most frequently used keywords form three clusters in connection with other keywords. They are risk management, risk assessment, and business process. Thus, the importance of risk management during the implementation and management of business processes is crucial. Bibliometric analysis proves it.

This bibliometric analysis explores the research trends on green logistics implications within the broiler industry, a critical sector linked to both food security and environmental sustainability. The broiler industry is vital to national food security but faces pressure to adopt sustainable practices. With rising concerns about climate change and resource use, green logistics in poultry supply chains has gained attention. However, few studies focus specifically on broiler sector. Most research is broad and overlooks local context. This lack of targeted analysis limits insights for stakeholders. A focused bibliometric study is need to map trends, assess research contribution, and guide sustainable development in the poultry industry. This study aims to conduct a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of green logistics in broiler industry by examining publication trends, research productivity, and authorship collaboration; mapping key themes, citation patterns, and emerging sustainability frameworks; and evaluating overall contribution to global research. A total of 203 journal articles published between 2009 and 2025 were retrieved from the Scopus database using targeted keywords environment and sustainability with a focus on final-stage, English-language publications in the fields of social sciences, business, and economics. To refine and validate the data, OpenRefine used for data cleaning, while Scopus Analyzer and VOSviewer software facilitated quantitative evaluation and visual mapping of publication patterns, authorship collaboration, keyword co-occurrence, and citation networks. After processing and cleaning, the final dataset consisted of 986 relevant records. Results revealed that dominates in research output, contributing over 74% of publications, with key themes centered on sustainability, green supply chain management, and environmental practices. Highly cited articles demonstrated strong linkages to green purchasing behavior, consumer attitudes, and waste-to-resource strategies. The keyword analysis further highlighted evolving trends and emerging frameworks such as the Theory of Planned Behavior and green marketing. In conclusion, this study provides valuable insights into the knowledge structure, research productivity, and intellectual development within the field, serving as a foundational reference for scholars, policymakers, and industry stakeholders aiming to enhance green logistics in poultry industry.