Bibliographic Coupling Analysis Research Articles

An in-depth exploration of recent advances and promising outlooks in biogas production

An in-depth exploration of recent advances and promising outlooks in biogas production

Pro-environmental behavior and the theory of planned behavior: a state of the art science mapping

PurposeThis science mapping analysis aims to discern current, emerging and future trends of pro-environmental behavior and the theory of planned behavior (TPB).Design/methodology/approachBibliometric analysis through bibliographic coupling and co-word analysis were used to reveal the progress of this phenomenon. Of the 1,120 documents search in Web of Science (WoS) database, 1,031 were used in this analysis after restricting to journal publications and studies after the year 2000.FindingsThe results show that four themes emerged, namely the fundamentals of TPB for pro-environmental behavior, antecedents of pro-environmental behavior, integration of TPB with the norm activation model and value belief theory and studies of pro-environmental behavior in developing countries. Environmental concern, environmental awareness, environmental knowledge and environmental education were the most commonly integrated variables.Research limitations/implicationsThis research is unique in the sense that the integration between TPB and other prominent theories of pro-environmental behavior is vital to predict individual pro-environmental behavior and understand the fundamental scientific importance of the domain. The norm activation model has been integrated with TPB in many pro-environmental behaviors. Mainstream media stakeholders should design and implement a plan for strategic communication and awareness campaigns in the community to encourage consumers to engage in many behaviors that lead to environmental sustainability.Originality/valueThis study presents a science mapping approach to uncover crucial knowledge structure related to pro-environmental behavior and the theory of planned behavior.

Social media influencer marketing: science mapping of the present and future trends

Purpose This study aims to reveal the knowledge structure of social media influencer marketing literature by performing science mapping analysis through a state-of-the-art bibliometric approach to determine the current and future trends. Social media influencer marketing is one of the most effective approaches to presenting a brand and offering value to consumers via social media. Design/methodology/approach This study evaluates the knowledge structure to uncover the emerging trends and future predictions in social media influencer marketing through bibliographic coupling and co-word analysis. In total, 917 journal publications were retrieved from the Web of Science database and analyzed using VOSviewer software. Findings The central theme in social media influencer marketing reflects digital engagement between influencers and followers and communication between influencers and followers. The theoretical and managerial implications are discussed. Originality/value This study unleashes the knowledge structure according to the fundamental literature of social media influencer marketing and the underlying themes related to the phenomenon.

Are we eating plastic? Science mapping of microplastic pollution in the aquatic food chain.

This study evaluates the knowledge structure of microplastic pollution and its effects on the aquatic food chain. The presence of microplastics has seriously harmed the ecosystem. Through bibliometric analysis, 216 journal publications were retrieved from the Web of Science (WoS) from 2008 to 2023 (April), with no restriction in the time frame. Applying bibliographic coupling and co-word analysis, the emerging, current, and future themes of microplastic pollution are presented. Three research streams are derived from bibliographic coupling, centralized on the source of microplastic pollution and its impact. At the same time, research streams from co-word analysis are associated with overcoming the issue of microplastics in the ecosystem. This study's implications suggest three main principles to mitigate microplastic issues: (1) educating the public on the impact of microplastic pollution, (2) implementing holistic regulations and policies, and (3) developing treatment strategies through conventional, innovative, and hybrid approaches. Microplastic pollution is a global concern, requiring a holistic and comprehensive approach to overcome it. This review is the first to present a scientific mapping of the microplastics literature, which is a fundamental basis for future research on microplastic pollution and its impact on the ecosystem. Integr Environ Assess Manag 2024;00:1-12. © 2024 SETAC.

A Bibliometric Literature Review of Digital Supply Chain: Trends, Insights, and Future Directions

This paper presents a comprehensive bibliometric literature review that aims to analyze and synthesize the existing research on the digital supply chain. By employing a bibliometric approach, this study provides insights into the trends, key research themes, influential authors, and relevant journals in the field of DSC. Furthermore, it explores the geographical distribution of publications, collaboration networks among researchers, and the evolution of research topics. The comprehensive bibliometric analysis of literature in DSC is performed through data visualization and content analysis. Data visualization enables the analysis of publication performance and science mapping by examining prolific journals, authors, countries, influential papers, and conducting citation, co-citation, and bibliographic coupling analyses. Content analysis is carried out by examining the occurrence and clustering of textual data. The bibliometric literature review and content analysis were carried out on 114 documents indexed in the Scopus database, which were selected using the Prisma protocol. The data visualization analysis of the literature review through VOSviewer draws the landscape of scholarly research in the digital supply chain. Based on the research landscape, the content analysis demonstrates the significant effects that the incorporation of digital technology into supply chain management has had on several important research topics. The main research trends in digital supply chain according to the content analysis are: intelligent supply chain management, technologies to drive supply chains performance, circular supply chains, information reliability in supply chains, and sustainable supply chains. The findings of this review highlight the transformative potential of digital technologies in supply chain management and its performance optimization.

Design Science in business administration

Objective of the study: This article aims to analyse the intellectual structure of Design Science in Business Administration. It Identifies the most influential works and journals, the theoretical approaches for the generation of artifacts, and discusses the intellectual structure of the emerging literature on Design Science. Methodology: The research used bibliographic coupling and citation analyses in the Scopus and Web of Science databases. Originality/relevance: This research contributes to a better understanding of the design science in Business Administration. Main results: The articles are, in the main, theoretical, demonstrating that Design Science is still in an initial maturity phase. As for the empirical and theoretical (illustrated) articles, their respective authors indicate as artifacts: framework, method, and instantiation, in addition to Design Propositions, Design Principles, and Technological Rules. The articles that constitute DS's intellectual structure are predominantly in the Systems Information area and, to a lesser degree, in Service Design and Operations Management. Theoretical/methodological contributions: The article contributes to the scientific discussion on design science by identifying the main areas that use the paradigm to conduct research in Business Administration.

The evolution of pro‐environmental behavior research in three decades using bibliometric analysis

AbstractPro‐environmental behavior plays a pivotal role in mitigating adverse environmental conditions like climate change and greenhouse gas emissions. Therefore, the current study aims to demonstrate the evolution of pro‐environmental behavior research and determine the emerging areas of this research field. This study employs a bibliometric approach encompassing temporal, co‐word, citation, and bibliographic coupling analyses using SciMAT and VOS Viewer to analyze 1824 articles extracted from Scopus, spanning the period from 1993 to 2022. The findings of bibliometric analysis reveal that (i) After the introduction of sustainable development goals, the research on pro‐environmental behavior has considerably evolved and gained enormous diversity, (ii) the predominant research themes include ecotourism, sustainable consumption behavior, and corporate social responsibility, (iii) green behavior and green marketing are the two significant emerging research areas. This study would facilitate research practitioners and academicians in comprehending evolving trends and identifying avenues for future research.

Financial technology research: Past and future trajectories

Financial technology (fintech) research is a critical, dynamic and rapidly developing field, making it essential to systematically review and prospect the fintech field to advance its development. Using a combination of data-driven techniques from main path analysis and bibliographic coupling analysis, this study maps and analyses the growth laws, main research trajectories, and intellectual communities of the fintech domain in current research. The results show that the fintech field has gone through three phases, namely, ‘emergence’ (1977–2008), ‘fermentation’ (2009–2017), and ‘take off’ (2018–2022). The bibliographic coupling analysis suggests that the whole fintech research domain can be classified into four research streams: online banking and payment technology, lending and capital-raising online platforms, automated and algorithmic trading, and blockchains and cryptocurrencies. After conducting a retrospective analysis of prior studies and scanning over future-oriented challenges and demands, this study speculates and proposes four important topics that require urgent attention, namely efficient applications of blockchain technology in the financial sector, new business patterns of banking and other industries under fintech integration, the impact of fintech on financial inclusion, and the risk control and supervision of fintech.

A bibliometric analysis of a top field journal in the economics of education

Bibliometric analysis, an approach introduced by the library and information sciences, attempts to unravel the relationships between a large number of scientific literature by using quantitative methods. Economics of Education Review was founded in 1981 to meet the needs of a growing number of research in the economics of education. The journal has evolved to become a top field journal that focuses on high quality research in an interdisciplinary field that combines educational studies and economics. It specializes in human capital production and the returns to human capital as well as in education policy and finance. We examine collaboration patterns using an approach introduced by the library and information sciences. The current research shows hidden patterns among scientific actors to offer a comprehensive understanding of the knowledge structure of this top field journal by employing network analysis such as bibliographic coupling, co-authorship and co-citation analysis. It also presents a thematic overview by analyzing author keyword co-occurrence and by classifying articles into six thematic clusters to highlight past themes and current trends in the field of economics of education. Our results suggest a shift in the focus of research, with more topics on measuring the impact of preschool programs, quality education, higher education attainment, gender, race and peer effects playing an important role in this area of scientific research.

Mapping Research on the Influence of Social Media on Consumer Food Behavior a Bibliometric Approach

This study conducts a bibliometric analysis to systematically map the research landscape on the influence of social media on consumer food behavior. The analysis encompasses 1000 scholarly articles published between 1962 and 2024, accumulating 32,394 citations over 62 citation years. Through co-citation and bibliographic coupling analyses, key clusters and trends are identified, revealing the multifaceted nature of social media's impact on food-related attitudes and behaviors. Insights from the analysis offer practical implications for marketers, policymakers, and researchers, guiding strategic decision-making in areas such as marketing communication, public health interventions, and interdisciplinary collaboration. The findings underscore the importance of continued research efforts to address emerging gaps and deepen our understanding of the evolving dynamics between social media and consumer food behavior.

Contribution of innovation studies to the intellectual structure of the hospitality and tourism literature

PurposeThis study aims to identify the role of innovation research in formulating the intellectual structure of the hospitality and tourism literature by performing a bibliometric analysis.Design/methodology/approachIn total, 6,255 journal articles on innovation were gathered from Scopus and analyzed using co-citation, bibliographic coupling and thematic content analyses. The most influential articles were also carefully read to reveal a nomological network of innovation research in hospitality and tourism scholarship.FindingsCo-citation analysis reveals that there are six significant clusters in the field of innovation research. Various philosophical underpinnings might be used in different circumstances, with actor-network and Schumpeterian theory playing significant roles. A review of current works using bibliographic coupling reveals five interesting emerging research areas and makes numerous recommendations for when to conduct more studies. A review of influential articles displayed differences between the co-citation and bibliographic coupling analysis findings and produced a framework for further investigation of the knowledge field.Originality/valueThis paper is among the first integrative reviews on innovation research in hospitality and tourism by quantitatively reviewing published articles and qualitatively reviewing the content of the most influential studies.

The Development and Progress of Engineering Economics: A Retrospect and Prospect Based on Visual Analysis

Engineering economics is a cross subject with a wide range of applications, and it has taken on different characteristics with the changing times. The aim of this paper is to depict a sufficiently elaborate and vivid knowledge map of this field, with further discussion and outlook on the hotspots presented therein. Based on the principles and methods of bibliometrics, we use several visualization tools, mainly Vosviewer, to present the characteristics of the published literature within the field of engineering economics from multiple perspectives. Specifically, we collect 624 engineering economics documents published in the Web of Science core collection database between 1915 and 2021, and quantitatively analyze them in the following three aspects: (1) basic data characteristics, including annual publications, annual citations, research directions, and highly cited publications; (2) outstanding performers and cooperations in the four levels of country/region, institution, source and author, including co-authorship, bibliographic coupling, co-citation and co-occurrence analyses; and (3) keyword analyses, including co-occurrence analyses, burst detection analyses, and high-frequency word clouds. In addition, we further explore important topics within the field represented by intelligent and green transformation.

User’s perspective in smart meter research: State-of-the-art and future trends

Over the past decade, there has been extensive research on smart meters’ rollouts worldwide. Many studies have explored smart meters from the perspective of residential users. However, there is a lack of a bibliographic analysis synthesizing the knowledge into an intellectual framework. This work aimed to comprehensively analyze the available literature, covering 1555 articles. A bibliographic analysis was carried out using bibliographic coupling, co-citation, and co-word analysis, thus providing a comprehensive quantitative and qualitative analysis. The result is an intellectual framework of this literature, outlining the studied themes (smart energy meter feedback, smart meter and the impact of renewable sources, smart meter’s contribution to water and energy management, effect of the smart meter on consumption reduction, and consumer in the context of smart grids) and twenty different approaches used by researchers. Past findings and future research trends of each theme are also discussed.

Future Research Prospects of Floriculture Industry from Management Perspective: A Bibliometric Analysis Using the SPAR-4-SLR Approach

Floriculture as a branch of the horticulture industry is still at a developing stage that needs to be assessed for further orientation in the areas of management, business and economics. The commercialization of ornamental plants and cut flowers is of recent origin in developing economies which have high growth potential, both in domestic and international markets. The study highlights the evolution of the floriculture industry having a management perspective and paving the way for future research directions. The paper conducts a bibliometric analysis and rigorous systematic review of 126 papers published in peer-reviewed journals related to the floriculture industry using the Scientific Procedures and Rationales for Systematic Literature Reviews (SPAR-4-SLR) protocol. The Biblioshiny function of R software and VOS viewer is used for the analysis. The intellectual structure of the floriculture literature is presented through bibliographic coupling and thematic cluster analysis. The findings indicate considerable opportunities for further investigations in the field of floriculture focusing on the inclusion of sustainability practices, the evolution and role of women farmers and entrepreneurs, and supply chain management of floriculture products.

Fuzzy decision-making in tourism and hospitality: A bibliometric review

Fuzzy decision-making is increasingly becoming a pivotal approach to solving complex and intricate issues in tourism and hospitality management. The primary objective of this study is to unveil the developmental status, key themes and research trends within fuzzy decision-making in tourism and hospitality management (FDMTH) using Bibliometrix, CorText Manager and VOSviewer tools. As such, we conduct a comprehensive bibliometric and content-wise analysis of selected 341 publications concerning FDMTH. For one thing, we use valuable bibliometric indicators to conduct a general feature peek and performance analysis of the audited corpus. The research findings reveal a sustained scholarly interest in FDMTH. As a critical player, Pappas, Nikolaos leads the volume of publications. The Journal of Intelligent & Fuzzy Systems stands out as the preferred outlet for FDMTH research. For another, the contingency matrix and bump graph modules are employed to detect the knowledge flow and intellectual connections in FDMTH. The results of network mapping tentatively identify geographic and thematic biases in FDMTH. More importantly, bibliographic coupling analysis reveals four specific themes, namely multi-criteria decision-making and evaluation, factors identification, fuzzy programming and forecasting, and fuzzy intelligence. Our pioneer work will contribute to the present understanding of the complexity and interdisciplinarity of FDMTH.

Halal and Islamic tourism: science mapping of present and future trends

Purpose This study aims to provide a comprehensive and systematic review of halal tourism structure using bibliometric analysis. Halal tourism interest has increased due to the high demand for tourism products adhering to Shariah law. Furthermore, the vast Muslim population has increased the demand for halal tourism products and destination factors in this niche tourism segment. Design/methodology/approach A network visualization through bibliographic coupling and co-word analysis, this review presents a science mapping analysis to reveal the knowledge structure of emerging and future trends in halal tourism. Findings The current and emerging trends demonstrate three themes: the fundamentals of halal tourism, communication via word of mouth in halal tourism and Muslim tourist satisfaction and loyalty. At the same time, the co-word analysis presents the four themes primarily associated with halal tourism challenges: tourist satisfaction, service quality and Muslim travellers’ attraction. Research limitations/implications The findings serve as crucial implications, contributing to halal and general tourism theory and application. Originality/value This review serves as crucial fundamental knowledge for future studies in halal tourism and its relevant themes for further development in tourism management. The most significant emerging theme in halal tourism is the intervention needed to increase Muslim tourist satisfaction and loyalty through halal-friendly service, customer-service quality, foods and beverages, facilities and privacy. The co-word analysis suggests increasing tourists’ engagement in halal tourism by invigorating the religiosity domain among tourists, improving service quality and perceived value and discovering new Muslim-friendly attractions. The most crucial finding from this study is to ensure that halal and Muslim-friendly tourism are at the same level, to the extent of better service according to Islamic practice. This approach would elevate the value and status of halal tourism as a trending product in Muslim and non-Muslim markets.

ESG sustainable technologies literature review using cluster-based methods

Purpose- This study aims to address the existing gaps in the body of knowledge on sustainable technologies in the Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) field. It achieves this by employing a rigorous systematic review methodology and using VOSviewer and Biblioshiny software to analyze a comprehensive dataset of 1,603 papers from the ABS 2023 journal list, covering various knowledge domains. Methodology- This research undertakes a systematic analysis of the multifaceted ESG domain using a cluster-based approach rooted in bibliographic coupling analysis. This methodology reveals intricate network associations within distinct clusters of ESG literature. The study identifies four significant literature clusters: sustainable financial technology (FinTech), sustainable artificial intelligence (AI), sustainable big data, and sustainable cryptocurrency. Findings- The analysis conducted in this study reveals four distinct clusters of literature within the ESG field, shedding light on the interconnectedness of these areas. The identified clusters are sustainable financial technology (FinTech), sustainable artificial intelligence (AI), sustainable big data, and sustainable cryptocurrency. Each cluster represents a specific facet of ESG and provides valuable insights into its individual development and interrelationships. Conclusion- This research offers valuable insights into the state of knowledge in the ESG field, providing a well-structured understanding of the ESG landscape. It not only highlights the key clusters of literature but also offers a qualitative analysis, providing researchers with a roadmap for exploring research opportunities and specific areas within the ESG literature. By identifying these clusters and their relationships, this study contributes to the advancement of sustainable technologies within the ESG domain and sets the stage for future research in this evolving field. Keywords: ESG, sustainability, financial technology, artificial intelligence, big data, cryptocurrency, Cluster analysis. JEL Codes: G34, G38, G39

The application of knowledge management in disaster management: past, present and future trends

PurposeThe purpose of this study is to review the role of knowledge management (KM) in disaster management and crisis. Disaster causes many detrimental impacts on human lives through loss of life and damage to properties. KM has been shown to dampen the impact of the disaster on the utilization of knowledge among agencies involved and the local communities impacted by disasters.Design/methodology/approachThrough a bibliometric methodology (co-citation, bibliographic coupling and co-word analysis), this study presents significant themes in the past, current and future predictions on the role of KM in disaster management. In this review paper, 437 publications were retrieved from the Web of Science and analyzed through VOSviewer software to visualize and explore the knowledge map on the subject domain.FindingsFindings suggest that the significant themes derived are centralized to disaster preparedness during disaster and disaster postrecovery. This review presents a state-of-art bibliometric analysis of the crucial role of KM in building networks and interconnection among relevant players and stakeholders involved in disaster management.Research limitations/implicationsThe main implication of this study is how the authorities, stakeholders and local community can integrate the KM system within the three stages of disasters and the crucial role of technologies and social media in facilitating disaster management.Originality/valueTo the best of the authors’ knowledge, this is the first study to present a bibliometric analysis in mapping KM’s past, present and future trends in disaster management.

Psychological capital research in HEIs: Bibliometric analysis of current and future trends

This study presents a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of the literature on psychological capital (PsyCap) within higher education institutions (HEIs). Its main objective is to offer an encompassing perspective on this field's current state and potential developments. To achieve this, the study examines present research trends and predicts future directions using a bibliometric approach. A total of 412 journal articles were gathered from the Web of Science database. The analysis identifies influential publications, outlines the knowledge structure, and forecasts future trends through bibliographic coupling and co-word analyses. The bibliographic coupling revealed five distinct clusters, while the co-word analysis identified four clusters. Despite the growing significance of PsyCap research in HEIs, there remains a need for greater academic efforts to comprehend the research landscape fully. This paper provides valuable insights into the expanding area of PsyCap research within HEIs. In conclusion, the study sheds light on the extensive research conducted on PsyCap in the context of HEIs and offers insights into its potential for further growth.

Linking national culture and entrepreneurship: a systematic literature review

PurposeThis study generates an aggregated overview of the literature on national culture and entrepreneurship (NC&E). The aim is to map the NC&E field via a systematic literature review of 130 articles published in refereed academic journals up to the end of 2022Design/methodology/approachTwo different citation analysis methods are used: bibliographic coupling and co-citationFindingsThe results include the most influential studies, top-cited references and journals, and five major thematic clusters. The latter are (1) cultural models, frameworks and case studies; (2) social entrepreneurship, perceived barriers and entrepreneurial intentions; (3) institutions and sociocultural environments; (4) entrepreneurial orientation, cognition and networks; and (5) economic growth, entrepreneurial activity and firm performanceOriginality/valueIn contrast to previous NC&E literature reviews, this research employs a combination of bibliographic coupling and co-citation analysis. The findings offer a clearer understanding of the intellectual structure of this field and suggest new avenues for future investigations, including several relationship links with the resource-based view