Journal Of Cleaner Production Research Articles

Climate Finance and Sustainability: A Story Told Through the Journal of Cleaner Production

This study examines all research related to climate finance and sustainability published in the Journal of Cleaner Production between 2010 and 2024. It employs a bibliometric analysis in conjunction with a systematic literature review of 41 peer-reviewed articles to identify changes in research patterns, institutional development, and emerging thematic trends. Since 2015, research has shifted from primarily conceptual discussions to more empirical investigations, largely influenced by two major global developments: the Paris Agreement and the evolving Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) standards. The analysis focuses on three primary areas: the integration of green bonds, renewable energy finance, and blockchain technologies. While the journal exhibits strong publication activity from East Asian and European academic institutions, it remains underrepresented in contributions from the Global South, particularly in African contexts and the field of agricultural finance. The findings suggest that the journal serves as a critical conduit linking academic research with practical financial instruments that support sustainability. Future research should adopt multi-disciplinary approaches, aligning financial innovations with sector-specific applications, and prioritize vulnerable economies to advance global climate objectives. The study underscores the interconnected role of finance, policy, and technology as essential levers in achieving sustainable development goals.

Research Trends in Organic Waste Management in Municipal Marketplaces: A Bibliometric Analysis

Background The management of organic waste generated in municipal marketplaces has gained increasing prominence over the last two decades due to its critical impact on urban sustainability, public health, and the environment. This study provides a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of research trends in this area, based on 260 publications indexed in Scopus between 2000 and 2023. Methods This study employed a comprehensive bibliometric method using both quantitative and network analysis approaches. Publications were retrieved from Scopus database using a structured search equation incorporating keywords related to organic waste, municipal marketplaces, and waste management strategies. The final dataset included 260 publications spanning from 2000 to 2023, including original research articles, systematic reviews, book chapters, and conference proceedings. Data were processed using Bibliometrix R-package for productivity metrics (annual scientific output, author productivity, journal impact) and VOSviewer for visualization of bibliographic networks. Co-authorship patterns were analyzed at both author and country levels to find collaboration structures. Keyword co-occurrence analysis was conducted to map thematic clusters and research trends. Additionally, a strategic diagram was constructed to categorize research themes based on relevance to the field and degree of development. Results The findings show a notable surge in publications since 2016, driven by circular economic policies, climate change mitigation efforts, and the demand for sustainable urban solutions. Key authors include Zurbrügg, Tilley, Mpanang’ombe, and Zhang, with significant contributions to composting technologies, waste valorization, and bioenergy solutions. Leading journals such as Journal of Cleaner Production (Q1, IF 2023: 9.7), Sustainability (Switzerland) (Q2, IF 2023: 3.3), and Biocycle (Q4, IF 2023: 0.02) have been pivotal in disseminating interdisciplinary research. Conclusions This analysis reveals a global collaborative effort to optimize organic waste management but identifies persistent challenges, including limited integration in developing regions and fragmented co-authorship networks. The study highlights the need for interdisciplinary approaches and fair knowledge transfer to develop scalable, context-specific solutions that enhance urban sustainability.

A Systematic Review of Implementing Multi-Criteria Decision-Making (MCDM) Approaches for the Circular Economy and Cost Assessment

This study advances circular economy initiatives by advocating for the use of Multi-Criteria Decision-Making (MCDM). MCDM methods address the complex multi-faceted aspects of a product or process. They enable conflicting calculations of energy, cost, environmental criteria, and payback periods to be balanced. A systematic critical systematic review and bibliometric analysis were conducted to investigate the contribution of MCDM to the circular economy. The Scopus database was the primary data source reviewed. The geographical distribution, main research sources, and keyword co-occurrences were analyzed across 31 peer-reviewed book chapters, conference papers, and journal articles. The journal Sustainability (Switzerland) had the most publications (4), followed by the Journal of Business Strategy and the Environment and the Journal of Cleaner Production, each with two articles. Recently MCDM has gained popularity as a tool for evaluating the circular economy. This growing interest may be attributed to the complexity of the circular economy, as MCDM effectively balances multiple environmental criteria while integrating evaluations of economic cost and social impact. Criteria are incommensurable as each criterion has a distinct unit of measurement, making it impossible to compare outcomes across different indicators. MCDM is thus an ideal technique for assessing different options by integrating criteria within testable frameworks. However, no established patterns for selecting specific MCDM methods were identified. This is despite some options (e.g., combinations of AHP and TOPSIS) being used more frequently than others. In conclusion, all the studies identified financial factors as the most significant or highly sensitive issue in the transition toward a circular economy.

A Bibliometric Analysis of Engineering Research Productivity of Nigerian Universities from 2010 to 2022: Trends, Hotspots, and Future Outlook

In this study, data of scholarly articles sourced from the Scopus® database were used to evaluate the performance of engineering-based research in Nigerian universities from 2010 to 2022. Analyses of the sourced data were carried out using VOSviewer®. These analyses via publication related to organization, country and author collaboration, citation counts of top scholarly articles and publication sources, and co-occurrence of author keyword were used to assess the engineering research productivity of the Universities. A total of 15083 scientific articles which translates to 1160 articles per year were published. Covenant University is the most productive University with 632 articles. Malaysia (1758 articles) and Tshwane University of Technology (South Africa) are the country and institution with the most research collaboration with Nigerian Universities. The most cited paper is the work of Alaneme K.K. (2015) with 170 citations. Engineering-based research publications are observed to be cited most in the Journal of Cleaner Production (5919 citations). Mechanical engineering is noticed to produce the highest number of publications followed by Civil Engineering. Hot topics are related to material development, renewable energy, machine learning, optimization techniques, modeling, and simulation studies. Future research (sustainable and novel materials, green building, machine learning, artificial intelligence, smart grid, COVID-19, renewable energy, etc.) is expected to agree with the fourth industrial revolution, circular economy, and sustainable development goals agenda. Conclusively, research funding and collaboration must be intensified, and local research outputs should be published in impactful journals to further improve the visibility and ranking of the researchers and the Universities.

A Bibliometric Analysis on Sustainability in Dairy Farming

Dairy farming is a crucial sector in terms of food security, economic development, and environmental sustainability. However, factors such as climate change, animal welfare, economic pressures, and environmental issues threaten the sustainability of the sector. This study aimed to analyze academic publications on sustainability in dairy farming using bibliometric analysis to determine research trends and gaps in the literature. In this study, 410 articles published between 1992 and 2025 in the Web of Science database were analyzed to identify scientific production trends, leading authors, journals, institutions, and countries in the field of dairy farming sustainability. The analysis results indicate a significant increase in the number of publications since 2017, with an annual growth rate of 6.07%, demonstrating the rising scientific output in this area. Keywords such as "sustainability," "dairy farming," and "economic sustainability" stand out, while Agricultural Systems and the Journal of Cleaner Production are among the leading journals in terms of citations and publications. The findings show that scientific production is geographically concentrated in countries such as the United States, Italy, and the Netherlands. The study reveals that knowledge gaps and regional disparities in the field may present potential research topics for future studies.

Public Procurement Outcomes: Aligning Process, Policy, and Impact

This analysis of public procurement outcomes research, based on Scopus data from 1976 to December 2023, provides valuable insights into the thematic structure, trends, and collaborative networks within the field. By mapping PPO’s intellectual landscape, this study identifies core themes and developments in sustainable procurement, public-private partnerships, and e-procurement practices. A thorough bibliometric investigation—based on co-citation, keyword analysis, and thematic clustering—was accomplished with the software VOSviewer and Biblioshiny and brought to light linkages between respondents and institutions in relation to various research themes. The analysis of 582 Scopus-indexed publications provides a significant sense of clustering around themes such as “public procurement in construction” or “sustainable procurement," which suggests that there is a tendency or that this is direction-specific focused on environmentally oriented, market demand, and policy-influenced procurement practices. For example, LOVE PED and CHAN APC emerged as key players with strong networks based in the UK, USA and Australia. The regional breakdown exposed variations within the research focus, which indicated disparities in policy and development concerns. During the last 10 years, the research activity in this field has drastically increased, and some manuscripts have been published in the International Journal of Procurement Management, Journal of Cleaner Production, and Public Money and Management, among others. Despite these findings, a restrictive collaboration network exists among authors and institutions, with a marked North-South divide, suggesting limited cooperation between developed and developing nations. Topic modeling revealed essential themes—innovation, corruption, green procurement, procurement contracts, and SMEs—providing a foundation for future research directions that emphasize enhanced international collaboration, green procurement impacts, and nuanced policy analyses across various levels.

Public Procurement Outcomes: Aligning Process, Policy, and Impact

This analysis of public procurement outcomes research, based on Scopus data from 1976 to December 2023, provides valuable insights into the thematic structure, trends, and collaborative networks within the field. By mapping PPO’s intellectual landscape, this study identifies core themes and developments in sustainable procurement, public-private partnerships, and e-procurement practices. A thorough bibliometric investigation—based on co-citation, keyword analysis, and thematic clustering—was accomplished with the software VOSviewer and Biblioshiny and brought to light linkages between respondents and institutions in relation to various research themes. The analysis of 582 Scopus-indexed publications provides a significant sense of clustering around themes such as “public procurement in construction” or “sustainable procurement," which suggests that there is a tendency or that this is direction-specific focused on environmentally oriented, market demand, and policy-influenced procurement practices. For example, LOVE PED and CHAN APC emerged as key players with strong networks based in the UK, USA and Australia. The regional breakdown exposed variations within the research focus, which indicated disparities in policy and development concerns. During the last 10 years, the research activity in this field has drastically increased, and some manuscripts have been published in the International Journal of Procurement Management, Journal of Cleaner Production, and Public Money and Management, among others. Despite these findings, a restrictive collaboration network exists among authors and institutions, with a marked North-South divide, suggesting limited cooperation between developed and developing nations. Topic modeling revealed essential themes—innovation, corruption, green procurement, procurement contracts, and SMEs—providing a foundation for future research directions that emphasize enhanced international collaboration, green procurement impacts, and nuanced policy analyses across various levels

Research trends in environmental information disclosure: A bibliometric analysis

This study aimed to investigate the development of environmental information disclosure (EID) research publications from 1992 to 2024 to identify trends and provide valuable insights to researchers in related fields. This study employed performance analysis and science mapping strategies, utilizing VOSviewer software and the Biblioshiny function within the R package software, to achieve its research objectives. The results reveal a gradual growth in the number of citations and published publications related to EID topics, and this trend is projected to continue in the upcoming years. The journal "Sustainability" has the most papers, but "Journal of Cleaner Production" has the most citations. Li, Y., Yang, Y.L. and Yao, S. are the most productive authors in terms of number of publications, however, Zeng, S.X., Garcia-Sanchez, I.M. and Gallego-Alvarez, I. are recognized as having papers ranked in the H-index and G-index, respectively. In addition, thematic map analysis indicates terms in two groups, including Niche and Motor themes should be the focus key terms of future research. Additionally, the results indicate that environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance, digital transformation, EID, and green innovation are among the top topics in terms of research trends for recent three years (2022-2024). This study suggests several potential future research directions by examining the relationship between these terms in different countries and industries.

PERFORMANCE OUTCOMES OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT IN SMALL AND MEDIUM-SIZED ENTERPRISES: A BIBLIOMETRIC PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS

Purpose: This study aims to explore the global research landscape on the performance outcomes of environmental management in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). SMEs play a critical role in global economies but also contribute significantly to environmental degradation. Understanding how environmental management practices influence their performance outcomes is essential for both theory development and policy formulation. Methodology: A bibliometric performance analysis was conducted, covering 107 peer-reviewed publications retrieved from EBSCOhost and Google Scholar. The analysis focused on publication trends, journal productivity, author productivity, geographic distribution, citation impact, and keyword analysis. Data were extracted using SciSpace, cleaned and analyzed in Excel, and visualized to highlight key performance indicators. Results: The results reveal a significant increase in research output after 2016, reflecting growing attention to SME sustainability. A small number of journals (e.g., Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental Management and Journal of Cleaner Production) account for the majority of publications and citations. A small group of prolific authors also shape the field, with European and Chinese authors dominating. Financial performance outcomes emerge as the most frequently studied, with social and innovation-related outcomes receiving limited attention. Conclusions: The study highlights thematic and regional concentration in research on SME environmental management performance outcomes. It identifies gaps in terms of geographic diversity and conceptual breadth—particularly the need for more research in developing economies and expanded performance metrics beyond financial results. The study serves as a foundation for future systematic literature reviews and encourages greater interdisciplinary engagement to enrich the field.

APPLICATION OF OPTIMIZATION TECHNIQUES IN THE RECYCLING SECTOR: A BIBLIOMETRIC ANALYSIS

Optimization techniques are vital for improving the operations of collection and recycling processes, reduction of waste and enhancement of recoverable resources. Recycling plays a significant role and optimization processes are essential for improving recycling efficiency. In this sense, these techniques assist in planning the best collection route, sorting method and resource distribution by applying mathematical models and algorithms. In recycling, optimization can help to choose the methods of processing materials, energy consumption and cost reduction. This study aims to identify the development, trends and research gaps related to the application of optimization techniques in the recycling sector. A bibliometric analysis was performed on 499 Scopus-indexed documents that have been published from 1978 to 2024. The key bibliometric methods used include citation analysis, co-authorship analysis, network analysis and performance analysis. The analysis shows that optimization in the recycling documents was generated from engineering and environmental science research. Journal of Cleaner Production is the source with the highest number of publications and citations. The countries contributing the most to this body of literature are China, followed by the United States. This paper contributes to an understanding of the research landscape, key influential works and collaboration networks in the application of optimization techniques in recycling.

Peran Supply Chain Innovation Memediasi Entrepreneur Orientation dan Innovation Performance Sektor Perikanan

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How Is Transportation Sector Low-Carbon (TSLC) Research Developing After the Paris Agreement (PA)? A Decade Review

The Paris Agreement (PA), an authoritative political document on emissions reduction and low-carbon initiatives, requires the transportation sector to take decisive action toward achieving low-carbon objectives. This study uses CiteSpace to conduct a bibliometric analysis of 746 transportation sector low-carbon (TSLC) research articles published since the PA. The analysis reveals that China, the United States, and the United Kingdom are the leading contributors, with Tsinghua University being the most prolific institution. Sustainability, the Journal of Cleaner Production, and Transportation Research Part D are the most influential in terms of publication volume. This study reviews recent studies of TSLC from the perspective of renewable energy and technology applications, the evolution of intelligent transport systems, policy support, and public participation. Then, an in-depth interpretation of the potential impacts of low-carbon policies on the circulation of transport commodities, the energy system, the transportation system, and socioeconomic development is conducted. Finally, a knowledge map is presented, illustrating pathways for achieving TSLC targets under the guidance of the PA, laying a foundation for future research and policy efforts in sustainable transport.

Agricultural and Municipal Biowaste Within the Circular Economy Framework: A Bibliometric Analysis

Municipal and agricultural biowaste are a significant portion of the global waste stream and represent an environmental challenge that must be addressed sustainably. The literature on the topic has increased dramatically, and a bibliometric analysis is a necessary guide through this ever-growing production. This study gives an objective overview of the state of the art and topic evolution of biowaste within sustainability/circular economy frameworks. This bibliometric analysis serves as a starting point for further qualitative research, while offering opportunities for future collaborations. Two parallel searches were conducted in Scopus, agri-food/agricultural (2391 papers) and municipal (264 papers) biowaste within sustainability/circular economy concepts, and analyzed with VosViewer (version 1.6.20.0) and Excel (version 1808). This review analyzes the following: annual scientific production and countries involved, showing the US and Italy as leaders on both topics; most productive authors (only 0.2% wrote at least five papers) and affiliations and underlying international, even if static, collaborations; most influential publications and sources (Science of the Total Environment, Journal of Cleaner Production, Sustainability); evolution of keywords over time; and strengths and limitations of the bibliometric approach. It also highlights the potential for future research and collaboration. Furthermore, it underlines waste management’s evolution from a sustainable point of view towards a circular economy approach and differences between municipal and agricultural biowaste scientific production.

Towards eco-friendly pharmaceuticals: Regulatory and policy approaches for sustainable medicines use.

Towards eco-friendly pharmaceuticals: Regulatory and policy approaches for sustainable medicines use.

Agri-Food Sector: Contemporary Trends, Possible Gaps, and Prospective Directions

The agri-food sector is expanding, driven by growing global demand. At the same time, it faces the challenge of increasing its efficiency and adopting sustainable practices. This study aimed to map scientific production in this field, identifying trends, emerging themes, critical gaps, and future directions for research. A bibliometric analysis was conducted with 5141 papers published between 1977 and 2024, extracted from the Scopus and Web of Science databases. We applied keyword co-occurrence analysis, thematic analysis, thematic evolution, and three-field graphs using the metrics betweenness centrality, closeness centrality, and PageRank. The results revealed a significant growth in publications in the agri-food sector, especially after 2012, emphasizing the high centrality and relevance of themes such as sustainability, agri-food, and agriculture. Topics such as bioactive compounds, blockchain, and traceability were identified as areas of growing interest, and the circular economy stood out as an emerging topic. Italy, Spain, and France lead in scientific production and international collaboration. The most prominent journals were Sustainability, the Journal of Cleaner Production, and Agriculture and Human Values. Research in the sector is expanding, focusing on sustainability, the circular economy, and bioactive compounds. International collaborations and high-impact journals are pillars for advances in the sector.

Mapeando a pesquisa de produtividade total de fatores agrícolas verdes: uma análise bibliométrica usando VOSviewer

ABSTRACT: In recent years, Agricultural Green Total Factor Productivity (AGTFP) has received increasing attention from scholars. This study provides a comprehensive review of AGTFP literature, collecting 185 articles published in the Web of Science (WoS) database up to March 2024 and utilizing VOSviewer software for scientific mapping. The findings revealed the following: (a) The articles, journals, countries, and institutions with the largest contributions to AGTFP research were the article by Liu, Dong dong et al. (2021), the Journal of Cleaner Production, China, and Sichuan Agricultural University, respectively. (b) Co-citation analysis indicates that AGTFP research is primarily focused on three areas: the evolution and influencing factors of AGTFP, methods for measuring Total Factor Productivity, and agricultural green production. (c) Keyword co-occurrence analysis highlights that AGTFP research themes are concentrated on growth, efficiency, AGTFP performance, undesirable outputs, and measurement methods. (d) The indicator system for measuring AGTFP rarely address forestry, livestock and fisheries, and ignore the fact that of carbon absorption in agriculture. In the future, the methodology of AGTFP metrics will be updated and the indicator system will be more reasonable and comprehensive. The research on the factors affecting AGTFP will be more diversified and specific. These findings contribute to a deeper understanding of AGTFP research and promote the sustainability of related studies.

A Bibliometric Analysis of the Carbon Footprint Studies in Tourism

In recent years, carbon footprint (CF) has been studied as an important research topic. Increasing the number of CF studies is important for reducing the environmental impact of tourism and raising awareness on sustainable tourism. This study examines the number of studies on CF in tourism, investigates the connections between authors, institutions, resources, and countries, and explores the dominant key issues in the studies. “Carbon footprint” and “tourism” keywords were used to identify studies that take place together in all fields. A total of 393 studies published between 2007 and 2024 were identified using the Web of Science Core Collection, and VOSviewer was used to analyze the co-authorship, co-occurrence, citation, bibliographic coupling, co-citation networks, and themes. According to the findings, researches on CF in tourism have increased, especially after 2018. The University of Queensland, Bournemouth University, and the Chinese Academy of Sciences have the highest numbers of papers on CF in tourism. Moreover, according to the countries of affiliation and the most cited authors, Australia was the most dominant country. On the other hand, Sustainability, Journal of Cleaner Production, and Journal of Sustainable Tourism have the highest number of CF studies in tourism.

Technology Applications in Waste Management across Southeast Asia: A Bibliometric Analysis over the Past Decades

Using technology in waste management in the current era is crucial in enhancing efficiency, sustainability, and positive environmental impact. Therefore, this research aims to understand publication trends related to technology applications in waste management from 2013 to 2024 across Southeast Asia through bibliometric analysis. In this analysis, VOSviewer software and the bibliometric analysis applications RStudio and biblioshiny were employed to analyse the bibliographic data obtained graphically. After filtering, 553 documents from the Scopus database were analysed. The results revealed fluctuating trends in the number of publications, with the Journal of Cleaner Production being the highest contributor with 33 documents. Malaysia ranked first in the number of documents, with 452 focusing on technology utilisation in waste management. Additionally, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia and the National University of Singapore were the most productive affiliations, each contributing the highest number of publications, with 58 each. Two institutions within the top twenty also represented Indonesia as the most relevant affiliations, namely (1) Bandung Institute of Technology and (2) Universitas Sebelas Maret. According to the research findings, 68 Indonesian researchers contributed to the analysed theme, with the top author originating from the Czech Republic with 13 documents. The globally most cited documents, published in the Journal of Resources, Conservation, and Recycling, have been cited 535 times. Visualisation of research trends revealed popular topics aligned with research and discussion, including waste management, sustainable development, recycling, waste disposal, solid waste, municipal solid waste, anaerobic digestion, waste treatment, biogas, pyrolysis, and environmental impact. These findings aid researchers in guiding future analyses and determining research themes, especially in waste management technology, while also assisting in resource allocation and evidence-based strategy formulation to enhance waste management efficiency and sustainability. Nonetheless, the study recommends further research using diverse data sources, bibliographic connections, and qualitative analysis.

Comprehensive Bibliometric Review on the Sustainability and Environmental Impact of Fiber-Reinforced Polymers

Fiber-reinforced polymers (FRPs) are increasingly recognized in sustainable materials research due to their potential environmental advantages. This study presents a focused bibliometric review of the sustainability research on FRPs. An initial search of the Web of Science (WOS) database identified 803 documents, which were refined to 749 relevant articles, reviews, and proceedings. A co-authorship analysis highlights the significant contributions of the USA and India, with European countries forming regional collaborations. The research output has steadily increased since 2011, peaking in 2022 and 2023. The multidisciplinary nature of the research spans materials science, engineering, and environmental sciences, with journals such as *Polymers*, *Sustainability*, and the *Journal of Cleaner Production* emphasizing sustainability themes. This analysis covers key aspects such as keyword co-occurrence, overlay visualizations, co-authorship networks, and the distribution of publications by year, research area, and journal. The findings underscore the evolving research landscape of sustainable FRPs and highlight the ongoing need for life cycle assessments and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Multi-Regional Input-Output Analysis (MRIO): Exploring Trends and Gaining Key Insights Through Bibliometric Analysis

Abstract Understanding the interaction of economies with the environment is very important in today’s globalized world. Traditional economic models, which focus on single regions, are often inadequate for capturing the complexity of these global interactions. To overcome this, Multi-Regional Input-Output (MRIO) matrices expand conventional Input Output (IO) models by incorporating multiple regions, providing a comprehensive view of economic relationships within the global economy. The purpose of this study is to present a comprehensive bibliometric review of scientific articles published on the topic of “Multi-Regional Input-Output” analysis in an attempt to understand the research trends, key themes, and future research directions in this field. The methodology undertaken in this paper is a bibliometric analysis of 1,247 research publications from 2003 to 2024. This has been performed by extracting bibliometric data with the Biblioshiny function of the Bibliometrix package in R-studio and mapping it to identify crucial trends and contributors to MRIO research. The findings of these analyses can be summarised into five key points. First, research in the MRIO field is significantly increasing, especially since 2014 and peaking in 2022. Second, the Journal of Cleaner Production is by far the most prolific source for MRIO research. The thematic analysis finds that “carbon pricing,” “environmental policy,” and “embodied energy” are among the dominant and popular themes within MRIO research. The study highlights the importance of collaboration networks and key contributors within the field, identifying influential authors, sources, and trending keywords. Furthermore, the study underlines that important authors, sources and trending keywords in MRIO research agree with the pattern of collaboration extrapolated considering works cited. Finally, great value is put into future research to investigate new themes and work further on integrating and consolidating them into a wider MRIO framework. This is one of the first attempts at a bibliometric analysis of MRIO research. Hence, this bibliometric review provides valuable insights for future research by pinpointing areas for further investigation, such as integrating MRIO methodologies into broader sustainability assessment frameworks and improving their applicability for policy decision-making.