Science Mapping Research Articles

Research trends in memes: insights from bibliometric analysis

Purpose The growth of social media globally has led to brands adopting memes as a tool for communication. They have influenced digital culture, politics and marketing. This study aims to highlight the research gap in meme literature by profiling and science mapping. Design/methodology/approach This study has performed a bibliometric analysis of research papers on memes from the Scopus database. The authors profiled the literature and found the most relevant journal, author and document. Science mapping techniques such as thematic analysis, thematic evolution and co-citation of papers with content analysis were used. Findings Profiling of literature revealed that the most relevant journal, based on a number of papers and citations, is New Media and Society. The top researcher on memes is Shiffman L (seven papers), and the most cited author is Menczer F (717 citations). The paper titled “Towards A Unified Science of Cultural Evolution” has the highest number of citations (402). Thematic mapping revealed “Social Movements” and “Twitter” are the currently trending themes. The co-citation analysis clustered the literature into two. The first cluster elucidates the theoretical underpinnings of memes, while the second cluster explicates the various contexts in which memes are studied. Practical implications This study will be vital to researchers hoping to study internet memes by providing directions for future research. Furthermore, the insights from this study will enable social media managers to use memes effectively. Originality/value To the best of the authors’ knowledge, this study seems to be the first to use bibliometric analysis to profile and map meme literature. This study provides a new perspective for meme researchers to explore memes and suggests marketers implement novel meme-based strategies in their marketing communications.

Evolution and trends in retailing: insights from International Journal of Retail & Distribution Management

PurposeThis study aims to embark on a bibliometric journey through the International Journal of Retail & Distribution Management (IJR&DM) to delve into its rich repository of applied retailing research.Design/methodology/approach626 publications in IJR&DM between 2015 and 2023 have been retrieved from Scopus for performance analysis of the journal’s publication (productivity) and citation (impact) trends as well as a science mapping of the journal’s collaborators (contributors) and major themes (contributions).FindingsThe performance analysis highlights the growth in the productivity and impact of IJR&DM alongside its most cited publications, most prolific contributors, most relied-on journals, as well as the authors, institutions, countries, and journals that the journal has impacted the most. The co-authorship analysis reveals the collaboration (i.e., international with a high concentration in Europe and North America along with an emerging presence in Asia) of IJR&DM. Keyword co-occurrence analysis and bibliographic coupling reveal eight themes. Our exploration revealed close interconnections among various domains including retailing and adaptive strategies, channel strategies, customer experience, market innovations, operations management, relationship marketing, shopping motivation, and sustainability.Research limitations/implicationsAlthough this study delivers a state-of-the-art overview of the retail industry through the scientific contributions from IJR&DM, it remains limited to the insights from a single authoritative source of knowledge on retailing.Originality/valueNo review, to date, has been conducted for IJR&DM. This study provides the inaugural retrospective of the scientific contributions of IJR&DM, outlining publication and citation trends alongside the intellectual structure of its body of knowledge on retailing. Theoretically, this retrospective is pivotal in charting the intellectual growth and thematic nuances inherent in retail research. Practically, this study serves as a guide for practitioners, enabling them to make strategically informed decisions and craft forward-looking strategies in sync with current realities.

How does omnichannel retailing deliver customer value? Insights from science mapping and future agenda

ABSTRACT Retailers need to adopt an omnichannel strategy to survive and thrive in the digital era, considering the industry’s competitiveness and technological disruption. If sources of consumer value in omnichannel commerce are not fully understood, retailers may not be able to respond and adapt to this crucial transition since customers are value-conscious in addition to having changing buying habits. Our study aims to uncover sources of customer value specific to the context of omnichannel retailing. Bibliometric data from 295 Scopus-indexed articles related to customer value in omnichannel retailing was retrieved and subjected to network analysis and science mapping using VOS Viewer and Biblioshiny app respectively. Our findings identified five clusters of customer value in omnichannel retailing and seventeen research themes that can be classified into four categories (established, emerging, niche, and basic). Based on these insights, we propose five dimensions of omnichannel retail value. Additionally, a future research agenda for the field is offered along with the identification of core research gaps.

Digital Transformation in Organizational Management: A Bibliometric Analysis

Abstract This research article aims to provide an in-depth examination of the complex aspects of digital transformation, from an organizational management perspective. The study offers an overview of the prominent research interests and trends in this field, shedding light on organizational changes brought by digital transformation, and on the strategic shifts it requires. To achieve these objectives, the research utilizes bibliometric analysis techniques, specifically performance analysis and science mapping. The analysis is conducted using the VoSviewer software application, which efficiently integrates data from multiple databases, including Web of Science and Scopus. The findings reveal that digital transformation, within the context of organizational management, encompasses diverse research directions and themes that play a central role in its success. Key areas of focus include innovation, leadership, dynamic capabilities, digital innovation, and change management. These themes highlight the pressing need for organizations to navigate and thrive in the digital age. The research contributes to the understanding of digital transformation and its implications for organizational management, both in private and public organizations, highlighting the differences between the two.

EXPLORING ENTREPRENEURIAL UNIVERSITIES: A BIBLIOMETRIC ANALYSIS IN THE BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT FIELDS

The following paper features a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of the available literature concerning entrepreneurial universities in the business and management fields. Through scientific databases of Web of Science, 511 papers were ensured and systematically compiled using Bibliometrix-an RStudio package for performance analytics and Science Mapping. It reveals the history of contributing authors, institutions, themes, and geographic focus of articles, published in the field of entrepreneurial universities. The findings show that the topic in question has been gaining more and more attention in recent decades and more publications have been increasingly produced. It revealed renowned writers including Henry Etzkowitz, Loet Leydesdorff, David Audretsch, and distinguished universities including Stanford University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and University of Cambridge. Qualitative content analysis identifies several broad research themes, such as university business relations, technology transfer and commercialization, entrepreneurship teaching, and policy. In addition, they emphasize the global significance of entrepreneurial universities based on the contributions of researchers and institutions from around the world. As demonstrated by the United States and Europe being the most productive and relevant regions, it is also imperative that the Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Africa also offer impressive entrepreneurial output contributing to innovation and economic growth in various geographical environments. Consequently, the results of this study hold important implications for policymakers, educators, and practice in the areas of higher education and entrepreneurship. Policy makers can employ them to formulate better policies and frameworks that will be helpful for entrepreneurial universities and the development of innovation regimes. They can utilise the findings to enhance the curriculum and the programs which could foster the entrepreneurial disposition and skills among students. The study findings will be useful to practitioners such as university administrators and leaders from other sectors to understand and address the drivers of entrepreneurship and technology transfer. In sum, this research serves to extend the body of knowledge and guide policy/ practice in the area of entrepreneurial universities.

Decision-Making in Healthcare. A Bibliometric Exploration

Abstract The dynamic environment in which healthcare systems operate highlights the importance of the decision-making process, especially considering the fact that it influences the quality of services and the well-being of patients. The aim of this research is to examine the conceptual link between the concepts “decision”, “decision making process”, “healthcare”, and “management” and how they interact in the literature. Thus, the research aims to identify common trends and patterns in these areas. The research carries out scientific mapping using a three-stage methodological approach: bibliographic data collection through refined searches in the Web of Science database, data analysis using Biblioshiny, and subsequent bibliometric analysis of the 259 scientific documents collected. The main results of the analyses carried out illustrated an increase in scientific publications over time, especially in 2023, when most academic materials were published. International collaboration is in its infancy, with the US and China leading such collaborations. The theoretical implications are centered around the methodological approach to research in the healthcare field. Regarding the practical implications, the research provides information to decision-makers in the medical sector by identifying current contexts in the lives of organizations, but also to academics, with the research having the role of revealing publication sources and other information of interest to them.

Pemetaan Bibliometrik Perkembangan Penelitian Biofilik di Indonesia

Biophilic design, which focuses on integrating natural elements into the built environment, has developed from the biophilia hypothesis. Currently, biophilic research has expanded into various fields. This literature review using bibliometric analysis aims to explore the trends of biophilic research in Indonesia. Data was collected through Publish or Perish for the period 2014-2024. VOSviewer was used for scientific mapping, while Lens.org was used for performance analysis. The results indicate that publications in scientific journals have increased over the past 5 years. Author mapping indicates some researchers are highly productive but show no co-authorship correlation. Meanwhile, mapping based on keywords depicts the dominance of research in the fields of design, architecture, and sociology. Recently, biophilic research in Indonesia has still focused on the implementation and evaluation of biophilic concepts in design, so that it is possible to open up opportunities for research collaboration in the fields of psychology, health, and ecology.

Beyond Open Innovation: scientific mapping and the synthesis of the Co-innovation process as a new paradigm

Purpose: Mapping the theoretical framework of publications on Open Innovation (OI) and Co-innovation regarding the concept of value and synthesizing the literature on Co-innovation, seeking the flow of contributions and proposing a research agenda. Design/Methodology/Approach: A bibliometric analysis and integrative review was carried out through articles, reviews and conference articles published in international databases according to Prado et al. (2016) and Torraco (2016). Originality: Studies have revisited, refined and criticized OI over the years, whose theoretical field has advanced and debated the emergence of new concepts, such as Co-innovation. However, the discussion about how this new paradigm emerges and dialogues with OI and can be considered an evolutionary theme is still lacking in the literature. Results: Although publications and temporal trends on Co-innovation have shown to be promising, the highlighted authors did not present temporal extension of their productions and the field is still in constant oscillations. Despite the streams of contributions with important scope in the construction of the paradigm, the theme still needs epistemological discussions for theoretical consolidation. Theoretical and methodological contributions: This study contributes to epistemological advances on OI and stimulates reflection for discussions and development of contemporary approaches to innovation. Management contributions: This research presents dimensions and stages of Co-innovation processes with elements that impact its practice. Furthermore, it sheds light on the importance of selecting partners (identifying different actors and their roles in the co-creation process) and establishing adequate mechanisms to encourage client participation.

Bibliometric Analysis of Emerging Bond Market Research: Performance Insights and Science Mapping

This bibliometric paper investigates the research landscape in emerging bond market literature, spanning 1993 to 2023, and encompasses a total of 325 research articles. Employing a multifaceted approach, it begins by examining publication trends, core journals, prominent authors, influential articles, and keyword dynamics, providing a comprehensive overview of research dynamics in this domain. Beyond performance analysis, the study ventures into science mapping using co-word analysis to uncover the underlying conceptual structure of the emerging bond market field. The bibliographic data has been drawn from Scopus and analyzed using the Bibliometrix R package, providing insights into the current dimensions of emerging bond market studies. This analysis facilitated the identification of five major keyword clusters, i.e., sovereign bonds, the impact of financial crises, yield curve, corporate bonds, and Islamic bonds in the emerging bond market space. Based on these themes, the study also suggests avenues for future scholarly exploration in this specialized field.

What science says about entrepreneurs' well-being: a conceptual structure review

PropósitoEl objetivo de este estudio es explorar la evolución de la investigación sobre el bienestar emprendedor (BE) en las últimas tres décadas. Examinamos 525 artículos científicos publicados en revistas académicas.Diseño/metodología/enfoqueLa metodología utilizada incluyó indicadores bibliométricos de actividad basados en términos y relaciones para la evolución conceptual a través de mapas científicos, diagramas estratégicos y tendencias temáticas.HallazgosLos resultados revelaron los términos más frecuentemente utilizados por los investigadores y cómo han cambiado con el tiempo, así como los temas de tendencia y las palabras clave más populares. El análisis de co-palabras proporcionó una visión dinámica de la evolución de la investigación en este campo, permitiendo la identificación de las áreas temáticas más relevantes y su evolución.Originalidad/valorOfrece percepciones prácticas y aplicables, contribuyendo con recomendaciones concretas para mejorar el bienestar de los emprendedores, vinculando de manera significativa la teoría y la práctica.

The silent struggle: a systematic review and bibliometric analysis of workplace ostracism

Purpose The review paper aims to understand the development of workplace ostracism as a field in organizational studies from 2000 to the present. The study provides a comprehensive synthesis of the current state of the domain by exploring its antecedents, consequences, underlying mechanisms and buffering mechanisms. Design/methodology/approach The present study analyses 134 published peer-reviewed empirical and non-empirical articles retrieved from the Scopus database. A systematic literature review and bibliometric analyses (using VOS viewer) have been used to gain insights into the development and trends within the field. Bibliometric analyses involved science mapping techniques such as co-citation analysis, co-occurrence of keywords and bibliographic coupling. Combining these three techniques, the study aimed to provide a comprehensive overview of the workplace ostracism research domain's historical, current and future landscape. Findings In the present study, through descriptive analyses, the authors uncovered publishing trends, productive journals, countries and industries that contribute to this research field. The systematic review enabled the showcasing of the current landscape of workplace ostracism. The bibliometric analyses shed light on major authors, influential articles, prominent journals and significant keywords in workplace ostracism. Originality/value This study enriches the existing literature by offering a comprehensive research framework for workplace ostracism. It goes beyond that by presenting significant bibliographic insights by applying bibliometric analyses. Furthermore, this study identifies and emphasizes future research directions using the theory, characteristics, construct and methodologies framework, aiming to expand the knowledge base and understanding of this topic.

Performance analysis and science mapping on the effect of air pollution on child health: a bibliometric study from 2003–2023

Performance analysis and science mapping on the effect of air pollution on child health: a bibliometric study from 2003–2023

Embodied experience in robot-assisted rehabilitation train-ing therapy: A bibliometric analysis (2014-2023)

Industry 4.0 technology has transformed human-robot interaction in robot-assisted rehabilitation therapy. However, most current studies focus on the patients perceived motor participation. Few studies have systematically reviewed the patients experience, including their psychological involvement, perception, experience, and judgment of the rehabilitation environment, therapist, and robot, as well as examining the coupling of mental participation and motor participation. This paper presents a systematic study and literature review from the perspective of the embodied experience of patients, utilizing a combination of the scoping review, performance analysis, science mapping, and bibliometrics analysis to examine relevant literature. The result emphasizes the significance and necessity of the patients embodied experience in robot-assisted rehabilitation training therapy. Most research in this field is founded on embodied theory and embodied technology. This study provides an essential theoretical reference for the study of embodied experience in robot-assisted rehabilitation therapy, helping to improve theoretical and practical approaches to improve the users embodied experience and aid user experience research and design in related research institutions and businesses.

Unveiling current and future trends in customer banking experience research: a bibliometric analysis

PurposeThis research is the first to use bibliometric analysis to provide insight into the landscape and forecast the future of customer experience research in the banking sector.Design/methodology/approachWe used bibliographic coupling and co-word analysis to delineate the existing knowledge structure after reviewing 338 articles from the Web of Science database.FindingsThe bibliographic coupling analysis revealed five key clusters: customer engagement and experience in digital banking; customer experience and service management; customer experience and market resilience; digital transformation and customer experience; and digital technology and customer experience—each representing a significant strand of current research. In addition, the co-word analysis revealed four emerging themes: customer experience through AI and blockchain, digital evolution in banking, experience-driven ecosystems for customer satisfaction, and trust-based holistic banking experience.Practical implicationsThese findings not only sketch an overview of the current research domain but also hint at emerging areas ideal for scholarly investigation. While highlighting the industry’s rapid adaptation to technological advances, this study calls for more integrative research to unravel the complexities of customer experience in the evolving digital banking ecosystem.Originality/valueThis review presents a novel state-of-the-art analysis of customer banking experience research by employing a science mapping via bibliometric analysis to unveil the knowledge and temporal structure.

CONSUMER COMFORT IN SOCIAL SCIENCES: A BIBLIOMETRIC ANALYSIS

This research aims to analyze consumer comfort studies in the research areas of business, behavioral sciences, and social sciences using performance and science mapping analysis, which are part of the bibliometric analysis method. This paper uses the Web of Science database to examine the most significant authors, journals, keywords, theories, countries, and their citations. This research uses VOSviewer software, specifically for citation analysis, co-citation analysis, bibliographic coupling, co-word analysis, co-authorship analysis, keyword clustering, and graphical visualization. Additionally, the research employs the SPAR-4-SLR protocol for conducting a bibliometric analysis. According to findings, the studies of consumer comfort are mostly influenced by Fornell, J. F., Spake, D. F., Parasuraman, A., and Patterson, P. G. Also, Butcher et al., (2001), Riley et al., (2000), Dobrow (2013), and Joffe et al. (2003) are the most cited articles. Facilities journal has the highest number of studies. The United States is the most frequently cited country. The most used keywords are client relationships, interpersonal communication, repurchase intention. Additionally, comfort theory is commonly used followed by the signaling theory, social identity theory, and self-efficacy theory. The research offers guidance for future research, identifying potential areas of study and contributing to the progression and enhancement of research on consumer comfort. To the best of the authors’ knowledge, this paper represents the first bibliometric evaluation of consumer comfort. An investigation of studies on consumer comfort is expected to provide precious guidelines for future researchers, managers, and entrepreneurs.

Bibliometric analysis of publications on the effect of animal production on climate change from past to present

Bibliometrics and scientific mapping methods using R software, the biblioshiny web program, Scopus and VOSviewer were used to analyze the works of literature referenced and analyzed by the Web of Science during 1990–2023 in order to provide a thorough overview of the effect of animal production on climate change research from 1990 to 2023. A bibliometric analysis of 6,558 publications that were published on the Web of Science database was done in order to determine which articles, authors, and journals were the most important. It also provided information on future study themes and gaps, as well as present topic trends. The most productive nations are China, the United States, and Australia; the most productive journals are Global Change Biology, The Science of the Total Environment, and Environmental Science and Pollution Research International. The analysis’s findings show that, over the course of the study period, there was a noticeable rise in the number of research publications discussing how animal production is impacted by climate change, along with a steady expansion of the study area. The level of cooperation and research projects in this field among nations has increased, which has improved the caliber of publications over time. Important publications, writers, and journals in the area of how animal production affects climate change were also tallied. The problem of animal production and climate change will become significantly more dependent on new data, techniques, and technology.

Scientific Mapping of Machine Learning Methods in Predicting Power Output of Solar Photovoltaic Power Systems

Objective: This study aimed to conduct a scientometric mapping of the scientific literature on prediction models in photovoltaic solar energy generation, with a special focus on grid-connected photovoltaic systems (GCPV), aiming to provide important insights for researchers, policymakers, and professionals interested in advancing the integration of photovoltaic solar energy into the current energy distribution system. Theoretical Framework: In this section, the main concepts and theories underpinning the research are presented, focusing on prediction models in photovoltaic solar energy generation, as well as grid-connected photovoltaic systems (GCPV). Method: The methodology adopted comprised a bibliometric approach, analyzing publications indexed in the Scopus and Web of Science databases over the last decade, using the Biblioshiny software from RStudio. Results and Discussion: The results revealed a significant growth in academic production, identifying key authors, leading research countries, and influential journals in the field. Central and emerging themes were also mapped, along with research gaps and opportunities in the field of photovoltaic solar energy. Research Implications: The practical and theoretical implications of this research include insights into how the results may influence the integration of photovoltaic solar energy into the energy distribution system, impacting areas such as scientific research, policy development, and professional practice. Originality/Value: This study contributes to the literature by offering a comprehensive mapping of research on prediction models in photovoltaic solar energy generation, highlighting gaps and opportunities to advance the field, as well as providing valuable insights for various stakeholders interested in this area.

Mapping the foundations and evolution of career aspiration research: a bibliometric analysis

PurposeThis bibliometric literature review aims to uncover the (1) intellectual foundations and (2) topical evolution in the field of career aspiration research.Design/methodology/approachWe employed the systematic literature review methodology following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines. According to the predetermined criteria, 286 articles were included from the Web of Science database. Then, we employed performance analysis, science mapping and natural language processing to address our research objectives.FindingsCo-citation analysis uncovered four foundational themes: (1) gender and leadership aspiration, (2) Social Cognitive Career Theory, (3) process of career development and (4) adolescents’ career aspiration. Moreover, co-word analysis showed that scholarly foci have shifted from adolescents’ career development to diverse streams. This shift was indicated by the exploration of additional research samples, such as university students, and topics related to specific aspirations (e.g. entrepreneurial and managerial aspirations) and gender issues (e.g. women leadership and gender stereotypes).Research limitations/implicationsAlthough this review has limitations related to data selection, it presents implications for practice, theory and future research on career aspirations.Originality/valueThe study illuminated the past and development of a research domain, thus advancing the understanding of career aspirations and inspiring future research.

Nature-Based Solutions and Climate Resilience: A Bibliographic Perspective through Science Mapping Analysis

Currently, urban areas are confronting considerable challenges stemming from climate change. These challenges possess the potential to have profound implications for the well-being of residents, their means of making a living, and their own assets. Consequently, it is imperative to identify effective solutions that mitigate these effects on the urban environment. Nature-based solutions (NBSs), involving the utilization of natural resources and ecosystem services to alleviate the effects of climate change, have the potential of enhancing our capacity to develop cities that are more resistant to these challenges. To this end, this paper aims to extract some bibliographic data from available research articles on NBSs and climate resilience sought from the common search engines of Scopus, Web of Science, and Lens Base, and then the RStudio version 2022.12.00+353, VoSviewer version 1.6.20, and Biblioshiny-Bibliometrics version 2017 software tools were adopted to collate and analyze the literature data through science mapping analysis. In doing so, it was advocated that these two topics have not been extensively studied in their relationship to each other and that there is a large extent of existing knowledge gaps, the filling of which can foster the development of these ideas and thus help develop our cities in combating against climate change. Exploring the effectiveness of NBSs in boosting climate resilience is a critical research gap. More empirical studies are envisaged to assess the scalability and transferability of those effective NBSs in various regions or countries. Another research gap exists in comprehending the long-term effects on ecosystem services and community welfare. Research on socio-economic advantages, trade-offs, and unintended outcomes is essential for making well-informed decisions when applying various NBSs worldwide.

A Systematic Review of Social Sustainability Indicators for Water Use along the Agricultural Value Chain

The concept of sustainable water use serves as an indicator of environmental, economic, and social pressure on freshwater resources globally; however, the social element of sustainability is not well researched within water-consumption studies. The objective of this paper is to consider the current state of the literature on social sustainability indicators for water use in agriculture, as well as to describe the social (people) element of sustainability and establish water use as an element of society. By combining viewpoints, systematic literature reviews address research topics with a strength that no single work can have. From 314 papers published between 2013 and 2023, 42 papers were eligible for the review. This work employed a mixed-methods approach that included a systematic review following the (PRISMA) framework, scientific mapping through VOSviewer software (version 1.6.19), thematic reviews, and a review of the grey literature retrieved from artificial intelligence and deep learning technologies. The findings indicate that social sustainability indicators are based on environmental indicators. There are no set standards for what to consider as a social indicator of water use or for how these indictors can be measured. Life-cycle assessment and water-footprint assessment frameworks have shown progress with indicators that capture the social value of water such as productivity-reducing externalities, equity, and jobs per cubic metre of water.