A Bibliometric Examination of Sustainable Development Research in Business : Insights from the Web of Science

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https://doi.org/10.17010/aijer/2025/v14i1/174336

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bibliometric analysis, data visualization, SDG -acronyms, science mapping, VOSviewer
JEL Classification Codes : M1, M2, O3
Publication Chronology:Paper Submission Date : July 15, 2024 ; Paper sent back for Revision : November 25, 2024 ; Paper Acceptance Date :December 20, 2024

Abstract

Purpose : This paper aimed to analyze studies on sustainable development goals (SDGs), specifically within the domains of economics, management, and business. The primary objective of the study was to explain how scholars could effectively identify essential contributions, prominent countries, significant organizations, and potential avenues for future research in these fields.

Methodology : The bibliometric analysis was performed using the esteemed Web of Science database, and the necessary information was saved as a tab-delimited text file. Advanced tools such as the JAVA-based VOSviewer software were used to analyze co-authorships, co-occurrences, bibliographic coupling, citation, and co-citation analysis.

Findings : The topic of sustainable development goals garnered significant attention, as evidenced by the rise in research publications over the past five years. The highest number of publications was recorded in 2023.

Practical Implications : Several network studies revealed promising avenues for additional research in the business sector concerning the SDGs. The study enabled interested researchers to make significant contributions in this field.

Originality : This study provided a novel perspective for doing a more exact and accurate analysis within the domains of business, management, and economics in relation to the SDGs.

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2025-03-14

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Ghosh, P., Ghosh, S., & Das, S. (2025). A Bibliometric Examination of Sustainable Development Research in Business : Insights from the Web of Science. Arthshastra Indian Journal of Economics & Research, 14(1), 62–81. https://doi.org/10.17010/aijer/2025/v14i1/174336

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Volume 14, Issue 1, January-March 2025

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