How to conduct a bibliometric analysis: An overview and guidelines

Naveen Donthu, Satish Kumar, Debmalya Mukherjee, Nitesh Pandey and Weng Marc Lim
Authors registered in the RePEc Author Service: Satish Kumar and Satish Kumar

Journal of Business Research, 2021, vol. 133, issue C, 285-296

Abstract: Bibliometric analysis is a popular and rigorous method for exploring and analyzing large volumes of scientific data. It enables us to unpack the evolutionary nuances of a specific field, while shedding light on the emerging areas in that field. Yet, its application in business research is relatively new, and in many instances, underdeveloped. Accordingly, we endeavor to present an overview of the bibliometric methodology, with a particular focus on its different techniques, while offering step-by-step guidelines that can be relied upon to rigorously perform bibliometric analysis with confidence. To this end, we also shed light on when and how bibliometric analysis should be used vis-à-vis other similar techniques such as meta-analysis and systematic literature reviews. As a whole, this paper should be a useful resource for gaining insights on the available techniques and procedures for carrying out studies using bibliometric analysis.

Keywords: Bibliometric analysis; Performance analysis; Science mapping; Citation analysis; Co-citation analysis; Bibliographic coupling; Co-word analysis; Network analysis; Guidelines (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2021
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jbusres.2021.04.070

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