A bibliometric analysis of sustainable development goals (SDGs): a review of progress, challenges, and opportunities

Manoranjan Mishra (), Sudarsan Desul (), Celso Augusto Guimarães Santos (), Shailendra Kumar Mishra (), Abu Hena Mustafa Kamal (), Shreerup Goswami (), Ahmed Mukalazi Kalumba (), Ramakrishna Biswal (), Richarde Marques Silva (), Carlos Antonio Costa Santos () and Kabita Baral ()
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Manoranjan Mishra: Fakir Mohan University
Sudarsan Desul: Berhampur University
Celso Augusto Guimarães Santos: Federal University of Paraíba
Shailendra Kumar Mishra: University of Allahabad
Abu Hena Mustafa Kamal: Universiti Malaysia Terengganu
Shreerup Goswami: Utkal University
Ahmed Mukalazi Kalumba: University of Fort Hare
Ramakrishna Biswal: NIT Rourkela
Richarde Marques Silva: Federal University of Paraíba
Carlos Antonio Costa Santos: Federal University of Campina Grande
Kabita Baral: Berhampur University

Environment, Development and Sustainability: A Multidisciplinary Approach to the Theory and Practice of Sustainable Development, 2024, vol. 26, issue 5, No 9, 11143 pages

Abstract: Abstract The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a global appeal to protect the environment, combat climate change, eradicate poverty, and ensure access to a high quality of life and prosperity for all. The next decade is crucial for determining the planet’s direction in ensuring that populations can adapt to climate change. This study aims to investigate the progress, challenges, opportunities, trends, and prospects of the SDGs through a bibliometric analysis from 2015 to 2022, providing insight into the evolution and maturity of scientific research in the field. The Web of Science core collection citation database was used for the bibliometric analysis, which was conducted using VOSviewer and RStudio. We analyzed 12,176 articles written in English to evaluate the present state of progress, as well as the challenges and opportunities surrounding the SDGs. This study utilized a variety of methods to identify research hotspots, including analysis of keywords, productive researchers, and journals. In addition, we conducted a comprehensive literature review by utilizing the Web of Science database. The results show that 31% of SDG-related research productivity originates from the USA, China, and the UK, with an average citation per article of 15.06. A total of 45,345 authors around the world have contributed to the field of SDGs, and collaboration among authors is also quite high. The core research topics include SDGs, climate change, Agenda 2030, the circular economy, poverty, global health, governance, food security, sub-Saharan Africa, the Millennium Development Goals, universal health coverage, indicators, gender, and inequality. The insights gained from this analysis will be valuable for young researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and public officials as they seek to identify patterns and high-quality articles related to SDGs. By advancing our understanding of the subject, this research has the potential to inform and guide future efforts to promote sustainable development. The findings indicate a concentration of research and development on SDGs in developed countries rather than in developing and underdeveloped countries. Graphical abstract

Keywords: Systematic literature review; Bibliometric analysis; Sustainability; Sustainable development; Environment; Web of science (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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