Social Business Enterprises as a Research Domain: A Bibliometric Analysis and Research Direction

Ranjan Chaudhuri, Demetris Vrontis, Gitesh Chavan, S. M. Riad Shams*

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Abstract

The purpose of this article is to offer a synopsis of the progression in scholarly research in social business enterprises (SBE). The study entails bibliometric analysis, and bibliographic data visualisation using the Scopus database, generating alluvial diagrams using Rawgraphs platform and identification of thematic clusters in SBE research. The results of our bibliometric analysis show that there is significant growth in the number of publications in the research domain of SBE, with a thematic focus in particular areas. Our scientiometric research shall also act as a point of reference on the extant and embryonic topics, designs and methodological choices for future SBE studies.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)186-200
Number of pages15
JournalJournal of Social Entrepreneurship
Volume14
Issue number2
Early online date23 Dec 2020
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 4 May 2023

Keywords

  • Social business
  • alluvial diagrams
  • bibliometrics
  • literature review
  • social enterprise
  • social entrepreneurship

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