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A bibliometric investigation of research trends in environmental, social, and governance research using VOSviewer and Biblioshiny

This study analyses the development, conceptual foundations, and emerging directions of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) research, with particular emphasis on its contribution to business sustainability and financial performance. It aims to map the dominant research themes in the ESG literature, examine the contributions of prominent authors, institutions, journals, and countries, and identify promising avenues for future research. The study adopts a quantitative bibliometric approach based on secondary data drawn from the Scopus database. A structured screening procedure was applied to peer reviewed journal articles, conference proceedings, and review papers published in English between 2015 and 2025 that explicitly addressed ESG concepts, yielding a final sample of 2,878 publications from 607 journals. Bibliometric indicators, including authorship patterns, citation structures, institutional and country contributions, journal sources, and keyword co occurrences, were examined using VOSviewer and R Studio (Biblioshiny). The findings indicate significant expansion and diversification of ESG research over the study period, organised around six core thematic clusters: sustainable development, business values, corporate social responsibility, ESG disclosure, ESG investment, and corporate strategy. The study identifies the most influential contributors and sources shaping ESG scholarship and points to growing research opportunities in the strategic and financial integration of ESG factors.

Bibliometric Analysis of the B Corp Movement: Implications for Researchers in Türkiye

This study aims to map the intellectual and conceptual landscape of the B Corp movement within the scientific literature through a quantitative bibliometric analysis. Utilising the Web of Science (WoS) Core Collection database, the research analyses 108 peer-reviewed articles published between 2007 and 2025. Data visualisation and network analysis, including co-authorship and keyword co-occurrence, were performed using the VOSviewer software. The results show that the number of publications has been growing exponentially since 2011, and the majority of the articles are in the business and management field. A total of 282 keywords were evaluated, and “B Corp” (total link strength: 315) and “Corporate Social Responsibility” (total link strength: 92) were identified as central conceptual pillars. The most cited influential work is by Julie Battilana and Alnoor Ebrahim, with 728 citations. Geographic concentration is still strong in the USA and Europe, but research on emerging economies, such as Türkiye, where there are presently 15 certified B Corps, is critically lacking. The results show a conceptual move from general corporate responsibility to specific issues of 'social impact' and 'employee ownership'. The paper concludes with a research agenda for future research that can help bridge the gap between global norms and local institutional contexts, particularly for researchers in Türkiye.

Integrated Reporting Research: A Bibliometric Analysis with a Focus on the United Kingdom

The research analyses the evolution and spread of integrated reporting, with a focus on the United Kingdom, one of the leading and most influential collaborative hubs in this field. By processing 1,665 scientific studies from the Scopus database, the bibliometric analysis performed using VOSviewer (v1.6.20) identified the most important publications, influential authors, and significant trends. The research provides a global overview of the evolution of integrated reporting, analysing geographical distribution, scientific fields, document types, keywords, citation patterns, frequently cited works, and funding sources that indicate institutional interest. The results highlight advantages such as increased transparency, more effective communication with stakeholders, and support for sustainable strategic decision-making. Although progress has been made, challenges remain, such as the lack of a common framework that everyone agrees on and the difficulty of measuring non-financial capital. The study also highlights new trends and developments, emphasizing the growing importance of integrated reporting in supporting long-term sustainability and corporate responsibility.

A Bibliometric Analysis of Market Sector and Cross-Country Impact on IPO Underpricing: Current Status, Development, and Future Research Directions

This study explores current trends in IPO (Initial Public Offering) underpricing by combining macroeconomic and microeconomic viewpoints while also tracking the development of scholarly research in the field. To achieve this goal, the research uses a three-step method that includes citation analysis, keyword analysis, and qualitative content analysis. First, citation analysis is used to identify the most influential publications, authors, and journals that have shaped the understanding of IPO underpricing. This step helps trace the roots of the literature and highlights key contributions that have significantly influenced theoretical and empirical discussions. Second, keyword analysis is performed to identify emerging research themes, main ideas, and changes in scholarly focus over time. By analyzing keyword co-occurrence patterns, the study uncovers the evolving research areas and thematic groups related to IPO underpricing. Lastly, content analysis interprets the insights gained from citation and keyword analyses, providing a deeper understanding of how historical views connect with current empirical findings. The results show that the factors influencing IPO underpricing vary widely across countries and industries due to differences in institutional settings, market maturity, and investor behavior. In developed markets, investors tend to focus more on corporate governance features when evaluating IPO firms. Aspects such as gender diversity on boards, director qualifications, CEO duality, and board independence are seen as signals of transparency, accountability, and strong oversight, which in turn influence investor confidence and pricing decisions. Conversely, investors in developing markets rely more on firm-specific traits, including firm age, size, and the reputation of the underwriter, which act as signs of credibility and reliable information in environments where institutional frameworks and disclosure standards may be weaker. Sector dynamics further demonstrate the diversity of IPO results. In developed economies, sectors like technology, healthcare, finance, and service industries lead IPO activities, driven by rapid digital advances, innovation-focused growth, and investor demand for high returns. On the other hand, in developing economies, sectors such as agriculture, real estate, and fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) show stronger IPO performance because of their key role in economic growth and the increasing consumer demand linked to expanding middle-class populations. Overall, these findings emphasize the importance of contextual and sectoral factors in shaping IPO underpricing patterns across global markets.

Research Hotspots and Development Trends of Reablement From 1999 to 2025: A Bibliometric Analysis

Aims: This study aims to explore the current research status, hotspots, and emerging trends of reablement and provide references for further research in this field. Methods: English-language literature related to reablement was retrieved from the Web of Science Core Collection database, covering the period from January 1, 1999 to October 20, 2025. The software CiteSpace and VOSviewer were used to conduct visual bibliometric analyses of eligible publications, including annual publication output, countries, authors, institutions, cited references, and keywords. Results: A total of 276 publications were included. Overall, the number of publications showed an increasing trend over time. The United States contributed the largest number of publications, followed by Australia and Norway, and Resnick was the most productive author. The top five keywords by frequency were “older adults”, “reablement”, “intervention”, “people”, and “physical activity”. Intervention studies and qualitative studies were the main research types, with application-focused research hotspots primarily concentrated on improving physical activity among service recipients. Conclusions: Research on reablement has attracted increasing attention. Future studies should focus on conducting high-quality empirical research to identify optimal intervention strategies, as well as sensitive assessment tools and outcome indicators. In addition, researchers are encouraged to draw on existing experiences to actively promote home-based reablement services and explore the development of reablement models tailored to national contexts.

Mapping the structure and thematic landscape of Latin American engineering journals indexed in SciELO and Scopus •