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Research on digital entrepreneurship in the Era of digital transformation: Trends and opportunities

Aug 2026 · Journal of Finance - Marketing Research · Vol 17, pp. 179-194 · 0 citations · 69 references

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A bibliometric overview of digital entrepreneurship (DE) and digital entrepreneurship intention (DEI) covering the period 2010-2025 is presented, indicating a sharp increase in DE-related studies since 2019.

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Purpose - This study presents a bibliometric overview of digital entrepreneurship (DE) and digital entrepreneurship intention (DEI).Design/methodology/approach - Using VOSviewer software, the authors analyzed 650 articles from the Scopus database covering the period 2010–2025, applying co-citation and co-occurrence analysis to identify key research trendsFindings - The results indicate a sharp increase in DE-related studies since 2019, with six clusters on digital entrepreneurship and ten topic groups on digital entrepreneurship intentionOriginality/value - Prominent themes include digital technology and transformation, academic startups, 3D printing, knowledge management, the digital and sharing economy, fintech, and financial inclusionPractical implications - The study underscores the growing diversity of research in this field and highlights opportunities for further work to refine theoretical frameworks and integrate modern media technologies into entrepreneurial processes.

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