A Thematic and Bibliometric Analysis of Trends and Future Directions in Integrated Reporting Research Landscape

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 mapping of global research trends and future directions in entrepreneurial training

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.

Bibliometric Analysis of Voluntary Corporate Internet Reporting

Objective: The present research aims to identify the major research trends, influential contributors, and emerging themes in Internet Financial Reporting (IFR) research while proposing directions for future investigations. The growing adoption of digital technologies has encouraged organizations to disclose financial and sustainability information through internet-based platforms, making IFR an increasingly important area of academic inquiry.  Method: A bibliometric analysis was conducted using 970 publications indexed in the Scopus database covering the period from 2015 to 2024. The analysis employed performance analysis and science mapping techniques, including citation analysis, co-authorship analysis, co-citation analysis, and keyword co-occurrence analysis. Network visualization was performed to reveal collaboration patterns, intellectual structures, and thematic evolution within the IFR literature. Results: The findings identify the most productive and influential authors, institutions, countries, and publications based on citation and publication performance. Keyword co-occurrence analysis revealed six major research clusters representing the dominant themes in IFR studies, while co-authorship analysis identified collaboration networks involving 28 authors. The results also demonstrate the evolution of research interests, highlighting emerging topics related to digital reporting, transparency, sustainability reporting, and technological innovation. Novelty: The bibliometric investigation provides a comprehensive overview of Internet Financial Reporting research by mapping its intellectual structure, identifying knowledge gaps, and outlining promising future research directions. The findings serve as a valuable reference for researchers and practitioners seeking to advance the development of IFR in the era of digital transformation.

Mapping Research Trends in Circular Economy and Logistics: A Bibliometric Analysis Based on Web of Science

The purpose of this study is to determine the direction of the literature's development and to identify trends in scholarly publications in the fields of logistics and circular economy. The PRISMA framework was used in the systematic review procedure. The Web of Science database was thoroughly searched using the "All Fields" option and the query "circular economy" AND "logistics," covering all years and indexes.  A total of 1784 publications were initially acquired. Following the screening process, 1771 papers from 2004 to 2026 were incorporated into the final study. Bibliometric analytic techniques were employed in the study, and bibliometric networks were visualised using VOSviewer software. The most productive and referenced scholars and nations were identified by analysing the distribution of publications across Web of Science categories, years, and types. Keyword structures were also assessed. The results offer a framework for directing further studies in this area.