Science Mapping of Digital Transformation in Business : A Bibliometric Analysis and Research Outlook

Digital transformation will affect every company or organization sooner or later, regardless of the industry, country, or type of organization. In recent years, this impact has become disruptive, and there is an increasing need for companies to innovate their business models while using various emerging technologies. The key goals of this book are twofold. The first goal is to provide a comprehensive overview of the state of digital transformation in business using various bibliometric indicators, while the second goal is to propose a synthesis of the potential directions and opportunities for future research agenda related to this field of research. The bibliometric analysis of the current state of knowledge published in the field of digital transformation in business over the last 20 years reveals the existence of four major thematic clusters: (1) the digital transformation process, (2) digital technologies, (3) the digital economy, and (4) digital disruption. Based on the content analysis of the most important articles that belonged to each cluster of topics, the book outlines several directions for future research. This makes it a useful resource for researchers interested in the field of digital transformation in business. Preface 7 Contents 9 About the Author 11 Chapter 1: Introduction to the Bibliometric Analysis of Digital Transformation in Business 12 References 18 Chapter 2: Bibliometrics Research Methodology 20 2.1 Data Source and Search Protocol 20 2.2 Bibliometric Methodology 21 References 23 Chapter 3: Bibliometrics Performance Analysis 25 3.1 Number of Publications Related to Digital Transformation in Business: Evolution in Time 25 3.2 Category of Publications 25 3.3 Number of Citations Related to Digital Transformation in Business: Evolution in Time 27 3.4 Highly Cited Publications 27 References 31 Chapter 4: Science Mapping Analysis 33 4.1 Analysis of the Journals 33 4.2 Analysis of the Authors 37 4.3 Analysis of the Publications 39 4.4 Analysis of the Keywords 43 4.4.1 Co-occurrence of Keywords 43 4.4.2 Burst Detection Analysis 45 4.4.3 Timeline View Analysis 46 References 50 Chapter 5: Content Analysis of Articles Included in the Bibliometric Analysis of Digital Transformation in Business 51 5.1 Thematic Cluster 1: Digital Transformation Process 51 5.1.1 Digital Transformation Strategies 51 5.1.2 Phases of Digital Transformation 53 5.1.3 Business Model Innovation in Digital Context 54 5.1.4 Digital Innovation 56 5.1.5 Digital Transformation in Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs) 57 5.1.6 Impact of Digital Transformation 59 5.1.7 Digital Transformation and Industry 4.0 60 5.2 Thematic Cluster 2: Digital Technologies 62 5.2.1 Big Data Analytics 62 5.2.2 Internet of Things, Blockchain, and Artificial Intelligence 63 5.2.3 Digital Readiness and Digital Resilience 66 5.3 Thematic Cluster 3: Digital Economy 67 5.3.1 Smart Circular Economy 67 5.3.2 Digital Entrepreneurship 67 5.3.3 Digital Sharing Economy 68 5.4 Thematic Cluster 4: Digital Disruption 69 5.4.1 Dynamic Capabilities 69 5.4.2 Digital Disruption 70 5.4.3 Digital Age 71 References 72 Chapter 6: Agenda for Future Research and Conclusions 79 6.1 Agenda for Future Research 79 6.2 Conclusions 79 References 85