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The Nexus of Industry 4.0 and Circular Procurement: A Systematic Literature Review and Research Agenda
No full textIn the wake of Industry 4.0, circular supply chain management has undergone radical
transformations. Organizations have been able to boost their efficiency thanks to incorporating
Industry 4.0 technologies such as big data analytics, the internet of things (IoT), blockchain, cloud
computing, artificial intelligence, etc., into various supply chain functions. Since circular procurement
(CP) is an essential part of circular supply chain management, it can provide fresh chances for
organizations to become more efficient and sustainable. With the support of Industry 4.0 technologies,
CP can provide extra opportunities for accelerating the shift to the circular economy. Although
research into the intersection of procurement and Industry 4.0 continues to advance, no review
study has examined the implications of Industry 4.0 in CP. Therefore, this research aims to address
this knowledge gap by systematically reviewing the existing literature about the applications of
Industry 4.0 technologies in CP. A total of 89 journal articles were selected from Scopus and Web
of Science databases to identify the themes discussed and set an agenda for future research. A
conceptual framework is also developed to evaluate the antecedents, enablers, and performance
outcomes of Industry-4.0-enabled CP. Finally, the review concludes by highlighting the theoretical
and practical implications
Going Beyond Counting First Authors in Author Co-citation Analysis
Full text linkThe present study examines one of the fundamental aspects of author co-citation analysis (ACA) - the way co-citation
counts are defined. Co-citation counting provides the data on which all subsequent statistical analyses and mappings
are based, and we compare ACA results based on two different types of co-citation counting - the traditional type that
only counts the first one among a cited work's authors on the one hand and a non-traditional type that takes into
account the first 5 authors of a cited work on the other hand. Results indicate that the picture produced through this non-traditional author co-citation counting contains more coherent author groups and is therefore considerably clearer. However, this picture represents fewer specialties in the research field being studied than that produced through the traditional first-author co-citation counting when the same number of top-ranked authors is selected and analyzed. Reasons for these effects are discussed
Variations on the Author
Full text link“Variations on the Author” discusses two of Eduardo Coutinho’s recent films (Um Dia na Vida, from 2010, and Últimas Conversas, posthumously released in 2015) and their contribution to the general question of documentary authorship. The director’s filmography is characterized by a consistent yet self-effacing form of authorial self-inscription: Coutinho often features as an interviewer that rather than express opinions propels discourses; an interviewer that is good at listening. This mode of self-inscription characterizes him as an author who is not expressive but who is nonetheless markedly present on the screen. In Um Dia na Vida, however, Coutinho is completely absent form the image, while Últimas Conversas, on the contrary, includes a confessional prologue that moves the director from the margins to the center of his films. This article examines the ways in which these works stand out in the filmography of a director who offers new insights into the notion of cinematic authorship
Navigating the crowdfunding landscape: a study of knowledge trajectories based on main path analysis
No full textPurpose - Crowdfunding (CF) has become an increasingly popularmeans of financing for entrepreneurs and has attracted significant attention fromboth researchers and practitioners in recent years. The purpose of this study is to investigate the core content and knowledge diffusion paths in the CF field. Specifically, we aim to identify the main topics and themes that have emerged in this field and to trace the evolution of CF knowledge over time.Design/methodology/approach - This study employs co-word clustering and main path analysis (MPA) to examine the historical development of CF research based on 1,528 journal articles retrieved from the Web of Science Core Collection database.Findings - The results of the analysis reveal that CF research focuses on seven themes: sustainability, entrepreneurial finance, entrepreneurship, fintech, social entrepreneurship, social capital, and microcredits. The analysis of the four main paths reveals that equity CF has been the dominant topic in the past years. Recently, CF research has tended to focus on topics such as fintech, the COVID-19 pandemic, competition, Brexit, and policy response.Originality/value - To the authors' best knowledge, this is the first attempt to explore knowledge diffusion dynamics in the CF field. Overall, the study offers a structure for analyzing the paths through which knowledge is diffused, enabling scholars to effectively manage a large volume of research papers and gain a deeper understanding of the historical, current, and future trends in the development of CF
Correction to: Circular Economy Research in the COVID-19 Era: A Review and the Road Ahead (Circular Economy and Sustainability, (2023), 10.1007/s43615-023-00265-2)
No full text: [This corrects the article DOI: 10.1007/s43615-023-00265-2.]
Mapping the scholarly research on restaurants: a bibliometric analysis
No full textArtificial intelligence (AI) has advanced at an astounding rate and transformed
numerous economic sectors. Nevertheless, a comprehensive understanding of how AI
can improve the agri-food industry is lacking. In addition, there is a notable dearth of
research on AI that investigates the influence of AI on agri-food resources and
educates practitioners on the significance of knowledge-based and smart agriculture.
We utilized bibliometric analysis to investigate the present state of the art and
emerging trends in the relationship between AI and the agri-food industry. The
research identified three distinct growth phases and the most prevalent AI strategies in
the industry. In addition, we analysed key trends and offered researchers and
practitioners insightful recommendations for future research. Using resource-based
view (RBV) as the theoretical lens, this study established a framework emphasising the
long-term effects of AI on various agri-food resources and proposed several research
propositions. In addition, AI-related obstacles have been identified and categorised into
four major categories. Lastly, the originality of the article lies in its numerous research
suggestions and recommendations for advancing the AI field in the agri-food industr
Foundations and knowledge clusters in TikTok (Douyin) research: evidence from bibliometric and topic modelling analyses
No full textThe goal of this study is to comprehensively analyze the dynamics and structure of TikTok research since its initial development. The scholarly composition of articles dealing with TikTok was dissected via a bibliometric study based on a corpus of 542 journal articles from the Scopus database. The results show that TikTok research has flourished in recent years and also demonstrate that the authors' collaboration networks are disjointed, indicating a lack of cooperation among TikTok researchers. Furthermore, the analysis reveals that research collaboration among academic institutions reflects the North-South divide, also highlighting a limited research collaboration between institutions in developed and developing countries. Based on the keyword co-occurrence network and topic modeling, TikTok research revolves mainly around five thematic areas, including public health, health communication and education, platform governance, body image, and its impact on children and students. Based on these findings, numerous suggestions for further research are offered. As far as the authors are aware, this is the first application of bibliometrics and topic modeling to assess the growth of TikTok research and reveal the intellectual base of this knowledge domain
Mapping the knowledge domain of green procurement: a review and bibliometric analysis
No full textThe goal of green procurement, also called green purchasing, is to reduce waste and improve operational efficiencies to enhance sustainability. Although this practice has gained importance in recent years and garnered significant scholarly attention, there is a lack of bibliometric studies evaluating the green procurement field. To close this gap, we leverage bibliometrics to comprehensively summarize the literature and identify existing research hotspots and trends. Specifically, we employ bibliometric tools to analyze keywords, identify influential authors, universities, and research areas and reveal the most important publications in terms of citations. The analysis shows that sustainable development, sustainability, green supply chain management, and green public procurement are core topics related to green procurement. The co-citation analysis further reveals five important research clusters in the literature, namely green public procurement, green supply chain management, green supplier selection and evaluation of green performance, networked sustainable procurement, and green procurement in the construction sector. This study makes a contribution to the green procurement literature by summarizing this quickly growing field and providing timely guidance as to future research directions
Mapping the research landscape of blockchain and crowdfunding
No full textBlockchain technology and crowdfunding (CF) have emerged as disruptive forces in the finance and entrepreneurship landscape, potentially transforming traditional modes of capital raising and investment. This study investigates the intersection of blockchain technology and CF to provide a comprehensive overview of the current state of research through a systematic literature review and bibliometric analysis. By examining 219 publications sourced from Scopus, this study employed descriptive statistics, article co-citations, and keyword co-occurrence to identify key bibliometric indicators, themes, and trends. The findings reveal a surge in research activity related to blockchain and CF, emphasizing initial cryptocurrency offerings, financial technology (Fintech), and the role of blockchain in improving transactional efficiency, disintermediation, and venture capital CF. Keyword co-occurrence analysis reveals diverse research themes, including smart contracts, fundraising campaigns, sustainable entrepreneurship, and Islamic Fintech. Based on the findings of this analysis, several implications and directions for further investigation are highlighted. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first attempt to analyze the intersection of blockchain technology and CF using scientometric techniques systematically
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