Academic Research at UNTRM: Bibliometric Analysis in Economic and Administrative Sciences

Bibliometric analysis is crucial to assess research trends in disciplines such as economics and administrative sciences. This study aims to detail trends and developments in these areas at the Universidad Nacional Toribio Rodríguez de Mendoza de Amazonas (UNTRM), highlighting emerging themes and influential actors. A systematic bibliometric methodology was used to understand the scientific focus of the publications of the thesis students of the Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences of the UNTRM. Scopus documents were thoroughly reviewed, using specific inclusion and exclusion criteria. The research followed a qualitative descriptive approach with non-experimental and longitudinal design. A total of 379 faculty theses were analyzed through December 31, 2023, using keywords such as "bibliometric analysis," "economic sciences," "management," "digital transformation," "business sustainability," and "energy efficiency." The initial search identified 786 papers, which were refined for quality assurance. Bibliometric analysis was performed with VOSviewer and Bibliometrix R, facilitating the creation of scientific maps and exploration of citation patterns. Results showed that the most researched topics include digital transformation, sustainability, energy efficiency and business innovation. Influential authors and institutions within UNTRM were identified and major research trends were mapped, highlighting emerging areas and gaps in the current literature. These findings are significant for future research as they provide a basis for exploring new directions in economics and management sciences. This bibliometric analysis not only maps research streams and scholarly collaborations at UNTRM, but also promotes a deeper understanding of the dynamics in these key areas of study.