Research on innovation in business and management about China and Latin America: bibliometrics insights using Google Scholar, Dimensions and Microsoft Academic

TL;DR

This study analyzes the research output, impact, and thematic structure of business and management innovation studies related to China and Latin America, revealing regional differences and common focus areas using bibliometric data from multiple academic platforms.

Contribution

It provides a comparative bibliometric analysis of iBM research on China and Latin America across three major academic databases, highlighting regional disparities and thematic overlaps.

Findings

iBM topics focus on R&D management and technological development

Significant regional differences in research output and impact

Platform-specific variations in research trends

Abstract

Trade and investment between developing regions such as China and Latin America (LATAM) are growing prominently. However, insights on crucial factors such as innovation in business and management (iBM) about both regions have not been scrutinized. This study presents the research output, impact, and structure of iBM research published about China and LATAM in a comparative framework using Google Scholar, Dimensions, and Microsoft Academic. Findings showed i) that iBM topics of both regions were framed within research and development management, and technological development topics, ii) significant differences in output and impact between regions, and iii) the same case for platforms.