Sourcing Research Papers on Small- and Medium-Sized Enterprises’ Competitiveness: An approach based on authors’ networks

• Benitez Nara, Elpidio Oscar ^[1] ; Schaefer, Jones Luís ^[1] ; de Moraes, Jaqueline ^[1] ; Carvalho Tedesco, Leonel Pablo ^[1] ; Furtado, João Carlos ^[1] ; Baierle, Ismael Cristofer ^[2]
  1. [1] Universidade de Santa Cruz do Sul

     Universidade de Santa Cruz do Sul

     Brasil

     
  2. [2] Universidade do Vale do Rio dos Sinos

     Universidade do Vale do Rio dos Sinos

     Brasil

     
• Localización: Revista española de documentación científica, ISSN-e 1988-4621, ISSN 0210-0614, Vol. 42, Nº. 2 (abril-junio), 2019
• Idioma: inglés
• DOI: 10.3989/redc.2019.2.1602
• Títulos paralelos:
  • Obtención de documentos de investigación sobre la competitividad de las pequeñas y medianas empresas: un enfoque basado en las redes de autores
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  • español

    Este estudio tiene como objetivo presentar un análisis cientométrico, basado en mapas de redes de autores, para determinar los autores más influyentes y relevantes con trabajos publicados sobre el tema Pequeñas y medianas empresas, la competitividad y su medición, incluido el uso de indicadores clave de rendimiento. La investigación académica se basa en la prospección para recuperar los estudios de investigación más relevantes y establecer vínculos con autores de grupos de investigación internacionales clave. Para facilitar este estudio, utilizamos los resultados de la investigación de las bases de datos Scopus y Web of Science, debido a su número significativo de artículos científicos indexados. Los datos extraídos fueron compilados y analizados a través de redes de autores utilizando el software estadístico Sci2 Tool, que es compatible con el análisis temporal, geoespacial, tópico y de redes. Este estudio también intenta señalar las tendencias de investigación y las brechas en esta área. Los resultados obtenidos se ilustran mediante mapas de redes de autores, que revelan los principales autores y grupos de temas de investigación, mejorando así el acceso a la información de una manera científica.

  • English

    This study aims to present a scientometric analysis, based on author’s network maps, to determine the most influential and relevant authors with papers published about the subject Small- and medium-sized enterprises, competitiveness and its measurement, including the use of key performance indicators. Academic research relies on the prospection to retrieve the most relevant research studies and establishing links to authors from key international research groups. To facilitate this study, we used the Scopus and Web of Science databases research results, due to the significant number of indexed scientific articles. The extracted data were compiled and analysed through author’s networks using the statistical software Sci2 Tool, which supports temporal, geospatial, topical, and networks analysis. This study also attempts to point out the research trends and gaps in this area. Results obtained are illustrated by maps of author’s networks that reveal the main authors and research subject groups, thereby enhancing access to information from a scientific approach.

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