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Eco-innovation in SMEs: a scientometric review
Yongzhe Yan1,2, Yufeng Chen3,4, Jiafeng Miao5
1Business School, Ningbo University, Ningbo, 315212, Zhejiang, China.
Summary
This study maps global research on Small and Medium-sized Enterprises
Area of Science:
- Environmental Science
- Innovation Studies
- Business Management
Background:
- Eco-innovation (EI) in Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) is a growing international research area.
- A comprehensive global overview of SMEs' EI research is lacking.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide a global research panorama of SMEs' eco-innovation using scientometric analysis.
- To identify research trends, frontiers, and suggest future research directions.
Main Methods:
- Scientometric analysis of 749 articles from the ISI Web of Science core collection (1997-2021).
- Analysis of research topic evolution, frontiers, and methodological perspectives.
Main Results:
- SMEs' eco-innovation research topics have diversified significantly, particularly from 2014-2021.
- Emerging research frontiers align with existing knowledge while reflecting novelty and adaptation.
- The field lacks a defined innovation paradigm; correlational studies are nascent.
Conclusions:
- An open innovation paradigm is recommended for future SMEs' eco-innovation research.
- Further exploration of EI barriers, categories, processes, and outcomes is warranted.
- Inter-regional, inter-institutional, and interdisciplinary approaches are suggested for future research.
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