Project portfolio risk management. Bibliometry and collaboration Scientometric domain analysis

Area of Science:

• Project Management
• Risk Management
• Portfolio Management
• Bibliometrics
• Scientometrics

Background:

• Project Portfolio Risk Management (PPRM) is an emerging formal domain.
• Understanding its dynamics and development is crucial for both academics and practitioners.
• Existing research lacks a comprehensive synthesis of PPRM's evolution and key themes.

Purpose of the Study:

• To systematically analyze the development and dynamics of Project Portfolio Risk Management as a formal domain.
• To identify key research themes, authors, and concepts within PPRM.
• To synthesize the trends and evolution of PPRM using bibliometric and collaboration network analysis.

Main Methods:

• A scientometric study was conducted following the PRISMA structure.
• Bibliometric analysis and collaboration network analysis were employed.
• Data was screened, analyzed for content, and consolidated to map the domain.

Main Results:

• The field shows increasing attention, evidenced by rising citation scores, participation, and journal productivity.
• "Project Portfolio Selection" emerged as a prominent research topic.
• Three main research themes were identified: Risk Assessment in Selection, Risk Management as a Process, and Social/Environmental Risk Analysis.

Conclusions:

• PPRM is a theoretically rich domain with distinct research trajectories.
• The study provides a unified view of PPRM, benefiting scholars and practitioners.
• Bibliometric and linguistic laws align with the domain's observed behavior.