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A Bibliometric Perspective of the Green Transition Within the Framework of Sustainable Development

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  • Angela-Alexandra Valache-Dărîngă

    (Doctoral School of Economic Sciences, University of Oradea, University Street, 410087 Oradea, Romania)

  • Maria Ciurea

    (Department of Economic Sciences, University of Petroșani, University Street, 332001 Petrosani, Romania)

  • Mirela Popescu

    (Department of Economic Sciences, University of Petroșani, University Street, 332001 Petrosani, Romania)

Abstract

The green economy and the broader green transition have become central themes in global sustainability efforts, reflecting a strategic shift in addressing environmental challenges through economic transformation. This study provides a systematic bibliometric analysis of 1014 peer-reviewed publications indexed in Scopus on the green transition within the framework of sustainable development, covering the period 1990–2024. The findings show a rapid growth in research output after 2015, culminating in 360 publications in 2024. China, Italy, and the Russian Federation emerge as the most active contributors, while collaboration networks reveal both established partnerships and emerging participation from Central and Eastern Europe. Influential authors include Mahmood Haider and Fabio Iraldo, and major publication outlets are the Journal of Cleaner Production, Sustainability (Switzerland), and Ecological Economics. Four thematic clusters—renewable energy, climate policy, circular economy, and green innovation—highlight dominant research trajectories and persistent knowledge gaps. By mapping authors, sources, keyword co-occurrences, and citation structures, this study offers a structured foundation for future research and a clearer understanding of how the green transition is conceptualized within sustainability scholarship.

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  • Angela-Alexandra Valache-Dărîngă & Maria Ciurea & Mirela Popescu, 2025. "A Bibliometric Perspective of the Green Transition Within the Framework of Sustainable Development," World, MDPI, vol. 6(4), pages 1-25, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jworld:v:6:y:2025:i:4:p:140-:d:1770697
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