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Mapping the literature on decent work: A bibliometric analysis of sustainable development goal 8

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  • Akarsh Arora

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The bibliometric study based on the Scopus database aims to investigate the global literary development of “decent work” over a span exceeding two decades. The noticeable surge in publications since 2015 underscores the growing significance of the concept. Limited representation of lower‐middle and lower‐income countries, except India, among the top 10 contributors is observed, revealing a considerable research gap in the study of decent work. The research highlights five principal themes: the labor market's impact on economic development, corporate social responsibility and sustainable development, gender equality, governance, and social justice, as well as decent work, job quality, education, well‐being, and job satisfaction. The study also shows the importance of the topic in different fields. Future researchers may consider the variables or indicators identified for surveys and questionnaire construction.

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  • Alisha Ralph & Akarsh Arora, 2024. "Mapping the literature on decent work: A bibliometric analysis of sustainable development goal 8," Sustainable Development, John Wiley & Sons, Ltd., vol. 32(4), pages 3937-3952, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:wly:sustdv:v:32:y:2024:i:4:p:3937-3952
    DOI: 10.1002/sd.2879
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