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Sustainable Transitions: A Systematic Bibliometric Review of Emerging Trends and Future Pathways

In: Technology Management for Intelligent, Open and Responsible Organizations and Ecosystems

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  • Maria Clara Batista Santos

    (Federal University of Rio de Janeiro)

  • Amanda Fernandes Xavier

    (Federal University of Rio de Janeiro)

Abstract

Sustainability transitions have emerged as a growing interdisciplinary field, addressing systemic transformations in response to environmental, social, and economic challenges. Despite rapid knowledge expansion, the field remains fragmented, with weak collaboration networks and geographical and gender imbalances. Bibliometric analysis provides a structured and reproducible approach to mapping intellectual developments and identifying research gaps. This study analyses 304 sustainability transition-related publications (2000–2023) using citation analysis, co-citation analysis and keyword co-occurrence analysis. Findings reveal six core research areas: intermediation and learning, higher education, grassroots innovations, business models, energy transition practices, and governance mechanisms. Future research should enhance institutional support, interdisciplinary integration, and inclusivity to advance sustainability transitions effectively.

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  • Maria Clara Batista Santos & Amanda Fernandes Xavier, 2026. "Sustainable Transitions: A Systematic Bibliometric Review of Emerging Trends and Future Pathways," Springer Proceedings in Business and Economics, in: Fabiano Armellini & Syrine Njah & Elaine Mosconi & Breno Nunes (ed.), Technology Management for Intelligent, Open and Responsible Organizations and Ecosystems, pages 57-66, Springer.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:prbchp:978-3-032-23282-3_8
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-032-23282-3_8
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