Loso Judijanto

Bibliometric Analysis of Public Administration Research

Introduction

Bibliometric analysis of public administration research. Bibliometric analysis maps public administration research (2000-2024) via Scopus/VOSviewer, showing intellectual structure, thematic evolution, global collaboration & shifts to digital topics.

Abstract

This study presents a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of public administration research using data retrieved from the Scopus database and visualized through VOSviewer. The objective is to map the intellectual structure, thematic evolution, and global collaboration patterns in the field from 2000 to 2024. The analysis includes co-authorship, keyword co-occurrence, temporal overlay, and density visualizations to identify the most influential authors, institutions, countries, and research topics. The findings reveal that while traditional themes such as bureaucracy, public policy, and administrative reform remain central, there has been a notable shift toward contemporary topics such as e-government, digital transformation, artificial intelligence, and sustainability. The United States emerges as the leading contributor in terms of publication volume and collaborative influence. The study offers practical insights for researchers, policymakers, and academic institutions, while also contributing theoretically by highlighting the evolution and diversification of public administration as a multidisciplinary field. Despite limitations related to database scope and keyword standardization, this research provides a valuable foundation for guiding future studies and strengthening strategic collaboration in the discipline.

Review

This paper, "Bibliometric Analysis of Public Administration Research," presents a timely and valuable endeavor to systematically map the intellectual landscape of the public administration field. Utilizing a robust bibliometric approach with data from Scopus and visualizations via VOSviewer, the study comprehensively aims to delineate the intellectual structure, thematic evolution, and global collaboration patterns within the discipline from 2000 to 2024. This broad scope and specific timeframe promise to offer a granular understanding of the field's progression, making it a potentially significant contribution to academic discourse and strategic planning in public administration. Methodologically, the study employs a range of established bibliometric techniques, including co-authorship, keyword co-occurrence, temporal overlay, and density visualizations. This multi-faceted approach is well-suited to identifying key influencers and thematic shifts. The abstract highlights several compelling findings, notably the persistence of traditional themes like bureaucracy and public policy, alongside a significant pivot towards contemporary concerns such as e-government, digital transformation, artificial intelligence, and sustainability. The identification of the United States as the dominant contributor in terms of publication volume and collaborative influence further solidifies our understanding of geographic leadership within the field. These insights provide a clear snapshot of both enduring interests and emerging frontiers in public administration research. The practical and theoretical implications of this research are substantial. By illuminating the evolution and diversification of public administration as a multidisciplinary field, the study offers valuable theoretical grounding. Practically, the identified trends and influential entities provide actionable insights for researchers seeking new avenues of inquiry, policymakers aiming to address pressing societal challenges, and academic institutions strategizing on curriculum development and research priorities. While the authors acknowledge limitations concerning database scope (Scopus) and keyword standardization, these do not detract significantly from the overall utility. The research clearly establishes a valuable foundation for guiding future studies and fostering strategic collaborations, thus making a commendable contribution to the understanding and advancement of public administration scholarship.

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