Loso Judijanto, Yanto Budi Prasetya

Knowledge Map of Human Capital Development: A Scientometric Study Using VOSviewer

Introduction

Knowledge map of human capital development: a scientometric study using vosviewer. Explore human capital development research (2000-2025) via scientometrics. Maps intellectual structure, themes & collaborations, linking HCD to economic & sustainable development. Offers policy insights.

Abstract

This study presents a comprehensive scientometric analysis of global research on human capital development (HCD) using VOSviewer to map its intellectual structure, thematic evolution, and collaborative networks. Bibliographic data were retrieved from the Scopus database, covering the period 2000–2025, and analyzed through co-authorship, co-citation, keyword co-occurrence, overlay, and density mapping techniques. The results reveal that human capital development remains the central research theme, strongly linked to economic growth, economic development, and increasingly to sustainable development, reflecting a shift towards integrating economic and sustainability paradigms. The co-authorship network highlights the United States as the primary research hub, with emerging contributions from Nigeria, Malaysia, and the Russian Federation, indicating both concentration and diversification of scholarly influence. Keyword overlay analysis shows recent research trends moving toward sustainability, globalization, and inclusive labor market outcomes, while density mapping confirms economic and sustainability themes as the conceptual core of the field. These findings provide actionable insights for policymakers, academics, and practitioners seeking to design integrated strategies that balance economic performance, environmental stewardship, and social equity in human capital policies. The study contributes to theory by reinforcing the need for multidisciplinary frameworks and offers a practical reference for guiding future HCD research agendas.

Review

This study, "Knowledge Map of Human Capital Development: A Scientometric Study Using VOSviewer," presents a timely and highly relevant analysis of global research trends in Human Capital Development (HCD). The abstract clearly outlines a comprehensive scientometric approach utilizing VOSviewer to meticulously map the intellectual structure, thematic evolution, and collaborative networks within the field. By retrieving bibliographic data from the Scopus database spanning an extensive period (2000–2025) and employing a range of advanced techniques including co-authorship, co-citation, and keyword co-occurrence, the authors establish a robust methodological foundation for their investigation into this critical area of study. The findings significantly illuminate the core and evolving dimensions of HCD research. The study successfully identifies HCD as a central theme, strongly linked to economic growth and development, with a notable and increasing emphasis on sustainable development, signaling an important paradigm shift. The analysis of co-authorship networks effectively highlights key research hubs, with the United States as a dominant force, while also recognizing the growing contributions from nations like Nigeria, Malaysia, and the Russian Federation, illustrating both scholarly concentration and diversification. Furthermore, the keyword overlay and density mapping analyses compellingly reveal recent shifts towards sustainability, globalization, and inclusive labor market outcomes, solidifying economic and sustainability themes as the conceptual bedrock of the field. These insights offer valuable theoretical contributions by reinforcing the need for multidisciplinary frameworks and provide practical guidance for future research agendas and policy design. Overall, this scientometric study offers a substantial contribution to understanding the landscape of human capital development research. Its rigorous methodology and clear presentation of findings provide actionable insights for a broad audience, including policymakers, academics, and practitioners, aiming to balance economic performance, environmental stewardship, and social equity. While the use of Scopus provides a strong and widely accepted data source, the comprehensive nature of the analysis presented in the abstract suggests a valuable and thorough exploration of the field. The paper is well-structured as evidenced by the abstract and promises to be a valuable reference point for scholars navigating the complexities of HCD. It is highly recommended for publication.

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