Blockchain technology has emerged as a disruptive force with transformative potential in various domains, including management and economics. This mini-review article delves into the burgeoning landscape of blockchain research within these fields, employing knowledge mapping visualization techniques to provide insights into the key themes, trends, and research gaps. By synthesizing existing literature, this review offers a comprehensive overview of the current state of blockchain research in management and economics, facilitating a deeper understanding of its implications and future directions.
Blockchain, the distributed ledger technology underpinning cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, has garnered considerable attention for its potential to revolutionize traditional systems across industries. In management and economics, where trust, transparency, and efficiency are paramount, blockchain holds promise for streamlining operations, enhancing security, and fostering innovation. This review aims to elucidate the evolving landscape of blockchain research within these disciplines, shedding light on the prevailing trends, thematic clusters, and areas ripe for further exploration [1].
To conduct this review, a systematic search of relevant literature was undertaken using academic databases such as PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science. Keywords including "blockchain," "management," "economics," and their variations were used to identify peer-reviewed articles published within the past decade. Subsequently, knowledge mapping visualization techniques, such as bibliometric analysis and co-citation mapping, were employed to synthesize the retrieved literature and discern patterns within the research landscape [2].