RISK : Jurnal Riset Bisnis dan Ekonomi
Vol. 6 No. 1 (2025): Mei 2025

Mapping the Research Landscape of SME Digitalization: A Bibliometric Analysis

Rizkita, Marsya Aulia (Unknown)
Fauzi, Muchamad Rizky (Unknown)
Nurrahma, Aisyah Asri (Unknown)
Hermawan, Agus (Unknown)
Handayati, Puji (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
18 Jul 2025

Abstract

Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are crucial drivers of national economies, particularly in developing countries like Indonesia. The COVID-19 pandemic significantly disrupted SME operations, yet also accelerated the adoption of digital technologies as a strategy for resilience and recovery. This study aims to map the research landscape of SME digitalization through a bibliometric analysis using data extracted from the Scopus database for the period 2020–2025. Employing a systematic literature review (SLR) and PRISMA methodology, 96 open-access articles in the field of Business, Management, and Accounting were selected and analyzed. The results reveal a sharp increase in digitalization-related research post-pandemic, with central themes including business models, sustainability, industry 4.0, and digital strategy. Network, overlay, and density visualizations generated via VOS viewer indicate that while digital transformation is a well-established topic, emerging themes such as digital maturity, governance, and internationalization present new research directions. This study contributes by offering a comprehensive overview of existing literature, highlighting conceptual linkages, and identifying future research avenues that integrate digital innovation, crisis resilience, and strategic development in SMEs.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

risk

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Subject

Decision Sciences, Operations Research & Management Economics, Econometrics & Finance

Description

RISK : Jurnal riset bisnis dan ekonomi adalah publikasi akademik yang fokus pada penelitian ilmiah di bidang ekonomi dan bisnis. Jurnal ini bertujuan untuk menyajikan temuan penelitian terbaru, analisis, dan pemahaman mendalam tentang berbagai aspek ekonomi dan bisnis. Jurnal ini mencakup berbagai ...