International Journal of Applied Finance and Business Studies
Vol. 13 No. 4 (2026): March: Applied Finance and Business Studies

Digital transformation and the rise of digital leadership: A bibliometric science mapping analysis

Abdurrahim, Abdurrahim (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
28 Jan 2026

Abstract

Digital transformation has become a strategic phenomenon that fundamentally changes the way organizations operate, innovate, and are led. The development of digital technologies such as artificial intelligence, big data, and cloud computing requires organizations to not only adapt technically but also make significant changes in leadership paradigms. This study aims to analyze the development of scientific literature related to the impact of digital transformation on leadership using a bibliometric approach. The research data was obtained from the Scopus database with a total of 106 articles published in the period 2021–2025 and selected using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) method. The analysis was conducted through performance analysis and science mapping with the help of bibliometric visualization software. The results show a very significant growth in publications, indicating increasing academic attention to digital leadership. The findings also reveal that leadership in the digital era is multidisciplinary, collaborative, and dynamic, and is influenced by the interaction between technology, organizational culture, and individual leader capabilities. However, there are still research gaps related to the dimensions of ethics, sustainability, and the local context of the organization. This study confirms that the success of digital transformation is highly dependent on the readiness and capabilities of holistic and contextual digital leadership.

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ijafibs

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Subject

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

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International Journal of Applied Finance and Business Studies is published with both online and print versions devoted to provide the publication of research finding in finance and business research studies. Objectives The main goal of ijafibs is to present outstanding, high quality research ...