Indonesian Journal of Enterprise Architecture
Vol. 3 No. 3 (2026): Indonesian Journal of Enterprise Architecture

Mapping Emerging Themes in Business Relationship Capability Studies: A VOSviewer-Based Bibliometric Analysis

La Ode Sugianto (Univesitas Muhammadiyah Ponorogo, Indonesia)
Titis Purwaningrum (Univesitas Muhammadiyah Ponorogo, Indonesia)
Siti Chamidah (Univesitas Muhammadiyah Ponorogo, Indonesia)
Dwi Warni Wahyuningsih (Univesitas Muhammadiyah Ponorogo, Indonesia)
Wa Ode Sitti Nurrahmah (STIE Anindyaguna Semarang, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
20 Jul 2026

Abstract

This study employed a quantitative bibliometric approach using 469 open-access Scopus-indexed publications. Data were analyzed using VOSviewer through keyword co-occurrence, network visualization, overlay visualization, density visualization, and co-authorship analyses to examine conceptual relationships, thematic evolution, and international scientific collaboration.  The findings reveal a substantial increase in BRC publications, particularly between 2024 and 2025, reflecting growing scholarly attention to relational capabilities in the digital economy. Network visualization identifies digital transformation, dynamic capability, organizational resilience, digital capability, and business model innovation as the dominant conceptual foundations of BRC. Overlay visualization highlights emerging themes, including AI capability, digital ecosystems, sustainability, and the circular economy, while density visualization confirms that transformation, resilience, and business model innovation constitute the core knowledge structure of the field. Co-authorship analysis further demonstrates strong international collaboration led by China, the United States, the United Kingdom, India, and Indonesia, indicating the global and multidisciplinary nature of BRC research.  This study extends the application of bibliometric mapping to the BRC domain by providing a comprehensive understanding of its intellectual structure, thematic evolution, and global collaboration patterns. It reinforces Dynamic Capabilities Theory by positioning BRC as a strategic capability that integrates relational resources, digital transformation, organizational resilience, and business model innovation. The findings offer a valuable research agenda for future studies on AI-enabled collaboration, digital ecosystems, sustainability-oriented innovation, and organizational resilience, while providing practical insights for managers seeking to strengthen digital competitiveness through collaborative capabilities.

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Abbrev

IJEA

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Subject

Economics, Econometrics & Finance Social Sciences

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Business Strategic and Operations Management Digital Marketing and Consumer Studies Entrepreneurship and Management of Innovation Management of Technology and Innovation Data Analysis For Business Artificial Intelligence in Business Technology Adoption in ...