Scientometric Analysis of Entrepreneurial Orientation: Research Mapping and Opportunity Areas

This research presents a comprehensive scientometric analysis of Entrepreneurial Orientation (EO), a fundamental concept in strategic management and business performance. Through a bibliometric approach, 4314 articles indexed in the Web of Science from 1975 to 2024 were analyzed using advanced netwo...

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Main Authors: José Rubiales-Núñez, Andrés Rubio, Luis Araya-Castillo, Hugo Moraga-Flores, Carlos Gómez-Pantoja
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Published: MDPI AG 2025-06-01
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Hugo Moraga-Flores
Carlos Gómez-Pantoja
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description This research presents a comprehensive scientometric analysis of Entrepreneurial Orientation (EO), a fundamental concept in strategic management and business performance. Through a bibliometric approach, 4314 articles indexed in the Web of Science from 1975 to 2024 were analyzed using advanced network analysis tools such as VOSviewer to examine the evolution of scientific production, citations, authors, journals, institutions, and the most influential countries in the field. The findings reveal an exponential growth in “EO” research over the past decades, with a high concentration of scientific output in the last eight years. The United States leads in publication volume and citations, followed by other countries with an increasing contribution. Co-authorship patterns and academic collaboration clusters have been identified, consolidating key research lines that link “EO” with innovation, market orientation, and business performance. This study provides a comprehensive perspective on the evolution of “EO” research, offering valuable insights for academics, policymakers, and professionals interested in new theoretical directions and practical applications that foster knowledge development and business competitiveness.
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spelling doaj-art-c8605bf215ec4297a0fcd0c0b5687d9b2025-08-20T03:32:12ZengMDPI AGAdministrative Sciences2076-33872025-06-0115725210.3390/admsci15070252Scientometric Analysis of Entrepreneurial Orientation: Research Mapping and Opportunity AreasJosé Rubiales-Núñez0Andrés Rubio1Luis Araya-Castillo2Hugo Moraga-Flores3Carlos Gómez-Pantoja4Faculty of Law and Business Administration, University of Lleida, Lleida 25001, SpainFacultad de Economia y Negocios, Universidad Andres Bello, Fernández Concha 700, Santiago 7591538, ChileSchool of Business, Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez, Las Condes 7550000, ChileDepartamento de Contabilidad y Auditoría, Facultad de Ciencias Económicas y Administrativas, Universidad de Concepción, Victor Lamas 1290, Concepción 4070386, ChileDepartamento de Ciencias de la Ingeniería, Facultad de Ingeniería, Universidad Andres Bello, Antonio Varas 880, Santiago 7591538, ChileThis research presents a comprehensive scientometric analysis of Entrepreneurial Orientation (EO), a fundamental concept in strategic management and business performance. Through a bibliometric approach, 4314 articles indexed in the Web of Science from 1975 to 2024 were analyzed using advanced network analysis tools such as VOSviewer to examine the evolution of scientific production, citations, authors, journals, institutions, and the most influential countries in the field. The findings reveal an exponential growth in “EO” research over the past decades, with a high concentration of scientific output in the last eight years. The United States leads in publication volume and citations, followed by other countries with an increasing contribution. Co-authorship patterns and academic collaboration clusters have been identified, consolidating key research lines that link “EO” with innovation, market orientation, and business performance. This study provides a comprehensive perspective on the evolution of “EO” research, offering valuable insights for academics, policymakers, and professionals interested in new theoretical directions and practical applications that foster knowledge development and business competitiveness.https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3387/15/7/252entrepreneurial orientationinnovationSmall and Medium Enterprises (SMEs)firm performancedynamic capabilitiesscientometric analysis
spellingShingle José Rubiales-Núñez
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Hugo Moraga-Flores
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Scientometric Analysis of Entrepreneurial Orientation: Research Mapping and Opportunity Areas
Administrative Sciences
entrepreneurial orientation
innovation
Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs)
firm performance
dynamic capabilities
scientometric analysis
title Scientometric Analysis of Entrepreneurial Orientation: Research Mapping and Opportunity Areas
title_full Scientometric Analysis of Entrepreneurial Orientation: Research Mapping and Opportunity Areas
title_fullStr Scientometric Analysis of Entrepreneurial Orientation: Research Mapping and Opportunity Areas
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title_short Scientometric Analysis of Entrepreneurial Orientation: Research Mapping and Opportunity Areas
title_sort scientometric analysis of entrepreneurial orientation research mapping and opportunity areas
topic entrepreneurial orientation
innovation
Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs)
firm performance
dynamic capabilities
scientometric analysis
url https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3387/15/7/252
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