Research patterns in sports law and sports governance: a scopus bibliometric study
This bibliometric study explores research patterns in lex sportiva, sports law and sports governance, analyzing data retrieved from Scopus between 1977 and 2024. The study examines publication trends, citation networks, keyword co-occurrence and the most influential sources to identify key themes, l...
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| author | Marina Kamenecka-Usova Zanete Korde Janis Zidens Signe Luika Olena Agapova Karina Palkova Kristine Martinsone |
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| description | This bibliometric study explores research patterns in lex sportiva, sports law and sports governance, analyzing data retrieved from Scopus between 1977 and 2024. The study examines publication trends, citation networks, keyword co-occurrence and the most influential sources to identify key themes, leading authors and reputable journals. The results indicate that while both fields have been extensively studied, their intersection remains relatively underexplored, with “good governance” emerging as the primary link between sports law, lex sportiva, and governance studies. The citation analysis highlights regional disparities, with Australia, the United States, and the United Kingdom leading in research impact, while countries such as China and Germany exhibit high output but lower citation influence. Co-authorship networks reveal strong collaborations within Europe and North America but limited engagement from other regions. The findings underscore the growing importance of sports governance and legal frameworks in addressing contemporary challenges, particularly within the European Sport Model. This study provides valuable insights for researchers and policymakers, emphasizing the need for interdisciplinary approaches to further advance the field. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-e92ebd2c32d84c4a93e040b423fa51662025-08-20T03:27:22ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Sports and Active Living2624-93672025-07-01710.3389/fspor.2025.15908581590858Research patterns in sports law and sports governance: a scopus bibliometric studyMarina Kamenecka-Usova0Zanete Korde1Janis Zidens2Signe Luika3Olena Agapova4Karina Palkova5Kristine Martinsone6Faculty of Social Sciences, Rīga Stradiņš University, Riga, LatviaDepartment of Health Psychology and Pedagogy, Rīga Stradinš University, Riga, LatviaRSU Latvian Academy of Sport Education, Rīga Stradinš University, Riga, LatviaRSU Latvian Academy of Sport Education, Rīga Stradinš University, Riga, LatviaFaculty of Social Sciences, Rīga Stradiņš University, Riga, LatviaFaculty of Social Sciences, Rīga Stradiņš University, Riga, LatviaDepartment of Health Psychology and Pedagogy, Rīga Stradinš University, Riga, LatviaThis bibliometric study explores research patterns in lex sportiva, sports law and sports governance, analyzing data retrieved from Scopus between 1977 and 2024. The study examines publication trends, citation networks, keyword co-occurrence and the most influential sources to identify key themes, leading authors and reputable journals. The results indicate that while both fields have been extensively studied, their intersection remains relatively underexplored, with “good governance” emerging as the primary link between sports law, lex sportiva, and governance studies. The citation analysis highlights regional disparities, with Australia, the United States, and the United Kingdom leading in research impact, while countries such as China and Germany exhibit high output but lower citation influence. Co-authorship networks reveal strong collaborations within Europe and North America but limited engagement from other regions. The findings underscore the growing importance of sports governance and legal frameworks in addressing contemporary challenges, particularly within the European Sport Model. This study provides valuable insights for researchers and policymakers, emphasizing the need for interdisciplinary approaches to further advance the field.https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fspor.2025.1590858/fullsports lawsports governancelex sportivagood governancebibliometric analysis |
| spellingShingle | Marina Kamenecka-Usova Zanete Korde Janis Zidens Signe Luika Olena Agapova Karina Palkova Kristine Martinsone Research patterns in sports law and sports governance: a scopus bibliometric study Frontiers in Sports and Active Living sports law sports governance lex sportiva good governance bibliometric analysis |
| title | Research patterns in sports law and sports governance: a scopus bibliometric study |
| title_full | Research patterns in sports law and sports governance: a scopus bibliometric study |
| title_fullStr | Research patterns in sports law and sports governance: a scopus bibliometric study |
| title_full_unstemmed | Research patterns in sports law and sports governance: a scopus bibliometric study |
| title_short | Research patterns in sports law and sports governance: a scopus bibliometric study |
| title_sort | research patterns in sports law and sports governance a scopus bibliometric study |
| topic | sports law sports governance lex sportiva good governance bibliometric analysis |
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