Strategy and management research in Latin America: A bibliometric study based on journals indexed in Scopus

Ausejo-Sánchez J.L.; Luperdi-Rios F.V.; Ching-Campos G.A.; Medina-Palma D.F.; Samanamud-Malca S. · Iberoamerican Journal of Science Measurement and Communication (2026) · DOI: 10.47909/ijsmc.318

Resumen

Objective. A study of the scientific output published in Latin American strategy and management journals indexed in Scopus was conducted. The study analyzed productivity patterns, predominant themes, the intellectual basis of the field, and collaboration networks between countries and institutions. Design/Methodology/Approach. A bibliometric analysis was conducted using articles retrieved from 13 Latin American journals. The indicators encompassed productivity by journal and country, keyword co-occurrence, scientific collaboration by country, scientific collaboration by country institution, and journal co-citation. Results/Discussion. The findings indicated that the field was undergoing a process of consolidation, with a notable concentration of productivity in Brazil and Colombia, as well as significant collaborative connections with Spain and Mexico. The thematic analysis revealed the coexistence of established themes such as strategy, innovation, sustainability, and organizational performance, with contextualized lines linked to public policy, SMEs, and work management. The intellectual underpinnings of this approach were endorsed by prominent international journals in the domain of strategy and management, underscoring a discernible linkage with global theoretical frameworks. The field of study reflected patterns of fragmentation between countries. Conclusions. Latin American strategy and management journals serve as platforms for the publication of global debates on regional issues, albeit with heterogeneous development across countries and topics. To fortify the field, it is imperative to scrutinize the evolution of its thematic orientations, to consolidate more stable research communities, and to cultivate a more profound comprehension of the role of journals in shaping disciplinary agendas within the region. Originality/Value. This study is notable for its contribution to the field of bibliometrics, offering one of the first comprehensive characterizations of Latin American journals indexed in Scopus within the domain of strategy and management. It also furnished an updated and nuanced perspective on the regional distribution of scientific output in this domain.

Instituciones: Universidad Nacional José Faustino Sánchez Carrión