Mapping Scholarly Trends in the International Journal of Information Management (2005 - 2024)

A Bibliometric Analysis using Web of Science and VOSviewer

Abstract

This study presents a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of the International Journal of Information Management (IJIM) spanning 2005 to 2024, integrating publication metrics, intellectual structure, and collaboration networks. Using data sourced from the Web of Science and analyzed with VOSviewer, the analysis covers 1,721 records. The lead author, Dwivedi, Yogesh K. contributed 25 articles and earned 10,127 citations, with additional frequent contributors such as Chang, V. (18 articles), Rana, N.P. (15 articles), and others averaging 14.9 publications each. Institutional output is highlighted by Swansea University, which produced 33 articles and 11,445 citations, a link strength of 45; Brunel University had the highest institutional link strength of 44. At the country level, the USA leads in international collaboration with 418 documents and a link strength of 335, while the UAE produced 20 documents and 335 citations, and Wambui Samuel Fosso participated with 11 papers and a link strength of 3. The analysis reveals frequently occurring high-impact keywords like “management” (194 occurrences), “model” (223), “impact” (218), and “technology” (189), illustrating the journal’s key thematic areas. Overall, these findings demonstrate strong productivity, vibrant international collaboration, and thematic evolution in IJIM, positioning the journal for continued academic leadership in information management research.