Bibliometric Analysis of Human Resource Management Research In Sciencedirect Database: Trends and Future Directions
Keywords:
Bibliometric analysis, Human resource management, Research trends, ScienceDirect, VOSviewerallyAbstract
This study aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the development trends in Human Resource Management (HRM) research through bibliometric analysis using data sourced from the ScienceDirect database. The background of this research stems from the increasingly complex and dynamic challenges in managing human resources, especially in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, which has shifted the focus of HRM toward digital transformation, work-life balance, and strategic employee retention. Employing a quantitative approach, the study utilized VOSviewer to analyze publication metadata, including authorship, institutional collaboration, keyword frequency, and emerging themes. The results show a significant increase in HRM-related publications after 2020, with dominant research topics including artificial intelligence in HR, employee engagement, and organizational performance. The mapping reveals strong research networks across leading institutions in Europe and North America, as well as evolving thematic clusters that reflect the interdisciplinary nature of modern HRM research. This study contributes to academic and practical discourse by offering a data-driven perspective on HRM knowledge structure and by identifying future research opportunities that align with current global challenges in workforce management.Downloads
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Kaufman, B. E. (2015). The theoretical foundation of industrial relations and its implications for labor relations policy. ILR Review, 68(3), 686–713.
Putri, A. N. (2023). Peran modal manusia dalam meningkatkan daya saing organisasi. Jurnal Ekonomi dan Bisnis Indonesia, 11(4), 117–129.
Poljasevic, B., Milinkovic, D., & Vasic, D. (2025). Strategic human resource management and its impact on organizational innovation. International Journal of Human Resource Studies, 15(1), 1–15.
Marler, J. H., & Boudreau, J. W. (2017). An evidence-based review of HR Analytics. The International Journal of Human Resource Management, 28(1), 3–26. https://doi.org/10.1080/09585192.2016.1244699
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Donthu, N., Kumar, S., Mukherjee, D., Pandey, N., & Lim, W. M. (2021). How to conduct a bibliometric analysis: An overview and guidelines. Journal of Business Research, 133, 285-296,
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbusres.2021.04.070
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2025-07-31
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Bibliometric Analysis of Human Resource Management Research In Sciencedirect Database: Trends and Future Directions. (2025). Proceeding of International Conference on Economics, Technology, Management, Accounting, Education, and Social Science (ICETEA), 1, 238-244. https://conference.unita.ac.id/index.php/icetea/article/view/371
