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EXPLORING DISRUPTIVE INNOVATION AS A RESEARCH DOMAIN: A SCIENTOMETRIC EXAMINATION

VIVEK PAULOSE 1, Dr. I. JOSEPHRAJ 2, and Dr. JACOB P.M 3.

Vol 18, No 11 ( 2023 )   |  DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10297737   |   Author Affiliation: Research Scholar, Department of Business Administration, Annamalai University 1; Assistant Professor, Department of Business Administration, Annamalai University 2; HOD & Professor, Naipunnya Business School 3.   |   Licensing: CC 4.0   |   Pg no: 1591-1610   |   Published on: 30-11-2023

Abstract

Disruptive innovation constitutes a transformative process that reshapes entire industries through groundbreaking

advancements. Notably, within emerging enterprises, market disruption has evolved into a growth catalyst for

technology and its diverse applications. While scholarly interest in theoretical and empirical studies concerning

this realm persists, scant attention has been directed towards comprehending its underlying structural dimensions.

This article endeavours to delve into the pivotal research themes of disruptive innovation spanning the period

from 1992 to 2023. Employing bibliometric data sourced from 4212 articles within Clarivate Analytics (Web of

Science) through the keyword "Disruptive Innovation," our analysis delves into the landscape. Our research

employs a range of Scientometric analytical tools, encompassing topic mapping, overlay visualization, keyword

co-occurrence, and journal co-citation. Through these methods, our study discerns emerging trends and the

dynamic terrain of disruptive innovation. By doing so, this paper plays a pivotal role in not only identifying

prevailing trajectories but also illuminating the transformative potential of disruptive innovation. In essence, it

guides forthcoming scholars in envisioning the key areas for future exploration within the realm of disruptive

innovation.

Keywords

Disruptive Innovation, Scientometric Analysis, Bibliometric Analysis, Topic Mapping, Co-Citation.