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Uncertain Supply Chain Management

ISSN 2291-6830 (Online) - ISSN 2291-6822 (Print)
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Volume 14 Issue 4 pp. 339-356 , 2026

Visualizing the knowledge domain of green supply chain management practices: A bibliometric analysis of Scopus data (2010–2023) using VOS viewer Pages 339-356 Right click to download the paper Download PDF

Authors: Geda Jebel Ababulgu, Zerihun Ayenew Birbirsa, Misganu GetahunWodajo

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doi 10.5267/j.uscm.2025.8.001
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🔑 Keywords: Green supply chain management, Bibliometric analysis, VOS viewer, Sustainability, Environmental management

Abstract: Green supply chain management (GSCM) has emerged as a crucial strategy for organizations to address environmental sustainability concerns. This study aims to examine the knowledge domain of GSCM practices by conducting a bibliometric analysis of Scopus data from 2010 to 2023. Using the VOS viewer software, the researchers examined the publication trends, influential authors, institutions, journals, and keywords in the GSCM research landscape. The methodology involves systematically searching and retrieving relevant publications from the Scopus database, then data cleaning and preprocessing. The resulting dataset comprises 530 articles, which are then analyzed using the VOS viewer to create a network visualization map. Various bibliometric indicators, such as co-authorship, co-citation, and keyword co-occurrence, are used to uncover patterns and relationships among the articles. The bibliometric analysis revealed a growing interest in GSCM, with a significant increase in publications over the 14 years. The study identified the most influential authors, institutions, and journals in the field, highlighting the prominent contributors to GSCM research. Also, looking at how often keywords were used together revealed the main theme groups in the GSCM field, such as sustainable supply chain management, sustainable operations, sustainable governance, and sustainable organizational performance. The findings of this study provide valuable insights into the intellectual structure and evolution of GSCM research. Visualizing the knowledge domain using the VOS viewer facilitates a comprehensive understanding of the interconnections between various aspects of GSCM, such as the adoption of green practices, environmental performance, and supply chain sustainability. These insights can inform researchers, practitioners, and policymakers in developing strategic initiatives and future research directions to advance the field of GSCM.

How to cite this paper
APA: Ababulgu, G., Birbirsa, Z & GetahunWodajo, M. (2026). Visualizing the knowledge domain of green supply chain management practices: A bibliometric analysis of Scopus data (2010–2023) using VOS viewer. Uncertain Supply Chain Management, 14(4), 339-356.
Chicago/Turabian: Ababulgu, G., Birbirsa, Z & GetahunWodajo, M. 2026. "Visualizing the knowledge domain of green supply chain management practices: A bibliometric analysis of Scopus data (2010–2023) using VOS viewer." Uncertain Supply Chain Management 14, no. 4 (2026): 339-356.
AMA: Ababulgu, G., Birbirsa, Z & GetahunWodajo, M. Visualizing the knowledge domain of green supply chain management practices: A bibliometric analysis of Scopus data (2010–2023) using VOS viewer. Uncertain Supply Chain Management. 2026;14(4):339-356.

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