Mapping green technologies literature published between 1995 and 2019: a scientometric review from the perspective of the manufacturing industry

This study presents a comprehensive literature review and gives an insight into the increasing research trends that are based on the discipline of green technology (GTs) in the manufacturing industry. Prior research in this field indicates that there is a scarcity of research on the topic. Therefore, this study seeks to draft a multi-perspective literature review that is based on GTs in the manufacturing industry. Moreover, to make this analysis more detailed, the science-mapping technique and the quantitative approach were also applied on 5734 bibliographic references that were extracted from the web of science. Ultimately, the focus of the research is to understand the tendencies and trends in journals, institutions, and the main areas of research, along with the integration style of these elements in the previous literature that has been written on the subject of GTs. This technique also helps to fill in the research gap, address the limitations of existing literature, and shed light on the various possible directions this could lead to for future research. The implications of this research offer wide directives for editors, researchers, research institutions, policymakers, and practitioners.

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This study provides an in-depth analysis of the increasing research trends in green technology (GTs) within the manufacturing industry by utilizing science-mapping techniques and quantitative approaches. Previous research has shown a scarcity of literature in this field, highlighting limitations that need to be addressed. The focus is on understanding tendencies and trends, while also offering insights into potential directions for future research, with broad implications for editors, researchers, institutions, policymakers, and practitioners.