Mapping the Plastic Waste Research Landscape: A bibliometric analysis of the interdisciplinary nature of plastic waste research

Nabila Ahmad; Irlisuhayu Mohd Ramli; Hafizah Hammad Ahmad Khan

doi:10.21834/e-bpj.v8iSI15.5101

Authors

Nabila Ahmad Faculty of Business Management, Universiti Teknologi MARA Cawangan Kedah, Kampus Sungai Petani, Malaysia
Irlisuhayu Mohd Ramli Faculty of Business Management, Universiti Teknologi MARA Cawangan Kedah, Kampus Sungai Petani, Malaysia
Hafizah Hammad Ahmad Khan Faculty of Business Management, Universiti Teknologi MARA Cawangan Kedah, Kampus Sungai Petani, Malaysia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v8iSI15.5101

Keywords:

Plastic Waste, Sustainability , Bibliometric

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to explore a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of research on plastic waste. A systematic literature search was conducted using the Scopus database to retrieve articles published between 2011 to 2022. The bibliometric indicators used such as the number of publications, citations, and collaboration networks. The study revealed 2735 articles on plastic waste were published. India and China were the most productive countries in terms of publication output. The analysis identified a strong network of collaborations among researchers. Several limitations were also identified. This study provides insights for future research and recommendations for policymakers.

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