Society 5.0 in business management: A bibliometric analysis

Abstract

This study aims to examine the Society 5.0 approach in the field of business management through bibliometric analysis and systematic literature review methodologies, thereby enabling assessments regarding the development of Society 5.0. Seventy articles published between 2020 and 2024 from the Scopus database have been analyzed. During the bibliometric analysis phase, the distributions of publishing countries, years, and keywords are evaluated. In the systematic literature review phase, thematic areas are identified as sustainability, digital transformation, Japan, cognitive mapping, and Democracy 5.0. The study evaluates different research perspectives related to the Society 5.0 approach in social sciences, particularly in the business field, and makes determinations regarding the current state and future development. The study provides valuable insights to stakeholders and managers in social sciences, particularly in business management, as well as policymakers, concerning the current state and future of the Society 5.0 approach.

Keywords

• Society 5.0
• Business management
• Systematic literature review

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