Mapping sustainability reporting research with the UN's sustainable development goal

Raman, Raghu; Nair, Vasantha; Shivdas, Avinash; Bhukya, Ramulu; Viswanathan, P. K.; Subramaniam, Nava; Nedungadi, Prema

doi:10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e18510

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“…Typical structured literature review (SLR) like in [24] uses a standard systematic approach by means of manual searches and human-driven source-processing at all stages. Moreover, SLR methods usually leverage the same set of query terms both in the corpus generation and in the definition of an ad-hoc categorization framework necessary for the analysis of the specific method's outcome [25] , [26] .…”

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Exploring hidden pathways to sustainable manufacturing for cyber-physical production systems

Pedone,

Váncza,

Szaller

2024

Heliyon

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Exploring hidden pathways to sustainable manufacturing for cyber-physical production systems

Pedone,

Váncza,

Szaller

2024

Heliyon

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“…The United Nations' 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development presents an urgent timeline for substantial change [85]. Given this context, future research needs to focus on specific, time-bound strategies for businesses to contribute to sustainable development goals (SDGs).…”

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confidence: 99%

Contribution of Business Research to Sustainable Development Goals: Bibliometrics and Science Mapping Analysis

Raman,

Lathabhai,

Mandal

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Sustainability

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Despite significant business-related research publications, extant studies are yet to show how well business research directly maps to 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Our study uses a qual-quant approach combining the PRISMA framework, performance analysis, and content analysis to find answers to this research gap. Using the Australia Business Deans Council list of 2500+ journals as a proxy for business research during 2016–2022, our study shows that only about 25% of business research is directly mapping to SDGs with SDG 3 (Good Health and Well Being) and SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy) being the most mapped. The most cited journals are the Journal of Cleaner Production, Applied Energy, and the European Journal of Public, which largely focus on SDG 7, SDG 13 (Climate Action), and SDG 3. Top authors focus their research mainly on SDG 7, SDG 13, and SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production), with few publications dedicated to SDG 1 (No Poverty), SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth), and SDG 5 (Gender Equality). Applied Economics has emerged as the dominant field for SDGs. Further, our study is the first to incorporate social network analysis to understand the interconnected nature of SDGs in the context of business research. This research provides substantial policy insight, particularly insight relevant to the formulation of regulations that promote the alignment of business researchers with SDGs.

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“…Comparative analyses of SDG mapping initiatives reveal variations in how different initiatives map publications to respective SDGs [8,32]. Recently, there have been studies to map publications in a thematic area to SDGs using the SDG mapping initiativeswomen entrepreneurship [33], business research [6], cyberbullying research [34], analytical hierarchical process [35], and water security [36].…”

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“…Mapping research publications to the SDGs establishes academia's commitment to these goals and charts out the knowledge landscape directly geared towards addressing global sustainability challenges [5]. Specific studies [6,7] have emphasized the intricate network of interconnectedness within the SDGs, shedding light on how academic endeavours span multiple goals.…”

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Discrepancies in Mapping Sustainable Development Goal 3 (Good Health and Well-Being) Research: A Comparative Analysis of Scopus and Dimensions Databases

Raman,

Nair,

Nedungadi

2023

Sustainability

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Understanding the alignment and contributions of scientific research to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is essential for guiding global progress toward these critical targets. In this context, the study focuses on SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-Being), as it dominates the most researched SDG literature, thus providing a meaningful representation of the broader SDG research landscape. The comprehensive examination of the SDG 3-related research from 2018 to 2022 highlights significant discrepancies in publications mapped to SDG 3 between the two largest databases, Scopus and Dimensions. Despite previous studies showing Dimensions to have more coverage, the present analysis finds Scopus to report 124% more publications in this area. These discrepancies extend across various levels, including country, funder, institution, journal, and author, and have substantial implications for stakeholders relying on these data. Notably, contrasting cluster themes are discovered, with Dimensions revealing five integrative clusters and Scopus focusing on six specialized ones. This discrepancy can affect global research attention, funding allocation, institutional recognition, and SDG journal alignment. The findings emphasize the need for standardization and transparency in SDG mapping methodologies, especially as the 2030 target year approaches and progress on many 2030 SDG targets is lagging. It also highlights the importance of acknowledging and understanding these disparities at various levels of the research ecosystem. The study raises questions about similar discrepancies in other SDGs and necessitates a broader analysis that might include more databases and refine publication types. It serves as a cautionary reminder to the scientific community, policymakers, and other stakeholders about the importance of careful and comprehensive evaluation when mapping publications to SDGs.

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Mapping sustainability reporting research with the UN's sustainable development goal

Cited by 11 publications

References 125 publications

Exploring hidden pathways to sustainable manufacturing for cyber-physical production systems

Exploring hidden pathways to sustainable manufacturing for cyber-physical production systems

Contribution of Business Research to Sustainable Development Goals: Bibliometrics and Science Mapping Analysis

Discrepancies in Mapping Sustainable Development Goal 3 (Good Health and Well-Being) Research: A Comparative Analysis of Scopus and Dimensions Databases

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