Mapping the evolution of e-commerce research through co-word analysis: 2001–2020
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Highlights：
• This study examines the evolution of e-commerce research between 2001 and 2020 via co-word analysis.
• The bridging, core and popular research topics in the past 20 years were identified.
• Some research topics have kept their continuity over the studied 20 years.
• The research traditions are continuously evolving with the development of new technologies.
• Potential research directions are suggested for future research.
摘要
•This study examines the evolution of e-commerce research between 2001 and 2020 via co-word analysis.•The bridging, core and popular research topics in the past 20 years were identified.•Some research topics have kept their continuity over the studied 20 years.•The research traditions are continuously evolving with the development of new technologies.•Potential research directions are suggested for future research.
论文关键词：Co-word analysis,E-commerce, research trends,Research theme,Research evolution
论文评审过程：Received 29 November 2021, Revised 29 July 2022, Accepted 8 August 2022, Available online 17 August 2022, Version of Record 20 August 2022.
论文官网地址：https://doi.org/10.1016/j.elerap.2022.101190
