Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
Karadeniz Teknik Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Enstitüsü Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi, cilt.15, sa.30, ss.239-263, 2025 (TRDizin)
This research presents a bibliometric analysis of scholarly literature on the knowledge economy, covering the period from 1998 to October 1, 2024, based on 439 documents retrieved from the Scopus database. It tracks the evolution of publication output, identifies the most influential works, and evaluates contributions by authors, institutions, and nations, as well as journal impact. Furthermore, it explores thematic trajectories and co-authorship networks within the field. Findings reveal that the knowledge economy has matured into a global, interdisciplinary arena, with key foci on innovation, higher education, sustainability, and human capital. The COVID-19 crisis has further underscored the critical role of digital transformation in this domain. Looking ahead, research is encouraged to deepen inquiry into knowledge management, the dynamics of human capital, the persistence of social inequalities, and the pursuit of sustainable development.