Information Systems and Smart Environments using Bibliometric Analysis: Review of Emerging Trends and Research Directions
Fatima Zahrae HAMDANI, Ikrame KIYADI, Hayat EL BOUKHARI
Abstract. In the era where digital transformation and sustainability have become necessities, the presence of information systems and smart environments plays a central role in driving innovation. This study uses a bibliometric analysis to show the global research landscape in the field of information systems and smart environments. Using the data retrieved from the Scopus database, this study identifies important research trends such as leading countries, top influential authors and the key active journals in the field of information systems and smart environments. Based on 1504 publications, results showed a significant growth in publications over the last ten years, approximately 372% growth, with India, China and the United States accounting for 58% of academic output. Whereas the VOS-Viewer mapping reveals the growing interest in decision-making as an integrative role linking information systems with smart environments. Additionally, the results of this study provide valuable insight for policymakers, scholars, and practitioners aiming to enhance digital innovation in the fields of information systems and smart environments.
Keywords
Information System, Smart Environment, Bibliometric Analysis, The Internet of Things (IoT), Digital Innovation
Published online 4/25/2026, 10 pages
Copyright © 2026 by the author(s)
Published under license by Materials Research Forum LLC., Millersville PA, USA
Citation: Fatima Zahrae HAMDANI, Ikrame KIYADI, Hayat EL BOUKHARI, Information Systems and Smart Environments using Bibliometric Analysis: Review of Emerging Trends and Research Directions, Materials Research Proceedings, Vol. 64, pp 1229-1238, 2026
DOI: https://doi.org/10.21741/9781644904091-150
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