This bibliometric analysis reveals key trends and thematic clusters in SME research, indicating significant growth in digital transformation and regional development.
Key Points
The analysis identifies three developmental phases in SME support research: emergence, expansion, and acceleration.
From 1996 to 2025, 308 documents were examined, highlighting significant interdisciplinary engagement among 445 authors.
Emerging trends show a 500% increase in digital transformation and a 700% increase in green business support in recent years.
The research draws from sophisticated theoretical foundations, including innovation systems and regional development theories.