Publication: Leading countries and research networks advancing clean production and environmental sustainability in Southeast Asia
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Issued Date
2024-03-21
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14468956
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17588553
Scopus ID
2-s2.0-85183903523
Journal Title
International Journal of Development Issues
Volume
23
Issue
1
Start Page
84
End Page
105
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Bibliographic Citation
International Journal of Development Issues Vol.23 No.1 (2024) , 84-105
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Sorooshian S., Ahadi N., Zainul Abideen A. Leading countries and research networks advancing clean production and environmental sustainability in Southeast Asia. International Journal of Development Issues Vol.23 No.1 (2024) , 84-105. 105. doi:10.1108/IJDI-06-2023-0165 Retrieved from: https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14740/20446
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Abstract
Purpose: This study aims to assess the response of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to cleaner production and environmental sustainability, with a specific focus on identifying the leading countries and research networks driving these efforts. Design/methodology/approach: A benchmarking academic journal was chosen, and the journal’s archive was comprehensively examined. To construct the data set, a conventional keyword search technique was applied in February 2023 to filter for ASEAN affiliations. The study used hybrid bibliometric analyses and multi-criteria decision analysis (MCDA) to analyze the collected data and address the research purpose. Findings: The data analysis revealed a rising research trend, particularly after 2014. Malaysia had the most publications, followed by Thailand and Singapore, and their publications had the most cumulative citations among ASEAN countries. Research collaborations between Malaysia, Thailand and Singapore were frequent, but participation from other countries was low. The research topics on which ASEAN members focused were also identified, but it became apparent that there was little coordination. A scant few collaborations involving more than two countries were observed; thus, the MCDA analysis concluded that research leadership was absent in ASEAN countries. Originality/value: This study contributes insights to the existing literature and offers a valuable overview of the research direction and collaboration status of cleaner production and environmental sustainability in the ASEAN region, thus benefiting policymakers. Additionally, this study introduces a novel approach combining bibliometrics analysis with MCDA to assess research collaboration, thus providing a novel methodology for future research policy evaluations.