Mapping Leadership Dynamics in 2023: A Comprehensive Visualization Analysis of BRICS+ Nations

Huichan Ren; Suhaila  Abdullah

This study investigates leadership research in BRICS+ nations in 2023, with a primary focus on uncovering China’s substantial influence and contributing insights to the academic landscape of leadership studies. Utilizing VOSviewer 1.6.18(0), Scimago Graphica, and Excel software, the research employs bibliometric analysis to comprehensively depict the academic landscapes of leadership research in the BRICS+ nations. The findings underscore China’s prominent role in the field, supported by 539 publications, and highlight the noteworthy contributions of academics such as Zhang X., Wang Y., and Li X. Additionally, the study emphasizes the impactful work of Cibula et al (2023) in cervical cancer care, attributing its success to authoritative references, frequent revisions, expert involvement, rigorous methodology, and extensive coverage. The main research themes encompass leadership styles, performance, impact, innovation, sustainability, and motivation, while the identification of current emphases on self-efficacy, sustainability, personality, and culture is expected to guide future research trajectories in the field of leadership studies.

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Ren, H., & Abdullah, S. (2024). Mapping Leadership Dynamics in 2023: A Comprehensive Visualization Analysis of BRICS+ Nations. International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, 14(1), 2556–2566.

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