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E-government adoption in West Africa is a critical area of research due to the transformative potential of ICT in enhancing governance, improving service delivery, and fostering citizen engagement. Despite these opportunities, many West African countries face significant challenges, including infrastructure deficits, data security concerns, and digital literacy issues. To understand the scholarly trends and perspectives in this field, a comprehensive bibliometric analysis was conducted, covering publications from 2007 to 2023. The methodology involved using Scopus database to retrieve peer-reviewed articles, conference papers, and other relevant publications. Keyword searches related to E-government adoption and West Africa were employed for data retrieval. The analysis focused on publication trends, citation counts to identify influential articles, thematic analysis to explore popular themes, and the identification of influential authors and relevant publication sources. The major findings indicate a significant increase in publication rates in recent years, reflecting growing academic interest in E-government adoption in West Africa. The study identified the most influential articles based on citation counts, revealing key contributions to the field. Popular themes include developing countries, government data processing, and information services, highlighting the diverse areas of scholarly inquiry. Influential authors and relevant publication sources were also identified, providing insights into the key contributors and outlets in this research area. Further research is recommended to explore broader geographical regions and to make use of other databases, such as Web of Science and PubMed, to uncover more comprehensive trends and patterns. This research contributes to the existing literature by offering a bibliometric analysis of publications on E-government adoption in West Africa, highlighting key trends, influential works, and research priorities.
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Jafar, I., Miskon, S., & Hussin, A. R. C. (2024). Bibliometric Analysis of E-Government Adoption in West Africa: A Review of Scholarly Trends and Perspectives from 2007 to 2023. International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, 14(8), 3007–3019.
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