Mapping Research Agenda of Sustainable Restaurants: A Bibliometric Approach (2014-2024)
Keywords:
Sustainable restaurants, environmental impact, waste management, resource optimizationAbstract
This study maps the research landscape of sustainable restaurants from 2014 to 2024 through a bibliometric approach, analyzing publication trends, collaborative networks, and critical themes. Using 79 publications from the Web of Science, this study applies CiteSpace to visualize author, institutional, and country-level contributions. Results show a post-2020 surge in publications, reflecting increased academic and industry interest. Countries, such as Australia, China, and England emerge as significant contributors, along with institutions like Kyung Hee University, highlighting global collaboration. Key themes include environmental impact, waste management, consumer behavior, and the role of technologies like AI and blockchain in resource optimization. This study emphasizes accessible sustainability solutions, more robust policy frameworks, and the potential for interdisciplinary and cross-regional collaborations. The obtained findings offer valuable insights for academia and industry, supporting the integration of sustainability practices in response to evolving environmental and consumer needs.
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