Bibliometric analysis identifies foundational works and theme evolution in urban governance and management, highlighting research gaps.
Key Points
This study aims to analyze urban governance and management literature from 1900 to 2025, investigating foundational works and theme evolution.
Conducted a bibliometric analysis of 9510 documents from Scopus and Web of Science databases covering 1900-2025.
Identified five thematic clusters in urban governance and management.
Evaluated research trends, focusing on gaps in studies related to developing countries.
Identified five clusters: 'urban governance,' 'metropolitan governance,' 'smart city governance,' 'urban management,' and 'city governance and resilient planning.'
Highlighted a lack of applied research on urban governance in developing countries, with a focus on European and American contexts.
Suggested future research should explore governance and technology interactions, particularly regarding artificial intelligence.