A Fuzzy-Set Qualitative Comparative Analysis of Publications on the Fuzzy Sets Theory

The publication opportunities in science require knowing the existing gaps academic debate. In recent decades, scholars specializing fuzzy theory and applied methodologies have experienced an unprecedented evolution of field. Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) shaped way socio-technical transitions use to solve environmental problems. This study conducts a systematic literature review articles published Journal Citations Report on these specific fields. Web Science (Core Collection) was used database assembled (N = 1956) that allowed evaluation research agenda detecting high-impact opportunities. A model analysis successful strategies influence is proposed. tested with configurational methodology through fuzzy-set Qualitative Comparative Analysis (fsQCA). conditions are: number authors, underlying interest researchers, standardized citations per year, age link sustainability. results are solid inform five paths ensure success publications journals. robustness allows its extrapolation other fields research. contribution this article knowledge conversation addition, it clarifies different guarantee high impact articles. offers important recommendations for academics journal editors, allowing them guide advise production scholarly debate future.