Value Drivers: Scientific Knowledge Advances and Research Avenues

This research analyzed the bibliometric characteristics of articles published in qualified international literature on value drivers, considering growing academic interest subject, indications about fragmentation its discussion, and search for best indicators. Bibliometric analysis based 14 indicators was performed 292 between 1997 2021 to identify most influential authors, journals, institutions countries, collaboration networks, main topics field. A qualitative approach applied reveal contributions these build an agenda future research. Results confirm discussion due identification six thematic clusters debate dispersion across several institutions, researchers, journals. The ‘intellectual capital’ theme, through intangible assets covering discussions trust organizational reputation, is emphasized. Main highlight relationship drivers with intellectual capital, assets, corporate social responsibility, sustainability, which indicates relevance themes identifying elements that can contribute value.