Hikikomori is the Japanese term for the phenomenon of young adults isolating themselves from society and becoming reclusive. This study aims to examine the evolution and distribution of hikikomori, as well as identify the major players and institutions involved in hikikomori research. The searches, which were conducted in Scopus database identified 286 academic research works pertaining to hikikomori research. The findings indicate that hikikomori has attracted the attention of academic researchers in both the East and the West, with a consistent increase in research output since the Internet revolution over the past decade. The study highlights the potential for additional research on hikikomori and provides a benchmark for new researchers entering the field.
This study provides a bibliometric analysis of scholarly works from 2010 to 2023 that discuss intentions for digital entrepreneurship. The report attempts to shed light on the primary contributors, research trends, and significance of this area in relation to digitalization and entrepreneurship. Using the Scopus database, a total of 134 pertinent scholarly publications were found and examined. Beginning with a summary of the publication trends for the given time period, the bibliometric analysis is conducted. It shows a consistent increase in the quantity of papers on digital entrepreneurial intention, demonstrating the scholars' growing interest and attention in this subject. To pinpoint the main contributors and their geographic distribution, the study goes further and looks at how publications are distributed across years, authors, institutions, and nations. The analysis identifies a number of productive scholars who have made significant contributions to the field of digital entrepreneurial intention in terms of authors. The understanding and growth of digital entrepreneurship have advanced significantly thanks to their knowledge and reliable publication output. The analysis also highlights networks and collaboration between institutions and authors, demonstrating the collaborative nature of this field of research.