A Study of Research Trends in the Management Sciences: A Focus on Frequency of Author Keywords

During the Fourth Industrial Revolution, characterized by advancements in artificial intelligence, big data, and machine learning, the field of Management Science, which has the potential to be at the forefront of interdisciplinary research, has paradoxically witnessed a decline in the number of published papers in related academic journals. This study, motivated by such concerns, analyzes the frequency of author keywords from papers published in the journal of the Korean Operations Research and Management Science Society from 2002 to 2023. The aim is to provide recommendations to revitalize research in the field of Management Science. Specifically, the study compared the results of author keyword analysis for the entire period with the major research trends in related fields in the last five years, and analyzed them by period, journal, and number of citations. Through these analyses, the study suggests the necessity of reflecting contemporary research trends, strengthening the unique characteristics of each journal, and expanding the acceptance of the latest topics and qualitative concepts within the field of Business Administration.