A Systematic Bibliometric Analysis on the Nature of and Trends in Decision-Making in Sport

This study employed a bibliometric approach to examine the research landscape surrounding decision-making in sport. Utilizing the R programming language with the Biblioshiny interface, we analyzed data extracted from the Web of Science (WoS) database to identify prevailing trends and key contributors to this field. Our analysis encompassed 1683 articles published between 1988 and 2024, authored by 5,107 individuals across 112 journals, with an average annual publication rate of 8.42 articles. Key findings highlight the UK as the leading nation in collaborative research within this domain. Davids K. emerged as the most prolific author (n=47), while Victoria University led in institutional productivity (n=53). Keyword analysis revealed a predominant focus on "sport," "performance," and "decision-making," followed by "return," "reliability," and "physical activity." Furthermore, recent trends indicate a growing emphasis on topics such as rehabilitation, reconstruction, and football within the context of sports decision-making. This comprehensive analysis provides valuable insights into the evolution and current state of research on decision-making in sport, informing future scholarly endeavors in this area.