Digitalization across the Decades: A Bibliometric Analysis from 1988 to 2022

This research proposes an in-depth bibliometric analysis of the literature on digitalization from 1988 to 2022. The aim is to analyze the evolution of research in this field, identifying significant trends and emerging themes. Based on rigorous inclusion and exclusion criteria, 2,802 articles were selected from the Scopus database. The methodology is based on bibliometrics, which enables both qualitative and quantitative analysis of publications. The results demonstrate the growing importance of concepts such as industry 4.0, innovation and servitization. This research provides a better understanding of the scientific dynamics surrounding digitalization and offers food for thought for further exploration of this rapidly evolving subject. Keywords: Digitalization; Digital transformation; Bibliometric analysis; Industry 4.0; Innovation; Vosviewer