Tracking the Impact of Women Entrepreneurs on Innovation: A Review

This study explores the evolution and current state of the impact of women entrepreneurs on innovation through a bibliometric analysis of research publications from 1987 to 2024. It highlights key milestones, influential authors, prominent institutions and leading countries contributing to the field. The analysis shows a notable increase in publication activity since 1987. Through co-citation and keyword co-occurrence analyses, the study reveals the intellectual structure and thematic trends within this research area using the Scopus database for data search. It delves into co-citation networks, keyword relationships and thematic clusters, offering insights into studies on Women Entrepreneurs and Innovation using VOSviewer and RStudio (Biblioshiny) for analysis. The findings emphasise the dynamic interaction between research dissemination and citation impact, providing valuable perspectives for both researchers and practitioners. Although bibliometric analysis has its limitations, the study identifies several opportunities for further research in this evolving field.