Evolution of high-quality economic development: A bibliometric analysis

Authors

  • Yi Huang Faculty of Business and Management, Universiti Teknologi MARA Cawangan Johor Kampus Segamat, Johor, Malaysia
  • Yan Ling Tan Faculty of Business and Management, Universiti Teknologi MARA Cawangan Johor Kampus Segamat, Johor, Malaysia
  • Roslina Mohamad Shafi Department of Economics and Financial Studies, Faculty of Business and Management,Universiti Teknologi MARA Cawangan Selangor, Kampus Puncak Alam, Selangor, Malaysia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.24191/jeeir.v13i2.4471

Keywords:

High-quality economic development (HQED), VOSviewer, Bibliometric analysis, Keyword co-occurence, Research clusters

Abstract

China's current development focuses on high-quality economic development (HQED), which aims to enhance the efficiency and quality
of growth while simultaneously advancing social, economic, and environmental progress. This approach not only improves the quality of life but also increases national wealth. Despite its significance, HQED has not garnered much global attention. To address this gap, this study employs bibliometric methods and VOS viewer software to analyse the evolution and primary research hotspots of HQED. The findings reveal that the evolution of HQED research can be divided into two distinct periods: (i) from 2018 to 2020, when HQED was still in its infancy, and (ii) from 2021 to 2023, which saw a rapid increase in the number of HQED publications. China has emerged as the leading contributor to HQED research. The journal "Sustainability" serves as the main outlet, while the Chinese Academy of Sciences is the most active institution in HQED studies. The most cited author is Zhang Wei. The research is organised into several key clusters: Cluster 1 focuses on research methods used in HQED studies, while Clusters 2 and 3 introduce more green elements and  onsiderations of environmental quality. Cluster 4 emphasises the importance of innovation and financial development.  Clusters 5 and 6 address topics related to the digital economy, digital finance, and digital transformation, whereas Cluster 7 highlights China's focus on high-quality development. broaden the scope of HQED to include areas such as green innovation, digital economies, and human capital.

Author Biographies

Yan Ling Tan, Faculty of Business and Management, Universiti Teknologi MARA Cawangan Johor Kampus Segamat, Johor, Malaysia

Yan-Ling Tan (Tan Yan Ling) is a lecturer at the Faculty of Business and Management, Universiti Teknologi MARA Cawangan Johor, Kampus Segamat, Malaysia (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1861-7423). Her research interests include development economics, applied economics, and environmental economics.

Roslina Mohamad Shafi, Department of Economics and Financial Studies, Faculty of Business and Management,Universiti Teknologi MARA Cawangan Selangor, Kampus Puncak Alam, Selangor, Malaysia

Roslina Mohamad Shafi is a senior faculty member of Faculty of Business and Management, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Puncak Alam Campus, Malaysia. (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2113-8434). Roslina's research interests predominantly focus on the Islamic capital market, Islamic finance, sustainability, and investment. Roslina has authored numerous publications in national and international journals on these subjects, concentrating on Malaysia's economic and social landscape. She possesses a PhD in Business Administration (Islamic Finance) from the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM). Before her tenure as an academician, she was employed by a stock brokerage and a banking organization. She can be reached through rosli286@uitm.edu.my

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Huang, Y., Tan, Y. L., & Mohamad Shafi, R. (2025). Evolution of high-quality economic development: A bibliometric analysis. Journal of Emerging Economies and Islamic Research, 13(2), 4471. https://doi.org/10.24191/jeeir.v13i2.4471

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