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Analysis of institutional authors

Jiménez Partearroyo, MontserratAuthorBenito Osorio, DianaAuthor

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April 25, 2024
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In-House Outsourcing strategy in business: a bibliometric analysis

Publicated to:Esic Market. 54 (3): - 2023-12-01 54(3), DOI: 10.7200/esicm.54.323

Authors: Garzon Fernandez, Jose Angel; Jimenez Partearroyo, Montserrat; Benito Osorio, Diana

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Univ Rey Juan Carlos - Author

Abstract

Objetive: This article carries out a bibliometric analysis and a literature review on Outsourcing/In-House which includes co-word analysis of the publications available in the Web of Science (WoS) and SCOPUS databases and its impact on other associated fields of knowledge since 1990. The key themes conceptualising it, emerging trends, and the future direction that Outsourcing/In-House will take are discussed. Methodology: The SciMAT software tool has been used which allows for the compiling of a science map in conjunction with performance analysis to identify concept subdomains in the field of research and the thematic evolution of Outsourcing/In-House.Results: Structural analysis of the scientific production under study demonstrated strong thematic cohesion concentrated in 18 specific themes. It also identified that the greatest scientific interest in and research on Outsourcing/In-House occurred between 2007 and 2015. Furthermore, it revealed evolution in the goals of this strategy, ranging from merely operational engagement to strategic realms, which has reached a striking level of maturity that persists to the present day. Limitations: The bibliographic search is limited to the two most important databases of publications which are WOS and SCOPUS. Practical implications: Highlighting the importance of this model in solving many current problems linked to efficiency and rising costs. This model underlines the evolution of the relationship framework between clients and subcontracting business.

Keywords

Bibliometric analysisDecision-modelInformationInnovationManagementMaturityOrganizationsOutsourcing in-houseProductive efficiencyResearch-and-developmentScienceScimatSourcing-strategiesStrategy and bussinessWorking

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Bibliometric impact. Analysis of the contribution and dissemination channel

The work has been published in the journal Esic Market, and although the journal is classified in the quartile Q3 (Agencia WoS (JCR)), its regional focus and specialization in Business, give it significant recognition in a specific niche of scientific knowledge at an international level.

From a relative perspective, and based on the normalized impact indicator calculated from the Field Citation Ratio (FCR) of the Dimensions source, it yields a value of: 1.36, which indicates that, compared to works in the same discipline and in the same year of publication, it ranks as a work cited above average. (source consulted: Dimensions Aug 2025)

Impact and social visibility

From the perspective of influence or social adoption, and based on metrics associated with mentions and interactions provided by agencies specializing in calculating the so-called "Alternative or Social Metrics," we can highlight as of 2025-08-06:

  • The use of this contribution in bookmarks, code forks, additions to favorite lists for recurrent reading, as well as general views, indicates that someone is using the publication as a basis for their current work. This may be a notable indicator of future more formal and academic citations. This claim is supported by the result of the "Capture" indicator, which yields a total of: 4 (PlumX).

It is essential to present evidence supporting full alignment with institutional principles and guidelines on Open Science and the Conservation and Dissemination of Intellectual Heritage. A clear example of this is:

  • The work has been submitted to a journal whose editorial policy allows open Open Access publication.

Leadership analysis of institutional authors

There is a significant leadership presence as some of the institution’s authors appear as the first or last signer, detailed as follows: First Author () and Last Author (Benito Osorio, Diana).

the author responsible for correspondence tasks has been .