Risk and Innovation Management of Small Businesses in the Textile Industry

This study aims to conduct a bibliometric analysis of the literature at the nexus of risk management, innovation, and small businesses in the textile industry. The study conducted a bibliometric analysis of publications in the Web of Science and Scopus scientific databases for 1985–2022 using RStudio and Biblioshiny software. Drawing from the Web of Science and Scopus databases, the study maps the evolution of academic discourse, highlighting thematic trends, seminal works, and existing research gaps. The temporal analysis indicates heightened interest during global disruptions, notably the 2008 financial crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite an upward trajectory in publications, citation metrics stress the primacy of quality over sheer volume. A geographic examination reveals a diversified global input, with emerging economies like Brazil and India accentuating their academic footprint. Institutional trends spotlight the sustained commitment from universities such as Zhejiang University and Lodz University of Technology. Lotka’s Law underpins a significant author productivity skewness, indicating a broad spectrum of perspectives, yet spotlighting a select group with higher output potential. The findings urge closer academia-industry collaboration, an emphasis on research quality, and a watchful eye on new academic entrants. This study offers a strategic compass for businesses, researchers, and policymakers, underscoring the multi-dimensional and global endeavors to bolster the textile industry’s innovative and risk management capacities.