Assessing the Role of Digitization in Human Resource Practices: A Bibliometric Analysis

Abstract

Purpose - The main objective of this study is to conduct a bibliometric analysis to assess the existing body of research on the intersection of Digitization in Human Resource Practices. By systematically reviewing the scientific literature, this study seeks to determine whether sufficient research has been conducted to elucidate the role of digitization in human resource practices.

Method: This study employed a systematic literature review (SLR) methodology guided by the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) framework. Data were collected from the Scopus and Google Scholar databases, focusing on publications related to Digitization and Human Resource Practices. Bibliometric analysis was conducted using VOS viewer and RStudio’s Biblioshiny package to visualize research trends, key contributors, and topic areas within the field.

Result –. The primary data sources for this study are the Scopus database and Google Scholar, which yielded 274 relevant studies published between 2002 and 2025 through the keyword search "digitization AND human AND resource AND practice." Following the application of several filters, 39 studies were identified as directly relevant to this research. The findings indicate a growing interest in the subject, particularly digitalization, and underscore a significant opportunity for conducting empirical research in this domain.

Contribution – This study employs a systematic literature review and bibliometric analysis to examine research on digitization in human resource practice. Using the PRISMA framework and analyzing data with the VOS viewer and RStudio's Biblioshiny, it identifies key trends, influential contributors, and thematic areas. The findings reveal research gaps and provide a foundation for future studies, advancing the understanding of the intersection between digitization and human resource practices.