Revista Científica
ANFIBIOS
ISSN: 2665-1513 (Impreso) | ISSN: 2711-0532 (En línea)
Estudio bibliométrico y cienciométrico en Latinoamérica sobre el crecimiento de las PYMEs
Bibliometric and Scientometric Study in Latin America on the Growth of SMEs
Ariel J. Barrios-Buelvas*
Universidad Tecnológica de Bolívar - Colombia
ORCID iD: https://orcid.org/0009-0006-4799-178X
aribarrios@utb.edu.co Jorge Del Rio-Cortina
Universidad Tecnológica de Bolívar - Colombia
ORCID iD: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6127-8450
jdelrio@utb.edu.co *Autor a quien debe ser dirigida la correspondenciaFecha de recepción: 10/09/2025
Fecha de evaluación: 30/09/2025
Fecha de aceptación: 24/10/2025
Cómo citar: Barrios-Buelvas, A., & Del Rio-Cortina, J. (2025). Estudio bibliométrico y cienciométrico en Latinoamérica sobre el crecimiento de las PYMEs. Revista Científica Anfibios, 8(2), 29-43. https://doi.org/10.37979/afb.2025v8n2.180
Resumen
Introducción: Las PYMEs hacen parte del segmento más abundante del tejido empresarial en América Latina. El crecimiento de la literatura académica sobre su desarrollo refleja la creciente atención que reciben en los ámbitos de innovación, sostenibilidad y competitividad. Objetivo: Este trabajo busca identificar la producción bibliométrica y científica en Latinoamérica acerca del desarrollo de las PYMEs durante el periodo 2018-2025. Metodología: Se recopilaron 899 documentos de Scopus (Base de datos). Se ejecutaron indicadores de creación, coautoría, incidencia y coocurrencia de palabras clave, complementados con herramientas de visualización como VOSviewer. Resultados: Se evidencia un crecimiento sostenido en las publicaciones sobre PYMEs, con una alta concentración en un núcleo reducido de revistas. Las redes de coautoría más relevantes se encuentran entre México, Brasil y Colombia. Las temáticas dominantes giran en torno a innovación, gestión de calidad, sostenibilidad y competitividad. Conclusiones: Existe un interés creciente de la academia latinoamericana por fortalecer las PYMEs. A pesar de ello, aún existen desafíos relacionados con la calidad y diversificación de las colaboraciones internacionales de las publicaciones, lo cual plantea oportunidades de cara al futuro para el estudio de las PYMEs en Latinoamérica.
Palabras claveInnovación; Sostenibilidad; Competitividad; Desempeño empresarial; Gestión del conocimiento
Abstract
Introduction: SMEs represent the most abundant segment of the business fabric in Latin America. The growing academic literature on their development reflects the increasing attention they receive in the areas of innovation, sustainability, and competitiveness. Objective: Identify the bibliometric and scientific production in Latin America regarding the development of SMEs during the period 2018–2025. Methodology: 899 documents were collected from Scopus (database). Indicators of production, co-authorship, impact, and keyword co-occurrence were analyzed, supported by visualization tools such as VOSviewer. Results: A steady increase in publications on SMEs is evident, with a high concentration in a small core of journals. The most relevant co-authorship networks are found between Mexico, Brazil, and Colombia. Dominant themes revolve around innovation, quality management, sustainability, and competitiveness. Conclusions: There is a growing interest from the Latin American academic community in strengthening SMEs. Nevertheless, challenges remain regarding the quality and international diversity of collaborations in publications, presenting future opportunities for SME research in the region.
KeywordsInnovation; Sustainability; Competitiveness; Business performance; Knowledge management;
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