Research trends in sustainable development, circular chain and technology:

a bibliometric analysis

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Keywords:

Sustainable Development, Circular Chain, Technology, Sustainability, Bibliometric Analysis

Abstract

This article aims to analyze research trends related to sustainable development, circular chain and technology. Sustainable development aims to establish a regenerative system that minimizes the use of natural resources and the generation of waste, while the circular chain proposes material flows in loops, reducing waste and negative environmental impacts. A bibliometric analysis was performed using the VOSViewer tool from the Scopus database. The research sought to discuss these concepts, identify influential authors and prominent publications, as well as instigate future discussions. This study can provide support for new research because it presents gaps and opportunities for new studies.

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Author Biographies

Dayse Liz das Graças Conceição , Universidade Federal de Uberlândia

Ph.D(2022) and Master (2017) in Business Administration from FUMEC University with a sandwich period in research abroad (DAAD funding at SCRC Leipzig - Germany). Specialist in Instructional Designer (2016), Strategic People Management (2009). Graduated in Business Administration from the Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais (2007). His PhD research involves marketing topics such as consumer behavior, theory of planned behavior, theory of cognitive dissonance, new technologies (Social CRM) and perceived risk with Covid-19. She has experience as a Teacher, Training Analyst and Instructional Designer. She participates in the GEICE / CNPq Research Group.

Cristiana Fernandes De Muÿlder, Universidade FUMEC

Possui Doutorado em Economia Aplicada (UFV - 2005), Mestrado em Economia Rural (UFV - 2001), Especialização em Sistemas de Informação e Planejamento estratégico (PUCMinas - 1995) e Bacharelado em Ciência da Computação (PUCMinas - 1992). Consultora Ad Hoc CAPES (2012-atual).Bolsista de Produtividade CNPq. Professora Titular da Universidade FUMEC/PDMA (desde 2011 - atual). Professor Titular Visitante da Universidade Federal de Uberlândia (UFU) - FAGEN/PPGAdm (Mar/2022 - Mar/2024). Membro do Comitê do Teste ANPAD (desde Julho/2024). Coordenadora da Câmara de Ciências Sociais Aplicadas FAPEMIG (2022). Membro do Comitê Executivo da ANPAD (Junho/2021 a Junho/2024). Professora Convidada da FDC (desde 2024).  Coordenadora do Setor de Relações Internacionais da Universidade FUMEC (2020-2022). Coordenadora do Programa de Doutorado e Mestrado em Administração da Universidade FUMEC (05/ago/2020 - 04/mar/2022) e (jun/2015 até mar/2107). Membro da Câmara de Ciências Sociais Aplicadas da FAPEMIG (2020-2023). Professora e Pesquisadora do PDMA (desde 2011), Programa de Doutorado e Mestrado em Sistemas de Informação e Gestão do Conhecimento PPGSIGC da Universidade FUMEC (2012 a 2019). Pesquisador Visitante na Universidade do Texas em El Paso (EUA) em Nov-Dez/2018, Out/2016 a Jan/2017 e Jun-Jul (2015). Pesquisador Visitante no Centro de Pesquisa SCRC Universidade de Leipzig Alemanha (Nov-Dez/2021 e Dez/2019). Bolsista de produtividade Pesquisador Mineiro - FAPEMIG 2013-2015. Coordena o Grupo de Pesquisa CNPq GEICE. Interesses em pesquisa: inovação, inteligência, inovação social, inovação em consumo, Social CRM, inovação em sistemas de saúde, desempenho e empreendedorismo.

André Francisco Alcântara Fagundes , Universidade Federal de Uberlândia

Doutor em Administração,Mestrado em Administração e Professor Adjunto Nível III da Faculdade de Gestão e Negócios (FAGEN) na Universidade Federal de Uberlândia.

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Published

03-03-2025

How to Cite

DAS GRAÇAS CONCEIÇÃO , D. L.; FERNANDES PINTO JUNIOR, A.; FERNANDES DE MUŸLDER, C.; ALCÂNTARA FAGUNDES , A. F. . Research trends in sustainable development, circular chain and technology: : a bibliometric analysis. Revista de Ensino, Pesquisa e Extensão em Gestão, [S. l.], v. 8, n. 1, p. e37723, 2025. Disponível em: https://periodicos.ufrn.br/revenspesextgestao/article/view/37723. Acesso em: 17 mar. 2025.

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2025

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