A Retrospective Analysis of the International Journal of Knowledge Management

The International Journal of Knowledge Management (IJKM) has been providing a platform for research in knowledge management since 2005. This study assesses its 15-year milestone and lends insight into the major trends in the establishment and development of the journal. The primary objective of this paper is to present an overview of the intellectual structure of the IJKM using bibliometric analysis. The paper focuses on the leading trends of the journal over the years and traces the subsequent developments. Using the Scopus database, the bibliographic data of the journal was extracted in order to highlight the major influences in its growth history and the central themes of the journal employing different bibliometric tools. Analysis of the content and context of the journal illustrates the inclusive nature of knowledge management research in the journal. The IJKM provides an important context for interdisciplinary and international research and draws attention from a wide section of the academic community for the research it showcases.