Serenko et al. 2010. A scientometric analysis of knowledge management and intellectual capital academic literature (1994-2008). JOURNAL OF KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT 14 (1): 3-23.

[Eugene Garfield]

Serenko, A; Bontis, N; Booker, L; Sadeddin, K; Hardie, T. 2010. A scientometric 
analysis of knowledge management and intellectual capital academic literature 
(1994-2008). JOURNAL OF KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT 14 (1): 3-23.

Author Full Name(s): Serenko, Alexander; Bontis, Nick; Booker, Lorne; 
Sadeddin, Khaled; Hardie, Timothy

Language: English
Document Type: Article

Author Keywords: Knowledge management; Intellectual capital; Productivity 
rate
KeyWords Plus: INFORMATION-SYSTEMS RESEARCH; LOTKAS LAW; 
BIBLIOMETRIC ANALYSIS; RESEARCH PRODUCTIVITY; IMPACT; AUTHORSHIP; 
JOURNALS; SCIENCE; PUBLICATION; DISCIPLINE

Abstract: Purpose - The purpose of this study is to conduct a scientometric 
analysis of the body of literature contained in 11 major knowledge management 
and intellectual capital (KM/IC) peer-reviewed journals.
Design/methodology/approach - A total of 2,175 articles published in 11 major 
KM/IC peer-reviewed journals were carefully reviewed and subjected to 
scientometric data analysis techniques.
Findings - A number of research questions pertaining to country institutional 
and individual productivity co-operation patterns, publication frequency, and 
favourite inquiry methods were proposed and answered. Based on the findings, 
many implications emerged that improve one's understanding of the identity of 
KM/IC as a distinct scientific field.
Research limitations/implications - The pool of KM/IC journals examined did not 
represent all available publication outlets, given that at least 20 peer-reviewed 
journals exist in the KM/IC field. There are also KM/IC papers published in other 
non-KM/IC specific journals. However, the 11 journals that were selected for 
the study have been evaluated by Bontis and Serenko as the top publications 
in the KM/IC area.
Practical implications - Practitioners have played a significant role in developing 
the KM/IC field. However, their contributions have been decreasing. There is 
still very much a need for qualitative descriptions and case studies. It is 
critically important that practitioners consider collaborating with academics for 
richer research projects.
Originality/value - This is the most comprehensive scientometric analysis of the 
KM/IC field ever conducted

Addresses: [Serenko, Alexander; Hardie, Timothy] Lakehead Univ, Fac Business 
Adm, Thunder Bay, ON P7B 5E1, Canada; [Bontis, Nick; Booker, Lorne; 
Sadeddin, Khaled] McMaster Univ, DeGroote Sch Business, Hamilton, ON, 
Canada
Reprint Address: Bontis, N, McMaster Univ, DeGroote Sch Business, Hamilton, 
ON, Canada.
E-mail Address: nbontis at mcmaster.ca

ISSN: 1367-3270
DOI: 10.1108/13673271011015534