Uncovering the Green Procurement Knowledge Structure: a Systematic Citation Network Analysis

Abstract Recently, academics and practitioners have devoted considerable attention to studying green procurement. Due the growing number of articles in this fast-evolving domain, it is critical examine current body knowledge thoroughly. The structure dissemination channels field been systematically examined for first time. Four hundred fifty-two Scopus journal were analysed using keyword co-occurrence network main path analysis (MPA) identify important research topics historical evolution procurement research. findings indicate that literature focuses on multiple topics, including supply chain management, sustainable public procurement, sustainability, supplier selection, environmental management. primary focus has determinants difficulties there an increased construction education sectors. novelty study examines Additionally, offers ability analyse diffusion knowledge, assisting researchers successfully navigating hundreds expanding their understanding domain’s history, state, future directions.