MAPPING THE POLYCRISIS NEXUS: A BIBLIOMETRIC ANALYSIS OF THEMES, TRENDS AND RESEARCH AGENDA

Autores

  • Eric Komba Foyoh Mani Department of Social Work, Eastern Technical University of Sierra Leone, Sierra Leone
  • Mohamed Sao Kawa Institute of Social Studies Administration and Management (ISSAM), Njala University, Bo Campus, Sierra Leone
  • Michael Nicol Samai Department of Software Engineering, Nankai University, Tianjin, China
  • Ibrahim Massaquoi Indonesia International Islamic University, Indonesia
  • Fred Konneh Songa Monson Department of Management, Capital University of Economics and Business, Beijing, China IMATT College, Affiliate of the University of Sierra Leone, Sierra Leone

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.46827/ejsss.v12i3.2238

Palavras-chave:

polycrisis, polycris nexus, global crisis, research agenda, bibliometric analysis

Resumo

This bibliometric analysis aims to map the evolution of polycrisis literature by analysing its themes, trends, and emerging research agenda. Despite the growing usage of the term polycrisis in both academic and popular discourse to describe contemporary global challenges, the academic discipline is still fragmented. The research follows the Preferred Reporting Items of Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) 2020 and uses bibliometric analysis through Biblioshiny in R-Studio to review the publications between 2006 and March 2026. The findings indicate that there is a massive growth in the number of publications, especially after 2020, which demonstrates an increased academic interest in interconnected global crises. Thematic analysis identifies governance, resilience, and polycrisis as central pillars, while emerging areas highlight ongoing conceptual development. This analysis suggests that polycrisis research is changing into a multidisciplinary and policy-relevant domain, despite being conceptually disjointed. Future research ought to be concerned with empirical validation, wider data sources and the formulation of integrated theoretical frameworks. Policy makers need to implement cross-sector approaches and build institutional resiliency. This bibliometric review contributes by providing a systematic and dynamic mapping of the polycrisis research landscape, offering new insights into its intellectual structure and evolution.

Biografia do Autor

  • Eric Komba Foyoh Mani, Department of Social Work, Eastern Technical University of Sierra Leone, Sierra Leone

    Eric Komba Foyoh Mani with ORCID Number: 0009-0001-1934-0668,  is a Sierra Leonean researcher affiliated with the Social Work Department, Faculty of Enterpreneurship and Management Studies at the Eastern Technical University of Sierra Leone, where he work and his scholarly interest focuses on Research, Project Writing, Project Management, Culture, Development Studies, Conflict Studies, Sociology, Social Work, Psychology, Guidance and Counseling, Leadership and Governance, Public Administration, Gender Studies and other social sciences and humanities. Eric Komba Foyoh Mani's research is grounded in qualitative, quantitative and participatory methodologies, including phenomenological inquiry and community-based observation. Mani has published articles and books with reputable publishers and remains determined and passionate about contributing further to the scholarly community.

  • Mohamed Sao Kawa, Institute of Social Studies Administration and Management (ISSAM), Njala University, Bo Campus, Sierra Leone

    Mohamed Sao Kawa is a lecturer at Njala University, Bo Campus, Sierra Leone, within the School of Social Sciences and Law, Institute of Social Studies Administration and Management. His research interests focus on accounting and finance. He holds a B.Sc. (Ed) in Economics and an MBA in Finance.

  • Michael Nicol Samai, Department of Software Engineering, Nankai University, Tianjin, China

    Michael Nicol Samai is a master's student in software engineering at Nankai University, China. He holds a B.Sc. in business and information technology and brings practical experience in IT operations, business systems, system security, and team supervision. His research interests focus on business analytics, particularly the intersection of software engineering, data-driven decision-making, and intelligent business systems.

  • Ibrahim Massaquoi, Indonesia International Islamic University, Indonesia

    Ibrahim Massaquoi is a researcher and a PhD economics candidate at the Indonesian Internation Islamic University. His research interest is in international trade and development.

  • Fred Konneh Songa Monson, Department of Management, Capital University of Economics and Business, Beijing, China IMATT College, Affiliate of the University of Sierra Leone, Sierra Leone

    Fred Konneh Songa Monson is a PhD Scholar in Enterprise Management. His research focuses on business sustainability in emerging markets, with recent publications covering resource efficiency, AI, and strategic management. He holds an MBA in Finance and an MA in Economic Policy Management, and has extensive professional and academic expertise in finance, accounting and economic policy management.

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2026-06-10

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v. 12 n. 3 (2026)

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