Cooperatives in the era of the circular economy and techno-ecological transition: A bibliometric analysis

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Suryo Aribowo, Nadiroh, Muhammad Faesal

2026 Multidisciplinary Reviews Vol. 9 Issue 7 Article Cited by 0 SDG 9SDG 11SDG 12SDG 1 Quartile

Abstract

This study maps the global scientific landscape of cooperative economic and technoecological transformation between 2015 and 2025 via a bibliometric approach. Performance analysis, science mapping, and burst detection were applied to assess publication output, scientific influence, and thematic evolution. Bibliographic data were collected from Web of Science and Scopus to ensure quality, with Google Scholar used as a complementary source. After duplicate screening and strict selection, 850 articles were analyzed in detail. Network visualization was carried out via VOSviewer, R-bibliometrix, and CiteSpace. The findings indicate consistent publication growth, with a marked surge after 2020, coinciding with global green and digital transitions. Cocitation and coword analysis identified three pillars, including a circular economy with cooperatives, green finance, and techno-ecological synergy. Thematic mapping positioned the circular economy and sustainability as motor themes, green finance as a basic theme, and digital cooperatives with technoecological design as emerging themes, whereas microfinance cooperatives showed declining relevance. The study provides a theoretical contribution through the integration of cooperative governance, circular economy principles, green financial instruments, and technoecological synergy frameworks. Furthermore, the research highlights the growing relevance of interdisciplinary collaboration linking economics, environmental science, and digital technology in shaping the cooperative transformation discourse. The evolution of research trends reflects a gradual shift from traditional cooperative models toward innovation-based sustainability frameworks. This shift illustrates the expanding role of technology in strengthening cooperative resilience and environmental adaptation. Overall, the study presents a comprehensive overview that informs future directions for sustainable cooperative development and supports policy design fostering inclusive, circular, and technoecological growth worldwide. © 2026, Malque Publishing. All rights reserved.

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Department of Population Education and Environmental, Postgraduate School, Universitas Negeri Jakarta, Indonesia

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