Conference Universitas Siliwangi
International Seminar and Conference on Management, Research, and Transformation (I-SMART)

Exploring the Scientific Landscape of Business Models and Financial Performance

Date Published : 12 October 2026

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Hadiyan Prayoga, S.Ak., BBA., M.Sc.

Universitas Siliwangi
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Keywords

bibliometric analysis Business Model Financial Performance Innovation

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Vol. 1 (2025): International Seminar and Conference on Management, Research, and Transformation (I-SMART 1.0)

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General Track

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Abstract

This study aims to map the intellectual structure, thematic evolution, and emerging trends of research on business models and financial performance through a bibliometric approach. Data were retrieved from the Scopus database covering publications from 2000 to 2025, including journal articles, conference proceedings, and review papers across disciplines such as management, economics, entrepreneurship, and technology. Using VOS-viewer and R-Studio, the analysis identifies authorship collaboration networks, country contributions, leading journals, and keyword co-occurrence clusters. The findings indicate that business model innovation, corporate social responsibility, and sustainability performance constitute dominant themes connecting business model research with financial performance. Recent developments highlight a thematic shift toward the integration of digital business models, ESG performance, and value creation, particularly within technology and energy sectors. Geographically, scholarly output is concentrated in developed economies such as the United States, the United Kingdom, and China, while contributions from developing countries, including Indonesia, remain limited. Conceptually, the study underscores the multidisciplinary nature of business model and financial performance research, linking it to corporate strategy, innovation, and sustainability domains. These insights provide a foundation for future research directions, especially in developing adaptive and sustainable business models responsive to digital transformation and long-term financial resilience.

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Prayoga, H. (2026). Exploring the Scientific Landscape of Business Models and Financial Performance. International Seminar and Conference on Management, Research, and Transformation (I-SMART), 1, 901-910. https://conference.unsil.ac.id/ismart/paper/view/86