PHILANTHROPY TRENDS IN CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AND FOOD BANK: A BIBLIOMETRIC ANALYSIS
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.35631/AIJBES.725006Keywords:
Philanthropy, Corporate Social Responsibility, Food BankAbstract
This study explores emerging trends and research patterns in the intersection of philanthropy, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), and food banks through a bibliometric analysis. In recent years, CSR activities have increasingly incorporated philanthropic initiatives, particularly in addressing food insecurity through partnerships with food banks. However, a comprehensive understanding of scholarly output and thematic evolution in this domain remains limited. To address this gap, we analyzed literature indexed in the Scopus database, employing bibliometric techniques to map the development, key contributors, and intellectual structure of the field. Using VOSviewer software, we conducted co-authorship, co-citation, and keyword co-occurrence analyses to visualize research clusters and collaboration networks. The initial dataset comprised over 800 documents, which were refined to 763 records after data cleaning and normalization using OpenRefine. The findings show a significant rise in publications over the past decade, highlighting the growing academic and practical interest in the synergy between CSR and philanthropic food assistance. Prominent themes include sustainable development, corporate governance, stakeholder engagement, and social innovation. The analysis also identifies key authors, institutions, and countries driving research in this area. Despite growing attention, the field remains fragmented, indicating opportunities for deeper interdisciplinary collaboration and theoretical integration. This study adds to the literature by providing a systematic overview of the research field and proposing avenues for future inquiry. The findings can support academics, practitioners, and policymakers in understanding the evolving role of corporate philanthropy in food systems and developing strategies that align CSR goals with societal impact.