EXPLORING ACADEMIA’S ROLE IN ENHANCING THE RESILIENCE OF MALAYSIA’S CATTLE SUPPLY CHAIN THROUGH THE QUADRUPLE HELIX MODEL

Abstract

This bibliometric study explores the role of academicians as catalysts in maintaining Malaysia's cattle supply chain industry through the lens of the Quadruple Helix model, which integrates academia, industry, government, and civil society. Utilizing bibliometric analysis, the research examines trends in scholarly publications from 2001 to 2025, focusing on productivity, subject areas, influential authors, and international collaborations. Data extracted from Scopus reveals a growing interest in the Quadruple Helix framework, with a significant surge in publications post-2020, particularly in fields such as Business, Management, and Accounting (19.7%), Social Sciences (15.4%), and Economics (12%). Notably, Agricultural and Biological Sciences remain underrepresented (1.7%), highlighting a critical research gap. The study identifies Elias G. Carayannis as the most cited author, emphasizing his foundational contributions to Quadruple Helix theory. Geographically, Indonesia leads in publications (11.08%), while Malaysia accounts for only 2.99%, underscoring the need for localized research. Keyword analysis reveals themes like sustainability, entrepreneurship, and innovation ecosystems, yet lacks an agriculture-specific focus. Co-authorship networks highlight strong European collaborations, with Malaysia showing emerging ties in Southeast Asia. The findings advocate for enhanced academic-industry-government-civil society partnerships to address challenges in Malaysia's cattle supply chain, offering a roadmap for future research and policy interventions.