Benchmarking Rajagiri Business School’s Scholarly Output through Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)Lens: A Bibliometric Approach
Keywords:
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Research Benchmarking, Business Schools, Rajagiri Business School, Bibliometric Analysis, Field-Weighted Citation Impact (FWCI)Abstract
This study provides a bibliometric analysis of Rajagiri Business School's (RBS) research contributions through the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) lens, utilizing SciVal's research intelligence and benchmarking capabilities to assess impact, alignment, and strategic growth areas in responsible management education (RME). Analyzing key performance metrics—including Field-Weighted Citation Impact (FWCI), citation counts, and scholarly output across all 17 SDGs—this work reveals RBS's substantial contributions to SDGs such as Affordable and Clean Energy (SDG 7), Decent Work and Economic Growth (SDG 8), and Climate Action (SDG 13), with FWCI scores significantly above global averages. Meanwhile, research gaps in SDGs like Gender Equality (SDG 5) and Clean Water and Sanitation (SDG 6) highlight further areas for development. This analysis underscores how benchmarking and insights tools empower business schools to position their research within national and international academic landscapes, enhancing institutional visibility and impact. By illustrating the strategic role of SDG-focused research in business schools, particularly within India and globally, this study affirms the integral role of academia in advancing sustainable development. The findings demonstrate how business schools can utilize data-driven insights to support targeted research growth, foster impactful collaborations, and align their missions with global sustainability objectives, thereby reinforcing the critical influence of academia on pressing societal challenges and global sustainability objectives.
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