Bibliometric Analysis of Thematic Networks in Central Asian Integration Literature: Trends, Clusters, and Emerging Research Directions

Gulbanu Yelmagambetova; Aibolat Dalelkhan; Rab Nawaz Lodhi

doi:10.52536/3006-807X.2025-1.006

Authors

Gulbanu Yelmagambetova L.N.Gumilyov Eurasian National University, Kazakhstan Author https://orcid.org/0009-0006-5185-9992
Aibolat Dalelkhan L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University, Kazakhstan Author https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8119-0402
Rab Nawaz Lodhi University of the Punjab, Pakistan Author https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5330-4962

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.52536/3006-807X.2025-1.006

Keywords:

Central Asia, integration, regional development, economic integration, bibliometric analysis, network analysis

Abstract

In this article, the scientific literature on integration processes in Central Asia was studied using the method of bibliometric analysis from the point of view of thematic networks. The purpose of the study is to identify the main directions of works covering the problems of integration, to show trends in their development, and to establish new prospects for future research. In the course of the analysis, three main clusters of scientific literature were identified: economic integration, regional development, and water resources management. In addition, new research areas related to economic development, environmental issues, and transport and logistics infrastructure have been identified. The results of the study show the main challenges and new opportunities for cooperation in the region and emphasize the need for a comprehensive consideration of integration processes. This article can serve as a methodological basis for scientific papers devoted to the study of integration ties in Central Asia in the future.

Author Biographies

Gulbanu Yelmagambetova, L.N.Gumilyov Eurasian National University, Kazakhstan

Gulbanu Yelmagambetova – doctoral student at the Department of International Relations, L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University. Educational background: 2013-2017 – Bachelor of International Relations, Eurasian National University; 2020-2022 – Master's degree in International Relations, Eurasian National University; 2022-currently – PhD student at International Relations, Eurasian National University. Current place of employment: PhD student at International Relations, Eurasian National University. Research interests: Integration process; Current issues and trends of international economic relations; economic relations within the Eurasian Economic Union.
Aibolat Dalelkhan, L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University, Kazakhstan

Aibolat Dalelkhan – PhD in International Relations. Educational background: Graduate of the 2020 International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) of the U.S. Department of State; Doctoral degree in International Relations, Academy of Public Administration under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Institute of Diplomacy (2015-2018); People's Republic of China, University of Beijing, Master's degree in International Politics (2007-2010); Eurasian National University, specialty "5B020200 – International relations" (2001-2006). Current place of employment: Acting Associate Professor at L.N.Gumilyov Eurasian National University, Department of International Relations. Research interests: Chinese-Kazakh political and economic relations; China's diplomacy; Geopolitics; Actual problems of modern international relations.
Rab Nawaz Lodhi, University of the Punjab, Pakistan

Rab Nawaz Lodhi – Associate Professor at University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan; Visiting Research Scholar at University of South Florida, USA; Guest Editor of Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Technology; (SSCI Impact Factor 5.576), Emerald International Certified Trainer: QSR NVivo. Educational background: 2011 – 2016 PhD Management Sciences, Bahria University, Islamabad, Pakistan. 2008 – 2011 MS Business Administration, The Superior College, Lahore, Pakistan. 2004 – 2008 Bachelor of Commerce, Hailey College of Commerce, University of the Punjab Lahore, Pakistan. Research interests: Management/HRM, Marketing and Business Strategy; Hospitality and Tourism Management; Business Analytics (Qual and Quant Analysis, Forecasting, Data Mining, Text Mining); Enterprise Information Systems (ERP/Decision Support, CRM, SCM, KM, HCM Systems); MIS/e-Business/IT in Business (Accounting Information System, Financial Modelling, Human Resource Information System, Digital Marketing, and Digital Project Management); Blended Learning/LMS, Outcome Based Education (OBE). Current place of employment: Associate Professor (BPS-20) at Hailey College of Commerce, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan.

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