Business and Professional Communication Quarterly Aug 2025

Business Communication Research: Trends and Themes From Dual Bibliometric Analysis

The Anh Phan

Abstract

This study presents a dual bibliometric analysis of business communication research. Study 1 analyzes 135 publications from the Web of Science (1993-2024) to map global trends in communication and pedagogy within business education. Study 2 focuses on 328 articles from Business and Professional Communication Quarterly , offering journal-specific insights. Key themes include soft skills, AI literacy, digital communication, and experiential learning. The study highlights how global trends are reflected and extended within a leading journal. Findings offer valuable implications for educators, researchers, and curriculum developers seeking to align communication instruction with evolving academic and professional demands.

Journal
Business and Professional Communication Quarterly
Published
2025-08-09
DOI
10.1177/23294906251358384
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Topics
professional writing multilingual writers

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