Business and Professional Communication Quarterly Aug 2025

Business Communication Research: Trends and Themes From Dual Bibliometric Analysis

The Anh Phan Eastern International University

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.

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Business and Professional Communication Quarterly
Published
2025-08-09
DOI
10.1177/23294906251358384
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writing pedagogy service learning professional writing literacy studies
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