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Women in Digital Entrepreneurship: A Bibliometric Exploration of Trends, Barriers, and Strategies Across Global Contexts

Women in Digital Entrepreneurship: A Bibliometric Exploration of Trends, Barriers, and Strategies Across Global Contexts
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Author(s): Khaled Nawaser (Arvandan Non-Profit Higher Education Institute, Khorramshahr, Iran), Azin Yazdi (Payame Noor University, Tehran, Iran)and Hoda Mohsenifard (Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz, Iran)
Copyright: 2026
Pages: 36
Source title: The Entrepreneurial Narratives of Women Driving Economic and Social Transformation in Latin America
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Asghar Afshar Jahanshahi (IPADE Business School, Mexico City, Mexico)
DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3373-3511-7.ch001

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Abstract

Research on women in digital entrepreneurship grows as digital platforms enable opportunities. Yet structural and cultural barriers persist in technology-intensive sectors like fintech and AI. While women's entrepreneurship is studied, digital-specific research remains fragmented, lacking comprehensive analysis of its intellectual structure and global trends. This chapter addresses this gap through bibliometric analysis of 108 Scopus publications (2011–2025) using Bibliometrix/VOSviewer/Publish or Perish. Findings identify McAdam and Zani as pioneering authors, Asian/European institutions as key contributors, and UK/US/India as dominant publishing regions. Analyses reveal: persistent gender inequality, need for supportive policies/infrastructure, and qualitative studies of lived experiences. Research from Latin America, Africa, and South Asia is underrepresented. Women's success requires technology access combined with inclusive policies, socio-cultural shifts, and supportive ecosystems. Limitations and future research directions are outlined.

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