Bibliometric study of organizational management in port terminals

  • Rafael Emiliano Apolinario Quintana University of Guayaquil, (Ecuador).
  • Sophía Bethzabel Galárraga Tobar University of Guayaquil, (Ecuador).
  • Carla Alexandra Andrade Arteaga University of Guayaquil, (Ecuador).
  • Bélgica Cecilia Nájera Núñez University of Guayaquil, (Ecuador).
  • Edison Ángel Erazo Flores University of Guayaquil, (Ecuador).
Palabras clave: Terminales portuarias, Gestión organizacional, Análisis bibliométrico, Logística, Investigación marítima

Resumen

This study presents a bibliometric analysis of scientific research on organizational management in port terminals, aiming to identify the main trends, prolific authors, leading countries, key journals, and evolving research topics in this field. Using Scopus as the primary database and VOSviewer for data visualization, the study analyzes 60 relevant documents published between 2015 and 2023. The results reveal a growing interest in topics such as logistics efficiency, port performance, digital transformation, and sustainability in port terminal operations. The analysis also highlights the dominance of certain regions in scientific production and the emergence of interdisciplinary collaborations. This bibliometric overview provides valuable insights for researchers, policymakers, and practitioners interested in the development of efficient and competitive port terminal management.

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Biografía del autor/a

Rafael Emiliano Apolinario Quintana, University of Guayaquil, (Ecuador).

Industrial Engineer graduated from the University of Guayaquil, Ecuador. He holds a Master's degree in International Sciences and Diplomacy from the University of Guayaquil, Ecuador. He holds a Master's degree in International Business and Foreign Trade Management from the University of Guayaquil, Ecuador. He also holds a PhD in Strategic Business Administration from the Pontifical Catholic University of Peru, Peru.

Sophía Bethzabel Galárraga Tobar, University of Guayaquil, (Ecuador).

Systems Analyst, graduate of the Escuela Superior Politécnica del Litoral (Ecuador). Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, graduate of the Escuela Superior Politécnica del Litoral (Ecuador). Master's degree in Business Administration, graduate of the Escuela Superior Politécnica del Litoral (Ecuador). Master's degree in Brand Design and Management, graduate of the Escuela Superior Politécnica del Litoral (Ecuador). PhD in Public and Private Planning, graduate of the National University of Tumbes (Peru). 

Carla Alexandra Andrade Arteaga, University of Guayaquil, (Ecuador).

She holds a degree in Business Administration and Management specializing in Foreign Trade from the Escuela Superior Politécnica del Litoral (Ecuador). She holds a Master's degree in Economics and Business Management from the Escuela Superior Politécnica del Litoral (Ecuador). She holds a PhD in Business Administration and Management from the Polytechnic University of Valencia (Spain).

Bélgica Cecilia Nájera Núñez, University of Guayaquil, (Ecuador).

Certified Public Accountant, graduate of the University of Guayaquil, Ecuador. Master's degree in Business Administration with a focus on International Business, graduate of the University of Guayaquil, Ecuador.

Edison Ángel Erazo Flores, University of Guayaquil, (Ecuador).

Business Engineer graduated from the University of Guayaquil, Ecuador. Certified Public Accountant graduated from the University of Guayaquil, Ecuador. Master's degree in Business Administration with a focus on International Business graduated from the Catholic University of New Spain, Spain.

Publicado
2025-05-12
Cómo citar
Apolinario Quintana, R. E., Galárraga Tobar, S. B., Andrade Arteaga, C. A., Nájera Núñez, B. C., & Erazo Flores, E. Ángel. (2025). Bibliometric study of organizational management in port terminals. Ciencia Y Educación, 559 - 578. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15469218
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