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<p>Adapting to industrial innovations is a critical imperative for developing countries to enhance socio-economic conditions and maintain global competitiveness. This study provides a comprehensive bibliometric mapping of the Industry 4.0 landscape in emerging economies, analyzing the evolution, intellectual structure, and thematic shifts of the field. By synthesizing scholarly data from 2011 to 2023, the article theorizes the transition of latecomer nations through the lenses of technological catch-up and leapfrogging strategies. Findings reveal an aggressive catch-up trajectory, characterized by a distinctive, purpose-driven focus on the “Twin Transition” of Sustainability and the Circular Economy. This positions digitalization as a systemic survival strategy for resource-constrained environments rather than mere operational efficiency. Our analysis identifies a dual-layered geographic dependency: while emerging markets continue to rely on the USA for ICT-based frameworks, China has emerged as a critical scientific bridge, facilitating regionally relevant technological cooperation. Furthermore, the study identifies a persistent “Policy-Practice Gap”, where research into institutional readiness and workforce competencies significantly lags behind technical saturation, reflecting an underlying technological determinism. By uncovering these thematic imbalances, this study offers a strategic roadmap for policymakers, emphasizing that moving beyond technical feasibility toward addressing institutional voids is vital for a successful and inclusive Industry 4.0 transition in developing markets.</p>

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A bibliometric analysis of industry 4.0 research in the context of emerging countries

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    2026年7月14日

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Adapting to industrial innovations is a critical imperative for developing countries to enhance socio-economic conditions and maintain global competitiveness. This study provides a comprehensive bibliometric mapping of the Industry 4.0 landscape in emerging economies, analyzing the evolution, intellectual structure, and thematic shifts of the field. By synthesizing scholarly data from 2011 to 2023, the article theorizes the transition of latecomer nations through the lenses of technological catch-up and leapfrogging strategies. Findings reveal an aggressive catch-up trajectory, characterized by a distinctive, purpose-driven focus on the “Twin Transition” of Sustainability and the Circular Economy. This positions digitalization as a systemic survival strategy for resource-constrained environments rather than mere operational efficiency. Our analysis identifies a dual-layered geographic dependency: while emerging markets continue to rely on the USA for ICT-based frameworks, China has emerged as a critical scientific bridge, facilitating regionally relevant technological cooperation. Furthermore, the study identifies a persistent “Policy-Practice Gap”, where research into institutional readiness and workforce competencies significantly lags behind technical saturation, reflecting an underlying technological determinism. By uncovering these thematic imbalances, this study offers a strategic roadmap for policymakers, emphasizing that moving beyond technical feasibility toward addressing institutional voids is vital for a successful and inclusive Industry 4.0 transition in developing markets.