Title: Methodological developments and innovations in e-government research

Authors: Jyotshna Sahoo; Basudev Mohanty; Satya Prakash Dash

Addresses: Department of Library and Information Science, Berhampur University, Berhampur, 760007, Odisha, India ' Institute of Physics, Bhubaneswar, 751005, Odisha, India; Homi Bhabha National Institute, BARC Training School Complex, Anushakti Nagar, Mumbai-400085, India ' Department of Political Science and Public Administration, Sambalpur University, Jyoti Vihar Burla, Odisha, 768019, India

Abstract: This study aims to assess the scholarly publications on e-government research. It highlights the research areas, developments, and innovations made concerning the research methods and methodological frameworks used to explore e-government research with specific reference to the journal 'Transforming Government: People, Process and Policy' (TGPPP). Findings reveal that research papers have the dominant position. A total of 22 unique research methods were found to be used in different frequencies within the study period. Some emerging methods employed in e-government research are design science research (DSR), living lab study, and social network analysis. Many innovative methodological frameworks and models have been used to explore the research studies about various aspects of e-government research. The study offers a unique way to evaluate the publications on e-government research from the perspective of methodological innovations. The findings can be used to better understand the trends of e-government research.

Keywords: research methods; RAKE analysis; keyword analysis; innovative methodological frameworks; scholarly communications.

DOI: 10.1504/EG.2024.139506

Electronic Government, an International Journal, 2024 Vol.20 No.4, pp.361 - 374

Received: 04 Feb 2022
Accepted: 11 Sep 2022
Published online: 03 Jul 2024 *

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