Impact of technology transfer on food security in developing territories: a bibliometric analysis and systematic literature review

Abstract

Technology Transfer (TT) refers to the movement of technical knowledge between organizations, including tools, expertise, and capacities that are useful in new productive contexts. Based on this premise, this study presents a systematic literature review (SLR) and a bibliometric analysis to explore the relationship between technology transfer and food security in emerging territories during 2014–2024. The Scopus and Web of Science databases were used, selecting only scientific and review articles in English. The methodology included the use of R's "Analyze Results" and "bibliometrix" tools for bibliometric analysis, following the PRISMA 2020 declaration for the SLR. 393 articles were identified across both databases, with 52 duplicates. Of the remaining 337 texts, 72 fullfilled the PICO criteria, and 55 were finally selected, focusing on the impact of technology transfer on food security. The bibliometric results indicate that 76.9 % of the documents analyzed are scientific articles and 20.4 % are reviews. The countries with the highest production in this topic were the United States, China, India, Germany and Brazil, while the most represented areas were Agriculture, Biological Sciences, Development of Sciences and Social Sciences. Although these issues are fundamental, the analysis highlights limited development in emerging territories, evidencing technological and socioeconomic barriers. This work highlights the importance of strengthening technology transfer strategies to address food insecurity, promoting agricultural sustainability and resilience in the face of climate change. The findings offer a robust foundation for future research and the formulation of effective public policies.