Research on Innovation in Business and Management about China and Latin America: Bibliometric Insights Using Google Scholar, Dimensions and Microsoft Academic

Abstract Trade and investment between developing regions such as China and Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) are growing prominently. However, insights on crucial factors such as innovation in business and management (iBM) about both regions have not been scrutinized. This study presents the research output, impact, and structure of iBM research published about China and LAC in a comparative framework using three bibliographic databases/search engines: Google Scholar, Dimensions, and Microsoft Academic. Findings showed (i) that iBM topics of both regions were framed within research and development management and technological development topics, (ii) significant differences in output and impact between regions, (iii) and also databases/search engines.