Research Hotspots and Evolution of Fusion of Blockchain and Supply Chain in China Based on Visualization Analysis

Abstract

Based on 837 literatures of CNKI from 2015 to 2020, this paper conducts visualization analysis about domestic fusion of blockchain and supply chain with the utilization of Citespace, and reveal the research hotspots in the field of fusion of blockchain and supply chain in the past five years. The study finds that, firstly, China Finance, Southwest Finance, and Business & Economy are the journals with higher quantity of publication in this field; secondly, Song Hua and Xu Peng are the leading scholars in this research area; thirdly, the research institutions in this field are mainly concentrated in the School of Economics and Management, Law School and School of Information Management in major universities; fourthly, application scenarios, technology development, applied agent and fund are the research hotspots in this area. This study reveals the basic dynamics of domestic fusion of blockchain and supply chain research in the past five years, which not only can promote the theoretical development of this field, but also point out the research hotspots and future research direction for scholars in this area, and provide reference and reference for all walks of life who plans to enter this field.