Higher education management in developing countries: a bibliometric review

PurposeThis study aims to investigate scholarly works on higher education management from emerging economies. It investigates how higher education management has evolved in emerging economies.Design/methodology/approachThis study is quantitative, and the authors retrieved the metadata from the Web of Science, an extensive pool of interdisciplinary peer-reviewed literary databases for bibliometric analysis.FindingsThe results show the strengths, weaknesses and prospects of higher education institutions (HEIs) in developing countries based on the scholarly output in various journals.Research limitations/implicationsThough the study contributed to the knowledge and expansion of literature in HEIs research, it was only limited to the Web of Science database.Practical implicationsPolicymakers and practitioners who want to improve the efficiency and viability of HEIs in developing countries can find a helpful guide in the form of a framework for higher education management in developing countries.Social implicationsIt is important to note that the bibliometric impact of higher education management in developing countries might vary depending on various factors, including the quality and relevance of the research, the level of funding and resources available for research and the level of international collaboration, among others.Originality/valueThis study provides a comprehensive overview of the research landscape in higher education management in developing countries by identifying the most influential authors, institutions and countries and the key research topics and trends. This information can be helpful for researchers, policymakers and practitioners who seek to understand the state of research in the field and identify gaps in knowledge.