Trends in the development of the digital economy based on a study of scientometric databases

Abstract

The digital economy is currently making a great contribution to the development of the global economy and economies of different countries, being one of the priority development areas. The problem of identifying trends in the development of the digital economy that will determine global trends in the future remains relevant. In this regard, the authors attempt to identify trends in the development of the digital economy based on scientometric databases.Aim. The presented study aims to determine the place and role of the digital economy in the current global transformation processes and trends in its development as part of a study of  scientometric databases.Tasks. The authors present the hierarchy of directions for the development of the digital economy in Russia and its systemic decomposition, identify changes in scientometric indicators in the field of the digital economy through the analysis of the Scopus abstract and citation database and the Russian Science Citation Index (RSCI) database, and describe changes in the scientometric indicators and publication activity in the field of digital economy.Methods. This study uses the international Scopus database, the RSCI database, correlation and regression analysis, and mathematical statistics methods.Results. It is established that interest in the digital economy grows every year. The authors present a hierarchy of directions for the development of the digital economy in Russia and a systemic  decomposition (model) of the digital economy. It is noted that most publications on digital economy focus on the application of digital technologies. Analysis of scientometric databases for 2010–2018 reflects trends in the development of the digital economy.Conclusions. The conducted study shows trends in the development of the digital economy in Russia and identifies priority directions for the development of the national economy as a whole, which specifies the direction for future research.