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Abstract
Although there has been much recent research on Project Management (PM), this research field is still relatively very young, with many aspects still to be uncovered. Studies of the present literature have documented that, as no surprise, new research topics and emerging knowledge domains within this research field continue to appear rapidly. This study aims to predict, based on a quantitative approach, the potential research areas that could appear in the foreseeable future of PM research. As carriers of PM knowledge entities, this study utilized different keywords extracted from all publications of a reputed PM journal over five years (i.e. 2018-2023). By applying the quantitative approach on this research dataset, this study projected the future potential PM research topics. This projection will bring a competitive advantage to PM stakeholders by choosing a suitable field for investment, help aspiring PM researchers choose a promising topic, and guide PM funding agencies and policy makers in distributing available research funds. The study aimed to provide insight in the expected future development of the project management competencies. This goal is relevant for both practitioners and educators.
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