Researcher Associate Professor Dr. Nataša Kovač has prepared a research paper on the topic "Digital Divide and Digitalization in Europe: A Bibliometric Analysis," which has been accepted for publication in the Q1 journal - Journal Equilibrium, Quarterly Journal of Economics and Economic Policy.

This paper explores the evolving landscape of digitization research within the European Union (EU) and Western Balkan (WB) countries over the past five years. Employing a detailed selection methodology and leveraging the extensive Scopus database, the study analyzes 1119 articles from EU countries and 277 articles from Western Balkan countries. Keyword network analysis reveals distinct research priorities, with the EU focusing on digital technologies, economic advancements, and sustainable development, while the WB emphasizes societal issues, digital domains, and gender-diverse research. The differing research priorities underscore the need for tailored strategies to bridge digital disparities.

This research provides a foundation for future studies, offering perspectives on digitization trends and guiding policy considerations for both the EU and WB regions.

In the following link, you could see and download the paper, https://journals.economic-research.pl/eq.