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Bracing community in rural coworking: emerging trends and categories

Publicated to:Journal Of Place Management And Development. 17 (3): 345-368 - 2024-07-23 17(3), DOI: 10.1108/JPMD-06-2023-0065

Authors: Sanchez-Vergara, Jose Ignacio; Orel, Marko; Ferreira, Valeria; Rus, Andrej

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Prague Univ Econ & Business, Ctr Workplace Res CWER - Author
Univ Ljubljana, Fac Social Sci, Res Ctr Strategy & Governance - Author
Univ Rovira & Virgili, Business Management Dept - Author

Abstract

Purpose - The objective of this study is to explore the concept of rural coworking in the scientific literature and examine how it generates community narratives based on the value of space and business practices. This study aims to contribute to the understanding of rural coworking as a driver of participation and relationships among diverse stakeholders.Design/methodology/approach - To identify and analyse trends and categories in rural coworking studies, understand the concept of rural coworking and how community narratives have been focused, the authors carried out a systematic literature review following the preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analyses (PRISMA) tool. The review was performed using Scopus, obtaining 22 papers.Findings - The findings reveal that rural coworking is on definition, but it emphasises the role of community as a main actor in its consolidation. On the other hand, rural coworking is seen as an opportunity to create impactful new business strategies through space regeneration and revitalisation. Management perspectives prevail in this research field, highlighting the role of public administrations, entrepreneurs and policymakers, and their capacities to build a business environment to enhance coworking activity.Originality/value - The paper establishes conceptual categories and research trends in the rural coworking literature, and how its actors have a strategic importance in defining their own practices and narratives. The interrelationship between coworking activity and local business development is continually seen as an opportunity for growth, so this paper will have value for rural coworking planners and consultants in non-urban areas.

Keywords

Co-workingCommunityCoworking spaceEconomyEntrepreneurshipEnvironmentsManagementMethodologyRural coworkingSpacesSpatial planningUrban

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Bibliometric impact. Analysis of the contribution and dissemination channel

The work has been published in the journal Journal Of Place Management And Development due to its progression and the good impact it has achieved in recent years, according to the agency Scopus (SJR), it has become a reference in its field. In the year of publication of the work, 2024 there are still no calculated indicators, but in 2023, it was in position , thus managing to position itself as a Q2 (Segundo Cuartil), in the category Urban Studies. Notably, the journal is positioned en el Cuartil Q3 for the agency WoS (JCR) in the category Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism.

From a relative perspective, and based on the normalized impact indicator calculated from the Field Citation Ratio (FCR) of the Dimensions source, it yields a value of: 3.67, which indicates that, compared to works in the same discipline and in the same year of publication, it ranks as a work cited above average. (source consulted: Dimensions Jun 2025)

Specifically, and according to different indexing agencies, this work has accumulated citations as of 2025-06-28, the following number of citations:

  • Scopus: 4

Impact and social visibility

From the perspective of influence or social adoption, and based on metrics associated with mentions and interactions provided by agencies specializing in calculating the so-called "Alternative or Social Metrics," we can highlight as of 2025-06-28:

  • The use of this contribution in bookmarks, code forks, additions to favorite lists for recurrent reading, as well as general views, indicates that someone is using the publication as a basis for their current work. This may be a notable indicator of future more formal and academic citations. This claim is supported by the result of the "Capture" indicator, which yields a total of: 19 (PlumX).

Leadership analysis of institutional authors

This work has been carried out with international collaboration, specifically with researchers from: Czech Republic; Slovenia.

There is a significant leadership presence as some of the institution’s authors appear as the first or last signer, detailed as follows: First Author (Sánchez Vergara, José Ignacio) .

the author responsible for correspondence tasks has been Ferreira Gregorio, Valeria Soledad.