ABSTRACT
Using scientometric analysis, this paper examines studies on risk factors in build-operate-transfer (BOT) projects related to student housing infrastructure from 1994 to 2024. Bibliometric data was obtained from Scopus and Dimensions AI, and 38 relevant articles were selected. The analysis revealed a consistent increase in research on risk factor in BOT for other project types since 2007, but few in student housing. Most articles originated from China, Australia, the UK, and the USA. The numerical analysis of 22 authors of the 38 selected articles indicated 162.8 as an average score of the total research link strength. Through the chosen articles, keywords such as risk assessment, critical risk factors, critical success factors, and risk mitigation were identified alongside various BOT project types. Few key terms related to student housing infrastructure suggest insufficient attention. The study concluded on the need to encourage research on risk factors in BOT student housing development.
