Influential and intellectual structure of Islamic finance: a bibliometric review

Alshater, Muneer M.; Hassan, M. Kabir; Khan, Ashraf; Saba, Irum

doi:10.1108/imefm-08-2020-0419

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“…We also use Microsoft Excel to generate editable tables and figure. The aforementioned software is among the best known and widely used to analyze bibliometric data (Nasir et al, 2021;Biancone et al, 2020;Handoko, 2020;Alshater et al, 2020).…”

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What do we know about zakat literature? A bibliometric review

Alshater

Saad

Wahab

et al. 2021

JIABR

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Purpose This paper aims to develop a meaningful single-source reference for Islamic economics and finance scholars concerning zakat intellectual structure published in journals indexed by the Scopus database. Design/methodology/approach The bibliometric method is used to describe and analyze the evolution of publication structure and its various co-relations such as co-citation, co-authorship and bibliographical coupling. Findings The authors discuss the influential and conceptual aspects of the published literature on zakat. An interesting finding is that few papers have received more than 50 citations. The analysis revealed that the Journal of Islamic Accounting and Business Research is the most cited source. Nevertheless, the list of the eight most cited papers reflects that research in this field is still dearth. Further, the authors find that zakat is discussed within the context of religion, its institutional framework, its role to eradicate poverty and distribution management of zakat. The authors also identify and present 14 research directions that will further stimulate scholarly work in the zakat field. Research limitations/implications The study confines on English papers and reviews published in journals indexed by the Scopus database only; hence, the study is representative of the moderate and high-quality papers published in this area of knowledge. Practical implications Researchers envision that this bibliometric study will complement meta-analysis and qualitative structured literature reviews as a method of reviewing and evaluating the scientific literature of this study area; thus, this may help researchers for futuristic research directions. Originality/value To the best of the authors’ knowledge, this paper is the first to tackle the zakat area from a bibliometric aspect. The authors believe that this will help scholars and researchers to stand on firm bases regarding the scientific development of this area of study.

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Section: Methodsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…We use the Scopus database, which provides high capabilities for bibliometric research studies; it is also the largest esteemed database in social sciences (Nasir et al, 2021;Alshater et al, 2020). The study does not rely on other databases such as Web of Science (WOS) as…”

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What do we know about zakat literature? A bibliometric review

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Saad

Wahab

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JIABR

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“…He has published many papers in high-quality journals, as well as books and book chapters; therefore, this qualification and experience makes IMEFM one of the top journals among Islamic economics and finance. Recent bibliometric studies (Alshater et al , 2020; Biancone et al , 2020; Khan et al , 2020b; Paltrinieri et al , 2019) also confirm the leading role IMEFM has in the Islamic finance literature.…”

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“…While these databases allow deep analyses to be performed, several software tools such as VOSviewer and RStudio help researchers reveal findings in more user-friendly and visual ways. Several studies (Alshater et al , 2020; Bayram and Altarturi, 2020; Biancone et al , 2020; Khan et al , 2020a) are found to have conducted bibliometric analysis on English-written research on Islamic finance using international databases and programs.…”

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“…They analyzed 7,662 documents between 1980 and 2020 and revealed the leading authors, journals, themes, keywords and cited papers. Similarly, Alshater et al (2020) conducted a bibliometric analysis on the Islamic finance literature using the Scopus database. They reviewed 1,940 documents from 1983 to 2019 using RStudio, VOSviewer and Microsoft Excel.…”

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A bibliometric analysis of the International Journal of Islamic and Middle Eastern Finance and Management

Özdemir

Selçuk

2021

IMEFM

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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to indicate the current state of studies on Islamic finance and management through a bibliometric analysis of the only social science citation index (SSCI)-indexed journal in this field. Design/methodology/approach The paper uses a bibliometric analysis, collecting data from the 319 papers published in the International Journal of Islamic and Middle Eastern Finance and Management (IMEFM) from 2008 to 2019. Moreover, VOSviewer software has been used to illustrate the citation analysis (including most cited papers, most cited authors and authors’ affiliated institutions and countries) and the keyword map. Findings The number of papers published in each issue of the IMEFM is found to have significantly increased owing to its unique situation being the only SSCI-indexed journal in this domain. The share of the empirical researches in total papers published annually has steadily risen, reaching 95% in 2019. In terms of case countries, although Malaysia is the most examined country in the papers, other countries such as Indonesia and Turkey are found to have been used as a case country by researchers recently. Islamic banking-related papers are the most prevalent studies, as expected, with mainly their performance being examined. Meanwhile, the number of papers about Islamic social financial institutions has notably grown in recent years. Finally, technology-based initiatives such as crowdfunding and cryptocurrencies are noted to have not yet been the subject of any paper. Originality/value The main contribution of this study is its analysis of the only SSCI-indexed journal on Islamic finance and management using bibliometrics. Also, all the papers published in the journal have been reviewed in terms of methodology, case country/country groups and topics/subtopics to lead the way for future research.

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New insights on social finance research in the sustainable development context

Gonzalez‐Ruiz,

Marín‐Rodríguez,

Weber

2024

Bus Strat Dev

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Research on sustainable finance has experienced significant growth in recent years, but the exploration from a comprehensive perspective is still in its nascent stages. As of July 2023, our research revealed that this area remains relatively underexplored in the existing body of knowledge, leading to a notable lack of comprehensive research analyzing the current state‐of‐the‐art in the social finance arena. To address this gap, our study takes a pioneering approach by utilizing scientometrics and network analysis techniques, specifically employing VOSviewer and Bibliometrix in conjunction with Web of Science and Scopus databases. By merging data from both sources and removing duplicate entries, we established a consolidated database of 401 relevant studies. Through our analysis, we have identified prominent authors, sources, and the most influential studies in the social finance arena. Additionally, we examined the coupling of studies and authors to ascertain their significance in this emerging domain. The results have unveiled several prominent further research, including mainly social banking, Islamic finance, social innovation, the impact of the COVID‐19 pandemic, impact investing, social impact bonds, and Sustainable Development Goals. By shedding light on the current landscape, our findings comprehensively understand the field's progress and potential directions. This insight is valuable for market participants, researchers, policymakers, and decision‐makers seeking to navigate and contribute to the evolving landscape of sustainable finance with a social focus. Furthermore, our innovative use of scientometrics and network analysis sets a precedent for future research exploring the complex interplay between finance, development, and sustainability.

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Influential and intellectual structure of Islamic finance: a bibliometric review

Cited by 72 publications

References 154 publications

What do we know about zakat literature? A bibliometric review

What do we know about zakat literature? A bibliometric review

A bibliometric analysis of the International Journal of Islamic and Middle Eastern Finance and Management

New insights on social finance research in the sustainable development context

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