A Decade of Islamic Banking Research: Bibliometric Review with Biblioshiny and Vosviewer

Abstract

Purpose: This study uses bibliometric analysis of Islamic banking research based on a large amount of scientific data and substantial research results in the Scopus database. It is an added value and contribution to developing research in Islamic banking. This study aims to identify and analyze the pattern of scientific publications, the influence between publications, and the collaboration between authors and institutions in Islamic banking research.

Design/Methodology/Approach: This study used bibliometric analysis methods using biblioshiny and vosviewer. Data collection is done by searching the database on Scopus using the keyword "Islamic banking." The search was conducted on March 29, 2023, and was limited to publications published within the last decade (2013-2022). The data collected was 2,410 articles, but after selection, the articles analyzed were 1,477. To ensure the validity of the data, researchers collect data directly sourced from www.scopus.com databases, and the data used has also undergone a selection process using predetermined criteria.

Findings: Research on Islamic banking tends to explore topics such as Islamic banking products and services; Sustainability; Financial System, Market, and Services; Islamic banking regulation, risk, Governance, and customers; Maqasid al-Sharia; Supervision of Islamic banking; and comparison of Islamic banking with conventional banking. Islamic banking research has become an increasingly popular topic in the past decade. It shows a growing interest in developing and understanding the principles of Islamic banking and their influence on the economy.