R biblioshiny application to explore sustainability research trends in Islamic finance: scientometric research

Widaryanti Widaryanti; Wan Amalina Wan Abdullah; Riana Sitawati; Rudika Harminingtyas

doi:10.21580/jiafr.2025.7.2.25962

Authors

Widaryanti Widaryanti Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin, Terengganu, Malaysia
Wan Amalina Wan Abdullah Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin, Terengganu, Malaysia
Riana Sitawati Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Ekonomi Dharma Putra, Semarang, Indonesia
Rudika Harminingtyas Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Ekonomi Pelita Nusantara, Semarang, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21580/jiafr.2025.7.2.25962

Keywords:

sustainability, Islamic, finance, biblioshiny

Abstract

Purpose - This study aims to identify research trends on sustainability in Islamic finance as published by leading journals.

Method - A total of 54 indexed publications was analyzed using the R Bibliometric application to generate a bibliometric map of sustainability in Islamic finance.

Result - The analysis shows a consistent annual increase in sustainability-related Islamic finance research, with the Isra International Journal of Islamic Finance being the most productive journal and Hassan MK as a prominent contributor. Keyword analysis highlights “Islamism” and “sustainability” as dominant themes. Despite growth, research gaps remain that warrant further investigation.

Implication - This study synthesizes existing research and identifies gaps, providing insights for scholars, policymakers, and practitioners to enhance the integration of sustainability in Islamic finance.

Originality - This study introduces a novel application of Biblioshiny to explore sustainability literature in Islamic finance. Although Islamic finance is a broad topic, the specific focus on sustainability provides unique value, especially given the increasing attention to sustainability issues in various financial sectors.

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