Comparative Bibliometric Analysis of Islamic Finance Publications in Malaysia and Indonesia (2014-2024): What Can Indonesia Learn from Malaysia?

Ahmad Ajib Ridlwan; Yan Putra Timur; Syazwani Abd Rahim; Khusnul Fikriyah; Clarashinta Canggih

doi:10.15575/am.v13i2.53975

Comparative Bibliometric Analysis of Islamic Finance Publications in Malaysia and Indonesia (2014-2024): What Can Indonesia Learn from Malaysia?

Authors

Ahmad Ajib Ridlwan Universitas Negeri Surabaya
Yan Putra Timur Universitas Negeri Surabaya https://orcid.org/0009-0007-2659-984X
Syazwani Abd Rahim Universiti Teknologi MARA Cawangan Johor https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8974-1280
Khusnul Fikriyah Universitas Negeri Surabaya https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9528-2714
Clarashinta Canggih Universitas Negeri Surabaya https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2784-6837

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15575/am.v13i2.53975

Keywords:

Islamic finance, Comparative, Bibliometric, VOS Viewer, Malaysia, Indonesia

Abstract

This study aimed to investigate publication patterns, research gaps, and emerging themes in Islamic finance by conducting a comparative bibliometric analysis of scholarly articles from Malaysia and Indonesia. Using data retrieved from the Scopus database, the study applied the PRISMA protocol for manuscript selection as well as bibliometric tools, including Publish or Perish, VOSviewer, Biblioshiny, and Microsoft Excel, for analysis. The results showed Malaysia led in both the volume and impact of Islamic finance publications, reflecting a more established research infrastructure, while Indonesia had a consistent upward trend in publication output. The analysis further identified sustainability, fintech, and digital transformation as prominent and emerging research themes in both countries. By mapping publication performance and thematic development, the study provided empirical insights into the comparative research dynamics of Islamic finance in Malaysia and Indonesia and highlighted directions for future scholarly development.

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