Islamic Philanthropy Unveiled: Exploring the Impact of Zakat and Waqf in Sustainability Literature Through Bibliometric and Content Analysis

PurposeGiven the overlapping themes and periods in specific subjects within Islamic economics and finance bibliometric research, which may yield similar findings in bibliometric studies, it is essential to document the growth of Islamic economic and financial research using bibliometric methodologies. This study aims to understand better the critical bibliometric review trends and scientific advancements in Islamic economics and finance.Design/methodology/approachThis study uses bibliometric analysis, collecting 46 Islamic economics bibliometric papers from the Web of Science Core Collection from 1975 to 2022. The authors generated top scientific scholars, keyword analysis, citation analysis, content analysis and conclusions for journal development using R Biblioshiny, VOSviewer, ATLAS.ti and Excel.FindingsThis study has established a comprehensive bibliometric framework for Islamic economics and finance bibliometric papers, encompassing all critical areas within the discipline and identifying any remaining research gaps. The major significant areas revealed were Islamic social finance and microfinance concerns, which are closely pertinent to the issues of ethics, corporate social responsibility and sustainability, respectively. The authors also identified opportunities for future bibliometric analyses in Islamic economics and finance, which include using more comprehensive databases, refining or broadening search strategies, using advanced techniques and units of analysis and suggesting themes for further exploration.Research limitations/implicationsThe study relies merely on the Web of Science Core Collection database, which provides the most in-depth citations by source for the world’s scientific and scholarly research. Future research may consider expanding its scope to include other databases for a broader range of sources. Furthermore, due to the rise of bibliometric studies in Islamic economics and finance, this study also comments on the saturation of bibliometric studies conducted in several similar areas. While researchers bring their unique analytical perspectives to bibliometrics, this study provides a comprehensive view of existing research in Islamic economics and finance, highlighting well-explored topics and those that remain less studied. Thus, this could assist researchers in determining their future research priorities.Practical implicationsPolicymakers in Islamic financial and economic institutions, including banking institutions, social, financial institutions and halal institutions, should be impacted by this research when making policies or conducting research. The viability of the current Islamic economic and financial ecosystem will be indirectly maintained and managed by these implications.Social implicationsThis comprehensive meta-analysis in Islamic economics and finance is expected to impact the development and sustainability of the Islamic economic and financial ecosystem, promoting societal welfare through applying Islamic economics and finance.Originality/valueThis pioneering bibliometric analysis of Islamic economics and finance papers aims to offer insights and projections for future research in the field. This research contributes to the literature by examining various aspects, including evaluating literature on trending topics, analyzing papers related to research areas and conducting content analysis of existing bibliometric studies in Islamic economics and finance. It specifically groups these studies around fundamental topics, summarizes findings from contemporary research and identifies emerging research gaps.

The aim of the study is to perform a bibliometric mapping analysis of machine learning research on Islamic economics and finance in the Web of Science (WOS) database. In the study, a bibliometric analysis was performed on all studies written on the topic of “Machine Learning” with WOS data and in the fields of “Economics” and “Finance” as well as “Islamic Economics” and “Islamic Finance.” The tool VOSviewer (1.6.18) was used to classify the data within the research framework. As a result of the analysis, authoritative authors, journals, institutions, and the most frequently referenced sources in the field were identified. Besides that, information about the country that has done the most work in the field was also expressed as a result of the VOSViewer (1.6.18) program. When evaluating the literature, no study was identified that includes both economic and financial concerns on machine learning and presents a comparative bibliometric mapping analysis by studying Islamic economics and Islamic finance issues. It is believed that this study will contribute to literature in this regard.

In the last decade, sustainability has become a keyword that must be addressed in any environment, society, or economy segment. Therefore, the relevance of sustainable operation and behaviour in complexly interrelated fields like sports is particularly actual. This study was designed to evaluate the demonstration of sports sustainability in the relevant literature by bibliometric analysis. The yearly number of publications, core topics, Sustainable Development Goal (SDG)-connection, author and affiliation patterns, most relevant journals, and terms and keywords were studied to thoroughly overview the trends. It was found that the number of papers is increasing, however, with a slight setback in the last few years. The main topics relate to several environmental, economic (social), governmental (ESG) segments, but the listed publications need more SDG connections. A high proportion of fundamental papers from the research area are from authors affiliated with a narrow group of countries, and one journal published relatively far the most articles. The most relevant keywords are sustainability, physical activity, and sport, while the primary topic hot spots can be classified into four clusters. In conclusion, more in-depth publications are required to reveal the underrepresented field of sports sustainability in the literature, which should simultaneously incorporate the environmental, social, and economic aspects. This would foster better understanding, public awareness, and the spread of best practices in theory and practice, which could be implemented as an attitude-formation tool.

This study explores the convergence of Islamic economics and sustainable development, with the objective of clarifying the correlation between Islamic economic principles and the achievement of sustainable development objectives. The study examines the impact of Islamic economic principles, including equality, social justice, and ethical conduct, on sustainable development results, using a thorough examination of existing literature and empirical research. The findings provide valuable theoretical insights and practical implications for policymakers, practitioners, and scholars who are interested in utilizing Islamic economics to achieve sustainable development. Methodological thoughts emphasize the significance of interdisciplinary collaboration and rigorous research procedures in furthering knowledge and practice in this subject. This research provides unique insights into the potential of Islamic economics in achieving inclusive economic growth, social equality, and environmental sustainability by combining theoretical frameworks, empirical evidence, and methodological concerns. The primary objective of this study is to provide information that can be used to make policies based on facts and to encourage discussion among all involved in order to fully realize the transformative power of Islamic economics in accomplishing sustainable development goals. Research Highlights: This research explores the intersection of Islamic economics and sustainable development, aiming to elucidate the relationship between Islamic economic principles and the attainment of sustainable development goals. Through a comprehensive review of existing literature and empirical analysis, the study investigates how Islamic economic principles, such as equity, social justice, and ethical conduct, contribute to sustainable development outcomes. The findings reveal both theoretical insights and practical implications for policymakers, practitioners, and scholars interested in leveraging Islamic economics for sustainable development. Methodological reflections underscore the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration and rigorous research methodologies in advancing knowledge and practice in this field. By synthesizing theoretical frameworks, empirical evidence, and methodological considerations, this research offers valuable insights into the potential of Islamic economics as a tool for promoting inclusive economic growth, social equity, and environmental sustainability.

Purpose Corporate social responsibility (CSR) and the sustainable development goals (SDGs) have multiple interactions with higher education institutions (HEIs), and CSR strategies present a remarkable importance for companies and society, being necessary for universities to provide teaching and research within this topic. The purpose of this paper is to analyze the practical implications of the implementation of sustainability concepts in HEIs and, by extension, in society. Design/methodology/approach A sample formed by papers obtained from WoS (Web of Science) and Scopus databases was used (34 papers from WoS and 30 papers from Scopus). Both bibliometric and content analysis were performed to better understand the main characteristics of the sample, such as the most prolific countries and universities, as well as the main practical implications of each of the 64 papers analyzed. Findings The findings show the state of the art of the literature about sustainability and responsible management education published between 2014 and 2023. This paper also reports results like the most prolific authors and universities, the most cited papers and authors and the yearly production of papers, among other data. Implementing CSR and sustainability courses in HEIs curricula has a plurality of practical implications for businesses, the academic institutions and for society. Research limitations/implications The sample is limited because it is formed of papers written in English only, and that affects the productivity figures of both Spanish and Latin American universities. Having used a single piece of software for bibliometric analysis also limits the scope and depth of the results. Practical implications By analyzing a sample of 64 papers with different practical implications, this paper offers important data and practical ideas for HEIs to implement sustainability and responsible management education in their curricula, as well as of University Social Responsibility (USR) practices implementation. The paper also offers some insight into practical experiences with sustainability education for both undergraduate and graduate students, as well as advice for policymakers. Originality/value The paper’s originality and value are trifold: First, it links CSR and the SDGs with HEIs. Second, it combines a bibliometric analysis with a content analysis, creating added value for the research. And third, this paper studies the effect of the impact of CSR both in HEIs and in society.

ABSTRACTAimThe aim of this study is to map nursing publications on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) in Web of Science, highlighting trends, key contributors, and central research themes to identify potential areas for future research.BackgroundThe globally‐spanning 2030 Agenda promotes sustainable development using research technology and scientific innovation. However, research data availability is a challenge. By conducting big data analyses, using all available nursing research literature indexed in the Web of Science database (Core Collection) pertaining to this field, aid in understanding and advancing this area.MethodsThis study adopts a cross‐sectional descriptive bibliometric study design.ResultsThe search yielded 131 publications, comprising 116 articles (89%) and 15 review articles (11%). This can be compared to adjacent disciplines such as Internal General Medicine (n = 360), Nutrition/Dietetics (n = 171), and Paediatrics (n = 152). The leading countries in publication output were the United States, Australia, and the United Kingdom. Among the included publications, only eight SDGs were addressed: SDG3 (Good Health and Well‐Being), SDG13 (Climate Action), SDG4 (Quality Education), SDG5 (Gender Equality), SDG6 (Clean Water and Sanitation), SDG16 (Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions), SDG1 (No Poverty), and SDG9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure).ConclusionsThe findings indicate a scarcity of articles in nursing publications focusing on the SDGs, suggesting insufficient evidence of nursing's contributions to these goals—particularly beyond SDG3.ImplicationsThis study provides a comprehensive bibliometric review and analysis of existing nursing publications on the SDGs. The results offer valuable insights for future research areas related to the SDGs, particularly for nursing scholars, clinicians, managers, and policymakers concerned with the underrepresentation of nursing publications. To address this gap and advance both the SDGs and quality patient care, action plans should be developed to integrate the SDGs into daily nursing practice.No Patient or Public Contribution. This study was a bibliometric analysis.

Purpose: This study aims to explore the contribution of Islamic economics in supporting the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), especially SDGs 1 (no poverty), SDGs 4 (quality education), SDGs 10 (reducing inequality). Design/Method/Approach: Using bibliometric analysis methods, this study processes data from scientific publications between 2000 and 2023, obtained through Publish or Perish software and analyzed using VOSviewer. Findings: Key findings show that Islamic economics contributes significantly to supporting the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly in the aspects of poverty reduction, quality education, inequality reduction, and climate change mitigation. Islamic financial instruments such as zakat, cash waqf, and green sukuk, with examples of implementation such as Cash Waqf Linked Sukuk (CWLS) in Indonesia and green sukuk in Malaysia, have been effective in supporting economic, social, and environmental sustainability. Originality/Value: The implications of this study include strategic recommendations for policy makers and Islamic financial institutions in integrating Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles with Islamic instruments. This integration can strengthen the contribution of Islamic economics to inclusive and sustainable global development

This study aims to highlight the current trends in the literature on corporate governance in Gulf Cooperation Council countries by applying a bibliometric and content analysis of papers on corporate governance. This research intends to identify gaps in the corporate governance literature by conducting a complete bibliometric assessment. Design/methodology/approach- Bibliometric analysis is a quantitative approach to analyzing bibliographic data that focuses on the key theoretical and empirical contributions to a certain research subject. It enables a researcher to categorize the information according to many aspects, such as the paper, journal, author, indexation, organization, or country. This study reviews a total of 704 articles on corporate governance published in the GCC countries. Bibliometric analysis was performed using VOSviewer, and content analysis was performed using the Bibliometrix package by R. Findings – The research findings indicate that corporate governance research can be categorized into subfields. The results identify four major clusters: financial reporting quality, corporate social responsibility, earning management, and ownership types. This study also presents recommendations for future research in this field. Practical implications – The findings of this study have implications for corporate governance research, such as the impact of earning management on environmental, social, and governance disclosure. To the best of the authors’ knowledge, this study is the only one to review the key corporate governance research topics on which papers published in the GCC are focused. It can be largely used for corporate governance practices. Originality/value—This study provides an overview of how the literature on corporate governance research has developed in the region. It summarizes the most influential authors, countries, organizations, and journal sources. This provides an opportunity for further study in this area in future studies.

Nowadays, Corporate Social responsibility (CSR) is becoming a buzz word, and more and more academics are putting efforts on CSR studies. It is believed that CSR could influence Corporate Reputation (CR), and they hold a favourable view that CSR leads to a positive CR. To be specific, the CSR related activities in the reputational context have been regarded as ways that associate to excellent financial performance, value creation, etc. Also, it is argued that CSR and CR are two sides of one coin; hence, to some extent, doing CSR is equal to establishing a good reputation. Still, there is no consensus of the CSR-CR relationship in the literature; thus, a systematic literature review is highly in need. This research conducts a systematic literature review with both bibliometric and content analysis. Data are selected from English language sources, and academic journal articles only, then, keyword combinations are applied to identify relevant sources. Data from Scopus and WoS are gathered for bibliometric analysis. In terms of the topic of CSR-CR, this literature review with bibliometric analysis has made four achievements. First, this paper has developed a systematic study which quantitatively depicts the knowledge structure of CSR and CR by identifying terms closely related to CSR-CR (such as ‘corporate governance’) and clustering subtopics emerged in co-citation analysis. Second, content analysis is performed to acquire insight on the findings of bibliometric analysis in the discussion section. And it highlights some insightful implications for the future research agenda, for example, a psychological link between CSR-CR is identified from the result; also, emerging economies and qualitative research methods are new elements emerged in the CSR-CR big picture. Third, a multidisciplinary perspective presents through the whole bibliometric analysis mapping and co- word and co-citation analysis; hence, this work builds a structure of interdisciplinary perspective which potentially leads to an integrated conceptual framework in the future. Finally, Scopus and WoS are compared and contrasted in this paper; as a result, Scopus which has more depth and comprehensive data is suggested as a tool for future bibliometric analysis studies. Overall, this paper has fulfilled its initial purposes and contributed to the literature.

Bibliometric and content analysis of ChatGPT research in nursing education: The rabbit hole in nursing education

This paper provides a policy analysis from the Islamic economic perspective on enhancing economic growth and achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through digital era fundraising schemes for sustainable community development. It examines the role of zakat, sukuk, and waqf in contributing to specific SDGs in Indonesia. The study highlights the importance of inclusive and environmentally sustainable economic growth for sustainable development. It emphasizes the potential of digital era fundraising schemes in mobilizing resources and promoting sustainable development. The paper specifically explores the impact of zakat on poverty eradication and social welfare enhancement, sukuk in financing infrastructure projects and stimulating economic growth, and waqf in supporting education, healthcare, and community development. Using a qualitative research approach that includes literature review and policy analysis, the study evaluates existing policies and strategies related to digital era fundraising schemes in Indonesia. It assesses their effectiveness in achieving SDGs and identifies strengths and challenges in current policies. Based on this analysis, the paper presents policy recommendations to enhance the effectiveness of digital era fundraising schemes for sustainable community development. The recommendations advocate for comprehensive policy frameworks aligned with Islamic economic principles and the integration of digital technologies. They emphasize the importance of improving financial literacy and awareness to encourage active participation in fundraising efforts, fostering collaboration among stakeholders, and developing supportive regulatory frameworks. By implementing the proposed policy recommendations, Indonesia can harness the potential of digital era fundraising schemes to achieve specific SDGs. The paper concludes that a well-designed policy framework embracing Islamic economic principles, leveraging digital technologies, and promoting stakeholder collaboration will facilitate the effective utilization of zakat, sukuk, and waqf for enhancing economic growth and achieving sustainable development goals. Overall, this paper contributes to the understanding of how digital era fundraising schemes, guided by Islamic economic principles, can play a significant role in advancing economic growth and sustainable development. It provides policymakers, organizations, and practitioners with insights and recommendations to optimize the potential of these fundraising schemes in promoting sustainable community development and achieving SDGs in Indonesia.

RME is an approach to teaching that starts from things that are real for students. This is relevant to current education that focuses not only on academic knowledge but also on the development of relevant skills for the world of work and everyday life. The purpose of this article is to find out the research trends regarding the realistic approach to mathematics education in secondary school and to find out the research topics that have the potential to be used as research in the future. The method used in this research is bibliometric analysis. The research data was obtained through Harzing's Publish or Perish software with Google Scholar database, the keywords realistic mathematics education and junior high school, the maximum number of results is 1000 abstracts, and the keywords are written in English and Bahasa Indonesia. The articles obtained were 960 articles with a period of 2010-2024. Then, restricted to Scopus-accredited journals, Sinta 2, and Sinta 3; there are 99 articles were obtained. The results showed that the publication trend with the research theme of an RME approach experienced the highest increase between 2016-2018 and 2021-2023. In addition, the research theme of the RME approach, which has the opportunity to be used as research in the future, has two keywords, namely systematic literature review and reasoning.

Educational games in nursing education: A bibliometric and content analysis.

PurposeThe aim is to reveal contemporary research trends and patterns in Internet of Things (IoTs) so that social scientists who are new to the discipline may be steered towards rightful directions when examining this phenomenon.Design/methodology/approachA total of 169 IoT articles indexed in the Web of Science database were analyzed via bibliometric analysis and content analysis. The VOSViewer software was used to identify popular keywords of the IoT topics, its publication productivity, the most relevant journals, and the most prolific authors within. Content analysis was conducted manually to determine the most popular research methods used, the most frequently studied contexts, the most popular IoT application areas, the most highly examined user perspectives, and the most often employed theories.FindingsThe synthesis of both the bibliometric and content analysis results suggest the necessity of investigating the post-adoption technology usage behavior of IoT technology in developing countries, particularly in smart home. This is especially so from new landscapes using other theories or models, apart from the overwhelmed Technology Adoption Model (TAM) and its variants.Originality/valueWith a focus on addressing the state-of-the-art of IoT in social science, and to synthesize its future research directions systematically, this study was conducted with both bibliometric and content analysis, in order to enhance the overall analysis for higher accuracy and more reliable results.

Islamic banking, also known as interest-free banking, refers to a financial system that operates in accordance with Islamic law or Sharia principles, guided by the principles outlined in the Quran. In Islamic economics, the acquisition of financial interests is strictly prohibited. This article employed bibliometric and citation analysis techniques to evaluate the scholarly literature on Islamic banking. The research utilized the Web of Science database from Clarivate Analytics to extract papers containing the term “Islamic banking.” The bibliometric analysis was performed using software tools such as Biblioshiny( ) package from RStudio and VOS viewer. The analysis aimed to acquaint researchers and professionals with the most prolific authors, sources, institutions, and countries in the field of study. It also sought to identify influential research channels and the impact of authors, sources, countries, and research topics. Additionally, the analysis aimed to identify significant clusters within the Islamic banking research and provide valuable information for further investigations.