TRENDS AND VISUALIZATION OF ISLAMIC BANK PERFORMANCE: A RESEARCH EXPLORATION WITH BIBLIOMETRIC ANALYSIS

Abstract

This report examines research trends on Islamic banks (IBs) performance across the study period using bibliometric analysis. It is an effort to concentrate on the conceptual focus of scholarly works, scientific publications, and patterns in the analysis of the performance of IBs. To locate material containing research articles that fit the criteria, the Scopus database was searched. The data was analyzed using bibliometric techniques to provide a comprehensive understanding of the trends, research output, and subject focus in the field of IBs performance. The analysis was conducted using the bibliometric package of R-program, especially R-studio's biblioshiny interface. An analysis of IBs performance from 2003 to early 2024 reveals a dynamic and evolving environment. It is interesting to note that the field has expanded yearly, peaking in articles in 2022. Beck, T. et al. (2013) are among the fundamental publications uncovered using citation analysis. The benefits of IBs over conventional banks in times of crisis are demonstrated by thematic mapping, which finds recurring themes like "banking," "Islamism," and "financial crisis.” Unexpectedly, Malaysia stands out as a major contributor with a substantial impact on citations, highlighting the worldwide character of research on IBs performance. With an emphasis on the aforementioned capacity of IBs to manage the financial crisis and the pursuit of suitable performance metrics for IBs, the thematic map illustrates present performance patterns and forthcoming components. All things considered, these findings highlight topics for more research and present the performance of IBs both historically and currently. The study is one of the first to offer a thorough bibliometric examination of IBs performance, which will help new scholars pinpoint uncharted territory.