Md. Ziaur Rahman, Mahmudulhassan, Ardiansyah, Usman Aliyu Yunusa

A Bibliometric Analysis of Islamic Law and Philosophy: Global Trends, Key Participants, and Developing Themes

Introduction

A bibliometric analysis of islamic law and philosophy: global trends, key participants, and developing themes. Explore global trends in Islamic law & philosophy (2019-2024) through a bibliometric analysis. Discover key authors, institutions, and the interconnectedness of ethics and human rights.

Abstract

Objective: This study maps the bibliometric landscape of the study of Islamic philosophy, law, and law for the period 2019–2024 with a focus on themes, influential figures, publication trends, and the interconnectedness of philosophy of law, ethics, and human rights in global discourse. Theoretical framework: This study uses bibliometric approaches and scientific communication theory to analyze patterns of publication, collaboration, and cross-disciplinary knowledge development. Literature review: Previous studies have shown interdisciplinary trends in Islamic philosophy, law, and economics, but not many have examined the connection between the three simultaneously. Methods: Data obtained from Scopus using a Boolean search. Of the 14,632 articles, 185 were selected for analysis with Microsoft Excel, R-Studio, and VOSViewer, covering publication trends, collaborations, institutional contributions, and keyword co-occurrence. Results: Publications peaked in 2021 and then declined. Major contributors are from the US, UK, and Indonesia. The analysis shows the close linkage between ethics, philosophy, and law with a multidisciplinary character, as well as identifying key academics and institutions. Implications: A study of the post-2021 productivity decline and increased international collaboration, especially from underrepresented regions, is needed. Novelty: This research is the first comprehensive mapping that integrates Islamic philosophy, law, and law (2019–2024), affirms multidisciplinary interconnectedness, and places Indonesia as an important actor in global academic discourse.

Review

This paper presents a timely and relevant bibliometric analysis of Islamic law and philosophy, extending its scope to include the interconnectedness with ethics and human rights. The objective to map global trends, key participants, and developing themes within the 2019–2024 period is commendable, addressing a critical and evolving area of academic inquiry. The study promises to offer valuable insights into the scholarly landscape of these disciplines, identifying influential figures, publication patterns, and the multidisciplinary nature of contemporary discourse. The abstract clearly articulates the study's ambition to provide a comprehensive overview, thus establishing its potential contribution to understanding knowledge production in this specific field. Methodologically, the study leverages established bibliometric approaches and scientific communication theory, which are appropriate for this type of analysis. The use of Scopus as a data source, coupled with analytical tools like R-Studio and VOSViewer, indicates a robust technical foundation. However, a crucial aspect requiring further elucidation is the filtering process that reduced an initial 14,632 articles to a final selection of 185. A detailed explanation of the criteria and methodology behind this significant reduction is essential to ensure the representativeness and validity of the analyzed dataset. The results, highlighting a peak in publications in 2021 followed by a decline, along with the identification of major contributing countries (US, UK, Indonesia) and the strong linkage between ethics, philosophy, and law, are insightful. The observed post-2021 decline, in particular, warrants a more in-depth discussion within the full paper to explore potential contributing factors or interpretative nuances. The implications derived from this analysis are significant, prompting a call for further investigation into the decline in productivity and advocating for increased international collaboration, particularly from underrepresented regions. The authors effectively position the novelty of their research, asserting it as the first comprehensive mapping that integrates Islamic philosophy, law, and related ethical dimensions for the specified period. This study not only affirms the multidisciplinary interconnectedness inherent in these fields but also crucially identifies Indonesia as an important and emerging actor in global academic discourse. Overall, this paper offers a foundational understanding of recent trends and dynamics in the study of Islamic law and philosophy, providing a valuable platform for future research and collaborative endeavors, pending clarification on the data selection methodology.

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