Title: A bibliometric analysis of ethical finance

Authors: Haitham Nobanee; Osama F. Atayah; Mehroz Nida Dilshad; Amna Tariq

Addresses: College of Business, Abu Dhabi University, P.O. Box 59911, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; Oxford Center of Islamic Studies, The University of Oxford, Marston Rd, Headington, Oxford OX3 0EE, UK; Management School, The University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK ' College of Business, Abu Dhabi University, P.O. Box 59911, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates ' School of Business, Curtin University Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates; Management School, The University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK ' College of Business Administration, Abu Dhabi University P.O. Box 888, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Abstract: This paper aims to comprehensively assess existing research on ethical finance using the Scopus database. Analysing research papers from January 1987 to April 2020, the study employs the bibliometric method, utilising VOSviewer for data analysis. After descriptive analysis, the study distributes articles based on metrics such as productive countries, institutions, journals, authors, citations, co-relationships, keyword occurrences, and research performance. The study explores eight themes, including corporate social responsibility, corporate governance, financial institutions, Islamic banking, regulations, financial crisis, ethical banking, and business ethics. Concluding that past research holds significant value, the study also highlights the growing relevance and popularity of ethical finance in contemporary global financial markets. The paper identifies potential research areas for future exploration within the realm of ethical finance.

Keywords: bibliometric; ethical finance; VOSviewer; Scopus; research agenda.

DOI: 10.1504/JIBED.2023.138124

Journal for International Business and Entrepreneurship Development, 2023 Vol.15 No.4, pp.489 - 510

Received: 22 Oct 2023
Accepted: 25 Oct 2023
Published online: 29 Apr 2024 *

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