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Global Knowledge, Memory and Communication

Purpose Open educational resources (OERs) are internet-based digital content that is used for aca... more Purpose Open educational resources (OERs) are internet-based digital content that is used for academic purposes by instructors, students and researchers in the era of the information economy. Hence, this study aims to systematically review the literature, focusing on OERs’ benefits and challenges in the academic world. Design/methodology/approach The relevant literature systematically reviewed following the preferred reporting items for systematic literature reviews and meta-analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. The pertinent literature was obtained from four main scholarly databases, and finally, 21 papers that met the inclusion criteria were included in this study. Findings The findings revealed that the key benefits of OERs include expanded access to knowledge, supporting lifelong learning, pedagogical benefits and enhancing students’ learning outcomes. However, the key challenges include lack of time to find appropriate resources, lack of awareness about the usage and copyrights, qualit...

This article reviews 101 years (1919–2020) of research in the field of linguistics. The main obje... more This article reviews 101 years (1919–2020) of research in the field of linguistics. The main objective of this paper was to analyze the published research and citations on linguistics and present the results from the perspective of growing trends, most productive and influential countries, organizations, authors, research journals, keywords, authorship patterns, and international collaborations. The subject category of linguistics selected in the Web of Science database, for this purpose, 6144 publications have been retrieved from the Web of Science database. This retrieved data is analyzed using visualization tools and dividing it into two phases on a temporal basis. Overall, the first phase, from 1919-1999, shows a lower number of research publications in linguistics, whereas the second phase (2000-2020) with 5585 publications and 41195 citations shows a significant growth in linguistics research. Among them, the highest number of publications is from the US that is followed by th...

International Journal of Disability, Development and Education

This study was intended to examine the level of user satisfaction with respect to the resources a... more This study was intended to examine the level of user satisfaction with respect to the resources and services of public libraries and the problems faced by the public library users in Lahore, Pakistan. For the purpose of the study, a quantitative research approach based on survey method was used. A structured questionnaire was designed to collect data from the public library users utilizing convenience sampling. The study population consisted of users of four major public libraries in Lahore, Pakistan. The findings showed that the majority of the respondents tended to visit the public library daily and were satisfied with the circulation services at the library. They also considered the public library to be the best information resource in their area. However, they were found to be dissatisfied with the internet-based services available at their libraries as well as the lack of a library-user relationship. This study provides useful information for improving library resources and ser...

The main objective of the study is to identify and examine the characteristics of the highly cite... more The main objective of the study is to identify and examine the characteristics of the highly cited and hot papers on Coronavirus and COVID 19. The distributions of highly cited and hot papers per year, country, organization and journal were analyzed, as well as authorship pattern and most frequently used keywords. The Web of Science (WOS) indexing database was selected to extract the bibliometric data of highly cited and hot papers on Coronavirus. Top cited and hot papers mainly originated from China, the United States, England, and Saudi Arabia and the majority were published from 2019 to 2020. The University of Hong Kong and Huazhong University of Science and Technology were leading organizations. Journal of Medical Virology, the Lancet and The New England Journal of Medicine were top in publishing. Many of the publications have been contributed by multiple authors as compared to a single author. The frequently used keywords included acute respiratory syndrome, pneumonia, coronavi...

Library Hi Tech

Purpose Data librarianship, or data-driven librarianship, is the combination of information scien... more Purpose Data librarianship, or data-driven librarianship, is the combination of information science, data science and e-science fields and is gaining gradual importance in the library and information science (LIS) profession. Hence, this study investigates the data librarianship core concepts (motivational factors, challenges, skills and appropriate training platforms) to learn and successfully launch data librarianship services.Design/methodology/approach A survey method was used and the data were collected through online questionnaire. Purposive sampling method was applied and 132 responses were received with 76 respondents from the public and 56 from the private sector universities of Pakistan. The statistical package for social sciences (SPSS version 25) was used, and descriptive and inferential statistics were applied to analyzed the data.Findings LIS professionals understand the importance of data-driven library services and perceive that such services are helpful in evolving ...

Malaysian Journal of Library & Information Science

The study investigated personal knowledge and information management (PKIM) practices of life sci... more The study investigated personal knowledge and information management (PKIM) practices of life sciences research students and also compared their PKIM practices based on gender and research programme. The study employed survey reserach design in which questionnaire was used to collect data. All MPhil. and PhD. life sciences research students at the University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan were sampled. Altogether 196 questionnaires were distributed and 114 were successfully returned with a response rate of 58 percent. The findings are presented based on the five aspects of PKIM practices of research students: (a) gathering and searching; (b) organising, keeping and securing; (c) selecting and evaluating; and (d) spreading and sharing; and (e) creating, analyzing, and presenting. The findings revealed that research student were exceptionally confident about their PKIM practices. The research students also acclaimed that they were gaining information literacy skills in practising PKI...

The Journal of Academic Librarianship

Purpose This study analyze academic library services during Covid-19 pandemic (2020 and 2021), as... more Purpose This study analyze academic library services during Covid-19 pandemic (2020 and 2021), as well as the challenges they face, emerging library roles, and the most effective communication tools. Method A systematic review of the relevant literature was undertaken following PRISMA guidelines. The relevant literature was retrieved from four major scholarly databases (Scopus, Web of Science, Library, Information Science & Technology Abstracts (LISTA), and Library and Information Science Abstracts (LISA)). The relevant 23 studies were included fulfilling inclusion criteria. A quality assessment of the included studies was also performed. Findings The findings revealed that Covid-19 pandemic is certainly effecting and transforming libraries, their services and management. The library services during Covid-19 pandemic, their fundamental challenges, emerging roles, and available preferable communications tools are the categories in this study to better understand the pandemic-transformation. Implications The practical and policy implications are that libraries must establish infrastructure and improve accessibility in order to provide the best possible support to modern library users who access resources remotely in this rapidly evolving digital environment. Organizational policymakers and library directors should prepare emergency and disaster management plans. The libraries should ensure their presence on social media and make use of their library websites.

Education Sciences, 2022

This study investigates the perceptions and experiences of students regarding the various aspects... more This study investigates the perceptions and experiences of students regarding the various aspects of online education while studying at the Pakistani Higher Education Institutes (HEIs) and universities that shifted to online modes of instruction during the COVID-19 pandemic. The focus of this study was to identify the level of satisfaction of students with the support being provided to them by their institutes and instructors; the use of different modes of communication and assessment methods; and their home study environment. It also explored the positively and negatively influencing factors affecting online education, as perceived by them. An online questionnaire-based cross-sectional survey research design was chosen for conducting this study. Data were collected from 707 respondents belonging to various Pakistani HEIs and universities and analyzed using the SPSS software. The results revealed a considerable dissatisfaction among the study population regarding online education be...

ISRA International Journal of Islamic Finance, 2020

Purpose The purpose of this study is to provide quantitative information on the growth of Islamic... more Purpose The purpose of this study is to provide quantitative information on the growth of Islamic finance literature. The study focused on publishing trends, countries producing research on Islamic finance, key authors, major contributing organizations, authorship patterns, keywords and articles with the highest citations. Design/methodology/approach Bibliometric analysis is applied to analyse the growth and publishing trends in Islamic finance literature. The Web of Science (WoS) database was used to extract bibliometric data covering the period 1939–2019 for Islamic finance literature. Findings The study finds that Islamic finance research has gained remarkable momentum in the literature. However, such growth is largely manifested in Malaysia because of a conducive atmosphere for this type of research. Interestingly, the study finds that the three most productive journals are located in the UK and Malaysia, while Professor M. Kabir Hassan from the University of New Orleans, the US...

Science & Technology Libraries, 2021

ABSTRACT The Arab World, a regional block of 22 countries, has been the epicenter of knowledge an... more ABSTRACT The Arab World, a regional block of 22 countries, has been the epicenter of knowledge and innovation for many centuries. After the gap and neglect of centuries, the region is undergoing reforms that would increase scientific activities. Using the InCites tool of Clarivate Analytics, this study used bibliometric indicators of research impact and productivity to present the dynamics of the Arab World’s research published between 1980 and 2020. The findings disclose that the first two decades of the 21st century witnessed a significant increase in research productivity in the region consistent with the Arab World’s recent initiatives to promote scientific research. Saudi publications attracted the highest number of citations. Almost half of the region’s research has collaborated internationally. The region performed better than the world in several indicators like citation impact, impact factor publications, and international collaborations; however, the region’s performance lags behind the world in academic-industry collaborations and publications in Q1 journals and impact relative to the world indicators. The study recommends adopting the open access model of publishing for increased visibility and impact based on the findings. Increased attention is needed in the region to enhance research linkages between universities and industry.

F1000Research, 2020

Background: Despite governmental interventions, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region continu... more Background: Despite governmental interventions, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region continues to experience higher road traffic crash and fatality rates relative to Western nations. This trend suggests a potential disconnect between Road Traffic Injuries (RTI) research and the mitigation measures put in place. Method: Here, we present an in-depth bibliometric analysis to obtain a comprehensive understanding of RTI research in the GCC region. The Web of Science database was used to search and retrieve the relevant articles during the period of 1981-2019. Results: The volume of RTI research increased from 2015–2019, suggesting an increased focus on traffic safety in the GCC region. Saudi Arabia had the highest RTI research productivity level (126 publications); Bahrain had the lowest (7 publications). Inconsistent with its low publication volume, Hammad Medical Corps of Qatar had the highest citation impact score of 16.33. Global collaboration for RTI research was highest betwee...

Information Development, 2020

This study was carried out to investigate the current and prospective challenges faced by academi... more This study was carried out to investigate the current and prospective challenges faced by academic libraries in Pakistan and to present possible solutions addressing these challenges. The research design was qualitative, adopting the phenomenology approach. In-depth interviews of 14 senior academic library leaders from public and private sector universities of Pakistan were conducted. Leadership crisis was identified as the top challenge followed by those related to changing user behavior, human resources, financial, technological issues, and changes in higher education. Prospective challenges encompassed issues related to technological modalities, human resources, research data management and library space. While the study participants indicated their readiness to cope with these challenges, they agreed that there was a need of collective effort for human capacity building, initiation of compatible smart services, effective policy making and creation of societal awareness. The supp...

Publications, 2021

This bibliometric study examines the overall research trends and productivity in the field of vir... more This bibliometric study examines the overall research trends and productivity in the field of virtual reality (VR) in higher education. Bibliometric data were retrieved from Scopus databases. The findings suggest a rising trend in terms of citations and publications showing increased interest in the VR domain have been seen during the last few decades. The year in which the most citations of this type occurred was 2009, in which 1913 citations were recorded, whereas 2019 was the most productive year, as 127 documents on this subject were published in that year. The data analysis revealed that all the top ten researchers belong to Australia. Further, the top three researchers (Gregory S., Lee, M.J.W., and Wood, D.), countries (United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia), organizations (Charles Sturt University, Queensland University of Technology, and University of New England, Australia), journals (Computers and Education, International Journal of Emerging Technologies in Lear...

Malaysian Journal of Library & Information Science, 2019

portal: Libraries and the Academy, 2021

SERIALS REVIEW, 2021

Gray literature is considered an important source of factual and up-to-date information however i... more Gray literature is considered an important source of factual and up-to-date information however
it is often neglected doing empirical research. It is first study in context of Pakistan
that explores gray literature, its access, usage, management and issues faced by academic
libraries. A self-developed questionnaire was employed to collect data from a total of 74
respondents (one respondent from each university preferably serial librarian or in charge)
working in university libraries of Punjab Province and Islamabad (the capital city) Pakistan.
Only one and concerned library and information science (LIS) professional involved in collection
development process/department was approached. The findings of the study revealed
that three major types of gray literature accessed by academic libraries were theses/dissertations,
annual reports and catalogues. The theses/dissertations are accessed by libraries as a
follow-up of parent organizational policy. The gray literature is shelved separately and prominently
in the libraries; however, non-availability of proper collection development policy for
gray literature emerged as major issue in academic libraries followed by budgetary constraints
and lack of awareness. The t-test result revealed the need of various types of gray
literature in libraries and also highlights creating awareness of various types of gray literature
among the library community. The finding of the study is the helpful for university
authorities, academic libraries and working library professionals to manage gray literature in
a better way and increase the usage of gray literature in academic writing.

Global Knowledge, Memory and Communication

Purpose Open educational resources (OERs) are internet-based digital content that is used for aca... more Purpose Open educational resources (OERs) are internet-based digital content that is used for academic purposes by instructors, students and researchers in the era of the information economy. Hence, this study aims to systematically review the literature, focusing on OERs’ benefits and challenges in the academic world. Design/methodology/approach The relevant literature systematically reviewed following the preferred reporting items for systematic literature reviews and meta-analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. The pertinent literature was obtained from four main scholarly databases, and finally, 21 papers that met the inclusion criteria were included in this study. Findings The findings revealed that the key benefits of OERs include expanded access to knowledge, supporting lifelong learning, pedagogical benefits and enhancing students’ learning outcomes. However, the key challenges include lack of time to find appropriate resources, lack of awareness about the usage and copyrights, qualit...

This article reviews 101 years (1919–2020) of research in the field of linguistics. The main obje... more This article reviews 101 years (1919–2020) of research in the field of linguistics. The main objective of this paper was to analyze the published research and citations on linguistics and present the results from the perspective of growing trends, most productive and influential countries, organizations, authors, research journals, keywords, authorship patterns, and international collaborations. The subject category of linguistics selected in the Web of Science database, for this purpose, 6144 publications have been retrieved from the Web of Science database. This retrieved data is analyzed using visualization tools and dividing it into two phases on a temporal basis. Overall, the first phase, from 1919-1999, shows a lower number of research publications in linguistics, whereas the second phase (2000-2020) with 5585 publications and 41195 citations shows a significant growth in linguistics research. Among them, the highest number of publications is from the US that is followed by th...

International Journal of Disability, Development and Education

This study was intended to examine the level of user satisfaction with respect to the resources a... more This study was intended to examine the level of user satisfaction with respect to the resources and services of public libraries and the problems faced by the public library users in Lahore, Pakistan. For the purpose of the study, a quantitative research approach based on survey method was used. A structured questionnaire was designed to collect data from the public library users utilizing convenience sampling. The study population consisted of users of four major public libraries in Lahore, Pakistan. The findings showed that the majority of the respondents tended to visit the public library daily and were satisfied with the circulation services at the library. They also considered the public library to be the best information resource in their area. However, they were found to be dissatisfied with the internet-based services available at their libraries as well as the lack of a library-user relationship. This study provides useful information for improving library resources and ser...

The main objective of the study is to identify and examine the characteristics of the highly cite... more The main objective of the study is to identify and examine the characteristics of the highly cited and hot papers on Coronavirus and COVID 19. The distributions of highly cited and hot papers per year, country, organization and journal were analyzed, as well as authorship pattern and most frequently used keywords. The Web of Science (WOS) indexing database was selected to extract the bibliometric data of highly cited and hot papers on Coronavirus. Top cited and hot papers mainly originated from China, the United States, England, and Saudi Arabia and the majority were published from 2019 to 2020. The University of Hong Kong and Huazhong University of Science and Technology were leading organizations. Journal of Medical Virology, the Lancet and The New England Journal of Medicine were top in publishing. Many of the publications have been contributed by multiple authors as compared to a single author. The frequently used keywords included acute respiratory syndrome, pneumonia, coronavi...

Library Hi Tech

Purpose Data librarianship, or data-driven librarianship, is the combination of information scien... more Purpose Data librarianship, or data-driven librarianship, is the combination of information science, data science and e-science fields and is gaining gradual importance in the library and information science (LIS) profession. Hence, this study investigates the data librarianship core concepts (motivational factors, challenges, skills and appropriate training platforms) to learn and successfully launch data librarianship services.Design/methodology/approach A survey method was used and the data were collected through online questionnaire. Purposive sampling method was applied and 132 responses were received with 76 respondents from the public and 56 from the private sector universities of Pakistan. The statistical package for social sciences (SPSS version 25) was used, and descriptive and inferential statistics were applied to analyzed the data.Findings LIS professionals understand the importance of data-driven library services and perceive that such services are helpful in evolving ...

Malaysian Journal of Library & Information Science

The study investigated personal knowledge and information management (PKIM) practices of life sci... more The study investigated personal knowledge and information management (PKIM) practices of life sciences research students and also compared their PKIM practices based on gender and research programme. The study employed survey reserach design in which questionnaire was used to collect data. All MPhil. and PhD. life sciences research students at the University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan were sampled. Altogether 196 questionnaires were distributed and 114 were successfully returned with a response rate of 58 percent. The findings are presented based on the five aspects of PKIM practices of research students: (a) gathering and searching; (b) organising, keeping and securing; (c) selecting and evaluating; and (d) spreading and sharing; and (e) creating, analyzing, and presenting. The findings revealed that research student were exceptionally confident about their PKIM practices. The research students also acclaimed that they were gaining information literacy skills in practising PKI...

The Journal of Academic Librarianship

Purpose This study analyze academic library services during Covid-19 pandemic (2020 and 2021), as... more Purpose This study analyze academic library services during Covid-19 pandemic (2020 and 2021), as well as the challenges they face, emerging library roles, and the most effective communication tools. Method A systematic review of the relevant literature was undertaken following PRISMA guidelines. The relevant literature was retrieved from four major scholarly databases (Scopus, Web of Science, Library, Information Science & Technology Abstracts (LISTA), and Library and Information Science Abstracts (LISA)). The relevant 23 studies were included fulfilling inclusion criteria. A quality assessment of the included studies was also performed. Findings The findings revealed that Covid-19 pandemic is certainly effecting and transforming libraries, their services and management. The library services during Covid-19 pandemic, their fundamental challenges, emerging roles, and available preferable communications tools are the categories in this study to better understand the pandemic-transformation. Implications The practical and policy implications are that libraries must establish infrastructure and improve accessibility in order to provide the best possible support to modern library users who access resources remotely in this rapidly evolving digital environment. Organizational policymakers and library directors should prepare emergency and disaster management plans. The libraries should ensure their presence on social media and make use of their library websites.

Education Sciences, 2022

This study investigates the perceptions and experiences of students regarding the various aspects... more This study investigates the perceptions and experiences of students regarding the various aspects of online education while studying at the Pakistani Higher Education Institutes (HEIs) and universities that shifted to online modes of instruction during the COVID-19 pandemic. The focus of this study was to identify the level of satisfaction of students with the support being provided to them by their institutes and instructors; the use of different modes of communication and assessment methods; and their home study environment. It also explored the positively and negatively influencing factors affecting online education, as perceived by them. An online questionnaire-based cross-sectional survey research design was chosen for conducting this study. Data were collected from 707 respondents belonging to various Pakistani HEIs and universities and analyzed using the SPSS software. The results revealed a considerable dissatisfaction among the study population regarding online education be...

ISRA International Journal of Islamic Finance, 2020

Purpose The purpose of this study is to provide quantitative information on the growth of Islamic... more Purpose The purpose of this study is to provide quantitative information on the growth of Islamic finance literature. The study focused on publishing trends, countries producing research on Islamic finance, key authors, major contributing organizations, authorship patterns, keywords and articles with the highest citations. Design/methodology/approach Bibliometric analysis is applied to analyse the growth and publishing trends in Islamic finance literature. The Web of Science (WoS) database was used to extract bibliometric data covering the period 1939–2019 for Islamic finance literature. Findings The study finds that Islamic finance research has gained remarkable momentum in the literature. However, such growth is largely manifested in Malaysia because of a conducive atmosphere for this type of research. Interestingly, the study finds that the three most productive journals are located in the UK and Malaysia, while Professor M. Kabir Hassan from the University of New Orleans, the US...

Science & Technology Libraries, 2021

ABSTRACT The Arab World, a regional block of 22 countries, has been the epicenter of knowledge an... more ABSTRACT The Arab World, a regional block of 22 countries, has been the epicenter of knowledge and innovation for many centuries. After the gap and neglect of centuries, the region is undergoing reforms that would increase scientific activities. Using the InCites tool of Clarivate Analytics, this study used bibliometric indicators of research impact and productivity to present the dynamics of the Arab World’s research published between 1980 and 2020. The findings disclose that the first two decades of the 21st century witnessed a significant increase in research productivity in the region consistent with the Arab World’s recent initiatives to promote scientific research. Saudi publications attracted the highest number of citations. Almost half of the region’s research has collaborated internationally. The region performed better than the world in several indicators like citation impact, impact factor publications, and international collaborations; however, the region’s performance lags behind the world in academic-industry collaborations and publications in Q1 journals and impact relative to the world indicators. The study recommends adopting the open access model of publishing for increased visibility and impact based on the findings. Increased attention is needed in the region to enhance research linkages between universities and industry.

F1000Research, 2020

Background: Despite governmental interventions, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region continu... more Background: Despite governmental interventions, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region continues to experience higher road traffic crash and fatality rates relative to Western nations. This trend suggests a potential disconnect between Road Traffic Injuries (RTI) research and the mitigation measures put in place. Method: Here, we present an in-depth bibliometric analysis to obtain a comprehensive understanding of RTI research in the GCC region. The Web of Science database was used to search and retrieve the relevant articles during the period of 1981-2019. Results: The volume of RTI research increased from 2015–2019, suggesting an increased focus on traffic safety in the GCC region. Saudi Arabia had the highest RTI research productivity level (126 publications); Bahrain had the lowest (7 publications). Inconsistent with its low publication volume, Hammad Medical Corps of Qatar had the highest citation impact score of 16.33. Global collaboration for RTI research was highest betwee...

Information Development, 2020

This study was carried out to investigate the current and prospective challenges faced by academi... more This study was carried out to investigate the current and prospective challenges faced by academic libraries in Pakistan and to present possible solutions addressing these challenges. The research design was qualitative, adopting the phenomenology approach. In-depth interviews of 14 senior academic library leaders from public and private sector universities of Pakistan were conducted. Leadership crisis was identified as the top challenge followed by those related to changing user behavior, human resources, financial, technological issues, and changes in higher education. Prospective challenges encompassed issues related to technological modalities, human resources, research data management and library space. While the study participants indicated their readiness to cope with these challenges, they agreed that there was a need of collective effort for human capacity building, initiation of compatible smart services, effective policy making and creation of societal awareness. The supp...

Publications, 2021

This bibliometric study examines the overall research trends and productivity in the field of vir... more This bibliometric study examines the overall research trends and productivity in the field of virtual reality (VR) in higher education. Bibliometric data were retrieved from Scopus databases. The findings suggest a rising trend in terms of citations and publications showing increased interest in the VR domain have been seen during the last few decades. The year in which the most citations of this type occurred was 2009, in which 1913 citations were recorded, whereas 2019 was the most productive year, as 127 documents on this subject were published in that year. The data analysis revealed that all the top ten researchers belong to Australia. Further, the top three researchers (Gregory S., Lee, M.J.W., and Wood, D.), countries (United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia), organizations (Charles Sturt University, Queensland University of Technology, and University of New England, Australia), journals (Computers and Education, International Journal of Emerging Technologies in Lear...

Malaysian Journal of Library & Information Science, 2019

portal: Libraries and the Academy, 2021

SERIALS REVIEW, 2021

Gray literature is considered an important source of factual and up-to-date information however i... more Gray literature is considered an important source of factual and up-to-date information however
it is often neglected doing empirical research. It is first study in context of Pakistan
that explores gray literature, its access, usage, management and issues faced by academic
libraries. A self-developed questionnaire was employed to collect data from a total of 74
respondents (one respondent from each university preferably serial librarian or in charge)
working in university libraries of Punjab Province and Islamabad (the capital city) Pakistan.
Only one and concerned library and information science (LIS) professional involved in collection
development process/department was approached. The findings of the study revealed
that three major types of gray literature accessed by academic libraries were theses/dissertations,
annual reports and catalogues. The theses/dissertations are accessed by libraries as a
follow-up of parent organizational policy. The gray literature is shelved separately and prominently
in the libraries; however, non-availability of proper collection development policy for
gray literature emerged as major issue in academic libraries followed by budgetary constraints
and lack of awareness. The t-test result revealed the need of various types of gray
literature in libraries and also highlights creating awareness of various types of gray literature
among the library community. The finding of the study is the helpful for university
authorities, academic libraries and working library professionals to manage gray literature in
a better way and increase the usage of gray literature in academic writing.

ISRA International Journal of Islamic Finance, 2020

Purpose-The purpose of this study is to provide quantitative information on the growth of Islamic... more Purpose-The purpose of this study is to provide quantitative information on the growth of Islamic finance literature. The study focused on publishing trends, countries producing research on Islamic finance, key authors, major contributing organizations, authorship patterns, keywords and articles with the highest citations.