Trends in Scientific Research Publications in Scopus from The Islamic Perspective: Trend dalam Penerbitan Penyelidikan Saintifik dalam Scopus dari Perspektif Islam

Mahfooz Ahmed; Rosalina Othman; Akram M Z M  Khedher

doi:10.33102/sainsinsani.vol9no2.636

Authors

Mahfooz Ahmed Kulliyyah of ICT, International Islamic University Malaysia, 53100, Selangor, Malaysia. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2043-2025
Rosalina Othman Kulliyyah of ICT, International Islamic University Malaysia, 53100, Selangor, Malaysia.
Akram M Z M Khedher Kulliyyah of ICT, International Islamic University Malaysia, 53100, Selangor, Malaysia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.33102/sainsinsani.vol9no2.636

Keywords:

Islamic Scientific Research, Islamic Methodologies, Bibliometric Analysis, Scopus Database

Abstract

Abstract: This study explores the trends in scientific research publications related to Islam or that employ Islamic methodologies in the Scopus online database. The choice of the Scopus database is supported by its status as a peer-reviewed and one of the most widely subscribed and utilised scientific research databases by numerous research institutions globally, including some top Islamic research and academic institutions. Employing a bibliometric analysis as the central methodological approach, this research examines the available resources within the Scopus repository to extract key insights into the evolving landscape of related Islamic scientific research publications. The study uncovers notable trends and patterns in publishing research related to Islam. Factors such as the growth rate of publications over time, the geographic distribution of research centres, the emergence of influential authors and institutions, and the thematic evolution within the field are analysed. Quantitative measures were used to understand the impact and influence of Islamic scientific research in the global scholarly landscape. The significance of this research lies in its capacity to inform academics, policymakers, and institutions about the changing dynamics within Islamic scientific research. These trends can aid in allocating resources, fostering collaboration, and identifying areas of emerging importance within the context of Islamic research. Additionally, this study contributes to the broader understanding of the intersection between religion, science, and scholarly communication in the contemporary world.

Abstrak: Kajian ini meneroka trend dalam penerbitan penyelidikan saintifik yang berkaitan dengan Islam atau yang menggunakan metodologi Islam dalam pangkalan data dalam talian Scopus. Pemilihan pangkalan data Scopus disokong oleh statusnya sebagai pangkalan data penyelidikan saintifik semakan ahli bidang dan salah satu yang paling banyak dilanggani dan digunakan oleh banyak institusi penyelidikan di seluruh dunia, termasuk beberapa institusi penyelidikan dan akademik Islam terkemuka. Menggunakan analisis bibliometrik sebagai pendekatan metodologi utama, kajian ini meneliti sumber yang tersedia dalam repositori Scopus untuk mendapatkan wawasan utama tentang landskap penerbitan penyelidikan saintifik Islam yang sedang berkembang. Kajian ini mendedahkan trend dan corak yang ketara dalam penerbitan penyelidikan berkaitan Islam. Faktor-faktor seperti kadar pertumbuhan penerbitan dari masa ke masa, taburan geografi pusat penyelidikan, kemunculan pengarang dan institusi yang berpengaruh, dan evolusi tematik dalam bidang ini dianalisis. Ukuran kuantitatif digunakan untuk memahami impak dan pengaruh penyelidikan saintifik Islam dalam landskap ilmiah global. Kepentingan kajian ini terletak pada kemampuannya untuk memaklumkan ahli akademik, pembuat dasar, dan institusi tentang perubahan dinamik dalam penyelidikan saintifik Islam. Trend ini boleh membantu dalam peruntukan sumber, memupuk kerjasama, dan mengenal pasti bidang yang semakin penting dalam konteks penyelidikan Islam. Selain itu, kajian ini menyumbang kepada pemahaman yang lebih luas tentang persimpangan antara agama, sains, dan komunikasi ilmiah dalam dunia kontemporari.

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