Mapping the Landscape of Shariah Governance: An Analysis of Global Trends and Key Contributors

Ali Can Yenice

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Mapping the Landscape of Shariah Governance: An Analysis of Global Trends and Key Contributors

Abstract

This study centers on Shariah governance, a critical component of Islamic financial institutions. The study conducts a bibliometric analysis to explore general trends in Sharia governance. To achieve this, data from the Web of Science, one of the most reputable academic databases, was analyzed for the period between 2008 and 2024, identifying a total of 388 papers. These documents were systematically classified and reviewed based on relevant search criteria. Utilizing tools such as VOSviewer, SciMat, and BibExcel, the study highlights major trends through performance and science mapping analyses. The findings underscore Malaysia's significant influence in the field, particularly through its authors and institutions. Additionally, the role of standards-making bodies like AAOIFI in shaping the literature on Sharia governance is prominently noted. Keywords: Islamic finance, shariah governance, bibliometric analysis. JEL Codes: G34, Z12, G21, M14.

Keywords

Islamic finance , Shariah governance , Bibliometric analysis

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Islamic Economy , Islamic Finance

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Research Article

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Ali Can Yenice ^*
0000-0002-1869-6814
Türkiye

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June 30, 2025

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January 9, 2025

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March 2, 2025

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Year 2025 Volume: 11 Number: 1

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https://doi.org/10.54863/jief.1616611

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Yenice, A. C. (2025). Mapping the Landscape of Shariah Governance: An Analysis of Global Trends and Key Contributors. İslam Ekonomisi Ve Finansı Dergisi (İEFD), 11(1), 188-221. https://doi.org/10.54863/jief.1616611

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