It is also a technique of bibliometric analysis which pertains to the intellectual interactions and structural connections among research constituents.
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Financial Inclusion and Sustainability: A Contemporary and Future Perspective From Bibliometric Analysis
Fiaz Ahmad (Department of Economics and Finance, Sunway Business School, Sunway University, Malaysia),
Calvin W. H. Cheong (Department of Economics and Finance, Sunway Business School, Sunway University, Malaysia), Rana Tanveer Hussain (School of Business and Management Science, Minhaj University Lahore, Pakistan),
Ahmad Salman (Faculty of Hospitality and Tourism, Prince of Songkla University, Phuket Campus, Thailand), Khalil Hussain (School of Hospitality and Service Management, Sunway University, Malaysia),
Muhammad Khalid Shahid (Department of Economics, Faculty of Accountancy and Management, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman, Malaysia & Institute of Business Administration, University of the Punjab, Lahore Pakistan), and Muhammad Akram Naseem (Lahore Business School, The University of Lahore, Pakistan)
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DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3693-1475-3.ch006
Abstract
This chapter employs bibliometric analysis to deeply explore the interplay between financial inclusion and sustainability, addressing key research questions. The trend of publications shows a notable rise, particularly following the 2015 introduction of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs). Performance analysis indicates China's leading role in terms of document production and citations. Collaboration patterns highlight important authors and groups to underscore worldwide cooperation. Co-occurrence networks reveal diverse study clusters, while word clouds visually represent major themes from authors' keywords and paper titles. Conclusively, this chapter presents future research directions, such as cross-disciplinary studies; technological developments; longitudinal impact assessments; environmental, social, and governance (ESG) integration; and regional studies in the present field of study. Practically, it offers guidelines for aligning financial practices with sustainability goals, promoting international collaboration, informed policymaking, and strategic insights.