Scholarly Contributions in Hadith Studies: A Bibliometric Review of The Journal of Hadith Studies (2016–2024)
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Hadith Studies, Bibliometric Analysis, Publication Patterns, Academic Contributions.Abstract
This study examines The Journal of Hadith Studies as a platform for scholarly discourse on hadith, addressing contemporary issues and emerging debates in the field. The journal plays a pivotal role in disseminating knowledge, fostering academic discussions, and enhancing public understanding of hadith-related matters. This bibliometric review aims to analyze the publication patterns, thematic research trends, and authorial and institutional contributions to the journal. The findings indicate that each publication series contains an average of nine articles, with the highest number of publications recorded in 2023, accounting for 22.67% of the total output. Thematic studies represent the most frequently explored research domain, comprising 56.39% of published articles. The journal publishes works in three primary languages: Malay, English, and Arabic, with Malay being the predominant language, constituting 30.23% of the total publications. In terms of institutional contributions, Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM) emerges as the most active contributor, accounting for 34.46% of the articles, while Malaysian authors represent 79.03% of total contributions. Regarding readership, the highest article views were recorded for publications in 2018, coinciding with the journal’s inaugural issue, with a total readership of 18,397. This study provides valuable insights into the scholarly landscape of hadith research and is expected to inform future authorship while fostering new ideas that contribute to the advancement of hadith studies.
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