RESEARCH TREND ON ISLAMIC BROADCASTING IN MUSLIM NATIONS: A BIBLIOMETRIC ANALYSIS

Abstract

Since the 9/11 attacks, the portrayal of Islam in the media has shifted often fostering a unified conservative view of Islam. This shift has led to increased research in Islamic broadcasting, necessitating a comprehensive review of existing studies to identify gaps. Using the Scopus database, a bibliometric analysis was conducted, applying co-citation, country collaboration, and keyword co-occurrence methods. The study identified 1,833 publications up to 2024, focusing on keywords such as “Islamic broadcasting”, “Islamic media”, “Islamic television” and “Muslim countries”. The analysis reveals a growing interest in Islamic broadcasting, emphasizing media technology and electronic applications for spreading Islamic values. It highlights interdisciplinary collaborations and specialized research groups making notable contributions. The findings offer insights for researchers, producers and policymakers on effectively using Islamic broadcasting to disseminate Islamic teachings through mass media.