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MAPPING THE RESEARCH LANDSCAPE OF FINTECH AND FINANCIAL INCLUSION: A BIBLIOMETRIC ANALYSIS

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Dr Rahul S Mohile
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Department of Commerce St John College of Humanities and Sciences (Autonomous), Palghar
DOI: 10.55041/ijsmt.v2i4.457
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The rapid progress of financial technology (FinTech) has significantly transformed the global financial environment, particularly by improving financial inclusivity. This study performs an extensive bibliometric analysis to map the research landscape of fintech and financial inclusion. Data were collected from the Dimensions database and analyzed using VOSviewer to identify key research trends, leading authors, countries, journals and institutions. The results indicate that research in this field has expanded considerably in recent years, with emerging economies playing crucial roles. Co-authorship analysis revealed limited collaboration among authors, indicating a fragmented research structure. Conversely, the country-level analysis shows strong global collaboration, with India emerging as a key contributor alongside the United States and United Kingdom. Citation analysis identified prominent journals, such as the SSRN Electronic Journal and World Development, as major sources of influential studies. Additionally, organizational analysis highlights the role of leading institutions, including Harvard University and the World Bank, in shaping the research agenda.

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Volume 02, Issue 04
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Apr 23 2026
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Mohile, D. R. S. (2026). Mapping the Research Landscape of Fintech and Financial Inclusion: A Bibliometric Analysis. International Journal of Science, Strategic Management and Technology, 02(04). https://doi.org/10.55041/ijsmt.v2i4.457

Mohile, Dr. "Mapping the Research Landscape of Fintech and Financial Inclusion: A Bibliometric Analysis." International Journal of Science, Strategic Management and Technology, vol. 02, no. 04, 2026, pp. . doi:https://doi.org/10.55041/ijsmt.v2i4.457.

Mohile, Dr. "Mapping the Research Landscape of Fintech and Financial Inclusion: A Bibliometric Analysis." International Journal of Science, Strategic Management and Technology 02, no. 04 (2026). https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.55041/ijsmt.v2i4.457.

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