Mapping innovation tools and financial inclusion: a bibliometric analysis

This study employs bibliometric and visualisation techniques to analyse global trends in financial inclusion and the innovative tools that promote it. By examining a multi-database compilation of 4202 documents sourced from Scopus and Web of Science, the significant role of book chapters in dissemin...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores: Martinez-Blasco, Monica, Prior Sanz, Francesc, Martori Adrian, Francesc
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Fecha de publicación:2025
País:España
Institución:Universitat Ramon Llull (URL)
Repositorio:DAU Arxiu Digital de la Universitat Ramon Llull
OAI Identifier:oai:dau.url.edu:20.500.14342/5701
Acceso en línea:http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14342/5701
https://doi.org/10.1186/s40854-025-00867-9
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:Financial inclusion
Bibliometric analysis
WoS
Scopus
Co-citation
Co-occurrence
Anàlisi financera
Bibliometria
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Sumario:This study employs bibliometric and visualisation techniques to analyse global trends in financial inclusion and the innovative tools that promote it. By examining a multi-database compilation of 4202 documents sourced from Scopus and Web of Science, the significant role of book chapters in disseminating research in this field is highlighted. Our analysis reveals rapid growth in publications, particularly from China and India, and identifies key influential works and authors. Additionally, it is observed that financial inclusion is approached from a multidisciplinary perspective. The findings of this study also indicate a shift in research focus from traditional concepts such as “housing” and “banking” to “digitalisation” and “sustainability.” Key research trends in financial innovative tools include regulatory frameworks, mobile money, and financial education. The issues discussed in this article seek to contribute to the ongoing dialogue on developing intellectual frameworks withing the financial inclusion literature. They offer valuable insights for policymakers, industry practitioners, and researchers in the fields of financial innovation and inclusion.