Organizational Justice and Trust in Islamic Management: A Bibliometric Analysis

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to analyze the intellectual structure and trace the evolutionary trajectory of the concepts of trust and justice within the Islamic management field. Given the fragmentation of existing literature, this study aims to provide a comprehensive and holistic picture, mapping the paradigmatic transition of this field from abstract discussions to applied and empirical models, and identifying existing knowledge gaps.

Design/Methodology/Approach: Adopting a bibliometric analysis approach, this study examined 444 valid research documents indexed in the Scopus and Web of Science (WoS) databases over the period from 1999 to 2025. Data analysis was conducted using the Bibliometrix package in R across three levels: performance analysis, science mapping (keyword co-occurrence network), and evolutionary analysis (strategic map and trend topics).

Findings: The findings indicate a transition in the literature from "abstract normativism" to "empirical functionalism." Cluster analysis revealed that the keyword "Performance" plays a significant role in current research. Furthermore, the relationship between Islamic values and organizational outcomes is not linear but is mediated through the mechanisms of "Organizational Justice" and "Trust." Additionally, the exponential growth of scientific production after 2015 and the emergence of organizational justice as a trending topic demonstrate the empirical maturity and acceptance of this discourse within mainstream management.

Originality/Value: Moving beyond fragmented and case-based analyses, this research tried to integrate scattered literature and map the evolutionary path of concepts. By revealing the hidden links between these concepts, it provides a roadmap for guiding future research and bridging knowledge gaps.