Title: Small and medium enterprises and halal products: a bibliometric analysis

Authors: Ahmad Rafiki; Fahmi Natigor Nasution; Miftahuddin; Sari Nuzullina Ramadhani

Addresses: Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Medan Area, Jl. Setia Budi No.79 B, Tj. Rejo, Kec. Medan Sunggal, Kota Medan, Sumatera Utara 20112, Indonesia ' Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Sumatera Utara, Jalan Dr. T. Mansur No. 9, Padang Bulan, Kec. Medan Baru, Kota Medan, Sumatera Utara 20222, Indonesia ' Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Medan Area, Jl. Setia Budi No. 79 B, Tj. Rejo, Kec. Medan Sunggal, Kota Medan, Sumatera Utara 20112, Indonesia ' Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Medan Area, Jl. Setia Budi No. 79 B, Tj. Rejo, Kec. Medan Sunggal, Kota Medan, Sumatera Utara 20112, Indonesia

Abstract: The aim of the study is to examine current works and literature on SME and halal products employing bibliometric analysis which expectedly will reveal the root of the concept of SME and its relationship with halal products. This study applies approaches based on a bibliometric examination of 49 publications collected from Scopus database between 2004 and September 2021. The investigation consists of the direction of research on SME and halal products in the future. All information could be extended in the field of SME and halal products research. Academics and practitioners might gain complete insights on the role and the impact of SMEs on halal products especially to be used as a reference for further studies.

Keywords: small and medium enterprise; SME; halal products; bibliometric analysis; Scopus.

DOI: 10.1504/IJBIR.2026.152081

International Journal of Business Innovation and Research, 2026 Vol.39 No.2, pp.258 - 272

Received: 18 Aug 2022
Accepted: 27 Oct 2022
Published online: 06 Mar 2026 *

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