A Comprehensive Review of Global Research Trends in Artificial Intelligence for Sustainable Banking
A Comprehensive Review of Global Research Trends in Artificial Intelligence for Sustainable Banking |
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| © 2025 by IJETT Journal | ||
| Volume-73 Issue-7 |
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| Year of Publication : 2025 | ||
| Author : Mohd Arif Hussain, Ashfaq Hussain, Md Arshad Ur Rahman, Apeksha Garg, Mohammad Azmath Pasha | ||
| DOI : 10.14445/22315381/IJETT-V73I7P141 | ||
How to Cite?
Mohd Arif Hussain, Ashfaq Hussain, Md Arshad Ur Rahman, Apeksha Garg, Mohammad Azmath Pasha , "A Comprehensive Review of Global Research Trends in Artificial Intelligence for Sustainable Banking," International Journal of Engineering Trends and Technology, vol. 73, no. 7, pp.531-542, 2025. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/22315381/IJETT-V73I7P141
Abstract
In recent years, scholarly interest in the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) within sustainable banking and finance has grown significantly. This study examines the global research landscape on AI applications in banking through a qualitative approach, highlighting major developments and trends. A total of 368 research articles published between 2014 and 2024 were extracted from the Scopus database. Analysis was conducted using VOSviewer (v1.6.19) and Biblioshiny, focusing on coauthorship networks, keyword co-occurrence, and citation patterns. The highest publication output came from China (91), followed by India (86), the United States (59), Turkey (32), and Russia (31). Prominent contributing institutions included the Bucharest University of Economic Studies, University Bourgogne Franche-Comté, and Gachon University, with China also identified as a key funding source. The review uncovers core research themes, pinpoints existing gaps, and introduces a conceptual AI banking service architecture aimed at bridging the gap between academic inquiry and industry practice. The findings provide a foundation for future research directions and strategic integration of AI in sustainable banking systems.
Keywords
Sustainable banking, Artificial Intelligence, Bibliometrics, Scopus-indexed database, VOSviewer, Biblioshiny.
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