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A Scientometric Analysis and Scientific Mapping of Forensic Accounting Research in Iran and the World
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Mohammad Javad Zare Bahnamiri *1   , Reza Roumiani Kar2 , Fatemeh Emami3 |
1- Associate Professor, Department of Accounting, Faculty of Economic Sciences and Administration, Qom University, Qom, Iran.(Corresponding author) , Mj.zare@qom.ac.ir
2- MSc., Accounting, Faculty of Economic Sciences and Administration, Qom University, Qom, Iran. RezaRoumiani1380@gmail.com
3- MSc., Accounting, Faculty of Economic Sciences and Administration, Qom University, Qom, Iran Fatemeh709@gmail.com |
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Abstract: (183 Views) |
The present study aims to provide a comprehensive scientometric analysis of Iranian and international scientific outputs in the field of forensic accounting, offering a thorough overview of the existing body of knowledge and outlining new directions for researchers in the country. In this regard, keywords related to forensic accounting were first searched on July 2, 2025, in the Islamic World Science and Technology Monitoring and Citation Institute (ISC) and the Web of Science databases (WOS). The documents retrieved from the Iranian Scientific Information Database were initially converted into an analyzable format due to incompatibility with scientometric software. Subsequently, scientometric analysis was conducted using Microsoft Excel, VOSviewer software, and the bibliometrix package in R. Furthermore, no time restriction was applied in order to retrieve all relevant studies. The findings indicate that the annual growth rate of research in forensic accounting is 12.98% in Iran and 2.24% globally. Monireh Shahsavand and Mohammad Hossein Ghaemi are the leading contributors in Iran, each with three related publications. Internationally, Alshurafat leads the field with six studies. Among Iranian journals, the Journal of Value and Behavioral Accounting has published the highest number of relevant articles (four). At the global level, Issues in Accounting Education ranks first with 30 published articles related to forensic accounting. By identifying research gaps and highlighting leading scientific trends in both Iran and the world, this study contributes to a clearer understanding of the current state of the field and helps shape future directions for research in forensic accounting.
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| Keywords: Scientific Mapping, Fraud, Forensic Accounting, Sientometric |
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Type of Study: Applicable |
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Received: 2025/12/3 | Accepted: 2026/03/1
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