Mapping Scholarly Trails: Embarking on a Bibliometric Pilgrimage of Research Exploration

Abstract

Pilgrimage is one of the most recognized religious and cultural phenomena of human society, an important feature of the world's major religions: Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism and Christianity. This study aims to look at the development of pilgrimage studies in the world published in Scopus indexed publications. 121 articles on pilgrimage were analyzed. The method used is bibliometrics by utilizing R Biblioshiny to produce bibliometric maps and analyzed using R Studio. The results indicate a substantial growth in pilgrimage research, with a concentration of studies in specific geographical regions and thematic areas. The analysis identified influential authors and journals, revealing key trends and knowledge gaps in the field. These findings contribute to a comprehensive understanding of pilgrimage research, inform future research and guide policy development.