Mohamad Yazis Ali BasahHisham SabriKhairil Faizal KhairiMazlynda Md YusufSiti Nor Amira MohamadNurul Atika Azzan2024-12-262024-12-2620242024-12-23Mohamad Yazis Ali Basah, Hisham Sabri, Khairil Faizal Khairi, Mazlynda Md Yusuf, Siti Nor Amira Mohamad, & Nurul Atika Azzan. (2024). A Bibliometric Analysis of Unemployment Takaful, Job Loss Protection, and Unemployment Insurance: Insights from the Scopus Database. An International Journal, 16(3s). http://www.gbmrjournal.com/pdf/v16n3s/V16N3s-31.pdf1947-5667http://www.gbmrjournal.com/pdf/v16n3s/V16N3s-31.pdfhttps://oarep.usim.edu.my/handle/123456789/25719Global Business and Management Research: An International Journal Vol. 16, No. 3s (page: 427-449)Purpose: This study aims to provide a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of the literature on unemployment Takaful, job loss protection, and unemployment insurance from 2012 to 2023, illuminating trends, key contributions, and focal areas within the realm of insurance. Design/Methodology/Approach: Using the Scopus database, a systematic search was conducted using the keywords "unemployment takaful", "job loss protection", "unemployment insurance", and "insurance". Publications were then analyzed to determine their distribution by year, contributing authors and institutions, citation frequency, keyword co-occurrence, and more. Findings: The period 2012 to 2023 witnessed a significant increase in research concerning unemployment protection mechanisms. "Unemployment Insurance" emerges as a central topic, underscoring the focus on mechanisms to support individuals during joblessness, with major contributions from Friedman, 2014. Geographic distribution indicated a pronounced focus in United States (USA). Research Limitations/Implications: The analysis is constrained by the scope of the Scopus database and the selected keywords, potentially omitting relevant studies indexed elsewhere or under different terms. The findings underscore the need for interdisciplinary approaches in studying unemployment protection mechanisms and suggest potential avenues for future research. Practical Implications: The findings of this study showed there is a gap of the research in takaful discussing on the issues of employment safety. Most of the research conducted in developed nations and insurance company. This is suggested that, takaful should explored the are of unemployment takaful by providing an alternative for Muslim customers. Originality/Value: This bibliometric analysis presents a holistic overview of the literature landscape on unemployment protection mechanisms during a pivotal period. It serves as a foundational reference for researchers, policymakers, and industry stakeholders keen on understanding the evolution, trends, and gaps in this field.en-USUnemployment TakafulIslamic InsuranceUnemployment protectionUnemployment insuranceTakaful and Insurancetext::journal::journal article::research article427449163