MAPPING TRENDS IN INFORMATION ASYMMETRY RESEARCH: A BIBLIOMETRIC STUDY

Authors

  • AHMAD SYUBAILI MOHAMED Faculty of Economics and Business, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak, Malaysia; Faculty of Economics and Management, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia
  • Norman Mohd Saleh Faculty of Economics and Management, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.33736/ijbs.7152.2025

Keywords:

information asymmetry, bibliometric, biblioMagika, OpenRefine, VOSviewer

Abstract

This study conducts a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of information asymmetry research from 1979 to February 2024, focusing on subject areas within Economics, Econometrics, and Finance; Business, Management, and Accounting; and Social Sciences. Utilizing tools such as biblioMagika, OpenRefine, VOSviewer, and Microsoft Excel, we examine the publication landscape, identify prolific contributors, and highlight influential journals and highly cited documents. Key findings reveal the dominance of the United States in both quantity and impact of publications, with notable emerging contributions from countries like China. Journals such as the Journal of Accounting and Economics and Economics Letters are pivotal sources for information asymmetry research. The co-occurrence analysis uncovers core themes such as adverse-selection costs, signalling, and corporate governance. Temporal analysis indicates a shift towards topics like investment efficiency and firm value in recent years. This study also identifies research gaps, suggesting opportunities for future studies to address underexplored areas. Overall, this research provides a foundational understanding of information asymmetry, guiding future scholarly inquiries and practical applications.

Author Biographies

AHMAD SYUBAILI MOHAMED, Faculty of Economics and Business, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak, Malaysia; Faculty of Economics and Management, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia

I am currently pursuing a PhD in Accounting at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia. Alongside my studies, I serve as a lecturer at the Faculty of Economics and Business at Universiti Malaysia Sarawak. My academic journey and professional experience are deeply rooted in the field of accounting, where I strive to contribute through both teaching and research.

 

Norman Mohd Saleh, Faculty of Economics and Management, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia

Prof. Dr. Norman Mohd Saleh (CFiA) is a Professor in Corporate Reporting at the School of Accounting, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM). He received his bachelor degree from UKM in 1993, Master of Science from University of East Anglia, UK in 1995 and Ph.D from La Trobe University, Australia in 2003. Research in the area of accounting policy choice, earnings quality, corporate disclosure practices and the effect of corporate governance to accounting issues secured funding from the University as well as professional and government bodies. He involved in a team who developed the Malaysian Code of University Good Governance and University Good Governance Index in 2011. His teaching experience includes visiting position at Tashkent State Technical University, Uzbekistan. He has served as council member of Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA) and a member of Malaysian Institute of Certified Public Accountants (MICPA). He was the Risk Management Officer for the University and also the Deputy Dean for Research and Innovation at the Faculty of Economics and Management, University Kebangsaan Malaysia.

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MOHAMED, A. S., & Mohd Saleh, N. (2025). MAPPING TRENDS IN INFORMATION ASYMMETRY RESEARCH: A BIBLIOMETRIC STUDY. International Journal of Business and Society, 26(2), 446–464. https://doi.org/10.33736/ijbs.7152.2025

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