Suhaiza Zailani

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Publications - 17

Mapping the research landscape of blockchain and crowdfunding

Andrea Appolloni Mohammad Iranmanesh Suhaiza Zailani Abderahman Rejeb Karim Rejeb

Publication Name: Financial Innovation

Publication Date: 2025-12-01

Volume: 11

Issue: 1

Page Range: Unknown

Description:

Blockchain technology and crowdfunding (CF) have emerged as disruptive forces in the finance and entrepreneurship landscape, potentially transforming traditional modes of capital raising and investment. This study investigates the intersection of blockchain technology and CF to provide a comprehensive overview of the current state of research through a systematic literature review and bibliometric analysis. By examining 219 publications sourced from Scopus, this study employed descriptive statistics, article co-citations, and keyword co-occurrence to identify key bibliometric indicators, themes, and trends. The findings reveal a surge in research activity related to blockchain and CF, emphasizing initial cryptocurrency offerings, financial technology (Fintech), and the role of blockchain in improving transactional efficiency, disintermediation, and venture capital CF. Keyword co-occurrence analysis reveals diverse research themes, including smart contracts, fundraising campaigns, sustainable entrepreneurship, and Islamic Fintech. Based on the findings of this analysis, several implications and directions for further investigation are highlighted. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first attempt to analyze the intersection of blockchain technology and CF using scientometric techniques systematically.

Open Access: Yes

DOI: 10.1186/s40854-024-00705-4

Tracing Knowledge Diffusion Trajectories in Scholarly Bitcoin Research: Co-Word and Main Path Analyses

Suhaiza Zailani Abderahman Rejeb Karim Rejeb Khalil Alnabulsi

Publication Name: Journal of Risk and Financial Management

Publication Date: 2023-08-01

Volume: 16

Issue: 8

Page Range: Unknown

Description:

In the burgeoning field of bitcoin research, a cohesive understanding of how knowledge and insights have evolved over time is lacking. This study aims to address this gap through an exploration of 4123 academic articles pertaining to bitcoin. Utilizing co-word analysis and main path analysis (MPA), it uncovers key themes and seminal works that have substantially influenced the field’s progression. The identified clusters, including safe haven, internet of things (IoT), proof of work (PoW), market efficiency, sentiment analysis, digital currency, and privacy, shed light on the multifaceted discourse surrounding bitcoin. The MPA, incorporating both forward and backward local paths, traces an evolving narrative, starting from an in-depth exploration of bitcoin’s structure, anonymity, and contrasts against traditional financial assets. It tracks the shift in focus to broader market dynamics, volatility, speculative nature, and reactions to economic policy fluctuations. The analysis underscores the transformation of bitcoin research, from its beginnings as a decentralized, privacy-oriented currency to its role in global economics and green financing, revealing a complex narrative of an innovative financial instrument to a multifaceted entity. Implications drawn from this analysis include the need for further research on the potential integration of bitcoin within emerging technologies like AI and cybersecurity, the implications of bitcoin’s interplay with traditional financial systems, and the environmental impacts of bitcoin and blockchain utilization. Overall, the current study not only enhances our understanding of the bitcoin field but also charts its dynamic evolution and stimulates further academic inquiry.

Open Access: Yes

DOI: 10.3390/jrfm16080355

Blockchain Technology and the Circular Economy: A Systematic Literature Review

Suhaiza Zailani Abderahman Rejeb

Publication Name: Journal of Sustainable Development of Energy Water and Environment Systems

Publication Date: 2023-06-01

Volume: 11

Issue: 2

Page Range: Unknown

Description:

This paper aims to offer an overview of the features in the existing state of research on blockchains in the circular economy. A total of 79 articles published up to 31 May 2022 have been extracted from Scopus and Web of Science. The research design has enabled us to identify what characterises the present state of research on the use of blockchains in the circular economy. It has also allowed us to obtain a new categorisation scheme of the research that has identified five themes and the contributions in each theme and has allowed us to highlight several research gaps. The review findings indicate that the literature revolved around five research themes, namely, the relationship between blockchains and Industry 4.0, the potential of blockchains for circular economy practices, the role of blockchains in energy management, the role of blockchains in waste management and the impact of blockchains on sustainability. This review suggests several future research opportunities and provides practical implications for researchers and practitioners. To the authors' best knowledge, this study represents one of the first attempts to investigate the interplay between blockchain technology and the circular economy.

Open Access: Yes

DOI: 10.13044/j.sdewes.d10.0436

Examining Knowledge Diffusion in the Circular Economy Domain: a Main Path Analysis

Yasanur Kayikci Suhaiza Zailani John G. Keogh Abderahman Rejeb Karim Rejeb

Publication Name: Circular Economy and Sustainability

Publication Date: 2023-03-01

Volume: 3

Issue: 1

Page Range: 125-166

Description:

The circular economy (CE) field has recently attracted significant interest from academics and practitioners. CE represents a departure from the linear economy, which is characterised by unsustainable resource production and consumption. The growing number of publications necessitates a comprehensive analysis of this field. This is the first systematic examination of the knowledge base and knowledge diffusion pathways in the CE domain. We analyse a Web of Science dataset containing 5431 articles published between 1970 and 2020. To create a comprehensive review of the CE domain, we conducted a keyword co-occurrence network analysis. We examined four distinct types of main paths using the main path analysis (MPA) technique: forward, backward, global, and key-route. According to the analyses, CE research focuses on six primary research themes: CE and sustainability, bioeconomy, CE practices, lifecycle assessment and industrial symbiosis, construction activities, and waste management. In addition, the MPA demonstrates that the CE literature has recently focused on Industry 4.0 technologies and their contribution to CE. This is the first attempt to depict the genealogy of CE research so that scholars can comprehend the domain’s evolutionary structure, identify hot topics, and capture the history, development status, and potential future directions of CE research.

Open Access: Yes

DOI: 10.1007/s43615-022-00189-3

Barriers to Blockchain Adoption in the Circular Economy: A Fuzzy Delphi and Best-Worst Approach

Suhaiza Zailani John G. Keogh Abderahman Rejeb Karim Rejeb

Publication Name: Sustainability Switzerland

Publication Date: 2022-03-01

Volume: 14

Issue: 6

Page Range: Unknown

Description:

Blockchain can help to fundamentally alter aspects of circular economy (CE) activities and overcome pressing sustainability issues. Nevertheless, limited studies have investigated the barriers to blockchain adoption in the CE. This study aims to close the knowledge gap by providing a comprehensive review of the barriers hampering the adoption and integration of blockchain technology in the CE. An integrated approach based on fuzzy Delphi and best-worst methods has been applied to analyze and rank the barriers. Sixteen barriers to blockchain adoption in the CE were identified from the academic literature and validated by a panel of experts. The findings from the fuzzy Delphi technique identified ten significant barriers for further analysis. Then, using the best-worst method, the optimal weights were determined based on the experts’ judgment to recognize the importance of each barrier. The findings from this method showed that a lack of knowledge and management support, reluctance to change and technological immaturity are the most significant barriers. In contrast, the least significant barriers are investment costs, security risks, and scalability issues. Theoretically, this study is the first to apply an integrated approach combining fuzzy Delphi and best-worst techniques to prioritze the barriers to blockchain adoption in the CE. It also provides valuable insights for managers and decision-makers that can be used to optimize blockchain implementations in the CE.

Open Access: Yes

DOI: 10.3390/su14063611

Modeling enablers for blockchain adoption in the circular economy

Horst Treiblmaier Suhaiza Zailani John G. Keogh Abderahman Rejeb Karim Rejeb

Publication Name: Sustainable Futures

Publication Date: 2022-01-01

Volume: 4

Issue: Unknown

Page Range: Unknown

Description:

Blockchain technology can play a crucial role to facilitate the transition from a linear to a circular economy. This article evaluates those enablers that influence technology adoption in the circular economy. A comprehensive literature review and feedback from experts revealed nineteen critical enablers. The Decision-Making Trial and Evaluation Laboratory (DEMATEL) methodology was used to determine the cause-and-effect relationships between them. The findings identified five critical causal enablers: transparency, security, smart contracts, traceability, and enhanced collaboration. Effect enablers were identified as immutability, decentralization, privacy, automation, information sharing, and enhanced regulation.

Open Access: Yes

DOI: 10.1016/j.sftr.2022.100095

Digitalization in food supply chains: A bibliometric review and key-route main path analysis

Morteza Ghobakhloo Mohammad Iranmanesh Suhaiza Zailani Abderahman Rejeb Karim Rejeb Alireza Abdollahi

Publication Name: Sustainability Switzerland

Publication Date: 2022-01-01

Volume: 14

Issue: 1

Page Range: Unknown

Description:

Technological advances such as blockchain, artificial intelligence, big data, social media, and geographic information systems represent a building block of the digital transformation that supports the resilience of the food supply chain (FSC) and increases its efficiency. This paper reviews the literature surrounding digitalization in FSCs. A bibliometric and key-route main path analysis was carried out to objectively and analytically uncover the knowledge development in digitalization within the context of sustainable FSCs. The research began with the selection of 2140 articles published over nearly five decades. Then, the articles were examined according to several bibliometric metrics such as year of publication, countries, institutions, sources, authors, and keywords frequency. A keyword co-occurrence network was generated to cluster the relevant literature. Findings of the review and bibliometric analysis indicate that research at the intersection of technology and the FSC has gained substantial interest from scholars. On the basis of keyword co-occurrence network, the literature is focused on the role of information communication technology for agriculture and food security, food waste and circular economy, and the merge of the Internet of Things and blockchain in the FSC. The analysis of the key-route main path uncovers three critical periods marking the development of technology-enabled FSCs. The study offers scholars a better understanding of digitalization within the agri-food industry and the current knowledge gaps for future research. Practitioners may find the review useful to remain ahead of the latest discussions of technologyenabled FSCs. To the authors’ best knowledge, the current study is one of the few endeavors to explore technology-enabled FSCs using a comprehensive sample of journal articles published during the past five decades.

Open Access: Yes

DOI: 10.3390/su14010083

Wireless sensor networks in agriculture: Insights from bibliometric analysis

Suhaiza Zailani Abderahman Rejeb Karim Rejeb Alireza Abdollahi Mohamed M. Mostafa

Publication Name: Sustainability Switzerland

Publication Date: 2021-11-01

Volume: 13

Issue: 21

Page Range: Unknown

Description:

This study investigates how wireless sensor network (WSN) applications in agriculture are discussed in the current academic literature. On the basis of bibliometric techniques, 2444 pub-lications were extracted from the Scopus database and analyzed to identify the temporal distribution of WSN research, the most productive journals, the most cited authors, the most influential studies, and the most relevant keywords. The computer program VOSviewer was used to generate the keyword co-occurrence network and partition the pertinent literature. Findings show the remarkable growth of WSN research in recent years. The most relevant journals, cited countries, and influential studies were also identified. The main results from the keyword co-occurrence clustering and the detailed analysis illustrate that WSN is a key enabler for precision agriculture. WSN research also focuses on the role of other technologies such as the Internet of Things, cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and unmanned aerial vehicles in supporting several agriculture activities, in-cluding smart irrigation and soil management. This study illuminates researchers’ and practition-ers’ views of what has been researched and identifies possible opportunities for future studies. To the authors’ best knowledge, this bibliometric study represents the first attempt to map global WSN research using a comprehensive sample of documents published over nearly three decades.

Open Access: Yes

DOI: 10.3390/su132112011

Big data for sustainable agri‐food supply chains: a review and future research perspectives

Suhaiza Zailani Abderahman Rejeb Karim Rejeb

Publication Name: Journal of Data Information and Management

Publication Date: 2021-09-01

Volume: 3

Issue: 3

Page Range: 167-182

Description:

Research on agri-food supply chains (AFSCs) has attracted significant attention in recent years due to the challenges associated with sustainably feeding the global population. The purpose of this study is to review the potentials of big data for sustainable AFSCs. One hundred twenty-eight (128) journal articles were selected to identify how big data can contribute to the sustainable development of AFSCs. As part of our focus, a framework was developed based on the conceptualization of AFSCs in the extant literature to analyse big data research in the context of AFSCs and to provide insights into the potentials of the technology for agri-food businesses. The findings of the review indicate that there is a noticeable growth in the number of studies addressing the applications of big data for AFSCs. The potentials of big data for AFSC sustainability were synthesized in a summary framework, highlighting the primary resources and activities that are ready for improvement with big data. These include soil, water, crop and plant management, animal management, waste management and traceability management. The challenges of big data integration in AFSCs, the study’s implications, contributions, and the future research directions are highlighted in detail.

Open Access: Yes

DOI: 10.1007/s42488-021-00045-3

Blockchain research in healthcare: a bibliometric review and current research trends

Horst Treiblmaier Suhaiza Zailani Abderahman Rejeb Karim Rejeb

Publication Name: Journal of Data Information and Management

Publication Date: 2021-06-01

Volume: 3

Issue: 2

Page Range: 109-124

Description:

The literature on blockchain-enabled use cases has grown exponentially over recent years. Yet, studies are missing that apply bibliometrics and visualization techniques to unravel the dynamics and current discussions pertaining to the nexus of blockchain technology (BCT) and the healthcare field. To close this knowledge gap, we examine the knowledge base and research hotspots of BCT research in the field of healthcare. We carry out a series of bibliometric analyses on the extant literature, including the scholarly production, developmental pattern of the annual total number of authors, and identification of productive academic institutions, countries, and leading authors. Additionally, we conduct a keyword co-occurrence analysis and identify the major research hotspots and trends for the future. The findings of this research are valuable for scholars and practitioners who seek to better understand the development status, dynamics, and trends pertaining to BCT in healthcare.

Open Access: Yes

DOI: 10.1007/s42488-021-00046-2

Integrating the Internet of Things in the halal food supply chain: A systematic literature review and research agenda

Horst Treiblmaier Karen J. Hand Suhaiza Zailani Abderahman Rejeb Karim Rejeb

Publication Name: Internet of Things Netherlands

Publication Date: 2021-03-01

Volume: 13

Issue: Unknown

Page Range: Unknown

Description:

To address consumers’ concerns regarding food integrity, halal food businesses need to rethink their conventional supply chains and leverage new technologies. The emergence and proliferation of the Internet of Things (IoT) - the use of interconnected devices, sensors, and technologies to orchestrate, monitor, and optimize supply chain processes - holds innovative potentials for the halal food supply chain (HFSC). Despite the growing popularity in supply chain management and logistics, the potentials and challenges of IoT in the HFSC remain – unexplored and further research is required. Therefore, the goal of this paper is to address this knowledge gap and review IoT research within the context of HFSCs. To begin, over seventy-three (73) papers were analyzed using both bibliometric techniques and in-depth content analysis. The results reveal that IoT offers five major benefits for the HFSC; namely, traceability of products, enhancement of supply chain efficiencies, facilitation of livestock management, authentication of foods’ halal status, and monitoring of halal certifications. Several challenges were identified, including the technical limitations of IoT devices, technological immaturity, lack of user acceptance, and cost and regulatory barriers. The study's findings provide deeper insight into the current state of IoT research in the halal food literature, its development, challenges and future research avenues for scholars, policy makers and the HFSC community.

Open Access: Yes

DOI: 10.1016/j.iot.2021.100361

Are Halal Food Supply Chains Sustainable: A Review And Bibliometric Analysis

Suhaiza Zailani Abderahman Rejeb Karim Rejeb

Publication Name: Journal of Foodservice Business Research

Publication Date: 2021-01-01

Volume: 24

Issue: 5

Page Range: 554-595

Description:

Halal food supply chains (HFSCs) are increasingly characterized by fragmentation, complexity, and uncertainty. Halal food consumers are becoming more demanding for food quality and compliance with Islamic dietary law. As sustainability is a multidimensional concept that entails several aspects and interpretations, the objectives of HFSCs significantly overlap with the sustainable dimensions of the food ecosystem. The purpose of this study is to examine the inherent sustainable aspects and characteristics of HFSCs. Therefore, a systematic literature review and a bibliometric analysis were conducted to redress the lack of academic attention being given to the relationships of HFSCs with sustainability. Selected 74 papers were coded and analyzed according to the dimensions of sustainability, namely, the economic, social, and environmental dimensions. The review primarily attempts to provide answers to the following research question: What are the sustainable aspects of HFSCs? We provide a comprehensive analysis of the three critical components of sustainability, offering a broad and comprehensive picture of many critical issues in HFSCs. Finally, the contribution of the study, the scope of future research, and the limitations are highlighted in detail.

Open Access: Yes

DOI: 10.1080/15378020.2021.1883214

Internet of Things research in supply chain management and logistics: A bibliometric analysis

Horst Treiblmaier Suhaiza Zailani Abderahman Rejeb Karim Rejeb Steve Simske

Publication Name: Internet of Things Netherlands

Publication Date: 2020-12-01

Volume: 12

Issue: Unknown

Page Range: Unknown

Description:

This study reviews Internet of Things (IoT) research in supply chain management (SCM) and logistics. A thorough review and bibliometric analysis were conducted to analytically and objectively unearth the knowledge development in IoT research within the context of SCM and logistics. The analysis started with the selection of 807 journal articles published over a two-decade period. Then, the articles were analyzed according to bibliometric parameters such as year of publication, sources, authors, and institutions. A keyword co-occurrence network was used to cluster the pertinent literature. Results of the review and bibliometric analysis reveal that IoT research has attracted significant attention from the SCM and logistics community. Three leading journals published widely on IoT and the fifteen most productive authors are identified. Based on the keyword co-occurrence clustering, the IoT literature in SCM and logistics is focalized on RFID technology, Industry 4.0 technologies, reverse logistics, and additionally covers various industries, such as the food, retailing, construction, and the pharmaceutical sector. The study provides researchers with a better understanding of IoT research in SCM and logistics and existing knowledge gaps for further research. Practitioners may benefit from the review to keep abreast of the current discussions and applications of IoT in diverse industrial sectors. To the best of the authors’ knowledge, the current review is one of the few attempts to investigate IoT research in SCM and logistics using a comprehensive set of articles published during the past two decades.

Open Access: Yes

DOI: 10.1016/j.iot.2020.100318

Blockchain Technology in the Food Industry: A Review of Potentials, Challenges and Future Research Directions

Horst Treiblmaier Suhaiza Zailani John G. Keogh Abderahman Rejeb Karim Rejeb

Publication Name: Logistics

Publication Date: 2020-12-01

Volume: 4

Issue: 4

Page Range: Unknown

Description:

Blockchain technology has emerged as a promising technology with far-reaching implications for the food industry. The combination of immutability, enhanced visibility, transparency and data integrity provides numerous benefits that improve trust in extended food supply chains (FSCs). Blockchain can enhance traceability, enable more efficient recall and aids in risk reduction of counterfeits and other forms of illicit trade. Moreover, blockchain can enhance the integrity of credence claims such as sustainably sourced, organic or faith-based claims such as kosher or halal by integrating the authoritative source of the claim (e.g., the certification body or certification owner) into the blockchain to verify the claim integrity and reassure business customers and end consumers. Despite the promises and market hype, a comprehensive overview of the potential benefits and challenges of blockchain in FSCs is still missing. To bridge this knowledge gap, we present the findings from a systematic review and bibliometric analysis of sixty-one (61) journal articles and synthesize existing research. The main benefits of blockchain technology in FCSs are improved food traceability, enhanced collaboration, operational efficiencies and streamlined food trading processes. Potential challenges include technical, organizational and regulatory issues. We discuss the theoretical and practical implications of our research and present several ideas for future research.

Open Access: Yes

DOI: 10.3390/logistics4040027

The Internet of Things and the circular economy: A systematic literature review and research agenda

Horst Treiblmaier Suhaiza Zailani Abderahman Rejeb Karim Rejeb Zailani Suhaiza Stefan Seuring

Publication Name: Journal of Cleaner Production

Publication Date: 2022-05-20

Volume: 350

Issue: Unknown

Page Range: Unknown

Description:

In recent years, the concept of a circular economy (CE) has gained importance and attracted significant attention among scholars and practitioners. Research that examines the role of modern technologies in supporting the transition from a linear economy to the CE is therefore highly needed. This article analyzes and classifies existing research at the intersection of the CE and the Internet of Things (IoT), as an enabling technology. While studies on both concepts have proliferated, there is a lack of research that systematizes the literature and clarifies the relationship between the IoT and the CE. In order to achieve this, we reviewed a total of 170 academic articles published between 2007 and 2021 from the Scopus and Web of Science databases. Based on the coding of keywords, four categories can be identified: (1) IoT-related technologies in the CE context, (2) enablers of IoT in the CE, (3) barriers to IoT adoption in the CE, and (4) the impacts of the IoT on the sustainability of (circular) economies. The current study is the first attempt to use a keyword coding approach to better understand IoT research in the CE domain. The review findings identify important drivers and enablers and provide a structured framework for research in this field. Finally, this study highlights several research directions that may provide valuable insights for researchers and practitioners.

Open Access: Yes

DOI: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2022.131439

How Innovation Capability Drives Sustainable Operational Performance in Practices Within Alternative Food Networks: The Mediating Roles of Business Platforms and Community Building

Suhaiza Zailani Abderahman Rejeb Xia Yang Xi Wang

Publication Name: Sustainability Switzerland

Publication Date: 2026-01-01

Volume: 18

Issue: 1

Page Range: Unknown

Description:

While previous research suggests that innovation capability can enhance sustainable operational performance in sustainable supply chain management practices, empirical insights into the mechanisms underlying this relationship remain limited. Drawing on dynamic capability theory, this study investigates how innovation capability influences sustainable operational performance within the context of Alternative Food Networks (AFNs). Utilizing matched survey data and objective performance metrics from 276 fruit and vegetable preserving and specialty food manufacturing firms in China, the study employed Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) with bootstrapping techniques to test the mediating roles of business platforms and community building. The findings reveal that novelty-centered innovation capability has a significant positive effect on sustainable operational performance, with business platforms serving as a partial mediator in this relationship. In contrast, value-centered community building neither directly influences sustainable operational performance nor mediates the effect of innovation capability. Furthermore, the mediating effect of business platforms is found to be stronger than that of community building. This research presents a novel empirical framework that distinguishes the operational effectiveness of digital platforms in social community building within AFNs, providing managers with a strategic roadmap for prioritizing innovation investments to achieve sustainability.

Open Access: Yes

DOI: 10.3390/su18010305

How Revolutionising Supply Chains Contribute to Sustainable Development and Planning? A Systematic Literature Network Analysis of Platform-Based Ecosystems

Suhaiza Zailani Mohd Helmi Ali Abderahman Rejeb Wang Xi

Publication Name: Sustainable Development

Publication Date: 2026-01-01

Volume: Unknown

Issue: Unknown

Page Range: Unknown

Description:

Sustainable development and supply chain planning have become increasingly dependent on digital and platform-based coordination as global logistics systems grow more complex and interconnected. This study aims to review the literature on how revolutionising supply chains contributes to sustainable development and planning on platform-based ecosystems. This study presents a comprehensive analysis of the evolving landscape of platform-based supply chain ecosystems research using a Systematic Literature Network Analysis (SLNA) approach. Comprising two parts, the study integrates bibliometric and content analyses to offer a holistic perspective on this pivotal aspect of platform-based supply chains. In the first part, the study examines quantitative bibliometric aspects of 826 articles published from 2001 to 2025 in the Web of Science database. The bibliometric analysis uncovers prominent authors, major contributing journals, key terms, the evolution of the literature and co-citation clusters. It highlights four clusters, including impact, value creation, boundary resources and strategy. The second part applies content analysis to 205 selected articles based on Bradford's Law. It builds a roadmap of diverse perspectives for platform-based supply chains, including drivers, challenges, regulations, consumers and outcomes. This paper proposes a comprehensive conceptual framework to guide platform-based supply chains on sustainable supply chain management practices. The proposed framework serves as valuable guidance for organisations and establishes a robust foundation for further exploration in this field.

Open Access: Yes

DOI: 10.1002/sd.70843