This study presents a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of literature on emotional intelligence (EI) and its interconnections with motivation, leadership, and academic success, using the Scopus database and PRISMA framework. A total of 422 documents published between 2004 and 2024 were analyzed to identify publication trends, prolific authors and institutions, key sources, and thematic patterns. The findings show a substantial increase in research output, particularly in recent years, with the United States, Spain, and Malaysia leading global contributions. Emotional intelligence was found to be embedded in various disciplines, including psychology, education, business, and health sciences, with emerging interests in digital learning and cultural leadership. Despite the global breadth of research, there is limited representation from Gulf countries such as Oman, where EI aligns naturally with Islamic principles like self-awareness, empathy, and ethical conduct. The study highlights the potential for culturally contextualized research in Oman and other Islamic societies to fill this gap and shape future discourse. It concludes with a call for localized, values-driven models of emotional intelligence that reflect both academic and spiritual dimensions of leadership and learning.
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