Research trends on ICT integration in Education: A bibliometric analysis

Abstract

AbstractThis research paper conducts a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of ICT integration in education, investigating trends, author prominence, institutional contributions, and thematic focus within this domain. Through the Dimensions academic research database, 1790 pertinent publications from 2014 to 2023 were identified. VOSviewer, a robust bibliometric analysis tool, was employed to visualize and explore bibliometric networks among these publications. Analyzing data encompassing citations, co-keyword occurrences, and co-citations, we constructed networks to unveil underlying scholarly patterns. The study unveils prolific authors, leading journals, contributing countries, and influential publications. Furthermore, evolving research themes over time are identified, shedding light on ICT integration’s research focus. This research’s significance extends to both academia and practical application. Scholars gain a comprehensive overview of research themes and trends, while practitioners receive insights for informed educational technology implementation. Uniquely, this study employs bibliometric analysis and knowledge mapping to monitor research growth and development. Our analysis distinguishes itself by offering an extensive, current review, providing a valuable resource for understanding ICT integration’s progress. Innovative visualizations through bibliometric analysis facilitate an understanding of keyword network structures and their evolution. This research advances the existing literature by offering an updated review through bibliometric analysis and knowledge maps, fostering further strides in this critical and evolving field.

Keywords

• bibliometrics
• knowledge maps
• ICT in education
• VOSviewer
• co-citations
• thematic focus