Research trends on ICT integration in Education: A bibliometric analysis

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...

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Main Authors: Issah Baako, W. K. Abroampa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2023-12-01
Series:Cogent Education
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Online Access:https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/2331186X.2023.2281162
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description 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.
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spelling doaj.art-8c7669ff7ebb49299562ab6add3eeb732023-12-15T10:31:08ZengTaylor & Francis GroupCogent Education2331-186X2023-12-0110210.1080/2331186X.2023.2281162Research trends on ICT integration in Education: A bibliometric analysisIssah Baako0W. K. Abroampa1Department of Teacher Education, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, GhanaDepartment of Teacher Education, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, GhanaAbstractThis 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.https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/2331186X.2023.2281162bibliometricsknowledge mapsICT in educationVOSviewerco-citationsthematic focus
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W. K. Abroampa
Research trends on ICT integration in Education: A bibliometric analysis
Cogent Education
bibliometrics
knowledge maps
ICT in education
VOSviewer
co-citations
thematic focus
title Research trends on ICT integration in Education: A bibliometric analysis
title_full Research trends on ICT integration in Education: A bibliometric analysis
title_fullStr Research trends on ICT integration in Education: A bibliometric analysis
title_full_unstemmed Research trends on ICT integration in Education: A bibliometric analysis
title_short Research trends on ICT integration in Education: A bibliometric analysis
title_sort research trends on ict integration in education a bibliometric analysis
topic bibliometrics
knowledge maps
ICT in education
VOSviewer
co-citations
thematic focus
url https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/2331186X.2023.2281162
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