Jul 2026· Journal of Education Method and Learning Strategy· 0 citations
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The study aims to identify thematic lines for a research journal in Higher Education. Methodologically, a qualitative–analytical documentary study was conducted, combining bibliometric analysis, thematic analysis, and comparison with international normative frameworks. The corpus consisted of 20 Q1 journals in the field of Education (Scimago Journal Rank). Based on the analysis of keywords, subject areas, and editorial scopes, dominant conceptual cores in current research were identified. The results were subsequently interpreted through expert judgment, aligned with UNESCO’s ISCED-F and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and externally validated by ten international specialists. As a result, eleven main thematic lines were identified that structure contemporary research in higher education, including: university quality and governance, curriculum design, competency-based education, learning assessment, faculty development, educational innovation and technologies, student experience and well-being, inclusion and equity, internationalization, social engagement, and academic integrity. The study concludes that the delimitation of thematic lines based on bibliometric evidence and expert validation constitutes a robust and replicable editorial strategy that strengthens the scientific identity of journals, improves their international positioning, and strategically guides research agendas in Higher Education.
This study aims to systematically map the evolution of research on employability within higher education by identifying publication trends, influential contributors, thematic developments and emerging research directions. It also examines how higher education institutions (HEIs) contribute to graduate employability through skill development and their alignment with labour market requirements.
A bibliometric analysis was conducted using peer-reviewed publications retrieved from Web of Science Core Collection covering the period 2013–2023. Following a multi-stage screening process, 186 articles were included in the final dataset. Data were analysed using Microsoft Excel and Biblioshiny (R package) to examine publication trends, citation patterns, collaboration networks, keyword co-occurrence, thematic evolution and influential sources within the employability research landscape.
The findings reveal substantial growth in employability research over the past decade, reflecting increased global attention to aligning higher education with labour market needs. The analysis identifies key research themes, including employability skills, graduate attributes, work-integrated learning, curriculum development and career readiness. Emerging themes such as entrepreneurship, emotional intelligence, self-efficacy and career adaptability indicate a shift towards holistic graduate development. The study also highlights leading authors, journals, institutions and countries contributing to this field, while emphasising the need for curriculum reforms to strengthen graduate employability.
This study provides a comprehensive bibliometric overview of employability research in higher education and identifies emerging themes and knowledge gaps that have received limited attention. By synthesising a decade of scholarly evidence, it offers valuable insights for researchers, educators, HEIs and policymakers seeking to strengthen curriculum design, graduate employability and evidence-based higher education reforms.
N. Mushtaq, Farzana Gulzar, Baziga Farooq et al.· LBS Journal of Management &a...· 0 citations
This study examines research trends and emerging themes in Education 5.0 through a bibliometric and thematic document analysis. The data were collected from the Web of Science (WoS) Core Collection database using a structured search strategy within the SSCI and ESCI indexes. The search was limited to English-language articles published between 2016 and March 2026. Following the screening process, 57 articles directly related to the educational context were included in the analysis. Bibliometric analyses were conducted using VOSviewer to examine keyword clusters, country collaboration, temporal publication trends, research areas, and cited publications. In addition, the abstracts of the selected studies were analyzed to identify the most frequently occurring abstract terms and the emerging themes reflected in the abstracts. The findings suggest that Education 5.0 is a relatively new and emerging field that has shown a visible increase in publication activity after 2023. The literature reflects a multidisciplinary structure situated at the intersection of education, computer science, engineering, and sustainability-related perspectives, while international collaboration remains limited and fragmented. The thematic analysis revealed six major themes: transformation of education, technology integration, competency and skills development, implementation challenges, sustainability, and institutional transformation. Overall, the study provides a systematic overview of the intellectual structure and thematic directions of Education 5.0 research and offers implications for future research in the field.
Sevim Aşiroğlu· European Journal of Educatio...· 0 citations
Although digital ethics has become increasingly important in education, systematic evidence on its global research structure and thematic development remains limited. This study aims to map global research on digital ethics in education from 2015 to 2025 using bibliometric analysis and science mapping techniques. Data were retrieved from Scopus, yielding 782 documents published in 466 sources and involving 3,993 authors. The analysis was conducted using Bibliometrix and VOSviewer to examine publication trends, citation impact, collaboration networks, keyword co-occurrence, co-citation patterns, thematic mapping, and thematic evolution. The findings reveal rapid growth in publication output and interdisciplinary collaboration, indicating the expanding scholarly relevance of digital ethics in educational research. Core keywords, including ethics, education, higher education, and female, form the intellectual backbone of the field. Network, overlay, and density visualizations show a thematic shift from methodological and COVID-19-related topics toward emerging issues such as digital literacy, AI literacy, generative AI, academic integrity, equity, and curricula. High research density remains concentrated around ethics and education, whereas AI-related themes are still comparatively underexplored. These findings highlight opportunities for future research on ethical AI literacy, AI governance, and responsible AI integration in educational curricula. This study contributes a comprehensive knowledge map by identifying leading actors, thematic domains, and research gaps, offering practical guidance for scholars, policymakers, and practitioners seeking to promote ethical, equitable, and accountable digital transformation in education.
Farid Fauzi· International Journal of Hum...· 0 citations
Background Transformative learning explains changes in pre-service teachers’ frames of reference, yet previous mapping studies have examined the theory broadly, within higher education, or in specific domains such as sustainability. This study maps the development, contributors, intellectual and conceptual structures, and thematic evolution of transformative learning research in pre-service teacher education. Methods Data were retrieved from Scopus on 29 July 2026 without restrictions on publication year or language. The search identified 237 documents; after excluding non-article records and ineligible articles, 112 journal articles were analysed. Performance analysis used Bibliometrix/Biblioshiny, while keyword co-occurrence and author co-citation networks were constructed with VOSviewer. Author, institution, country, and keyword metadata were normalised before analysis. Results The corpus comprised 112 articles published between 2001 and 2026 across 74 sources and authored by 246 researchers. Annual growth reached 8.67%, while international collaboration accounted for 13.39% of articles. The Journal of Transformative Education was the most productive source; Katrina Liu had the highest citation impact; and Queensland University of Technology was the most productive institution. The conceptual structure centred on transformative learning, teacher education, pre-service teachers, and critical reflection. Mezirow continued to dominate the intellectual structure, while recent themes shifted towards culturally responsive pedagogy, sustainability, online learning, assessment, and pedagogical competence. Data for 2026 include only publications indexed up to 29 July. Conclusions The field has grown more consistently since 2020, although productivity and collaboration remain dispersed. Mezirow’s theoretical foundation persists, while its application in pre-service teacher education increasingly connects professional identity, field experiences, diversity, and sustainability. Longitudinal, comparative, and non-Western studies are needed to determine whether perspective changes endure in teaching practice.
Haris Firmansyah, Wawan Darmawan, N. Suryana et al.· F1000Research· 0 citations
Background and Purpose: Internationalization of higher education has become a key strategy for improving the quality, competitiveness, and global visibility of higher education institutions. In Southeast Asia, Malaysia and Indonesia have increasingly adopted internationalisation initiatives, generating growing scholarly interest in the field. However, limited studies have systematically examined the development and intellectual structure of this research area. This study provides a bibliometric analysis of research trends on higher education internationalization in Malaysia and Indonesia between 2010 and 2024, with emphasis on implications for staff roles and sustainable institutional development.
Methodology: The study employed a bibliometric approach using 91 publications retrieved from the Web of Science Core Collection after a systematic screening process. Data were analysed with Biblioshiny in RStudio to examine annual scientific production, research themes, author productivity, country contributions, citation patterns, and collaboration networks. The analysis also identified the most influential documents and countries shaping the field.
Findings: The results reveal a steady increase in research output and a growing diversity of themes, including international student mobility, institutional strategies, policy reforms, and cross-border collaboration. Citation patterns show that scholarly influence remains concentrated among a limited number of countries and authors. Malaysia demonstrates strong research productivity, while Indonesia shows increasing scholarly engagement and collaboration opportunities. The findings further highlight the expanding role of higher education staff in advancing internationalization and supporting sustainable institutional development.
Contributions: This study offers a comprehensive overview of internationalization research in Malaysia and Indonesia. The findings provide useful insights for researchers, policymakers, and university leaders by identifying emerging research directions, strengthening collaborative efforts, and supporting evidence-based approaches to sustainable internationalization.
Keywords: Bibliometric analysis, internationalization of higher education, Malaysia, Indonesia, staff roles, institutional development.
Cite as: Ismail, I. R., Mulyana, D., Muhammad Umar, M., Lusiana, E., & Mat, N. H. (2026). Bibliometric analysis of research trends on internationalization of higher education in Malaysia and Indonesia: Implications for staff roles and sustainable institutional development (2010–2024). Journal of Nusantara Studies, 11(2), 189-208. http://dx.doi.org/10.24200/jonus.vol11iss2pp189-208
I. Ismail, Musa Muhammad umar, Deddy Mulyana et al.· Journal of Nusantara Studies...· 0 citations
Institutional evaluation has become one of the principal mechanisms for strengthening quality, transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement in higher education institutions. The aim of this study was to analyze the available scientific evidence on contemporary models of institutional evaluation, the criteria used to assess university performance, and the major emerging trends that characterize current quality assurance systems. A literature review was conducted through the analysis of scientific articles, books, and specialized reports retrieved from internationally recognized academic databases. The collected information was organized and analyzed thematically, considering dimensions related to university governance, quality assurance, teaching, research, student experience, digital transformation, financial sustainability, internationalization, and social impact. The findings reveal a transition from evaluation models focused exclusively on administrative and bibliometric indicators toward multidimensional approaches that integrate quantitative and qualitative criteria, multicriteria methodologies, artificial intelligence, data analytics, and participatory evaluation processes. Furthermore, there is a growing emphasis on strategic planning, institutional innovation, equity, evidence-based decision-making, and the strengthening of a shared quality culture involving all university stakeholders. It is concluded that institutional evaluation has evolved from a control-oriented function into a strategic management process that promotes organizational learning, fosters academic excellence, and strengthens universities' capacity to respond effectively to the challenges of the twenty-first century.
Unknown authors· Revista Metropolitana de Cie...· 0 citations