Bibliometric analysis of the use of VOSviewer in educational research: Trends and implications

Abstract

This study aims to explore the use of the VOSviewer application in the context of educational research and its impact on improving research quality. The method used was a qualitative descriptive approach, utilizing a literature review and bibliometric analysis to evaluate relevant publications from Google Scholar using the Publish or Perish tool. This analysis identified dominant trends and topics in educational literature adopting VOSviewer from 2014 to 2023. The results showed a significant increase in the number of relevant publications, especially since 2020, indicating the increasing interest and relevance of VOSviewer applications in education research. VOSviewer is proven to be an effective tool in managing and analyzing research data, improving the efficiency, accuracy, and validity of research results. This research lies in comprehensively analyzing the use of VOSviewer to map and understand trends in education research, which has not been discussed much in depth before. This research makes an important contribution to the development of innovative and efficient educational research methods, opening up opportunities for further research in the use of information technology to improve the quality of educational research.

Keywords: VOSviewer, Publish or Peris, Education