Perspectives of Socio-Scientific Issues in Educational Research: A Bibliometric Analysis
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| Title: | Perspectives of Socio-Scientific Issues in Educational Research: A Bibliometric Analysis |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Binesh Narayanan, Amruth G. Kumar, Dinesh Gunasekaran, Rajasree Vengayil, Krithika Maduvegadde, Nirmala Alampady |
| Source: | Journal of Teaching and Learning. 2025 19(1):50-84. |
| Availability: | Journal of Teaching and Learning. 401 Sunset Ave. Faculty of Education, University of Windsor, Windsor, Ontario, Canada N9B 3P4. Tel: 519-253-3000 Ext. 4068; e-mail: jtl@uwindsor.ca; Web site: https://ojs.uwindsor.ca/index.php/JTL |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 35 |
| Publication Date: | 2025 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Information Analyses |
| Descriptors: | Social Sciences, Educational Research, Bibliometrics, Citation Analysis, Authors, Social Problems, Interdisciplinary Approach, Trend Analysis, Educational Trends |
| ISSN: | 1492-1154 1911-8279 |
| Abstract: | The intricate nature of socio-scientific issues has gained traction among researchers in recent decades. This study explores educational research focused on socio-scientific issues over the last 21 years (2002-2023) using the bibliometric method. The analysis of 350 Scopus-indexed articles was conducted, examining publication trends, influential contributors, and research trajectories through citation, co-occurrence, and co-citation analyses. Co-citation analysis reveals a complex intellectual structure within the field, with a dominant cluster of influential authors and several smaller, specialized research communities emerging. Analysis revealed that the major themes discussed by the examined articles include the nature of science, climate-change decision-making, and education for sustainability, which are crucial in addressing contemporary challenges in education and society. This study highlights the significance of fostering interdisciplinary cooperation and integration of technological aspects into future research. It also identifies the necessity of addressing gaps in research resources, improving knowledge accessibility, and strengthening international collaborations for the field's advancement. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2025 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1471907 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | The intricate nature of socio-scientific issues has gained traction among researchers in recent decades. This study explores educational research focused on socio-scientific issues over the last 21 years (2002-2023) using the bibliometric method. The analysis of 350 Scopus-indexed articles was conducted, examining publication trends, influential contributors, and research trajectories through citation, co-occurrence, and co-citation analyses. Co-citation analysis reveals a complex intellectual structure within the field, with a dominant cluster of influential authors and several smaller, specialized research communities emerging. Analysis revealed that the major themes discussed by the examined articles include the nature of science, climate-change decision-making, and education for sustainability, which are crucial in addressing contemporary challenges in education and society. This study highlights the significance of fostering interdisciplinary cooperation and integration of technological aspects into future research. It also identifies the necessity of addressing gaps in research resources, improving knowledge accessibility, and strengthening international collaborations for the field's advancement. |
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| ISSN: | 1492-1154 1911-8279 |
