A bibliometric Analysis of the Scientific Production and Thematic Trends of Ethnopedagogy in STEM Education
Muhamad Imaduddin, Alfu Nikmah, Pasiningsih,
Monera Salic-Hairullah, Rica Mae Guarin
This study examines the landscape of ethnopedagogical research in STEM education through a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of academic publications over many years. It explores trends in research, the output of students, and the thematic preoccupations of scholarly publications in the field of intelligent learning environments. The Scopus database was used to retrieve a total of 319 datasets consisting of English-language journal articles, conference proceedings and book chapters. A bibliometric analysis was used to provide a comprehensive overview of trends, topics and scientific output in the field of intelligent learning environments. The first paper on ethnopedagogy in STEM education was published in 1981, according to the bibliometric analysis. Among other sources, the ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition and the Journal of Physics: Conference Series are the most relevant publications that have issued articles concerning this subject. Notably, the publication by Shadle S.E., published in 2017, is the most cited among the studies under investigation. The United States possesses the highest quantity of scientific productions and persists as the most significant country regarding ethnopedagogy in STEM education. In addition, the results reveal the identities of prominent academics and leading institutions in their respective fields. It is noticeable that popular phrases that include 'students', 'teaching', 'computing education', 'education' and 'technology' are currently in vogue. Furthermore, thematic analysis shows "STEM education", "robotics", and "outreach" programs are the major drivers of ethnopedagogical research. This study provides a valuable contribution to the field by presenting a meticulous outline and highlighting the research and thematic focus, as well as future directions. These findings will help researchers, especially younger scholars in the field of intelligent learning environments, to identify research foci and potential areas of exploration.
Keywords: Bibliometric analysis, Ethnopedagogy, Scientific production, STEM education Thematic trends
