A bibliometric analysis of mobile learning in the education sector

Abstract

Purpose This study aims to contribute to literature on mobile learning (m-learning) by proposing four research clusters whereby scholars can expand m-learning research to facilitate effective learning experiences for students. Design/methodology/approach This study reviews student-centric literature on m-learning since 2010 and presents insights on m-learning while applying well-established bibliometric techniques. Consequently, 722 articles published in the past decade were evaluated by identifying key research areas, most influential authors, countries, journals and organisations. Most influential studies based on number of citations were also examined. Findings Through article co-citation analysis, four clusters representing m-learning literature were identified: concept of m-learning, application of m-learning in education, designing framework for model learning/acceptance and emerging technologies. Originality/value As mobile learning (m-learning) has undergone an evolution from being an emerging field to a significant teaching and research tool, it is pertinent to explore and identify the trends of m-learning research.

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“…Bila kita melihat laporan studi lainnya, studi bibliometrik juga menjadi pilihan utama saat menganalisis tren publikasi berdasarkan topik tertentu. Topik atau title words dimaksud tidak terbatas pada kualitas pendidikan tinggi (Brika dkk., 2021), lifelong-learning (Do dkk., 2021), gamifikasi dalam pendidikan tinggi (Irwanto dkk., 2023;Khatibi, Badeleh, & Khodabandelou, 2021), blended learning di pendidikan tinggi (Raman dkk., 2021), cooperative learning (Hidayah, Dasna, & Budiasih, 2021), local wisdom-based learning (Muhammad dkk., 2022), project-based learning (Mujiono, Weganofa, & Herawati, 2022), pengembangan profesi dosen di perguruan tinggi (Gao dkk., 2022), mobile learning dalam pendidikan (Khan & Gupta, 2022), kewirausahaan sosial (Phan Tan, 2022), kepemimpinan guru (Pan, Wiens, & Moyal, 2023), kepemimpinan digital dalam pendidikan (Kusumawati, 2023), pembelajaran online dalam olahraga (Zhou, 2023), model micro-teaching (Blegur dkk., 2023), dan sebagainya. Studi bibliometrik yang disebutkan sebelumnya juga telah terpublikasi pada jurnal nasional terakreditasi Sinta dan bahkan jurnal internasional bereputasi tinggi.…”

A Critical Review of Mobile Learning: Phoenix, Fossil, Zombie or …..?

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Usability testing of mobile learning applications: a systematic mapping study

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