Exploring Impactful Research Fronts of the Digital Educational Ecosystem: A Bibliometric Analysis

Authors

  • Cam Tran Ai Nguyen Tat Thanh University https://orcid.org/0009-0006-7411-4280
  • Nguyen Huu Thanh Chung VNU University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Hanoi, Vietnam and UPM Innovation Institute, Hanoi, Vietnam

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.56059/jl4d.v12i1.1642

Keywords:

Research fronts, Digital education ecosystem, Impact factor, Clavate analysis approach, Bibliometric method

Abstract

This study employs bibliometric methods to analyze impactful and emerging research topics in the digital education ecosystem, using Scopus data from 2019 to 2023. It introduces a new Impact Factor (IF) that considers productivity, growth rate, core papers, and citations to identify key research fronts. The top five areas identified are artificial intelligence, online learning, virtual reality, hybrid learning, and educational technology. The study offers a detailed overview of the evolving digital education landscape, emphasizing significant contributors and global research distribution, and highlights the leading institutions and countries making substantial contributions to each research front.

Author Biographies

Cam Tran Ai, Nguyen Tat Thanh University

Tran Ai Cam is the President of Nguyen Tat Thanh University in Vietnam, with over 26 years of experience in higher education. She supervises postgraduate students and leads research in areas such as Management, Leadership, Quality Assurance, and Digital Transformation, with a particular focus on University Governance, Innovation, Human Resource Management, and Digital Education. Dr. Tran has authored more than 30 book chapters and articles published in reputable journals. Additionally, she has been instrumental in successfully implementing the Entrepreneurial University model in Vietnam. Email: tacam@ntt.edu.com (https://orcid.org/0009-0006-7411-4280)

Nguyen Huu Thanh Chung, VNU University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Hanoi, Vietnam and UPM Innovation Institute, Hanoi, Vietnam

Nguyen Huu Thanh Chung holds a PhD in Science and Technology Management from VNU University of Social Sciences and Humanities. His research focuses on ranking, rating, and benchmarking in higher education. Currently, he is developing 4.0 Entrepreneurial University models, which emphasise entrepreneurship, innovation, digital transformation, individualised learning, and sustainable development. In this capacity, he has been actively involved in managing the University Performance Metrics (UPM) rating system. Email: chungnht@vnu.edu.vn (https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5952-7710)

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Published

2025-03-24

How to Cite

Tran Ai, C., & Chung, N. H. T. (2025). Exploring Impactful Research Fronts of the Digital Educational Ecosystem: A Bibliometric Analysis. Journal of Learning for Development, 12(1), 108–125. https://doi.org/10.56059/jl4d.v12i1.1642

Issue

Vol. 12 No. 1 (2025): ISSUE 1

Section

Research Articles

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Received 2024-08-11
Accepted 2025-01-25
Published 2025-03-24