Mapping education 4.0 research trends
Remeredzayi Gudyanga ORCID ↗
International Journal of Research in Business and Social Science · 2023 · Vol. 12 / Issue 4 · 434-445
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Abstract
The Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) has profoundly impacted education systems globally, including in Africa. However, there is a dearth of research on Education 4.0 in Africa. To fill this gap, a bibliometric analysis of Scopus database data was conducted, with VOSviewer used to analyze the data. The study found that African research outputs on Education 4.0 have increased linearly between 2015 and 2022, but most are published outside Africa. Limited collaboration among African institutions and academics was observed, with African authors citing more academics outside Africa than within. E-learning, machine learning, cloud computing, and artificial intelligence were the most frequently researched areas. This study provides crucial information to researchers and policymakers, allowing them to map out future research and policies on Education 4.0.
Keywords: {'name': '21st Century competencies; African publications; Bibliometrics; Education 4.0; Fourth Industrial Revolution'}
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