Journal of ‘Computers & Education’ from Past to Present: Bibliomeric Analysis (1978-2025)

Aydın Bulut

doi:10.18009/jcer.1662250

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Journal of ‘Computers & Education’ from Past to Present: Bibliomeric Analysis (1978-2025)

Abstract

This study presents a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of Computers & Education, a leading academic journal in the field of educational technology, covering the period from 1978 to 2025. Drawing upon data from the Web of Science database, a total of 4,715 articles were examined using bibliometric techniques, including co-citation, co-authorship, keyword co-occurrence, and thematic evolution analysis. The findings reveal a significant increase in publication volume and citation rates, particularly after 2008, indicating a growing scholarly interest in digital education. Thematic clustering analyses identified three dominant research foci: student performance and achievement, technology-enhanced learning and motivation, and user acceptance and self-efficacy. Furthermore, collaboration networks show that Taiwan, China, the USA, and the UK are central hubs in the global educational technology research landscape. Thematic evolution analysis reveals a paradigm shift from early discussions on "computer and distance education" toward more recent emphases on "digital content," "virtual learning," and "student-centered design." This study contributes to the literature by mapping structural patterns and identifying key trends, prolific authors, institutions, and countries, offering a macro-level understanding of how Computers & Education has shaped the educational technology discourse over nearly five decades.

Keywords

Computer education , bibliometric , mapping

Journal of ‘Computers & Education’ from Past to Present: Bibliomeric Analysis (1978-2025)

Öz

This study presents a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of Computers & Education, a leading academic journal in the field of educational technology, covering the period from 1978 to 2025. Drawing upon data from the Web of Science database, a total of 4,715 articles were examined using bibliometric techniques, including co-citation, co-authorship, keyword co-occurrence, and thematic evolution analysis. The findings reveal a significant increase in publication volume and citation rates, particularly after 2008, indicating a growing scholarly interest in digital education. Thematic clustering analyses identified three dominant research foci: student performance and achievement, technology-enhanced learning and motivation, and user acceptance and self-efficacy. Furthermore, collaboration networks show that Taiwan, China, the USA, and the UK are central hubs in the global educational technology research landscape. Thematic evolution analysis reveals a paradigm shift from early discussions on "computer and distance education" toward more recent emphases on "digital content," "virtual learning," and "student-centered design." This study contributes to the literature by mapping structural patterns and identifying key trends, prolific authors, institutions, and countries, offering a macro-level understanding of how Computers & Education has shaped the educational technology discourse over nearly five decades.

Anahtar Kelimeler

Computer education , bibliometric , mapping

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Social and Humanities Education (Excluding Economics, Business and Management)

Journal Section

Review Article

Authors

Aydın Bulut ^*
0000-0003-3139-4367
Türkiye

Early Pub Date

September 16, 2025

Publication Date

October 21, 2025

Submission Date

March 20, 2025

Acceptance Date

August 8, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2025 Volume: 13 Number: 26

DOI

https://doi.org/10.18009/jcer.1662250

IZ

https://izlik.org/JA52LB49YE

APA

Bulut, A. (2025). Journal of ‘Computers & Education’ from Past to Present: Bibliomeric Analysis (1978-2025). Journal of Computer and Education Research, 13(26), 1038-1065. https://doi.org/10.18009/jcer.1662250