Research Trend Virtual Reality in Education: Bibliometric Analysis

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Virtual Reality (VR) has emerged as a groundbreaking technology transforming the global educational landscape. This study seeks to contribute to the understanding of VR's full potential in fostering more inclusive and adaptive learning environments for the future. Employing a quantitative research approach through bibliometric analysis, the data sources were derived from the Scopus database, restricted to the past decade (2014–2023), encompassing a total of 14,958 research documents. Of these, 5,951 articles met the study’s eligibility criteria and bibliometric metadata requirements. The average publication age of the documents analyzed is 3.99 years, with an average of 18.72 citations per document. A total of 21,583 authors contributed to the body of research. Journals such as Surgical Endoscopy and the Journal of Surgical Education demonstrated high productivity in terms of publication volume. However, Computers and Education stands out for its citation impact, underscoring the broader influence of research focused on educational technology within the academic community. The United States leads with 1,100 published articles, while keywords frequently associated with virtual reality in education include “Virtual Reality,” followed by “human,” “Education,” “humans,” “Clinical Competence,” “Female,” “adult,” and “User-Computer Interface.” The surge in publications post-2017 reflects VR's evolution from an experimental technology to a widely accepted educational tool. This study has significant implications for the development of educational technology and the application of Virtual Reality (VR) across various educational levels. With a steady upward trend in publications and high citation rates, the findings underscore VR's immense potential to revolutionize traditional teaching methodologies and create more immersive learning experiences.

Anahtar Kelimeler

• trend
• virtual reality
• education
• bibliometric

Kaynakça

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