Bibliometric Mapping of Global Research Trends in Curriculum Integration Education
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Bibliometric Mapping, Curriculum Integration Education, Network Analysis, Research Trends, ScopusAbstract
This research aims to map the development and research trends in "curriculum integration education" through an analysis of Scopus-indexed publications. A bibliometric methodology was employed to examine all relevant literature within the Scopus database from 1946 to 2026. The data were analyzed using Excel for statistical purposes and R/R-Studio alongside VOSviewer for keyword co-occurrence and citation network visualizations. The results, derived from 11,607 publications that satisfied the inclusion criteria, reveal a substantial annual growth rate of 13.99%, with a peak in scholarly output observed in 2025. Analysis by country affiliation established the United States as the leading contributor to the field. At the individual level, the most productive researchers were identified as Kustati and Moore, T.J. It is important to acknowledge the study's limitation of relying solely on Scopus data, thereby excluding potential insights from other databases. Nonetheless, this investigation provides a comprehensive overview of the domain, offering valuable insights for academics interested in curriculum integration education. The findings elucidate the field's dynamic growth and intellectual structure, thereby establishing a foundation for recommending focused and informed directions for future research.
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