Bibliometric Analysis of Studies on Sustainability in Education

Abstract

This research aimed to analyze the bibliometric properties of literature on sustainability within the educational sphere. Utilizing a descriptive survey approach alongside bibliometric analysis, the study evaluated the scholarly outputs and foundational dynamics of this area. Data sourced from the Web of Science (WoS) database facilitated the examination of 1,587 articles on sustainability in education. Employing descriptive statistical methods, the study mapped out the thematic landscape of sustainability in education. It encompassed distribution assessments of scholarly works by geographical location, identified leading scholars, pivotal publications, and key journals, and conducted co-authorship evaluations to delineate the scholarly network. Moreover, analyses of trending topics and strategic diagrams, coupled with word cloud visualizations, were executed. The research unveiled those scholarly discussions on sustainability in education commenced in 1995, expanding over the ensuing three decades to encompass 1,587 articles authored by 4,169 contributors across 492 distinct outlets. The United States emerged as the foremost contributor to this body of research. Drawing on these insights, the study offered directions for future inquiries and practical applications in the field. .