A bibliometric analysis of game-based learning applications in chemical engineering education: Key elements and evolution

IF 3.5 2区教育学 Q1 EDUCATION, SCIENTIFIC DISCIPLINES

Education for Chemical Engineers Pub Date : 2025-01-01 DOI:10.1016/j.ece.2024.12.002

Piedad Gañán-Rojo , Mabel Torres-Taborda , Luis Alejandro Gaviria-Forero , Jaime Barajas-Gamboa , Fabio Castrillón-Hernández

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Abstract

In recent years, the incorporation of game-based learning (GBL) methodologies into undergraduate and graduate engineering programs has gained notable attention. These innovative approaches are increasingly recognized for their positive impact on student skills and academic achievement. GBL has been used to explore various facets of engineering education. However, there remains a gap in understanding its specific applications within chemical engineering programs. This study attempts to fill this gap by conducting a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of the key elements and evolutionary trends of GBL in chemical engineering education. Our analysis delves into the contributions of prominent authors and leading academic institutions that have actively shaped the field, as well as identifying the main strategies used by authors. A carefully constructed query equation was used to identify and analyze 74 relevant documents, ensuring the inclusion of the most impactful research. The results of this study provide a valuable foundation for further exploration and innovation in using GBL to advance chemical engineering education and support new and future research in the field by highlighting significant trends and key contributors.

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Education for Chemical Engineers Multiple-

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8.80

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17.90%

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31 days

期刊介绍： Education for Chemical Engineers was launched in 2006 with a remit to publisheducation research papers, resource reviews and teaching and learning notes. ECE is targeted at chemical engineering academics and educators, discussing the ongoingchanges and development in chemical engineering education. This international title publishes papers from around the world, creating a global network of chemical engineering academics. Papers demonstrating how educational research results can be applied to chemical engineering education are particularly welcome, as are the accounts of research work that brings new perspectives to established principles, highlighting unsolved problems or indicating direction for future research relevant to chemical engineering education. Core topic areas: -Assessment- Accreditation- Curriculum development and transformation- Design- Diversity- Distance education-- E-learning Entrepreneurship programs- Industry-academic linkages- Benchmarking- Lifelong learning- Multidisciplinary programs- Outreach from kindergarten to high school programs- Student recruitment and retention and transition programs- New technology- Problem-based learning- Social responsibility and professionalism- Teamwork- Web-based learning