Mapping Inclusive Education Research in Indonesia: A Bibliometric Analysis of Publication Trends, Research Themes, and Future Directions
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https://doi.org/10.59247/ijase.v4i2.167Keywords:
Inclusive Education, Bibliometric Analysis, Research Trends, Educational Equity, IndonesiaAbstract
Inclusive education plays a crucial role in ensuring equitable access to learning opportunities for all students regardless of their backgrounds and abilities. Although research on inclusive education has grown substantially, a comprehensive understanding of its development, thematic structure, and emerging trends in Indonesia remains limited. Therefore, this study aims to map the landscape of inclusive education research in Indonesia using a bibliometric approach. This study contributes to the literature by providing insights into publication trends, institutional contributions, dominant research themes, and future research directions within the Indonesian context. A total of 123 Scopus-indexed articles affiliated with Indonesian researchers were analyzed using Bibliometrix/Biblioshiny in R Program and VOSviewer to examine publication characteristics, collaboration patterns, thematic structures, and keyword evolution, providing insights into the Scopus-visible landscape of inclusive education research in Indonesia. The results indicate a significant growth in publication output and reveal that Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia, Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta, Universitas Djuanda, Universitas Negeri Jakarta, and Universitas Negeri Malang are the most productive institutions in this field. The thematic analysis identified three dominant research themes, namely Pedagogical Capacity Development, Learner Participation Dynamics, and Equity Governance Frameworks. Furthermore, overlay visualization revealed “Disability Policy” and “Madrasah” as emerging topics with strong novelty potential, indicating a shift toward policy-related and institutional perspectives in inclusive education research. In conclusion, inclusive education research in Indonesia has experienced substantial development and thematic diversification, with future studies encouraged to further explore disability-related policies and inclusive practices in madrasah settings.
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