The Intersection of Mobile Gaming and Education A Bibliometric Study

Indirani Munusamy

Abstract

This bibliometric study investigates the intersection of mobile gaming and education, focusing on scholarly articles from Scopus published between 2019 and 2024. We employ co-citation, co-occurrence, and co-authorship analyses to uncover key trends, influential authors, and central themes. Our research questions address the nature of co-occurrence patterns, co-authorship networks, and international collaborations, alongside the relationship between bibliometric coupling by authors, documents, and countries. The analysis reveals a significant increase in publication volume over the past five years, emphasizing mobile gaming's growing educational relevance. Co-citation analysis identifies the most frequently co-cited journals, underscoring their pivotal role in shaping the field. Co-occurrence analysis highlights emerging topics such as gamification, game-based learning, and educational technology. At the same time, co-authorship and countries' collaboration mapping illustrate the interdisciplinary and international nature of this research domain. Additionally, our study examines the interplay between bibliometric coupling by authors, documents, and countries, providing a nuanced understanding of research dynamics. This study offers valuable insights for researchers, educators, and policymakers aiming to harness mobile gaming for educational enhancement, underscoring the importance of ongoing exploration in this rapidly evolving field. Keywords: Mobile Gaming, Education, Gamification

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