Student Dropout: A Bibliometric Analysis of Influencing Factors Using VOS Viewer to Explore Trends, Impact, and Collaborative Patterns
Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: This article presents a bibliometric review of academic research on student dropout. The aim is to identify trends, evaluate the impact of publications, and examine collaboration patterns within this field. The SCOPUS database is utilized to identify and classify the most relevant research based on journals, articles, authors, institutions, and countries. Additionally, VOSviewer software is employed to map the bibliographic material, using co-citations and keyword co-occurrence for scientific mapping. The results indicate a significant increase in the number of publications over a 10-year period, reflecting a growing interest in the topic. Citation analysis reveals that certain key articles have had a substantial impact, being frequently cited in subsequent work. It is also observed that researchers with publications in Q1 and Q2 ranked journals have made significant contributions to the literature, marking a strong influence in the field. In terms of collaboration, there is an increase in international partnerships, with a growing number of publications co-authored by researchers from different countries. Leading institutions in student dropout research include universities in the United States, Europe, and Latin America, noted for their high scientific output and influence on the topic. This bibliometric analysis not only provides a detailed view of trends and the impact of research on student dropout but also highlights the importance of international collaboration in advancing knowledge in this field. Received: 29 July 2024 / Accepted: 23 October 2024 / Published: 05 November 2024
Authors: David Richard Pincay Sancán, Lidia del Rocío Castro Cepeda, Andrés Joao Noguera Cundar, Geoconda Marisela Velasco Castelo, Christian Giovanni Flores Arévalo, Fabián Eduardo Bastidas Alarcón, Francisco Javier Andrade Domínguez, Romina Lissette Sánchez Centanaro, Carolina Denisse Barros Gavino, Yarlin Daniela Jaramillo Vasquez
Language: English
Subfield: Demography
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
SDG: Quality education
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4404186967