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The Role of Learning Technology in Critical Thinking Skills: A Bibliometric Analysis of Current Trends and Future Research Directions

Article Number: e2025562  |  Available Online: November 2025  |  DOI: 10.22521/edupij.2025.19.562

Muhammad Reyza Arief Taqwa , Parlindungan Sinaga , Endi Suhendi , Selly Feranie , Mohammad Mubarrak Mohd Yusof

Abstract

Background/purpose. In the digital era, learning technology plays a crucial role in fostering 21st-century skills such as critical thinking. Despite many studies on technology in education, comprehensive analyses of global research trends on learning technology for critical thinking skills (LTCTS) remain limited. This study addresses the gap through a bibliometric analysis that maps patterns, key contributors, thematic developments, and future research directions.

Materials/methods. This study employed bibliometric analysis using 1,118 Scopus-indexed journal articles published between 2005 and 2025. Data were collected using targeted keywords and filtered by document type, language, and publication stage. The dataset was cleaned with OpenRefine and analyzed using VOSviewer, Biblioshiny (Bibliometrix R package), and Microsoft Excel.

Results. Findings reveal a consistent growth in LTCTS publications, with a sharp increase since 2017. The USA, China, and Indonesia emerged as the most productive countries, while Indonesia dominated in top-affiliating institutions. Key research themes have evolved from e-learning and pedagogical issues to AI-driven learning systems, federated learning, and immersive technologies. Ethical considerations in AI and domain-specific applications, such as medical and science education, are identified as emerging areas.

Conclusion. LTCTS research has experienced rapid expansion, reflecting global recognition of its importance in modern education. Future studies should explore emerging technologies, ethical AI integration, and interdisciplinary applications while strengthening international collaboration. This study provides a comprehensive foundation for guiding research, policy, and practice in leveraging technology to enhance critical thinking skills.

Keywords: Learning technology, critical thinking skills, bibliometric analysis, 21st-century skills

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