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Gamification as a Strategy for Increasing Learning Engagement: A Bibliometric Analysis and Implications for Online Learning Rosyidah, Salsabila Dwi; Pamungkas, Heni Purwa; Dewi, Retno Mustika
Jurnal Alwatzikhoebillah : Kajian Islam, Pendidikan, Ekonomi, Humaniora Vol. 12 No. 1 (2026): Jurnal Alwatzikhoebillah : Kajian Islam, Pendidikan, Ekonomi, Humaniora
Publisher : Institut Agama Islam Sultan Muhammad Syafiuddin Sambas

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37567/alwatzikhoebillah.v12i1.4624

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This research is motivated by the research and implementation of online learning since the COVID-19 pandemic, which has raised issues of declining student motivation and participation, necessitating innovative strategies such as gamification to increase learning engagement in digital environments. This study aims to map research trends, key themes, and collaborations in gamification research during the 2015–2025 period. The approach used includes descriptive analysis and scientific network analysis through co-authorship, co-occurrence, and co-itation. The research subjects consisted of 478 Scopus-indexed articles analyzed using Bibliometrix software with the Biblioshiny tool. The results show that the number of publications on gamification has increased significantly with an annual growth rate of 27.38% supported by high citations per document, indicating the high relevance and scientific contribution of this topic. Key themes such as digital education, psychology and motivation, technology, and marketing are central themes with strengthening research in the field of education. The research network is dominated by collaborations in Europe, America, and Australia. The novelty of this research lies in its comprehensive analysis, which not only maps publication trends but also links them to gamification strategies for motivation and participation in the context of bold learning. The implications of this research encourage the use of gamification in the digital-era learning transformation of Merdeka Belajar (Freedom to Learn), combining Virtual Reality (VR) environments with gamification elements and incorporating digital literacy, creativity, problem-solving, and collaboration.
Mapping Adaptive Learning Research and Its Contribution to SDG 4 Rosyidah, Salsabila Dwi; Wulandari, Wida; Pamungkas, Heni Purwa
Economic Education Analysis Journal Vol. 15 No. 1 (2026): Economic Education Analysis Journal
Publisher : Universitas Negeri Semarang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/eeaj.v15i1.34303

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This study conducts a decade-long bibliometric analysis to critically map the intellectual structure, thematic evolution, and collaboration patterns within adaptive learning research. The study addresses a key gap in prior literature, where existing reviews remain predominantly narrative and fragmented, limiting systematic understanding of how adaptive learning has evolved conceptually and methodologically. Using the Scopus database, 14,009 records were initially identified, of which 141 articles met rigorous inclusion criteria. Bibliometric analysis was performed using Bibliometrix and Biblioshiny, incorporating co-authorship analysis, co-citation mapping, keyword co-occurrence, and thematic evolution techniques to ensure analytical depth and methodological robustness. The findings reveal three dominant knowledge clusters: technology-driven personalization, data-informed learning optimization, and pedagogical integration of adaptive systems. Influential authors, leading journals, and emerging research fronts highlight a shift from system development toward learning effectiveness and equity-oriented implementation. Collaboration networks indicate increasing internationalization but uneven scholarly connectivity across regions. This study contributes by providing a consolidated intellectual map, identifying emerging trajectories, and clarifying theoretical and methodological directions for future research. The findings offer practical implications for designing evidence-based adaptive learning strategies and inform policy and research agendas in data-driven education.