Journal of Information Systems and Informatics
Vol 7 No 3 (2025): September

Advancing Inclusive Educational VR: A Bibliometric Study of Interface Design

Maguraushe, Kudakwashe (Unknown)
Masimba, Fine (Unknown)
Chimbo, Bester (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Sep 2025

Abstract

While virtual reality (VR) has shown transformative potential in education, its accessibility and inclusivity for learners with disabilities remain insufficiently explored. This study offers the first bibliometric mapping of educational VR interface design for inclusivity, analysing 4,735 documents from 1,714 sources (2020-2025) using Biblioshiny and VOSviewer. The analysis reveals a 13.22% annual publication growth rate, an average of 10 citations per document, and an international co-authorship rate of 25.85%, reflecting both rapid expansion and increasing collaboration. Dominant research themes include user experience, usability, and the metaverse, while underexplored areas such as cognitive accessibility and neurodiverse learners highlight emerging opportunities. The findings demonstrate a concentration of scholarly activity in North America and Asia, with limited representation from the Global South. Practically, the study informs developers on designing adaptive interfaces, guides educators in implementing inclusive VR pedagogies, and provides policymakers with evidence for promoting equitable digital learning ecosystems. By identifying trends, gaps, and collaboration patterns, this research advances the discourse on inclusive educational VR and underscores the need for interdisciplinary, AI-driven accessibility strategies that ensure equitable participation for all learners.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

isi

Publisher

Subject

Computer Science & IT

Description

Journal-ISI is a scientific article journal that is the result of ideas, great and original thoughts about the latest research and technological developments covering the fields of information systems, information technology, informatics engineering, and computer science, and industrial engineering ...