IEC: Journal of Educational Innovation
Vol 2 No 4 (2026): Agustus

Analisis Kesenjangan (Research Gap) Tren Publikasi dan Topik Materi Riset Etnomatematika di Indonesia: Studi Systematic Literature Review

Arju Nabihal Fikri (Universitas KH. Mukhtar Syafa'
at)

Nabilatun Nazihah (Universitas KH. Mukhtar Syafa'
at)

Jazilatul Hasanah (Universitas KH. Mukhtar Syafa'
at)

Shovi Azizy (Universitas KH. Mukhtar Syafa'
at)



Article Info

Publish Date
29 Jul 2026

Abstract

This study aims to identify research gaps in ethnomathematics publications in Indonesia regarding annual trends, geographical distribution, school levels, and mathematical topics. The method used is a Systematic Literature Review (SLR) with a qualitative-descriptive approach using content analysis techniques on 10 accredited articles published over the last five years. The results reveal a strong publication bias: the material focus is heavily dominated by geometry (>65%), the cultural locus is saturated within Java Island, and most studies are implemented at the elementary school (SD) level. Conversely, non-geometric topics and Eastern Indonesian cultures remain under-explored. In conclusion, ethnomathematics research in Indonesia suffers from imbalances in theme and regional distribution. Consequently, future researchers need to diversify mathematical topics and expand cultural exploration outside Java to support the equitable implementation of the Independent Curriculum.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

IEC-JEI

Publisher

Subject

Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Mathematics Social Sciences Other

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