Indonesian journal of teaching and learning
Vol. 5 No. 2 (2026)

The Evolution of Mathematical Communication Research in Mathematics Education: A Bibliometric Analysis

Miftakhul Jannah (Universitas Islam Negeri Siber Syekh Nurjati Cirebon)
Arif Abdul Haqq (Tadris Matematika, IAIN Syekh Nurjati Cirebon)
Raman Kumar (Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar University)
Muhammad Hafeez (Government College University, Faisalabad)



Article Info

Publish Date
01 May 2025

Abstract

Purpose – Mathematical communication is a fundamental component of mathematics education that supports conceptual understanding, reasoning, and collaborative learning. Despite the rapid growth of related studies, the field remains fragmented, limiting a comprehensive understanding of its scientific development, intellectual structure, and emerging research directions. This study aimed to map the global research landscape of mathematical communication through bibliometric analysis. Methodology – A bibliometric analysis was conducted on 9,574 English-language journal articles indexed in Scopus. Following the PRISMA guidelines, the study employed VOSviewer to analyse publication trends, co-authorship networks, keyword co-occurrence, Total Link Strength (TLS), overlay visualization, and density visualization. Findings – Publication output has increased markedly since 2015, reflecting the growing importance of mathematical communication in mathematics education. Scientific production remains concentrated in a few countries, while collaboration networks are fragmented. The field is intellectually structured around mathematical communication, collaborative learning, self-regulated learning, cognitive engagement, and higher-order thinking skills. Recent research has shifted towards digital pedagogy and technology-enhanced communication, whereas technology-integrated communication, co-regulated learning, longitudinal studies, and cross-cultural research remain underexplored. Novelty – This study presents the first comprehensive bibliometric mapping that integrates scientific development, intellectual structure, thematic evolution, and research frontiers of mathematical communication research. Significance – The findings provide an evidence-based foundation for future research, instructional innovation, and international collaboration in mathematics education.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

intel

Publisher

Subject

Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Mathematics Other

Description

Indonesian Journal of Teaching and Learning (INTEL) is a national journal in the fields of: 1. Education 2. Teaching and learning 3. Evaluation 4. Management in formal/non-formal ...