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Bich N T, Huong V T M, Thuy K P, Binh P T. (2024). Exploring Research Trends and Network Characteristics in Blended Learning in Higher Education: Bibliometric Methods and VOSViewer Software Analysis. johepal. 5(3), 168-178. doi:10.61186/johepal.5.3.168
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  • Blended Learning (BL), an innovative, technology-supported pedagogical approach, has gained widespread adoption in schools and universities. Its effectiveness has been scrutinized across various educational domains, including education, computer science, nursing, engineering, and psychology.  
  • This study examines the major trends in BL research in higher education (HE) through co-occurrence keyword, co-citation, and bibliographic coupling analyses of 1501 studies published between 2004 and 2024 and indexed in the Scopus database core collection. Employing a quantitative approach and visual analytical tool VOS Viewer, the review identifies development trends, influential researchers and institutions, and pivotal studies and topics in the field, informing future progression.
  • The findings reveal a significant growth in BL research over the past decade, evidenced by exponential publication and citation increases. Over the past 20 years, the field of BL has coalesced around a conceptual core primarily focused on transforming teaching by integrating face-to-face instruction with IT applications. This underscores the enduring importance of BL at HE in shaping policies and practices in higher education.
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Received: 2024/06/9 | Accepted: 2024/09/17 | Published: 2024/09/30

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