WHAT ARE THE FUTURE RESEARCH DIRECTIONS?

Critical review of this paper “Evolution of education research topics: a bibliometric analysis-based systematic review” enable students pursuing Masters to choose a dissertation topic by offering some future research suggestions on the following

• The evolution of research topics in specific subfields of education, such as early childhood education, STEM education, or inclusive education

• The comparison of research topics and trends in education across different regions or countries

• The analysis of collaboration networks among scholars in education research and their impact on the evolution of research topics

• Examining the relationship between research funding and the evolution of research topics in education

• The identification of research gaps and opportunities in education research based on the analysis of evolving research topics

• The analysis of the impact of emerging technologies on the evolution of research topics in education, such as artificial intelligence and machine learning

• The investigation of the relationship between research topics and policy changes in the education sector

• The exploration of the impact of societal and cultural factors on the evolution of research topics in education

In addition, the paper offers future research prospects for researchers specialising in education and policy.

• Further investigation into the quality of education research, particularly in terms of rigour and relevance to practical issues in the field

• Examining the relationship between research funding and the topics explored in education research

• Analysis of the topics and methods used in education research in specific countries or regions to identify differences and commonalities

• Investigation into the extent of interdisciplinary research in education and its potential impact on the field

• Exploration of the impact of emerging technologies, such as artificial intelligence and machine learning, on education research and practice

• Analysis of the relationship between education research and policy and the role of education research in informing policy decisions