Bibliometric analysis of mobile learning research from 1984 to 2020

Abstract

The main purpose of this study was bibliometrics analysis of literature published on mobile learning from 1984-2020 retrieved from the Scopus database on 18 February 2021. Total 7404 records imported and download in BibTex, CSVs and RIS format were analysed through MS Excel, MS Access, Biblioshiny and Vosviewer. Results show that different authors use keywords (Mobile Learning, Higher Education and Mobile Devices) on mobile learning, and USA is the most productive country in this area. Most of the articles were presented/written in conference proceedings (Lecture Notes in Computer Science) and journal (International Journal of Mobile Learning and Organisation) by collaborative authors. China is the top collaborative country with the USA and Canada. Three filed plots show the most publishing authors on mobile learning belong to China, Indonesia, the USA and Spain. Hwang GJ is the most prolific author with the highest citation and highest h-index, g-index and m-index impact.