NEED ANALYSIS OF MOBILE LEARNING AT JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL IN INDONESIA: A BLIOMETRIC STUDY

Abstract

This research examines the need for mobile learning at Indonesia's junior high school. Mobile learning is a learning approach that uses mobile devices and digital technology to support the learning process. This research aims to understand research trends related to mobile learning and the need for mobile learning in Indonesian junior high schools. This research uses bibliometric analysis to evaluate mobile learning research trends in Indonesian junior high schools. Bibliometric analysis involves collecting and analyzing relevant bibliographic data or scientific publications. The research uses four application tools. First, Publish or Perish was used to search for scientific articles by keyword, resulting in 752 articles. Then, through Mendeley, filtering was carried out based on specific criteria, resulting in 561 articles. Next, Covidence filtered articles in detail, resulting in 158 relevant articles. Finally,VOS viewer is used for data visualization with co-occurrences. The results of the bibliometric analysis show that research on mobile learning in Indonesian junior high schools has increased significantly since 2020. Various disciplines are involved in mobile learning research, primarily focusing on mathematics, science, and language education. Apart from that, the field of information technology also has a vital role in developing mobile learning applications and infrastructure. This research provides an objective view of research trends and mobile learning needs in Indonesian middle schools, provides direction for further research, and supports the development of more innovative and inclusive education in the future.