Global trends in stem education research (2000–2018): A systematic journal-based study

Ramadhevi M () and S. Raja Prakash ()

Edelweiss Applied Science and Technology, 2025, vol. 9, issue 8, 369-381

Abstract: Researchers published in 36 publications to conduct a thorough analysis of the state of STEM education research from 2000 to 2018, according to Lin, et al. [1]. Unlike previous literature assessments that concentrated on a single discipline or journal, this review synthesizes trends in authorship geography, methodological approaches, thematic focus, and disciplinary representation. According to the study based on English [2] there has been a notable increase in STEM education research since 2010, as evidenced by the expansion of the STEM label's usage, the rise in empirical work—especially quantitative work—and the preponderance of American writers. Policy, curriculum, and K–12 education were the main areas of inquiry, and seven significant thematic groups were found based on National Research Council [3]. While highlighting the dynamic and growing nature of STEM education research, these findings also point to limitations in theme diversity and global representation. These findings' ramifications are examined in light of policy formation, educational equity, and the international exchange of knowledge.

Keywords: ICT: Information and communications technology, IJ-STEM: International Journal of STEM education, K-12: Kindergarten–grade 12, SMET: Science, Mathematics, Engineering, Technology, STEAM: Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics; STEM: Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics. (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
References: Add references at CitEc
Citations:

Downloads: (external link)
https://learning-gate.com/index.php/2576-8484/article/view/9306/3069 (application/pdf)

Related works:
This item may be available elsewhere in EconPapers: Search for items with the same title.

Export reference: BibTeX RIS (EndNote, ProCite, RefMan) HTML/Text

Persistent link: https://EconPapers.repec.org/RePEc:ajp:edwast:v:9:y:2025:i:8:p:369-381:id:9306

Access Statistics for this article

More articles in Edelweiss Applied Science and Technology from Learning Gate
Bibliographic data for series maintained by Melissa Fernandes ().