A ten-year bibliometric analysis of technology integration in South African higher education (2013 2023)

Abstract

Technology integration in higher education has become a focal point of scholarly inquiry in recent years, driven by rapid advancements in digital technologies and changing educational paradigms. This bibliometric analysis examines the research landscape on technology integration within the South African Higher Education context from 2013 to 2023. The literature was retrieved through the Scopus database, analysing data on publication trends, citation metrics, authorship patterns, and international collaborations. The search yielded 3,594 documents, refined to include publications from 2013 to 2023, resulting in 2,847 documents. Further restrictions to articles and the English language narrowed the scope to 1,592 documents. Among these, 1,406 were in the final publication stage. Specifically, searching for South African-related documents yielded 110 exported articles for detailed analysis. Analysis was conducted using RStudio's biblioshiny package. The findings reveal a significant increase in research output, with notable contributions from South Africa, New Zealand, and Malaysia. High citation rates in specific years and countries highlight the impact and influence of scholarly work in this field, emphasising the global interest and collaborative efforts to advance knowledge and understanding of technology integration within South African higher education