Mapping research evolution in higher education: a scientometric analysis of Brunei Darussalam (1986–2024)

Abstract This study presents a scientometric analysis of Brunei Darussalam’s higher education research landscape from 1986 to 2024, focusing on thematic priorities, collaboration networks, and emerging trends. The study employed advanced scientometric analysis using Scopus as the primary data source...

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Main Authors: Lalu Nurul Yaqin, Muhammad Roil Bilad, Badriyah Yusof, Hasmidar Hassan, Ashrol Rahimy Damit, Ifwah Fauzani Chuchu
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Published: Springer 2025-02-01
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1007/s43621-025-00917-3
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author Lalu Nurul Yaqin
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description Abstract This study presents a scientometric analysis of Brunei Darussalam’s higher education research landscape from 1986 to 2024, focusing on thematic priorities, collaboration networks, and emerging trends. The study employed advanced scientometric analysis using Scopus as the primary data source, complemented by CiteSpace as an analytical tool for co-citation analysis, keyword mapping, and temporal visualizations to identify thematic clusters and emerging trends. The analysis highlights the significance of interdisciplinary research and international collaborations in enhancing the visibility and impact of Brunei’s academic contributions. The findings reveal Brunei's strategic focus on sustainability, with clusters emphasizing renewable energy, biodiversity conservation, and carbon management. Collaborative networks, both regional and global, play a vital role in advancing the research ecosystem, with institutions like Universiti Brunei Darussalam and Universiti Teknologi Brunei serving as pivotal nodes. Challenges persist, particularly in achieving greater representation in international databases and high-impact journals, which are crucial for scaling research influence. Emerging fields such as artificial intelligence and nanotechnology are identified as transformative opportunities, offering innovative solutions to local and global challenges. These areas align with Brunei’s ambitions to diversify its research agenda and address complex societal issues. This study underscores the importance of aligning research outputs with national and global priorities, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, and leveraging international partnerships. By addressing these aspects, Brunei’s academic institutions can enhance their research impact, contribute to sustainable development, and strengthen their position in the global academic community.
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spelling doaj-art-d64ea5e7f6ba4d44ba4816cdc4dfb4fb2025-08-20T03:04:11ZengSpringerDiscover Sustainability2662-99842025-02-016111810.1007/s43621-025-00917-3Mapping research evolution in higher education: a scientometric analysis of Brunei Darussalam (1986–2024)Lalu Nurul Yaqin0Muhammad Roil Bilad1Badriyah Yusof2Hasmidar Hassan3Ashrol Rahimy Damit4Ifwah Fauzani Chuchu5Malay Language and Linguistics Programme, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Universiti Brunei DarussalamChemical and Process Engineering, Faculty of Integrated Technologies, Universiti Brunei DarussalamMalay Language and Linguistics Programme, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Universiti Brunei DarussalamMalay Language and Linguistics Programme, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Universiti Brunei DarussalamMalay Language and Linguistics Programme, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Universiti Brunei DarussalamMalay Language and Linguistics Programme, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Universiti Brunei DarussalamAbstract This study presents a scientometric analysis of Brunei Darussalam’s higher education research landscape from 1986 to 2024, focusing on thematic priorities, collaboration networks, and emerging trends. The study employed advanced scientometric analysis using Scopus as the primary data source, complemented by CiteSpace as an analytical tool for co-citation analysis, keyword mapping, and temporal visualizations to identify thematic clusters and emerging trends. The analysis highlights the significance of interdisciplinary research and international collaborations in enhancing the visibility and impact of Brunei’s academic contributions. The findings reveal Brunei's strategic focus on sustainability, with clusters emphasizing renewable energy, biodiversity conservation, and carbon management. Collaborative networks, both regional and global, play a vital role in advancing the research ecosystem, with institutions like Universiti Brunei Darussalam and Universiti Teknologi Brunei serving as pivotal nodes. Challenges persist, particularly in achieving greater representation in international databases and high-impact journals, which are crucial for scaling research influence. Emerging fields such as artificial intelligence and nanotechnology are identified as transformative opportunities, offering innovative solutions to local and global challenges. These areas align with Brunei’s ambitions to diversify its research agenda and address complex societal issues. This study underscores the importance of aligning research outputs with national and global priorities, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, and leveraging international partnerships. By addressing these aspects, Brunei’s academic institutions can enhance their research impact, contribute to sustainable development, and strengthen their position in the global academic community.https://doi.org/10.1007/s43621-025-00917-3Research landscapeSustainabilityHigher educationGlobal partnershipsBrunei Darussalam
spellingShingle Lalu Nurul Yaqin
Muhammad Roil Bilad
Badriyah Yusof
Hasmidar Hassan
Ashrol Rahimy Damit
Ifwah Fauzani Chuchu
Mapping research evolution in higher education: a scientometric analysis of Brunei Darussalam (1986–2024)
Discover Sustainability
Research landscape
Sustainability
Higher education
Global partnerships
Brunei Darussalam
title Mapping research evolution in higher education: a scientometric analysis of Brunei Darussalam (1986–2024)
title_full Mapping research evolution in higher education: a scientometric analysis of Brunei Darussalam (1986–2024)
title_fullStr Mapping research evolution in higher education: a scientometric analysis of Brunei Darussalam (1986–2024)
title_full_unstemmed Mapping research evolution in higher education: a scientometric analysis of Brunei Darussalam (1986–2024)
title_short Mapping research evolution in higher education: a scientometric analysis of Brunei Darussalam (1986–2024)
title_sort mapping research evolution in higher education a scientometric analysis of brunei darussalam 1986 2024
topic Research landscape
Sustainability
Higher education
Global partnerships
Brunei Darussalam
url https://doi.org/10.1007/s43621-025-00917-3
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