A BIBLIOMETRIC ANALYSIS OF RESEARCH IN EARLY CHILDHOOD MATHEMATICS EDUCATION FROM 2003 TO 2023
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https://doi.org/10.18173/2354-1075.2024-0086Keywords:
Bibliometric, mathematics, early childhood education, ScopusAbstract
This study employs bibliometric analysis to explore research trends in early childhood mathematics education from 2003 to 2023. Analysis of 952 documents from the Scopus database reveals: (1) Journal articles are the predominant publication type, accounting for 80.4% of total publications; (2) The United States leads in research output, contributing 30% of total publications; (3) Five main research themes are identified, including professional development, technology application, mathematical skill development, early math readiness, and math anxiety/achievement. The findings provide an overview of the field, supporting future research directions.
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