Trends in Educational Professional Development Research in Indonesia from 2015 to 2024: A Bibliometric Analysis

This study discusses the significant growth of research on the educational profession in Indonesia from 2015 to May 2024. Bibliometric analysis is employed to examine publication trends, author collaborations, and research institution contributions to knowledge production in this field. Data were obtained from articles downloaded from dimensions.ai using the keywords "Educational Profession, Education Profession, & Educational Profession," with a total of 6790 articles analyzed. Results indicate a consistent increase in the number of publications over the period, with OSF Preprints and INA-Rxiv as the main platforms for publication. The largest contributions come from Universitas Padjadjaran and Universitas Airlangga. The analysis of themes, trends, and keywords highlights a strong interest in research on the teaching profession, focusing on learning methodologies and the PPG (Professional Teacher Education) programs. However, there are limitations in researcher linkages, indicating the need for increased collaboration among researchers. Citation analysis of authors, countries, journals, and organizations elucidates the collaboration and recognition within the research community. While some researchers have high citation counts, a number of them exhibit low interconnectedness with other research communities. In conclusion, this study provides an in-depth understanding of the dynamics of educational profession research in Indonesia, offering guidance for researchers, practitioners, and policymakers to identify future research trends, needs, and opportunities and strengthen researcher collaboration. Keywords: Research Trends, Educational Profession, Bibliometrics, Collaboration, Indonesia