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February 19, 2026SAGE OpenOpen Access

Mapping Higher Education Research in Malaysia and Singapore (2014–2024): A Bibliometric Analysis Through the Research–Policy–Practice Lens

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SWShuo WuUniversiti Sains MalaysiaRFR. B. Radin FirdausUniversiti Sains MalaysiaYWYinghui WangUniversiti Sains Malaysia

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Implication

Bibliometric analysis uncovers research trends in higher education in Malaysia and Singapore, indicating regional collaboration gaps.

Key Points

  • This study aims to analyze higher education research trends in Malaysia and Singapore through bibliometric measures.
  • Conducted bibliometric analysis using 8,339 Scopus-indexed publications from 2014-2024.
  • Employed VOSviewer for keyword co-occurrence networks and thematic mapping.
  • Interpreted findings through the Research-Policy-Practice (RPP) framework.
  • Malaysia produced more publications (6,195) but had lower average citations (11.18).
  • Singapore had a smaller output (2,144) but achieved higher citation impact (22.07).
  • Digital learning research varied, with Malaysia focusing on blended learning and Singapore on AI technologies.
  • Both countries showed weak cross-border collaboration despite ASEAN integration.

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Wu et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6996a7d3ecb39a600b3eddcahttps://doi.org/10.1177/21582440261423292
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