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April 5, 2026Science education internationalOpen Access

Inquiry-Based Learning in STEM Education: A Scientometric Mapping of Research Trends, Hotspots, and Future Directions

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RARonilo P. AntonioBulacan State University

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This bibliometric analysis maps inquiry-based learning trends in STEM education, suggesting pathways for educational innovation.

Key Points

  • The study aims to synthesize trends and intellectual foundations of inquiry-based learning (IBL) in STEM education.
  • Conducted a bibliometric analysis of 1,048 documents from Scopus published from 1997 to July 2025
  • Analyzed performance indicators, co-citation networks, and keyword co-occurrence patterns
  • Utilized VOSviewer for data visualization and analysis
  • Identified a consistent rise in scholarly output and citations related to IBL in STEM
  • Revealed four major intellectual clusters focusing on curriculum standards and evidence-based practices
  • Highlighted emergent themes, including digital learning integration and pedagogical innovation

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Ronilo P. Antonio (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69d1fba0a79560c99a0a19f4https://doi.org/10.33828/sei.v37.i1.1
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