This bibliometric study comprehensively explored the research trends on the effectiveness of assistive technology in inclusive education based on published articles between 2000 and 2023. Initially, we have identified 3548 studies from the Scopus database using the search strings: (“Assistive technolog*” OR “Adaptive technolog*” OR “Assistive devic*” OR “Adaptive equipment” OR “Inclusive technolog*” OR “Augmentative and alternative communication” OR “Supportive devic*” AND “Inclusive education” OR “Inclusive Class” OR “Learning disability” OR “Learning difficulty” OR “Learning impairment” OR “Special Education”). Finally, we analyzed 1107 articles after filtering by the inclusion criteria, such as only peer-reviewed articles, book chapters, and conference and review papers published in English within social science, arts, humanities, psychology, and multidisciplinary subjects. Utilizing VOSviewer and Scopus analysis, we observed a significant upward trend in publications from 2000 to 2023, where most studies were published in social science (41%). The “Journal of Special Education Technology” (n = 53 articles) was the leading journal, while the United States was the dominant contributor (504 articles) in this field. The article “Autism Treatment Survey: Services Received by Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders in Public School Classrooms” by Hess et al. (2008) was the most cited (235), and Bouck, Emily C. (n = 9 articles) was the most prolific author, while the “Illinois State University” was the leading institute (n = 18 articles). “Assistive Technology” and “Special Education” were the most common keywords among the authors. At the same time, the most prominent theme was “Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) in Inclusive Education for Children with Autism and Intellectual Disabilities” based on the authors’ keywords. The most comprehensive theme of bibliographic coupling was “Accessibility of Assistive Technology for Children with Disabilities and their Teachers” based on articles. This study can serve as a starting point for further investigation of systematic literature review and meta-analyzing of relevant studies for improved generalization.

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Mapping the Research Landscape of Assistive Technology in Inclusive Education: A Bibliometric Analysis

  • Swarup Adhikary,
  • Lalit Lalitav Mohakud,
  • Sharif Khan,
  • Kamalesh Naskar

摘要

This bibliometric study comprehensively explored the research trends on the effectiveness of assistive technology in inclusive education based on published articles between 2000 and 2023. Initially, we have identified 3548 studies from the Scopus database using the search strings: (“Assistive technolog*” OR “Adaptive technolog*” OR “Assistive devic*” OR “Adaptive equipment” OR “Inclusive technolog*” OR “Augmentative and alternative communication” OR “Supportive devic*” AND “Inclusive education” OR “Inclusive Class” OR “Learning disability” OR “Learning difficulty” OR “Learning impairment” OR “Special Education”). Finally, we analyzed 1107 articles after filtering by the inclusion criteria, such as only peer-reviewed articles, book chapters, and conference and review papers published in English within social science, arts, humanities, psychology, and multidisciplinary subjects. Utilizing VOSviewer and Scopus analysis, we observed a significant upward trend in publications from 2000 to 2023, where most studies were published in social science (41%). The “Journal of Special Education Technology” (n = 53 articles) was the leading journal, while the United States was the dominant contributor (504 articles) in this field. The article “Autism Treatment Survey: Services Received by Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders in Public School Classrooms” by Hess et al. (2008) was the most cited (235), and Bouck, Emily C. (n = 9 articles) was the most prolific author, while the “Illinois State University” was the leading institute (n = 18 articles). “Assistive Technology” and “Special Education” were the most common keywords among the authors. At the same time, the most prominent theme was “Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) in Inclusive Education for Children with Autism and Intellectual Disabilities” based on the authors’ keywords. The most comprehensive theme of bibliographic coupling was “Accessibility of Assistive Technology for Children with Disabilities and their Teachers” based on articles. This study can serve as a starting point for further investigation of systematic literature review and meta-analyzing of relevant studies for improved generalization.