From Foundations to Futures: Mapping Ten Years of Scholarly Growth in the Journal of Learning for Development to Bridge Research, Practice, and Policy


Cefa B., Zawacki-Richter O., BOZKURT A.

Journal of Learning for Development, cilt.12, sa.2, ss.235-258, 2025 (Scopus) identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 12 Sayı: 2
  • Basım Tarihi: 2025
  • Doi Numarası: 10.56059/jl4d.v12i2.2042
  • Dergi Adı: Journal of Learning for Development
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.235-258
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: academic publishing, bibliometric analysis, citation analysis, content analysis, educational development, open education, scholarly communication
  • Anadolu Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

This article presents a comprehensive review of the Journal of Learning for Development (JL4D) over its first decade (2014-2024), employing bibliometric, content, and citation analyses to explore the Journal’s scholarly contributions, thematic evolution, and global impact. The findings reveal a steady increase in research output, a diversification of authorship across 55 countries, and a growing trend toward collaborative and cross-regional scholarship, particularly in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. Content analysis confirms the Journal’s sustained focus on equitable access to education, highlighting key themes such as Open Educational Resources (OER), capacity building, digital literacy, and pedagogical innovation. Citation metrics demonstrate the Journal’s expanding academic influence, with top-cited works addressing Education 4.0, social justice in open education, and teacher professional development. Beyond numerical indicators, JL4D’s true strength lies in its role as an inclusive platform bridging research, practice, and policy to support learning for development. As it enters its second decade, JL4D is well-positioned to deepen its academic impact while nurturing interdisciplinary collaborations that advance sustainable educational futures.