A bibliometric analysis of communication skills among social sciences students in higher education

Muhammad Reyza Arief  Taqwa; Napat  Panya

doi:10.55942/pssj.v6i1.719

Authors

Muhammad Reyza Arief Taqwa Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Negeri Malang https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2352-6454
Napat Panya Faculty of Education, Yala Rajabhat University https://orcid.org/0009-0001-4898-3558

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55942/pssj.v6i1.719

Keywords:

communication skills, social sciences, higher education, bibliometric analysis

Abstract

Communication skills among social-science students in higher education (CS3HE) is a rapidly growing research area. This study aims to analyze research trends on this topic through a bibliometric analysis of 1,554 documents published in Scopus-indexed journal articles. The results highlighted an increasing number of publications since 2015. The research was conducted by researchers from multiple countries. The results of research on the CS3HE topic have also been widely published in reputable journals, with most of them being published in Q1 journals. The collaboration between authors and countries shows that this research topic has received significant attention globally. Based on the analysis of research trends, future research should continue to explore the application of technology in health education and the development of communication skills to improve interactions between medical personnel and patients.

Author Biographies

Muhammad Reyza Arief Taqwa, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Negeri Malang

Muhammad Reyza Arief Taqwa is a senior lecturer in the Physics Education program at Universitas Negeri Malang, Indonesia. He has been teaching pre-service teacher since 2018, focusing on developing their skills and knowledge in physics. Currently, he is pursuing his doctoral studies in Science Education at Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia, where he aims to contribute to the advancement of science education through research and innovative teaching practices.

Napat Panya, Faculty of Education, Yala Rajabhat University

Napat Panya is a teacher at a Senior High School and is currently pursuing a Master of Education in Education Administration at the Faculty of Education, Yala Rajabhat University, Thailand. She has a strong interest in research related to science education at both the secondary and higher education levels. Her current research focuses on integrating 21st-century skills and technology into the learning process, particularly in secondary schools and universities.

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