The research-teaching nexus: A bibliometric mapping of the research literature from 2000 to 2023.

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Title: The research-teaching nexus: A bibliometric mapping of the research literature from 2000 to 2023.
Authors: Xiong, Yanqing1 (AUTHOR), Fang, Shixin2 (AUTHOR), Xu, Dan1 (AUTHOR) hndxxd@163.com, Wang, Longji1 (AUTHOR), Liu, Zhenhui1 (AUTHOR)
Source: Innovations in Education & Teaching International. Apr2026, Vol. 63 Issue 2, p336-355. 20p.
Subject Terms: *Student research, *Cooperative research, *Active learning, *Teacher education, *Teacher development, *Higher education, *Bibliometrics, Scientometrics
Geographic Terms: Australia
Abstract: The primary purpose of this paper is to demonstrate the current dynamics and trajectory of research on the research-teaching nexus. We have conducted a quantitative scientometric review of 1,650 journal articles published between 2000 and 2023. Our findings indicate a rapid increase in the number of articles published in this field, with significant contributions led by the United States, England, and Australia. Notably, a majority of the leading institutions in this domain are based in Australia. However, our analysis of collaboration networks revealed a relatively loose structure, particularly within author collaboration networks. The analysis has uncovered four prevailing topics: undergraduate research experience, active learning techniques, perceptions of the research-teaching nexus, and teacher education research. Our findings suggest that undergraduate research continues as a robust research frontier, inquiry-based learning is diminishing as a research focus, and professional development has recently emerged as a new frontier in this scholarly dialogue. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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