Research on Work-Integrated Learning: Overview of Publication Trends

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Title: Research on Work-Integrated Learning: Overview of Publication Trends
Language: English
Authors: Arif Ainur Rafiq, Dwi Sudarno Putra, Mochamad Bruri Triyono, Istanto Wahyu Djatmiko, Natalya Lomovtseva
Source: International Journal of Work-Integrated Learning. 2024 25(4):537-564.
Availability: New Zealand Association for Cooperative Education. University of Waikato, Private Bag 3105, Hamilton 3240, New Zealand. Tel: +64-7-838-4892; e-mail: editor@ijwil.org; Web site: https://www.ijwil.org/
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 28
Publication Date: 2024
Document Type: Journal Articles
Information Analyses
Descriptors: Work Experience Programs, Foreign Countries, Institutional Cooperation, Employment Potential, Interdisciplinary Approach, Authors, Periodicals, Vocabulary, Citations (References)
Geographic Terms: Australia, New Zealand, Canada
Abstract: Work-integrated learning (WIL) has gained significant attention in higher education for its impact on employability. This study presents a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of WIL research from 2002 to 2023, using data from 1,392 articles indexed in Scopus. The analysis highlights key trends, influential authors, institutions, and collaboration networks, revealing that WIL research has grown substantially, particularly since 2013. The findings underscore the dominance of Australian institutions and authors in the field and the multidisciplinary nature of WIL, which spans social sciences, business, engineering, and healthcare. Through co-authorship and co-citation analyses, this study identifies the central themes and most cited works that shape WIL research. The study also explores the global distribution of WIL research, noting strong collaborative networks, particularly between Australia, New Zealand, and Canada. By mapping the evolution of WIL research, this study provides a valuable reference for future studies, helping to guide research directions and deepen the understanding of WIL's role in enhancing employability.
Abstractor: As Provided
Entry Date: 2025
Accession Number: EJ1455587
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:Work-integrated learning (WIL) has gained significant attention in higher education for its impact on employability. This study presents a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of WIL research from 2002 to 2023, using data from 1,392 articles indexed in Scopus. The analysis highlights key trends, influential authors, institutions, and collaboration networks, revealing that WIL research has grown substantially, particularly since 2013. The findings underscore the dominance of Australian institutions and authors in the field and the multidisciplinary nature of WIL, which spans social sciences, business, engineering, and healthcare. Through co-authorship and co-citation analyses, this study identifies the central themes and most cited works that shape WIL research. The study also explores the global distribution of WIL research, noting strong collaborative networks, particularly between Australia, New Zealand, and Canada. By mapping the evolution of WIL research, this study provides a valuable reference for future studies, helping to guide research directions and deepen the understanding of WIL's role in enhancing employability.