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Title: Higher-Order Thinking Research in Mathematics Education: A Bibliometric Mapping Analysis
Language: English
Authors: Hendra Kartika (ORCID 0000-0003-3720-1677), Teruni Lamberg (ORCID 0000-0002-4142-9140), Hanifah Nurus Sopiany (ORCID 0009-0000-0307-1371), Adi Ihsan Imami (ORCID 0000-0002-4037-5064), Lessa Roesdiana (ORCID 0009-0006-1529-5202), Alpha Galih Adirakasiwi (ORCID 0000-0003-4579-7829)
Source: Journal of Education and Learning (EduLearn). 2026 20(2):915-926.
Availability: Institute of Advanced Engineering and Science. C5 Plumbon, Banguntapan, Yogyakarta, 55198, Indonesia. e-mail: edulearn@uad.ac.id; Web site: http://edulearn.intelektual.org/index.php/EduLearn/
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 12
Publication Date: 2026
Document Type: Journal Articles
Information Analyses
Descriptors: Thinking Skills, Educational Research, Mathematics Education, Geographic Regions, International Cooperation, Global Approach, Periodicals, Journal Articles, Authors, Foreign Countries
ISSN: 2089-9823
2302-9277
Abstract: This study presents a bibliometric analysis of research on higher-order thinking skills (HOTS) in mathematics education. The objectives are to examine publication distribution and identify leading journals, authors, institutions, and countries. Data were retrieved from the Scopus database and analyzed using VOSviewer software. A total of 104 articles published between 2004 and 2022 were reviewed. Various visual representations, including graphs, tables, charts, and maps, were used to present the findings. The results show that HOTS research in mathematics education is closely associated with problem-solving, mathematics learning, and assessment. Eurasia Journal of Mathematics, Science, and Technology Education emerged as the most prominent journal, while Universiti Teknologi Malaysia was identified as the most influential institution, with Malaysia playing a significant role in this research domain. These findings provide a comprehensive overview of the research landscape and offer directions for future studies in mathematics education. Based on these results, suggestions for future research are proposed.
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Entry Date: 2026
Accession Number: EJ1507381
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