Global Educational Data Mining Research Trends in Education: A Bibliometric Analysis and Implications for Transformational Leadership in Education

Ummu Qurrota A’yun; Dwi Sulisworo; Ika Maryani

doi:10.56741/ijlree.v4i03.960

Authors

Ummu Qurrota A’yun
2336082003@webmail.uad.ac.id
Universitas Ahmad Dahlan https://orcid.org/0009-0008-6816-7380
Dwi Sulisworo Universitas Ahmad Dahlan https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7625-8505
Ika Maryani Universitas Ahmad Dahlan https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7154-2902

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.56741/ijlree.v4i03.960

Keywords:

Educational Data Mining, Global Research Trends, PRISMA Method, Transformational Leadership

Abstract

The education sector faces new challenges and opportunities in the digital era of big data and rapid technological advancement. This study aims to perform a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of global research trends in Educational Data Mining (EDM) from 2012 to 2024 and examine their implications for transformational leadership in education. We extracted relevant EDM publications from the Dimensions database using the PRISMA methodology and analyzed publication patterns, collaboration networks, and methodological trends. The analysis reveals a marked increase in EDM-focused research interest over time, accompanied by growing international and inter-institutional collaborations and evolving research approaches. Findings suggest that transformational educational leaders can leverage EDM insights, such as data-driven and predictive analytics, to enhance teaching effectiveness, encourage participative decision-making, and foster innovative learning environments. This bibliometric review provides critical insights for educators and policymakers on integrating EDM with transformational leadership practices and encourages further research on data-informed leadership in education.

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Author Biographies

Ummu Qurrota A’yun, Universitas Ahmad Dahlan

holds a Bachelor’s degree in Arabic Language Education from Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta, a Master’s degree in Educational Management from Universitas Ahmad Dahlan, Indonesia, and is pursuing doctoral studies at the same university. Her research interests focus on educational innovation and developing effective management practices in higher education. (email: 2336082003@webmail.uad.ac.id).

Dwi Sulisworo, Universitas Ahmad Dahlan

is a lecturer at the Doctoral Program in Education, Universitas Ahmad Dahlan, Yogyakarta, Indonesia. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, a Master’s in Industrial Engineering and Management from Institut Teknologi Bandung, and a Doctorate in Educational Technology from Universitas Negeri Malang. His research centers on ICT-integrated learning strategies, innovative pedagogy, and technology-enhanced assessment. (email: dwi.sulisworo@uad.ac.id).

Ika Maryani, Universitas Ahmad Dahlan

is an Associate Professor at the Doctoral Program in Education, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Universitas Ahmad Dahlan (UAD), Yogyakarta, Indonesia. In 2022, she obtained her doctoral degree in educational studies, focusing on science education. Her research interests lie in teacher education, science education, higher education, and learning innovation. Her works have been published in books, articles, and proceedings at the national and international levels. (email: ika.maryani@pgsd.uad.ac.id).

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