STREAM PEDAGOGY RESEARCH: BIBLIOMETRIC ANALYSIS OF SCOPUS (2005-2025)

Abstract

This article presents a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of the evolution and current state of STREAM education within pedagogical research. It draws on data from the Scopus database from 2005 to 2025. The primary objective is to reveal key developmental trends and dominant themes in STREAM education, an interdisciplinary approach integrating science, technology, reading/writing, engineering, arts, and mathematics, within the context of modern pedagogy. Using the keywords 'pedagogy' and 'STREAM', the study examines 254 scientific documents after refining the initial search results. The analysis uses the Bibliometrix package in R Studio to generate insights through annual publication dynamics, keyword co-occurrence networks, thematic maps and country/affiliation distributions. The key findings reveal a significant increase in publications over the past decade, reflecting the growing global interest in STREAM as an extension of the STEM and STEAM models. Core research clusters highlight pedagogy, engineering education, digital and online learning, and the increasing importance of artificial intelligence. Geographic analysis indicates a concentration in leading academic nations, alongside limited but emerging international collaboration. The results provide a panoramic overview of the field's scientific landscape, emphasising its interdisciplinary nature and the potential for the further integration of digital tools. This study offers valuable guidance on future research directions, curriculum development and educational policy in STREAM pedagogy.