Community-Based Learning in Islamic Countries: A Bibliometric Analysis from 1991 to 2024

Sahib, F. H.; Ahmad Tajuddin, A. J.; Romly, R.; Jamil, N. J.; Abdullah, A. N. S.; Saharani, M.; Ibrahim, M. A. N.; Abd Rahman, S.; Nasharudin, S. N. S.; Tajuddin, I. K. I.

doi:10.7187/GJATSI122024-7

Authors

Sahib, F. H. Centre for Fundamental and Continuing Education, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, 21300 Kuala Nerus, Terengganu, Malaysia
Ahmad Tajuddin, A. J. Centre for Fundamental and Continuing Education, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, 21300 Kuala Nerus, Terengganu, Malaysia
Romly, R. Centre for Fundamental and Continuing Education, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, 21300 Kuala Nerus, Terengganu, Malaysia
Jamil, N. J. Centre for Fundamental and Continuing Education, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, 21300 Kuala Nerus, Terengganu, Malaysia
Abdullah, A. N. S. Centre for Fundamental and Continuing Education, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, 21300 Kuala Nerus, Terengganu, Malaysia
Saharani, M. Department of General Studies, Politeknik Ungku Omar, 31400 Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia
Ibrahim, M. A. N. Academy of Language Studies, Universiti Teknologi MARA Cawangan Terengganu, 23000 Dungun, Terengganu, Malaysia
Abd Rahman, S. Language Academy, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310 Skudai, Johor Bahru, Malaysia
Nasharudin, S. N. S. Academy of Language Studies, Universiti Teknologi MARA, 40450 Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
Tajuddin, I. K. I. Wealth Realisation Sdn. Bhd., A-6 Tingkat 6, Excella Business Park, Taman Ampang Hilir, 55100 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.7187/GJATSI122024-7

Keywords:

Community-based learning, CBL, Bibliometrics review, Scopus, VOSviewer

Abstract

Community-Based Learning (CBL) is a transformative pedagogical approach with diverse applications across educational fields. However, its impact in Islamic countries has raised concerns regarding its breadth and relevance across sectors. This study offers a bibliometric review of CBL research from 1991 to 2024, analysing 176 publications from the Scopus database. Various tools, including Microsoft Excel for frequency analysis, VOSviewer for data visualization, and Harzing's Publish or Perish for citation metrics, were employed. The findings indicate a significant rise in CBL research, yet citation trends remain inconsistent. Most studies were concentrated in the medical and educational fields, with Indonesia and Malaysia leading in publication output, while Egypt hosted the most active institutions. The keywords used in CBL research highlighted three themes: human-centric focus, educational focus, and academic keywords. However, the lack of specific, focused keywords limits in-depth exploration. The results provide important implications for improving CBL research and practise in Islamic countries.

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