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  • Open Access
1 Citations
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Collaborative AI-Integrated Model for Reviewing Educational Literature

  • María-Obdulia González-Fernández,
  • Manuela Raposo-Rivas,
  • Ana-Belén Pérez-Torregrosa and
  • Paula Quadros-Flores

17 December 2025

The increasing complexity of networked research demands approaches that combine rigor, efficiency, and collaboration. In this context, artificial intelligence (AI) emerges as a strategic ally in the analysis and organization of scientific literature,...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Intelligent Educational Technologies: Core Architectures, Algorithms, and Evidence-Based Systems)
  • Review
  • Open Access
70 Citations
12,955 Views
16 Pages

29 August 2020

Open education can enrich learning environments and support the processes of educational innovation. The objective of this article is to analyze the evidence published about open education in the period 2014–2019 to identify future challenges....

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Opportunities and Challenges for the Future of Open Education)
  • Article
  • Open Access
15 Citations
8,955 Views
12 Pages

19 March 2023

This study reviewed the papers that studied the effect of simulation nursing education in the nursing field and examined the trend of simulation nursing education for nursing college students in Korea. Background: Simulation-based education started r...

  • Article
  • Open Access
533 Citations
98,665 Views
36 Pages

Gamification in Science Education. A Systematic Review of the Literature

  • Michail Kalogiannakis,
  • Stamatios Papadakis and
  • Alkinoos-Ioannis Zourmpakis

6 January 2021

The implementation of gamification in education has attracted many researchers to increase engagement and achieve learning more effectively. Implementing technology in science curricula has seen a massive influx over the past years to stop the declin...

  • Systematic Review
  • Open Access
27 Citations
9,401 Views
30 Pages

13 September 2023

A chatbot is a technological tool that can simulate a discussion between a human and a program application. This technology has been developing rapidly over recent years, and its usage is increasing rapidly in many sectors, especially in education. F...

(This article belongs to the Section Information Applications)
  • Systematic Review
  • Open Access
54 Citations
11,655 Views
17 Pages

28 April 2022

STEM education programs with educational robotics are frequently used in formal or informal education, with participants ranging from kindergarten children up to university students. The widespread implementation of these programs in schools and the...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Robot Programming in Early Childhood and Primary Education)
  • Article
  • Open Access
235 Citations
32,816 Views
29 Pages

20 April 2021

This paper aims to present a systematic literature review on state-of-the-art Educational Escape Rooms (EERs) with the use of digital technologies. More specifically, the focus of the study is to present the current developments and trends concerning...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Smart Educational Games and Gamification Systems in Online Learning Environments)
  • Systematic Review
  • Open Access
9 Citations
7,475 Views
32 Pages

Mapping Problems and Approaches in Educational Governance: A Systematic Literature Review

  • Catarina Rodrigues,
  • António Neto-Mendes,
  • Mariline Santos and
  • Andreia Gouveia

15 August 2025

The concept of governance has gained increasing attention across various fields of study. However, its application within the specific context of educational policies, particularly within compulsory public education, remains fragmented and underexplo...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Enhancing Educational Leadership and Management for Effective Education Policy Implementation)
  • Review
  • Open Access
81 Citations
24,314 Views
15 Pages

Quality of Feedback in Higher Education: A Review of Literature

  • Kathryn Haughney,
  • Shawnee Wakeman and
  • Laura Hart

In raising the standards for professional educators, higher educators must be prepared to provide the highest quality feedback on student performance and work products toward improved outcomes. This review of the literature examined the major finding...

  • Systematic Review
  • Open Access
49 Citations
13,124 Views
16 Pages

Computational Thinking and Educational Technology: A Scoping Review of the Literature

  • Jesús Acevedo-Borrega,
  • Jesús Valverde-Berrocoso and
  • María del Carmen Garrido-Arroyo

8 January 2022

Interest in computational thinking (CT) in the scientific community has increased significantly in the last 4 years, as evidenced by the numerous systematic reviews carried out. However, there is a lack of reviews that update the emerging conceptuali...

  • Systematic Review
  • Open Access
36 Citations
11,105 Views
24 Pages

A chatbot, or else a conversational agent (CA), is a technology that is used in order to imitate the process of a conversation between a human being and a software application for supporting specific services. The utilization of this technology has b...

  • Review
  • Open Access
75 Citations
19,553 Views
23 Pages

E-Mentoring in Higher Education: A Structured Literature Review and Implications for Future Research

  • Harold Tinoco-Giraldo,
  • Eva María Torrecilla Sánchez and
  • Francisco José García-Peñalvo

26 May 2020

Mentoring in higher education helps learners acclimate to a new academic topic, increases the likelihood of academic success, and reduces attrition. Learners rely on the expertise and experience of mentors to help them graduate in a timely manner and...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Opportunities and Challenges for the Future of Open Education)
  • Systematic Review
  • Open Access
5 Citations
4,395 Views
16 Pages

31 January 2024

Research sustainability and research impact are closely related concepts, both referring to the importance of extending research projects’ outcomes, changes or benefits beyond their period of implementation. However, the prominence assigned to...

  • Review
  • Open Access
2,368 Views
34 Pages

7 April 2026

This study aims to investigate and analyze the factors that affect the adoption of digital technologies in theatre/drama education by reviewing existing literature. This study employed the Scopus and Google Scholar databases to conduct a systematic l...

(This article belongs to the Section Musical Arts and Theatre)
  • Review
  • Open Access
320 Citations
57,137 Views
23 Pages

Trends in Educational Research about e-Learning: A Systematic Literature Review (2009–2018)

  • Jesús Valverde-Berrocoso,
  • María del Carmen Garrido-Arroyo,
  • Carmen Burgos-Videla and
  • María Belén Morales-Cevallos

24 June 2020

The concept of e-learning is a technology-mediated learning approach of great potential from the educational perspective and it has been one of the main research lines of Educational Technology in the last decades. The aim of the present systematic l...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Online and Ubiquitous Training, Mobile Technology in Education and Sustainability)
  • Review
  • Open Access
2 Citations
3,196 Views
25 Pages

The rapid integration of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) into education across all sectors has prompted a proliferating body of scholarship addressing the ethical, social, and environmental implications of these technologies. This narrativ...

  • Systematic Review
  • Open Access
22 Citations
17,600 Views
13 Pages

6 December 2023

We conducted a critical systematic literature review on global inclusive education and law. The critical review questions were: (1) how have scholars theorized, conceptualized, and studied global inclusive education? (2) How do scholars define global...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue International Perspectives on Inclusion in Education)
  • Systematic Review
  • Open Access
3 Citations
755 Views
33 Pages

Business Intelligence and Sustainability Features in Education: A Systematic Literature Review

  • Charlis Alberto Cabral de Moraes Júnior,
  • Pablo Aurélio Lacerda de Almeida Pinto and
  • Fagner José Coutinho de Melo

13 February 2026

Educational sustainability has emerged as a critical framework for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals, yet the systematic measurement and management of sustainability features in schools remain underexplored, particularly regarding the appli...

(This article belongs to the Section Sustainable Education and Approaches)
  • Systematic Review
  • Open Access
9 Citations
4,145 Views
14 Pages

15 November 2025

Background: To understand the state of the art of how artificial intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity are taught together, this paper conducts a systematic literature review on integrating AI into the cybersecurity curriculum in higher education. Meth...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Artificial Intelligence and Blended Learning: Challenges, Opportunities, and Future Directions)
  • Systematic Review
  • Open Access
45 Citations
22,991 Views
24 Pages

20 September 2024

Integrated STEM education is increasingly present in classrooms and in educational research, as it is proposed as a possible strategy to improve the problems of students’ lack of interest in scientific–technological disciplines. However,...

(This article belongs to the Section STEM Education)
  • Article
  • Open Access
50 Citations
27,614 Views
23 Pages

Teaching and Learning Research Methodologies in Education: A Systematic Literature Review

  • João Filipe Matos,
  • João Piedade,
  • André Freitas,
  • Neuza Pedro and ,
  • Nuno Dorotea,
  • Ana Pedro and
  • Carla Galego
  • + 2 authors+ 0 author

7 February 2023

This study aims to contribute to understanding of the state of the art regarding the pedagogical cultures associated with teaching and learning research methods in advanced studies education through the identification of trends and pitfalls. The rati...

(This article belongs to the Section Curriculum and Instruction)
  • Review
  • Open Access
9 Citations
3,406 Views
17 Pages

Digital Tools to Support Personalized Education for Gifted Students: A Systematic Literature Review

  • Ana Vidal-Fernández,
  • Cipriano Martínez-Algora and
  • Marcos Román-González

19 September 2025

Personalized education, particularly for gifted students, has attracted increasing attention as digital tools expand opportunities to adapt learning to individual students’ needs, interests, and abilities. However, the conceptual ambiguity surr...

  • Systematic Review
  • Open Access
5 Citations
6,359 Views
17 Pages

21 September 2024

In the last decade, we have witnessed increasing knowledge production on populism at the level of individuals. However, the systematization of these studies’ conclusions is still scarce. There is also little research on the relationship between...

  • Review
  • Open Access
79 Citations
13,047 Views
23 Pages

Education 4.0 in Developing Economies: A Systematic Literature Review of Implementation Barriers and Future Research Agenda

  • Emily Costan,
  • Gamaliel Gonzales,
  • Roselyn Gonzales,
  • Lynne Enriquez and ,
  • Felix Costan,
  • Decem Suladay,
  • Nadine May Atibing,
  • Joerabell Lourdes Aro,
  • Samantha Shane Evangelista and
  • Lanndon Ocampo
  • + 7 authors+ 2 authors

18 November 2021

Education 4.0 (EDUC4) was driven by the onset of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) to meet labor market requirements resulting from learning that is customized, flexible, accessible, and skills-based. As the concept of EDUC4 develops popularity...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Education 4.0: Mobilizing for Sustainable Development)
  • Systematic Review
  • Open Access
14 Citations
6,001 Views
16 Pages

Characteristics of a Persuasive Educational System: A Systematic Literature Review

  • Fernanda Murillo-Muñoz,
  • Christian Navarro-Cota,
  • Reyes Juárez-Ramírez,
  • Samantha Jiménez and ,
  • Juan Ivan Nieto Hipólito,
  • Ana I. Molina and
  • Mabel Vazquez-Briseno
  • + 2 authors+ 0 author

28 October 2021

The need to compete for users’ attention and provide them with the best user experience has increased the use of persuasion strategies in modern systems. Currently, Persuasive Systems (PSs) promote healthy behavior for well-being, energy consumption,...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Human‑Computer Interaction: Designing for All)
  • Systematic Review
  • Open Access
1 Citations
2,298 Views
40 Pages

In recent years, adaptive gamification and adaptive game-based learning (GBL) have attracted the interest of researchers and educators as a response to the “one-size-fits-all” approach of conventional gamified applications. However, their...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Transformative Approaches in Education: Harnessing AI, Augmented Reality, and Virtual Reality for Innovative Teaching and Learning (2nd Edition))
  • Systematic Review
  • Open Access
812 Views
24 Pages

Linguistic Diversity and Pedagogical Practices in Early Childhood and Primary Education: A Systematic Review of the Literature

  • Rosienne Camilleri,
  • Charmaine Bonello,
  • Josephine Milton,
  • Josephine Deguara and
  • Tania Muscat

24 August 2026

This article presents a systematic review of recent literature on classroom pedagogy adopted in early and primary education to address linguistic diversity in early childhood and primary education. The study aims to answer the research question: &lsq...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Cross-Cultural Education: Building Bridges and Breaking Barriers)
  • Article
  • Open Access
2 Citations
6,728 Views
17 Pages

20 February 2022

This research is an integrative literature review regarding the variety of university-based early childhood education and care (ECEC) centre models. This research focuses on those models that collaborate closely with early childhood (EC) teacher educ...

(This article belongs to the Section Teacher Education)
  • Review
  • Open Access
27 Citations
9,828 Views
19 Pages

9 September 2022

The sudden transition from face-to-face education to remote education under the international-level restrictions imposed as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic—a transition made in the spirit of achieving and developing accessible education&mdash...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Digital Innovation in Education)
  • Review
  • Open Access
10 Citations
4,235 Views
22 Pages

Decentralized Identity Management for Metaverse-Enhanced Education: A Literature Review

  • Maria Polychronaki,
  • Michael G. Xevgenis,
  • Dimitrios G. Kogias and
  • Hellen C. Leligou

30 September 2024

As we transition into the era of Web 3.0, where decentralized information and user privacy are paramount, emerging technologies are reshaping the way in which personal data are managed. This paper focuses on decentralized identity management (DID) in...

(This article belongs to the Section Computer Science & Engineering)
  • Systematic Review
  • Open Access
13 Citations
10,103 Views
17 Pages

This systematic literature review focuses on co-teaching and inclusion in mathematics education. Co-teaching, in which two or more teachers share responsibility for students’ mathematical learning, can cater to students in need of special educa...

(This article belongs to the Section Special and Inclusive Education)
  • Article
  • Open Access
34 Citations
10,240 Views
20 Pages

Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education: A Framework for Systematic Literature Reviews

  • Thang Le Dinh,
  • Tran Duc Le,
  • Sylvestre Uwizeyemungu and
  • Claudia Pelletier

18 March 2025

Human-centered approaches are vital to manage the rapid growth of artificial intelligence (AI) in higher education, where AI-driven applications can reshape teaching, research, and student engagement. This study presents the Human-Centered AI for Sys...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Accessibility and Inclusion in Education: Enabling Digital Technologies)
  • Review
  • Open Access
213 Citations
18,272 Views
25 Pages

9 March 2021

Deep and meaningful learning (DML) in distant education should be an essential outcome of quality education. In this literature review, we focus on e-learning effectiveness along with the factors and conditions leading to DML when using social virtua...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Extended Reality: From Theory to Applications)
  • Systematic Review
  • Open Access
423 Views
49 Pages

11 September 2026

This systematic review aims to analyze Industry 5.0-enabled smart education in smart city ecosystems. A search was conducted in Scopus, Web of Science, and ERIC using a predefined search string. In total, 4631 records were identified, and 40 peer-rev...

  • Review
  • Open Access
558 Views
47 Pages

From Pages to Platforms: A Bibliometric Literature Review of E-Textbooks for Equitable and Quality Education

  • Romildo Escarpini,
  • Breno Duarte,
  • Lenardo Chaves,
  • Bruno Pimentel and ,
  • Joana Fusco Lobo,
  • Laisa Sousa,
  • Nicholas Cruz,
  • Dalgoberto Pinho and
  • Rafael Silva
  • + 4 authors+ 0 author

10 September 2026

The rapid integration of digital technologies into education has transformed electronic textbooks (e-textbooks) from static replicas of printed books into interactive, multimedia-rich learning environments. This bibliometric literature review synthes...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Technology Enhanced Education and the Sustainable Development)
  • Feature Paper
  • Article
  • Open Access
68 Citations
27,155 Views
21 Pages

Having identified the need to conduct research on the intersection between entrepreneurship education (EE) and public policies, we carried out a systematic literature review on decision-making processes regarding the implementation of education for e...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Research and Trends in Entrepreneurship Education)
  • Review
  • Open Access
19 Citations
5,187 Views
20 Pages

Open BOK on Software Engineering Educational Context: A Systematic Literature Review

  • Pablo Alejandro Quezada-Sarmiento,
  • Jon A. Elorriaga,
  • Ana Arruarte and
  • Hironori Washizaki

24 August 2020

In this review, a Systematic Literature Review (SLR) on Open Body of Knowledge (BOK) is presented. Moreover, the theoretical base to build a model for knowledge description was created, and it was found that there is a lack of guidelines to describe...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Opportunities and Challenges for the Future of Open Education)
  • Systematic Review
  • Open Access
276 Citations
54,648 Views
24 Pages

Digital transformation of higher education institutions (HEIs) is of paramount importance in today’s technology-driven world. However, there are numerous barriers that hinder the successful implementation of digital transformation initiatives i...

(This article belongs to the Section Higher Education)
  • Review
  • Open Access
80 Citations
22,791 Views
16 Pages

AR/VR Teaching-Learning Experiences in Higher Education Institutions (HEI): A Systematic Literature Review

  • Belen Bermejo,
  • Carlos Juiz,
  • David Cortes,
  • Jeroen Oskam and ,
  • Teemu Moilanen,
  • Jouko Loijas,
  • Praneschen Govender,
  • Jennifer Hussey,
  • Alexander Lennart Schmidt and
  • Davin Dunlea
  • + 8 authors+ 3 authors

During the last few years, learning techniques have changed, both in basic education and in higher education. This change has been accompanied by new technologies such as Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (AR). The combination of these techn...

  • Systematic Review
  • Open Access
14 Citations
5,575 Views
21 Pages

29 September 2024

The rise of awareness and attention around the concept of EDI (Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion) within the scientific and professional communities working in design studies is apparent. However, ensuring high-quality education for all—Sustainable...

  • Systematic Review
  • Open Access
4 Citations
3,049 Views
18 Pages

26 April 2024

(1) In an era where sustainable behavior is increasingly crucial, understanding the discrepancy between individuals’ sustainability-oriented values and their actual behaviors, known as the inner–outer gap, is vital. This systematic litera...

(This article belongs to the Section Sustainable Education and Approaches)
  • Article
  • Open Access
30 Citations
10,845 Views
23 Pages

7 January 2021

This research reviews and analyzes prior corporate social responsibility (CSR) studies centered on its implications and disclosure in higher education institutions (HEIs). Nine major databases were analyzed to review research articles from various bu...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Exploring Sustainability Accounting and Management in Higher Educational Institutions)
  • Systematic Review
  • Open Access
33 Citations
9,807 Views
38 Pages

19 August 2025

This systematic literature review examines the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Extended Reality (XR) technologies in language education, synthesizing findings from 32 empirical studies published between 2017 and 2024. Guided by the PR...

(This article belongs to the Section Technology Enhanced Education)
  • Review
  • Open Access
453 Views
19 Pages

31 August 2026

The rapid expansion of distance and hybrid education has significantly increased the strategic role of Learning Management Systems (LMS) in supporting teaching, learning, and institutional digital transformation. This study presents a systematic lite...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Resilience by Design: Digital Skills, Soft Skills and Leadership for the Next Generation of Organizations)
  • Systematic Review
  • Open Access
22 Citations
6,569 Views
20 Pages

In response to the opportunities and challenges posed by rapid technological advancement, digital transformation (DT) has recently emerged as a key concept in higher engineering education. DT involves using digital technologies to transform education...

(This article belongs to the Section STEM Education)
  • Review
  • Open Access
33 Citations
8,758 Views
23 Pages

5 August 2022

There is a soaring demand for work-ready graduates who can quickly adapt to an ever-challenging work environment. Group-based assessments have been widely recommended as a means to develop the skills required for the world of work. However, group-bas...

  • Review
  • Open Access
72 Citations
19,386 Views
17 Pages

7 August 2022

With its capacity to support student-centered learning through digital transformation and shared experience, augmented reality (AR) has received increasing attention from both researchers and practitioners as an emerging technology to achieve innovat...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Exploring Technologies for Sustainable Learning Experience: Augmented Reality (AR) in Education Systems)
  • Review
  • Open Access
252 Citations
77,915 Views
27 Pages

28 October 2024

(1) Background: The development of generative artificial intelligence (GAI) is transforming higher education. This systematic literature review synthesizes recent empirical studies on the use of GAI, focusing on its impact on teaching, learning, and...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Generative AI Technologies: Shaping the Future of Higher Education)
  • Review
  • Open Access
48 Citations
19,910 Views
24 Pages

Early Childhood Science Education from 0 to 6: A Literature Review

  • Gillian O’Connor,
  • Glykeria Fragkiadaki,
  • Marilyn Fleer and
  • Prabhat Rai

Over the past three decades, our understanding of science learning in early childhood has improved exponentially and today we have a strong empirically based understanding of science experiences for children aged three to six years. However, our unde...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Early Childhood Science Education: Research Trends in Learning and Teaching)
  • Review
  • Open Access
68 Citations
12,321 Views
45 Pages

9 July 2021

Public sector organizations, primarily higher education institutions (HEIs), are facing greater levels of responsibility since adopting and committing to the Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Development (SD) and its 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)...

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