Journal of Engineering Education Transformations

Abstract

Bibliometrics is a tool to evaluate and comprehend work. Its usage is steadily spreading to various disciplines. The main aim of this research paper is twofold. Firstly, to use bibliometrix as an R package tool to provide bibliometric information on 1,995 publications considered from the Scopus database. Secondly, to serve as a source for finding answers to new scientific questions through further research on engineering education for sustainable development. It is not hard to understand that higher education, especially engineering education, has a more significant role in realizing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) 2030. A review of research papers on engineering education and sustainable development published between 2010 and 2023 was conducted. The bibliometrix analysis identified the current level of research on Engineering Education for Sustainable Development (EESD). Through the results of this study, we have broadened our understanding of who, which, and what aspects of EESD, as well as possible research areas in EESD to explore. This study presents implications and recommendations for the people at the helm of authority in engineering education institutions and policymakers. They can play an instrumental role in developing a society with a sustainable future.

Keywords: Bibliometrics, Bibliometrix, Engineering Education, Sustainable development, R package tool, Sustainable development goals