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Mapping Research on the BSCS 5E Instructional Model in Biology and Science Education: A Bibliometric Analysis
Abstract
This study aims to map the development of publications on the application of the Biological Sciences Curriculum Study (BSCS) and the 5E Learning Model in biology and science education through bibliometric analysis. This study was conducted to understand research trends, dominant topics, key actors, and the influence of articles and institutions that contribute to the development of these learning models. Data were collected from the Scopus database on 25 November 2025 using a combination of relevant keywords, resulting in 146 documents. After a selection process, 98 original articles were analysed further. The analysis was conducted using RStudio and Biblioshiny to identify publication production, citation patterns, collaboration networks, and thematic mapping. The results of the study show a significant increase in publications since 2015, with a dominance of topics related to the learning cycle, the 5E model, inquiry-based science education, and science education. The United States is the most influential country in terms of both the number of publications and citations, followed by Turkey, China, Australia, and Indonesia. The most productive institutions include Montana State University, Bahir Dar University, University of Mataram, and BSCS as the main developer of the 5E Model. These findings reveal that the BSCS and 5E Models are developing as core pedagogical frameworks in biology and science education, and open up opportunities for research on technology integration, model expansion, and strengthening students' inquiry skills.
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.20961/bioedukasi.v19i2.111543
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