A Bibliometric Landscape Analysis On Early Childhood Education

Abstract

Purpose – The purpose of this study is to analysis the publication trajectory relation information on early childhood education from 2000-2024. This because Early Childhood Education (ECE) is crucial to child development that sets the foundation for children well-being.

Design/methodology/approach – Using bibliometric analysis approach, data was extracted from Scopus database with information on publication status such as authors, country, sources, affiliation, keywords, and references which is key for this study. Further analysis using Vosviewer was conducted to provide a visual mapping for keyword, author and citation.

Findings – Publication analysis on Early Childhood Education (ECE)) research from 2000 -2024 has seen a significant increase in 25 years from just 27 in 2000 to a high of 546 in 2023. This growth reflects an expanding interest in early childhood education research

Research limitations/implications – The time frame of this study from 2000-2025 is limited to publications in a 25-year period only. In this limited time frame, this study may have not included seminal work in the field of early childhood education.

Originality/value –This study will provide a holistic view on the numerous studies on early childhood that link high-quality early education to better academic outcomes, im-proved social skills, and enhanced emotional development later in life This study will aid sustainable growth in the future development of the new generation of workforce.