Title: Charting the trajectory of digital literacy research: a review of research topics, publication venues, and top cited papers

Authors: Heena Choudhary; Nidhi Bansal

Addresses: Malaviya National Institute of Technology Jaipur, Rajasthan, 302017, India ' Malaviya National Institute of Technology Jaipur, Rajasthan, 302017, India

Abstract: This study employs bibliometric analysis delves into a multifaceted analysis, identifying influential journals, authors, countries, and articles in the realm of digital literacy. It embarks on a content analysis of top-cited papers to unveil prevalent themes in literature. The outcome is a robust conceptual framework that offers a holistic grasp of DL. Results highlight a consistent rhythm of publications in this field, pinpointing Lukasz Tomczyk as the most prolific author, Universitetet i Oslo, Norway as the most productive institution, Computers and Education Journal as the most-cited publication outlet, and North America as the most productive region. Content analysis of top-cited papers unearths dominant themes, ranging from DL conceptualisation, antecedents, measurement, training, to its impact and associated challenges. While this study is based on journal studies from the Scopus database, its implications reverberate far and wide. Academics can fine-tune research agendas and policymakers can craft effective strategies for fostering digital inclusion.

Keywords: digital literacy; bibliometric; content analysis; review.

DOI: 10.1504/IJLT.2024.143972

International Journal of Learning Technology, 2024 Vol.19 No.4, pp.483 - 502

Received: 15 May 2023
Accepted: 19 Sep 2023
Published online: 16 Jan 2025 *

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