Research and teaching methods for electrical circuits in science, technology, and engineering: A Bibliometric Analysis

This study employed a bibliometric analysis to investigate a variety of approaches and research patterns in the instruction of electric circuits within the realms of science, technology, and engineering. Through a bibliometric review, the current body of research was examined, offering quantitative insights through statistical analysis. The distribution of paper titles, author keywords, and keywords plus was analysed statistically to determine trends in research on electric circuit methodologies. Based on the Scopus database, only 94 documents covering the period 1988 to 2023 were identified, indicating a limited scope of the research. Study results identified bibliographic information, diverse methodologies, and research trends, providing future research on electric circuits with valuable quantitative insights. Compared to traditional methods of teaching electrical circuit concepts, previous research emphasized the use of hands-on, virtual applications and inquiry-based learning techniques, etc. Bibliometric analysis revealed that no studies have included or documented the table method for teaching electric circuits. It was recommended that future research evaluate the effectiveness of the table method among science teachers.