TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION TO ENHANCE COMMUNICATION SKILL IN HIGHER EDUCATION: A TRENDS OF BIBLIOMETRIC ANALYSIS IN DATABASE SCOPUS (2015-2026)

<ns3:p>Background Communication skills are essential in higher education, and technological innovations such as e-learning, AI, and MOOCs offer new ways to enhance them. This study examines research trends on technology innovation for communication skill development by conducting a bibliometric analysis of Scopus-indexed literature (2015–2026). Method Researchers retrieved relevant publications from Scopus and applied science mapping techniques (keyword co-occurrence and thematic mapping using VOSviewer) to visualize trends. Quantitative indicators (publication counts, citations, co-authorship) and bibliometric maps (thematic map, keyword network) were generated, following established bibliometric workflows. Results Annual output grew from 2015, peaking in 2022, then sharply declined (see timeline below). Leading journals include Perspektivy Nauki i Obrazovania (20 articles) and Computers in Human Behavior (12 articles). Top affiliations are FPT University (Vietnam) and the University of Nebraska Medical Center (USA), with 7 articles each. The USA (14 articles) and Spain (12) lead by country. Most outputs were single-country publications (SCP); high MCP (international collaboration) was observed only in a few countries (e.g., Australia, 40%). Thematic mapping reveals a central cluster around the “higher education–teaching–e-learning” (basic theme) and a motor theme, “human–students,” but the overall themes are broad and loosely connected. The keyword co-occurrence network shows clusters on educational technology, student-centered research (often survey-based), communication/language skills, and motivation. Conclusion The field exhibits fragmented output, limited collaboration, and over-generalized themes. Methodological limitations (Scopus-only data, a small sample, and curve fitting) and the study’s emerging nature suggest that the results should be interpreted cautiously. Future research should integrate qualitative analyses and broader data sources to deepen insights.</ns3:p>