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Vol.15, No.2, May 2026. ISSN: 2217-8309 eISSN: 2217-8333
TEM Journal
TECHNOLOGY, EDUCATION, MANAGEMENT, INFORMATICS Association for Information Communication Technology Education and Science |
Digital Transformation in Higher Education: A Bibliometric Mapping Review
Nayibe Castro Novoa, Sandra Patricia Barragán Moreno
© 2026 Sandra Patricia Barragán Moreno, published by UIKTEN. This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 License. (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0)
Citation Information: TEM Journal. Volume 15, Issue 2, Pages 1902-1913, ISSN 2217-8309, DOI: 10.18421/TEM152-79, May 2026.
Received: 17 July 2025.
Abstract:
This study aims to analyse the bibliometric evolution and thematic trends in scientific publications on digital transformation in higher education through a mapping review approach. The research addresses the increasing need to understand how digital technologies are reshaping institutional practices, governance, and teaching-learning processes. The methodology is based on a structured four-phase model that includes search, assessment, synthesis, and analysis, applied to a sample of 252 scientific articles retrieved from major academic databases. The findings reveal a marked increase in academic production since 2019, particularly in response to the challenges posed by the global health crisis. The co-occurrence analysis of keywords identifies five main thematic clusters related to distance education, digital competencies, technological innovation, public policy, and equity in access to education. The results suggest that while digital transformation is a global trend, it is highly contextual and multidimensional. This review offers a comprehensive overview of the conceptual frameworks, methodological approaches, and research gaps in the field. The implications of this study are relevant for researchers, university administrators, and policymakers aiming to align institutional strategies with the demands of a rapidly evolving digital society.
Keywords – Digital transformation, higher education, educational innovation, information and communication technologies (ICT), educational policy. |
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