ERIC Number: EJ1450739
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2024
Pages: 18
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ISSN: ISSN-2050-7003
EISSN: EISSN-1758-1184
Knowledge Sharing via Social Media in Higher Education: A Bibliometric Analysis
Muhammad Ashraf Fauzi; Fazeeda Mohamad; Norwazli Abdul Wahab
Journal of Applied Research in Higher Education, v16 n5 p1420-1437 2024
Purpose: The purpose of this study is to review the application of social media for knowledge sharing (KS) in higher education. KS is the most crucial component in knowledge management. Higher education institutions (HEIs) are the epitome of knowledge creation and acquisition. With the advancement in technology and the embracement of social media, knowledge should be shared more freely and easily. Design/methodology/approach: Using a bibliometric analysis, this study applies bibliographic coupling and co-word analysis to analyze the present and future trends on KS using social media in HEIs. 455 journal publications and 21,181 cited references were retrieved from Web of Science (WoS) database. Findings: Findings show that most themes are categorized towards academics and students. Themes related to academics are the use of social media for expertise sharing and KS's impact on university-industry networking. In contrast, themes related to students revolved around the impacts of social media and academic performance. Practical implications: Implications towards major social media practices on KS are discussed. Originality/value: This study provides a novel, state-of-the-art bibliometric review of knowledge sharing via social media in the higher education context.
Descriptors: Higher Education, Social Media, Bibliometrics, Information Retrieval, Sharing Behavior, Databases, Knowledge Management, Trend Analysis, Computer Mediated Communication, College Faculty, College Students, School Business Relationship, Social Networks, Academic Achievement, Information Sources
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Information Analyses
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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