A Bibliometric Analysis of the Use of Open Source Software in Educational Contexts

Autor/inn/en	Patiño Toro, Orfa Nidia; Acevedo Correa, Yesenia; Valencia-Arias, Alejandro; Benjumea-Arias, Martha
Titel	A Bibliometric Analysis of the Use of Open Source Software in Educational Contexts
Quelle	In: Problems of Education in the 21st Century, 78 (2020) 1, S.114-128 (15 Seiten) PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei Verfügbarkeit
Zusatzinformation	ORCID (Patiño Toro, Orfa Nidia) ORCID (Acevedo Correa, Yesenia) ORCID (Valencia-Arias, Alejandro) ORCID (Benjumea-Arias, Martha)
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1822-7864
Schlagwörter	Open Source Technology; Technology Uses in Education; Adoption (Ideas); Educational Research; Bibliometrics; Educational Innovation; Periodicals; Citations (References); Authors; Universities; Foreign Countries; Productivity + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Technology enhanced learning; Technology aided learning; Technologieunterstütztes Lernen; Ideas; Ideenfindung; Bildungsforschung; Pädagogische Forschung; Bibliometrie; Instructional innovation; Bildungsinnovation; Periodical; Journal; Zeitschrift; Fachzeitschrift; Periodikum; Citations; Zitat; Author; Autor; Autorin; University; Universität; Ausland; Produktivität
Abstract	Open source software has now become a significant alternative in meeting different needs in business, government and academic environments, such as needs related to economics, management, learning and innovation, among others. The purpose of this research was to examine the research trends and evolution of the field of open source software adoption between 2001 and 2019. The methodology used involved bibliometric analysis of 289 documents obtained through a Scopus extracted search equation, generating indicators of quantity and quality and analyzing the emerging themes in said field of knowledge. The findings of the research include the existence of a strong trend towards research and dissemination regarding open source software, particularly in countries such as the United States, whose institutions and authors demonstrate high levels of productivity and dissemination. There was also evidence of an interest in reducing barriers and encouraging the adoption and implementation of the software in other sectors where its use is still lagging behind. The main conclusion of the research is that the research of open source software adoption focuses on the following topics: innovation, Linux, FLOSS, engineering requirements, risk management, open innovation, the public sector, social network analysis and total cost of ownership. (As Provided).
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Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2024/1/01