VISUALIZING RESEARCH ON INTERNATIONAL FACULTY MEMBERS IN HIGHER EDUCATION: A CITESPACE ANALYSIS

Abstract

In the context of the accelerating internationalization process, the focus on international faculty members has garnered considerable attention from researchers, practitioners, and policymakers. This study delves into the examination of 342 journal articles retrieved from the Web of Science (WoS) database spanning the years 2003 to 2023. Employing bibliometrics and CiteSpace software, the analysis aims to discern research hotspots and trends among international faculty members.The study highlights influential authors, research institutions, countries, and identifies keywords through burst detection. Notably, the two predominant research hotspots emerging from the analysis are centered around the themes of "knowledge" and "management" of international faculty. Furthermore, the study pinpoints the top four most frequently cited countries/regions as the USA, England, China, and Australia.This research contributes valuable insights into the global landscape of international faculty, shedding light on key themes, influential contributors, and prominent nations in the field. The findings serve to inform future research directions, policy considerations, and practical implications for the internationalization of faculty in academic settings.

Keywords: international faculty members, bibliometric analysis, Citespace, higher education