OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The H4-Index of Computer Applications in Engineering Education is 25. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2020-03-01 to 2024-03-01.)

Article	Citations
Sentiment analysis on massive open online course evaluations: A text mining and deep learning approach	180
Rediscovering the use of chatbots in education: A systematic literature review	116
Computational thinking in programming with Scratch in primary schools: A systematic review	81
Education in times of crisis: Rapid transition to distance learning	68
Fostering STEAM through challenge‐based learning, robotics, and physical devices: A systematic mapping literature review	61
A review of the uses of virtual reality in engineering education	54
Virtual reality learning environment for enhancing electronics engineering laboratory experience	54
Computational thinking in higher education: A review of the literature	48
Knowledge mapping of computer applications in education using CiteSpace	38
A framework utilizing augmented reality to improve critical thinking ability and learning gain of the students in Physics	37
Research on the design of analytical communication and information model for teaching resources with cloud‐sharing platform	35
Weighted word embeddings and clustering‐based identification of question topics in MOOC discussion forum posts	32
Reflections on the last decade of MOOC research	30
Digital device‐based active learning approach using virtual community classroom during the COVID‐19 pandemic	30
Building an efficient artificial intelligence model for personalized training in colleges and universities	29
Adapting gamified learning systems using educational data mining techniques	29
Computational thinking development through physical computing activities in STEAM education	29
Adaptive gamification in E‐learning: A literature review and future challenges	28
The effects of game‐based learning in the acquisition of “soft skills” on undergraduate software engineering courses: A systematic literature review	27
Computational thinking: Enhancing STEAM and engineering education, from theory to practice	27
Improving learner engagement in MOOCs using a learning intervention system: A research study in engineering education	26
Improving MOOC learning performance in China: An analysis of factors from the TAM and TPB	26
Virtual reality as a didactic resource from the perspective of engineering teachers	26
A MOOC‐based flipped experience: Scaffolding SRL strategies improves learners’ time management and engagement	26
Visual analytics of video‐clickstream data and prediction of learners' performance using deep learning models in MOOCs' courses	26