Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
Yegah Musicology Journal, cilt.9, sa.1, ss.203-221, 2026 (Scopus)
This study maps the development and thematic trends of music education curricula research through a bibliometric analysis of 133 articles published between 1970 and 2025. Using data from the Web of Science and VOSviewer, the analysis examined publication patterns, citation impact, collaboration networks, and conceptual orientations. Results show a surge in output since the mid-2000s, peaking after 2018. The United States and China lead in publications and citations, while Canada, Cyprus, and the United Kingdom occupy central positions in collaboration networks. Some institutions gained strong link strength from a single publication, highlighting the influence of isolated contributions. At the author level, Wai-Chung Ho and Graham McPhail emerged as the most influential, though few sustained contributors exist. Key outlets include the International Journal of Music Education, Music Education Research, and the British Journal of Music Education. Thematic analysis highlights curriculum renewal, inclusivity, and popular music, with limited exploration of policy and psychological perspectives.