The Role of Education in the Development of Human Capital: A Bibliometric Analysis of Literature Outputs in 1990-2023
The Role of Education in the Development of Human Capital: A Bibliometric Analysis of Literature Outputs in 1990-2023

Summary/Abstract: Objective: Comprehensive overview of the most relevant topics, trends, and scientific products in the field of the relationship between education and hu- man development. Methodology: Bibliometric (VOSviewer v.1.6.10) analysis were used to describe thematic, temporal patterns, clustering of concepts and research networks (ge- ographical and institutional aspects). Findings: The study provides a comprehensive overview of the state of re- search on education’s role in human capital development, offering summarized insights into global trends, thematic shifts, and key contributors to the field. Value Added: The article contains quantitative methodological approach to studying current topics and developing research on the impact of education on human development, which is interdisciplinary and covers a large volume of publications. The article defines research thematic and evolutionary-temporal patterns, carries out clustering of research networks according to the affiliation of scientists (geographical and institutional aspects), and identifies leaders of scientific opinion in this field. Recommendations: Future research may focus on developing a list of meas- urable indicators suitable for evaluating the role of education in human devel- opment, and social and economic determinants to avoid cognitive biases or irrational and distorted decision making by mainstream agents.

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