THE EFFECTIVENESS OF INFOGRAPHICS IN BIOLOGY EDUCATION: A BIBLIOMETRIC ANALYSIS

Abstract

This study aims to examine the effectiveness of infographic-based learning through a bibliometric analysis of scientific publications, with a particular focus on biology education. The research is grounded in the growing need to enhance students’ comprehension, information processing, and retention in the context of increasing cognitive demands and digital transformation in education. A systematic literature review was conducted using peer-reviewed articles indexed in the Scopus database, covering the period from 2009 to 2025. Bibliometric tools were applied to analyze publication trends, author productivity, international collaboration, and thematic structures within the research field. The results reveal a significant increase in research activity in recent years, indicating the growing relevance of infographic-based learning across multiple disciplines. The findings demonstrate that infographics are widely used in education, healthcare, and social communication, contributing to improved learning outcomes, reduced cognitive load, and enhanced student engagement. However, the analysis also identifies a lack of conceptual consolidation and highlights the limited number of studies specifically focused on biology education. The thematic and conceptual mapping further shows that infographic research is fragmented and often embedded within broader domains rather than developed as an independent field. The study contributes to the existing literature by providing a systematic overview of the research landscape and identifying key gaps and future directions. The findings emphasize the need for more domain-specific studies, particularly in biology education, as well as stronger theoretical frameworks and increased international collaboration.