Quantum Science and Technology (QST) Education-A Bibliometric and Content Analysis

Abstract

Quantum Science and Technology (QST) has rapidly advanced over the last two decades, revolutionizing various aspects of our lives. As the future becomes increasingly quantum-focused, industries demand skilled professionals with competent knowledge and expertise. Numerous studies have explored quantum education to meet the growing demand for a skilled workforce in quantum-related industries. However, a comprehensive bibliometric analysis encompassing the entire spectrum of QST education at all educational levels is still lacking. Thus, this study applied both bibliometric and content analysis on bibliographic data retrieved from the Scopus database to address two objectives: a) to provide collective insights into QST education studies quantitatively, and b) to outline the evolving conceptual structure of this field. Through performance analysis, citation analysis, and co-citation and co-word analysis, our paper provides a comprehensive outlook on the landscape and evolving intellectual structure of QST education research. The content analysis identified focal points for each QST education research cluster. In sum, our findings offer an improved understanding of QST education research by previewing its trend, major contributors, intellectual structure and evolution, and future directions. The findings provide valuable insights for researchers, educators, and policymakers aiming to advance QST education.