Cognitive Capacity and Numeracy Development: A Bibliometric Analysis of the Interdisciplinary Literature
List of Authors
  • Faiqah Mohammad Fauzi, Hui Min Low, Phoon Hooi San

Keyword
  • numeracy, working memory, cognitive capacity, short-term memory, mathematic

Abstract
  • This bibliometric analysis explores the interdisciplinary literature on cognitive capacity and numeracy development, using data from the Scopus database to examine articles published between 2020 and 2024. The study aims to uncover trends, collaborative patterns, and thematic focuses within this critical research area. Methodologically, the analysis employed a systematic review of publication data, highlighting a steady increase in research output during the study period, driven by heightened global awareness and policy initiatives emphasizing the importance of numeracy in cognitive development. The results indicate a peak in research activity in 2024, with more than 50 publications, reflecting the growing interdisciplinary collaboration between fields such as education, psychology, and neuroscience. This upward trajectory underscores a collective effort to advance understanding and practice in numeracy development. The study concludes that the consistent growth in research output signifies increasing recognition of numeracy's foundational role in individual and societal progress. It calls for sustained interdisciplinary efforts, expanded policy support, and longitudinal research to address persistent gaps, ensuring continued advancements in understanding cognitive capacity and numeracy development.

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