A Bibliometric Analysis of Research on Indigenisation of Knowledge in Africa

Sulaimon Adewale; Njideka N. Charlotte Ojukwu

doi:10.2478/jesm-2026-0004

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A Bibliometric Analysis of Research on Indigenisation of Knowledge in Africa

Journal of Education, Society & Multiculturalism

Volume 7 (2026): Issue 1 (June 2026)

By: Sulaimon Adewale and Njideka N. Charlotte Ojukwu

Open Access

|Jun 2026

Abstract

This study aimed to explore the dynamics of knowledge production on the indigenisation of knowledge in Africa. A bibliometric analysis approach was used to map the research trends on the indigenisation of knowledge in Africa between 1994 and 2024. Within the scope of this study, the study utilised the VOSviewer software to analyse 163 studies selected from the Scopus database systematically. This approach allowed the researchers to map co-authorship, co-citation and networks of keywords. The findings revealed insignificant research attention on the indigenisation of knowledge between 1994 and 2017, with just 13 publications. In terms of countries’ research output, South Africa has the highest with 119 (73%) publications. While Chilsa, B is the most productive author in the indigenisation of knowledge research, South Africa has the highest co-authorship networks and citations. This study provides a comprehensive bibliometric overview, identifying key research trends and gaps, and offering a forward-looking perspective to guide future inquiry in this field.

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/jesm-2026-0004 | Journal eISSN: 2734-4754

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Language: English

Page range: 55 - 78

Published on: Jun 23, 2026

Published by: Valahia University of Targoviste

In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services

Publication frequency: 2 issues per year

Keywords:

indigenisation of knowledge,

bibliometric analysis,

co-authorship networks

Related subjects:

Social sciences,

Sociology,

Social policy, social work, development aid,

© 2026 Sulaimon Adewale, Njideka N. Charlotte Ojukwu, published by Valahia University of Targoviste
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