Hafiz Almahfuz Agusti, Heru Kuswanto, Devinda Putri Maharani, Amanatus Sa’diyyah
The integration of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) into physics education has become increasingly crucial for fostering twenty-first century competencies. However, comprehensive studies that map global research trends on the integration of STEM in high school physics education remain limited. This study conducted a bibliometric analysis of 96 Scopus-indexed publications from 2015 to 2025 using Bibliometrix and VOSviewer. The analysis covers publication trends, country and source productivity, citation patterns, and thematic development. The findings indicate a significant growth in publications since 2019, with the United States and Indonesia emerging as the most productive contributors. The Journal of Physics: Conference Series appears as the dominant publication source. Thematic and keyword mapping reveals research concentrations in project-based learning, critical thinking development, digital technology integration, and emerging topics such as computational thinking and virtual laboratories. Future research opportunities include the integration of artificial intelligence (AI), virtual reality (VR), and the Internet of Things (IoT) to enhance creativity, engagement, and higher-order thinking skills in STEM-integrated physics learning. Overall, this study provides an up-to-date overview of global research dynamics and identifies strategic directions for strengthening the integration of STEM in high school physics education. ©2026 the Author(s)
Department of Physics, Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta, Sleman Regency, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
