Bibliometric Analysis: The Use of PhET Simulation in Physics Learning

Abstract

Since the birth of industry 4.0, almost all aspects of life have been projected onto the virtual world or the internet. Then followed again by society 5.0, initiated by the Japanese government. One of the SDGs goals that must be realized is quality education. Not a few teachers have difficulty providing simple experimental tools. PhET simulation is a virtual lab application that provides free trials. PhET simulation is important in helping teachers and students carry out the physics learning process. Given this role, it is necessary to research previous studies regarding the relationship between PhET simulation and other terms and indicate opportunities for further research on PhET simulation. This research uses the text analysis method, presenting the data as bibliometric analysis. Using the Publish or Perish (PoP) application, 930 articles were published in the last ten years. Opportunities for further research based on the results of bibliometric analysis (title and abstract) with the keywords PhET simulation can be linked to critical thinking skills, data, inquiry models, process skills, and perception.