This study employs bibliometric methods to conduct an empirical analysis of 53 vocational education projects approved under the National Education Science Planning(NESP)Program between 2020 and 2024 in higher vocation...This study employs bibliometric methods to conduct an empirical analysis of 53 vocational education projects approved under the National Education Science Planning(NESP)Program between 2020 and 2024 in higher vocational institutions(HVI)across China.The aim is to reveal the current state,developmental trajectory,key characteristics,and future directions of research in higher vocational education.The findings indicate that the number and categories of approved projects are significantly influenced by national policy orientations,exhibiting notable fluctuations and overall imbalances in distribution.The geographical distribution of project-leading institutions is uneven,and the distinctive characteristics of higher vocational colleges have yet to be fully demonstrated.While the research themes increasingly align with national vocational education policies,the construction of research teams remains weak.Based on the structural analysis of the approved projects,it is recommended that HVI focus on type-based positioning,coordinate research capacity with regional development needs,optimize the allocation of research resources,concentrate on key tasks such as quality improvement and excellence cultivation,and enhance the research motivation of young faculty members.These efforts are essential for advancing vocational education research toward a new stage of high-quality development.展开更多
基金Project supported by Sanya Aviation&Tourism College,Project number:SATC2023JG-09.”The updated funding information should read:“Funding:Project supported by the Education Department of Hainan Province,Project number:Hnjg2025ZC-177Project supported by Sanya Aviation&Tourism College,Project number:SATC2023JG-09.
文摘This study employs bibliometric methods to conduct an empirical analysis of 53 vocational education projects approved under the National Education Science Planning(NESP)Program between 2020 and 2024 in higher vocational institutions(HVI)across China.The aim is to reveal the current state,developmental trajectory,key characteristics,and future directions of research in higher vocational education.The findings indicate that the number and categories of approved projects are significantly influenced by national policy orientations,exhibiting notable fluctuations and overall imbalances in distribution.The geographical distribution of project-leading institutions is uneven,and the distinctive characteristics of higher vocational colleges have yet to be fully demonstrated.While the research themes increasingly align with national vocational education policies,the construction of research teams remains weak.Based on the structural analysis of the approved projects,it is recommended that HVI focus on type-based positioning,coordinate research capacity with regional development needs,optimize the allocation of research resources,concentrate on key tasks such as quality improvement and excellence cultivation,and enhance the research motivation of young faculty members.These efforts are essential for advancing vocational education research toward a new stage of high-quality development.
