Adimas Rois Adnan, Yolanda

Mapping Research on Human Development Index (HDI) in Indonesia (2020–2024): A Scopus based Bibliometric Study

Introduction

Mapping research on human development index (hdi) in indonesia (2020–2024): a scopus based bibliometric study. Mapping Human Development Index (HDI) research in Indonesia (2020-2024) via a Scopus bibliometric study. Reveals multidisciplinary trends in health, social, and economic development.

Abstract

This study aims to analyze scientific publication trends related to the Human Development Index (HDI) in Indonesia using a bibliometric approach. Data analysis covered author distribution, institutional affiliation, subject area, country of publication, and keyword mapping visualized through VOSviewer. The findings indicate that the most active contributors are from Universitas Gadjah Mada and Universitas Indonesia, with dominant research areas including medicine, social sciences, and economics. Indonesia leads in publication output, followed by Malaysia and China. Keyword mapping reveals three major clusters: health-related terms (obesity, epidemiology, body mass index), socio-economic themes (human development index, poverty, sustainable development), and demographic aspects (human, adult, covid-19). Overall, the study concludes that HDI research in Indonesia adopts a multidisciplinary perspective, highlighting the strong interconnection between health, social, and economic dimensions in advancing human development.

Review

This bibliometric study offers a timely and pertinent analysis, effectively mapping research trends concerning the Human Development Index (HDI) in Indonesia over the recent period of 2020-2024. The use of a Scopus-based approach, coupled with VOSviewer for visualization, provides a robust framework for identifying key patterns and emerging themes within this critical field. Understanding the recent landscape of HDI research in Indonesia is crucial for policymakers, funding bodies, and researchers aiming to further national development goals, and this study provides a valuable snapshot of current academic efforts. The study effectively delineates the institutional and disciplinary strongholds of HDI research. Identifying Universitas Gadjah Mada and Universitas Indonesia as the most prolific institutions underscores their leadership in national research efforts, while the dominance of medicine, social sciences, and economics highlights the inherent multidisciplinary nature of HDI. This conclusion is further reinforced by the thematic clustering of keywords. The distinct clusters—ranging from health-related terms like 'obesity' and 'epidemiology,' to socio-economic themes such as 'poverty' and 'sustainable development,' and demographic aspects including 'COVID-19'—provide a comprehensive overview of the prevailing research foci and their interconnections. The leading role of Indonesia in publication output, followed by Malaysia and China, also reflects a strong regional interest and potential for cross-country collaboration in this area. Overall, this study makes a valuable contribution by systematically mapping the intellectual landscape of HDI research in Indonesia. The findings provide essential insights for strategically allocating research funds, fostering interdisciplinary collaborations, and identifying underserved research areas. For instance, the prominence of health-related keywords alongside socio-economic and demographic terms underscores the need for integrated approaches to tackle human development challenges. While limited to Scopus data, the comprehensive analysis within this scope lays a strong foundation for future, more granular investigations into specific research gaps or the impact of these publications, serving as an excellent reference point for anyone interested in Indonesia's progress on human development.

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