From classroom to global goals: A bibliometric analysis of Universitas Indonesia’s student projects addressing Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) 3

Abstract

The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) represent a vital contribution to both developed and developing nations. It is imperative to assess SDG-related activities to discern the impact of such initiatives across various domains, including health and education. While current bibliometric analyses on SDGs predominantly encompass peer-reviewed articles, it is paramount to acknowledge that SDGs are universally pertinent and necessitate universal engagement. Consequently, there is a compelling need to broaden the bibliometric scope concerning SDGs, surpassing the realm of peer-reviewed papers. This research introduces a pioneering examination of SDG-associated academic undertakings, encompassing undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral research projects on an expansive scale. The evaluative framework stems from a decade’s culminating research endeavours published by Universitas Indonesia (UI). The emphasis of this study was directed towards Good Health and Well-being (SDG 3), given its intricate set of indicators. Furthermore, there remains a paucity of research probing the influence of libraries in the context of SDG 3 indicators within the Indonesian milieu. Through a bibliometric approach, we employed a descriptive analysis to scrutinize the publications’ breadth and evolution. Science mapping facilitated an exploration of inter-topic relationships and spotlighted prominent research themes. The diverse range of research predilections unearthed through our analysis underscores the significance of integrating student research projects into the bibliometric discourse on SDGs. This inquiry aims to heighten recognition of the extensive scholarly contributions by students and ideally will galvanize a younger demographic to immerse themselves in SDG-aligned research pursuits.