Curriculum reform has been one of the most persistent and contested issues in Indonesia’s education system. Despite its centrality, a comprehensive synthesis of how curriculum reform has been studied remains limited. This study addresses this gap by conducting a bibliometric analysis of curriculum reform research in Indonesia over the period 1994–2024, using 59 publications from 54 sources indexed in Scopus. The analysis, performed with the bibliometrix R package and Biblioshiny to outline publication output, collaboration networks, and thematic structures. The findings reveal a positive annual growth rate of 9.29%, with publications rising sharply after 2015 and peaking in 2024. Indonesia dominates the field with 105 articles and 351 citations, far surpassing Australia and the USA. Keyword network analysis shows four major clusters including policy and governance (curriculum reform, decentralization, education policy), teacher development (training, professional development, higher education reforms), equity and inclusion (gender-sensitive, inequality, inclusive education), and digital transformation. Despite this growth, the field remains fragmented, with limited international co-authorship (23.7%) and weak connections between thematic clusters. This study concludes that curriculum reform research in Indonesia is an emerging yet maturing field, nationally vibrant but internationally under connected. To enhance its global contribution, future research should strengthen cross-border collaborations, consolidate fragmented themes, and align local policy-driven studies with international educational frameworks. By mapping three decades of scholarship, this study provides both a diagnostic overview and a roadmap for the future of curriculum research in Indonesia.

Authors:
Sriwidayani Syam, Universitas Negeri Makassar, Indonesia
Faridah Faridah, Universitas Negeri Makassar, Indonesia
Gita Irawanda, Universitas Negeri Makassar, Indonesia
Andi Ratu Ayuashari Anwar, Universitas Negeri Makassar, Indonesia

About the Presenter(s)
Dr Faridah is an Associate Professor of Educational Administration at the Faculty of Education, Universitas Negeri Makassar, Indonesia. Her research interests are in educational policy and leadership, especially at the higher education level.

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