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# International Journal of Educational Technology in Higher Education

- 2 papers in the last 7 days
- category: Higher Education and Research
- publisher: Springer Nature
- ISSN 2365-9440

Back to the ranking: https://scholar4ai.com/rankings/journals.md

## Key findings

- International Journal of Educational Technology in Higher Education published 9 papers in the last 30 days (2026-10-01 to 2026-10-30), ranking #116 of 392 journals.
- Leading institutions: Guangzhou University (2), Macao Polytechnic University (1) and Xingzhi College Zhejiang Normal University (1).
- Countries: China (6), United States (3) and Macao (1).
- From Oct 2023 to Sep 2026, International Journal of Educational Technology in Higher Education published 202 papers (6 a month on average, by publication date in OpenAlex).
- Its most frequent keywords over that period were “higher education” (48), “university students” (45) and “generative AI” (42).
- Its most-cited paper of the period is “Embracing the future of Artificial Intelligence in the classroom: the relevance of AI literacy, prompt engineering, and critical thinking in modern education” (2024-02-25), with 1,109 citations.
- Since October 2016, its most-cited paper is “Systematic review of research on artificial intelligence applications in higher education – where are the educators?” (2019-10-27), with 7,197 citations.

## The last 36 months

*Papers by publication date, Oct 2023 to Sep 2026*

| Oct 23–Sep 24 | Oct 24–Sep 25 | Oct 25–Sep 26 | 36 months |
|---:|---:|---:|---:|
| 66 | 67 | 69 | 202 |

*Most frequent keywords, Oct 2023 to Sep 2026*

| # | Keyword | Papers |
|---:|---|---:|
| 1 | higher education | 48 |
| 2 | university students | 45 |
| 3 | [generative AI](https://scholar4ai.com/keywords/generative-ai.md) | 42 |
| 4 | student engagement | 28 |
| 5 | ChatGPT | 24 |
| 6 | online learning | 17 |
| 7 | academic integrity | 16 |
| 8 | student perceptions | 16 |
| 9 | artificial intelligence in education | 15 |
| 10 | learning analytics | 14 |

*Most-cited papers published Oct 2023 to Sep 2026*

| # | Citations | Per month | Title | Journal | Published | Authors |
|---:|---:|---:|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,109 | 34.5 | [Embracing the future of Artificial Intelligence in the classroom: the relevance of AI literacy, prompt engineering, and critical thinking in modern education](https://doi.org/10.1186/s41239-024-00448-3) | [International Journal of Educational Technology in Higher Education](https://scholar4ai.com/journals/international-journal-of-educational-technology-in-higher-education.md) | 2024-02-25 | Yoshija Walter |
| 2 | 1,034 | 28.7 | [Role of AI chatbots in education: systematic literature review](https://doi.org/10.1186/s41239-023-00426-1) | [International Journal of Educational Technology in Higher Education](https://scholar4ai.com/journals/international-journal-of-educational-technology-in-higher-education.md) | 2023-10-30 | Lasha Labadze, Maya Grigolia, Lela Machaidze |
| 3 | 841 | 25.2 | [A meta systematic review of artificial intelligence in higher education: a call for increased ethics, collaboration, and rigour](https://doi.org/10.1186/s41239-023-00436-z) | [International Journal of Educational Technology in Higher Education](https://scholar4ai.com/journals/international-journal-of-educational-technology-in-higher-education.md) | 2024-01-18 | Melissa Bond, Hassan Khosravi, Maarten F. de Laat et al. |
| 4 | 588 | 16.3 | [AI-generated feedback on writing: insights into efficacy and ENL student preference](https://doi.org/10.1186/s41239-023-00425-2) | [International Journal of Educational Technology in Higher Education](https://scholar4ai.com/journals/international-journal-of-educational-technology-in-higher-education.md) | 2023-10-26 | Juan Escalante, Austin Pack, Alex James Barrett |
| 5 | 551 | 17.7 | [Generative AI and the future of higher education: a threat to academic integrity or reformation? Evidence from multicultural perspectives](https://doi.org/10.1186/s41239-024-00453-6) | [International Journal of Educational Technology in Higher Education](https://scholar4ai.com/journals/international-journal-of-educational-technology-in-higher-education.md) | 2024-03-24 | Abdullahi Yusuf, Nasrin Pervin, ‪Marcos Román-González‬ |

## Most-cited since October 2016

*The journal's most-cited papers published since October 2016*

| # | Citations | Per month | Title | Journal | Published | Authors |
|---:|---:|---:|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7,197 | 85.6 | [Systematic review of research on artificial intelligence applications in higher education – where are the educators?](https://doi.org/10.1186/s41239-019-0171-0) | [International Journal of Educational Technology in Higher Education](https://scholar4ai.com/journals/international-journal-of-educational-technology-in-higher-education.md) | 2019-10-27 | Olaf Zawacki‐Richter, Victoria I. Marín, Melissa Bond et al. |
| 2 | 2,498 | 63.3 | [Students’ voices on generative AI: perceptions, benefits, and challenges in higher education](https://doi.org/10.1186/s41239-023-00411-8) | [International Journal of Educational Technology in Higher Education](https://scholar4ai.com/journals/international-journal-of-educational-technology-in-higher-education.md) | 2023-07-16 | Cecilia Ka Yuk Chan, Wenjie Hu |
| 3 | 1,989 | 47.1 | [Artificial intelligence in higher education: the state of the field](https://doi.org/10.1186/s41239-023-00392-8) | [International Journal of Educational Technology in Higher Education](https://scholar4ai.com/journals/international-journal-of-educational-technology-in-higher-education.md) | 2023-04-23 | Helen Crompton, Diane Burke |
| 4 | 1,569 | 39.4 | [A comprehensive AI policy education framework for university teaching and learning](https://doi.org/10.1186/s41239-023-00408-3) | [International Journal of Educational Technology in Higher Education](https://scholar4ai.com/journals/international-journal-of-educational-technology-in-higher-education.md) | 2023-07-06 | Cecilia Ka Yuk Chan |
| 5 | 1,452 | 12.5 | [Gamifying education: what is known, what is believed and what remains uncertain: a critical review](https://doi.org/10.1186/s41239-017-0042-5) | [International Journal of Educational Technology in Higher Education](https://scholar4ai.com/journals/international-journal-of-educational-technology-in-higher-education.md) | 2017-02-20 | Christo Dichev, Darina Dicheva |
| 6 | 1,252 | 11.9 | [Blended learning: the new normal and emerging technologies](https://doi.org/10.1186/s41239-017-0087-5) | [International Journal of Educational Technology in Higher Education](https://scholar4ai.com/journals/international-journal-of-educational-technology-in-higher-education.md) | 2018-01-09 | Charles D. Dziuban, Charles R. Graham, Patsy D. Moskal et al. |
| 7 | 1,109 | 34.5 | [Embracing the future of Artificial Intelligence in the classroom: the relevance of AI literacy, prompt engineering, and critical thinking in modern education](https://doi.org/10.1186/s41239-024-00448-3) | [International Journal of Educational Technology in Higher Education](https://scholar4ai.com/journals/international-journal-of-educational-technology-in-higher-education.md) | 2024-02-25 | Yoshija Walter |
| 8 | 1,089 | 13.4 | [Mapping research in student engagement and educational technology in higher education: a systematic evidence map](https://doi.org/10.1186/s41239-019-0176-8) | [International Journal of Educational Technology in Higher Education](https://scholar4ai.com/journals/international-journal-of-educational-technology-in-higher-education.md) | 2020-01-21 | Melissa Bond, Katja Buntins, Svenja Bedenlier et al. |
| 9 | 1,034 | 28.7 | [Role of AI chatbots in education: systematic literature review](https://doi.org/10.1186/s41239-023-00426-1) | [International Journal of Educational Technology in Higher Education](https://scholar4ai.com/journals/international-journal-of-educational-technology-in-higher-education.md) | 2023-10-30 | Lasha Labadze, Maya Grigolia, Lela Machaidze |
| 10 | 841 | 25.2 | [A meta systematic review of artificial intelligence in higher education: a call for increased ethics, collaboration, and rigour](https://doi.org/10.1186/s41239-023-00436-z) | [International Journal of Educational Technology in Higher Education](https://scholar4ai.com/journals/international-journal-of-educational-technology-in-higher-education.md) | 2024-01-18 | Melissa Bond, Hassan Khosravi, Maarten F. de Laat et al. |

*Papers, newest first.*

| Date | Title | Journal | Authors | Affiliations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-27 | [GenAI-enabled educational game development: the effects of a scripted mystery role-playing game on students’ learning experience and learning outcomes in legal education](https://doi.org/10.1186/s41239-026-00634-5) | [International Journal of Educational Technology in Higher Education](https://scholar4ai.com/journals/international-journal-of-educational-technology-in-higher-education.md) | Ziyi Xie, Zhao Shufang, Fanxiang Hong et al. | Macao Polytechnic University; Zhejiang Normal University; Xingzhi College Zhejiang Normal University |
| 2026-10-26 | [Who benefits from LLMs? Prompt engineering competence and equity in higher education](https://doi.org/10.1186/s41239-026-00633-6) | [International Journal of Educational Technology in Higher Education](https://scholar4ai.com/journals/international-journal-of-educational-technology-in-higher-education.md) | Zhengdao Li, Yezi Liu, Jianan Jiang et al. | Guangdong University of Foreign Studies; Guangzhou University; Xidian University |
| 2026-10-22 | [Effects of question-chain prompting on self-regulated learning, metacognition, and achievement in a generative AI environment](https://doi.org/10.1186/s41239-026-00632-7) | [International Journal of Educational Technology in Higher Education](https://scholar4ai.com/journals/international-journal-of-educational-technology-in-higher-education.md) | Xiuyu Lin, Shan Li, Yijing Zhu et al. | South China Normal University; Lehigh University; Guangzhou University |
| 2026-10-16 | [Higher education assessments in the age of GenAI: a systematic review](https://doi.org/10.1186/s41239-026-00627-4) | [International Journal of Educational Technology in Higher Education](https://scholar4ai.com/journals/international-journal-of-educational-technology-in-higher-education.md) | Helen Crompton, Diane Burke | Old Dominion University |
| 2026-10-15 | [Mapping generative AI in higher education teaching and learning: a scoping review](https://doi.org/10.1186/s41239-026-00630-9) | [International Journal of Educational Technology in Higher Education](https://scholar4ai.com/journals/international-journal-of-educational-technology-in-higher-education.md) | Michael Pin-Chuan Lin, Daniel Chang, Philip H. Winne et al. | Mount Saint Vincent University; Simon Fraser University; Athabasca University; … |
| 2026-10-14 | [ChatGPT’s feedback credibility and students’ perceived learning: the role of agent-related social perceptions](https://doi.org/10.1186/s41239-026-00629-2) | [International Journal of Educational Technology in Higher Education](https://scholar4ai.com/journals/international-journal-of-educational-technology-in-higher-education.md) | Raúl Pérez‐López, Rubén González-Vallejo, Laura Lucia‐Palacios et al. | Universidad de Zaragoza; Universidad de Málaga; CUNEF Universidad |
| 2026-10-12 | [Same construct, same conclusion? A construct-observability perspective on self-report and non-self-report indicators in AI education research: a two-phase systematic review](https://doi.org/10.1186/s41239-026-00631-8) | [International Journal of Educational Technology in Higher Education](https://scholar4ai.com/journals/international-journal-of-educational-technology-in-higher-education.md) | Yijun Fan, Yangtian Ning, Vanman Isabel Tchiang et al. | University of Saint Joseph; Education University of Hong Kong |
| 2026-10-11 | [Human–AI collaborative patterns in GenAI-supported instructional design among pre-service teachers: an analysis of interaction sequences and cognitive load](https://doi.org/10.1186/s41239-026-00628-3) | [International Journal of Educational Technology in Higher Education](https://scholar4ai.com/journals/international-journal-of-educational-technology-in-higher-education.md) | Xu Fang, Junci Feng, Bianyu Yan et al. | Nantong University |
| 2026-10-05 | [Seeing what students learn: assessing cognitive representations and academic outcomes via EEG image reconstruction](https://doi.org/10.1186/s41239-026-00626-5) | [International Journal of Educational Technology in Higher Education](https://scholar4ai.com/journals/international-journal-of-educational-technology-in-higher-education.md) | Zhu Su, Zhiqing Ouyang, Xiaoxuan Shao et al. | Central China Normal University |

## Cite this page

Scholar4AI. (2026). International Journal of Educational Technology in Higher Education. Journal Research Rankings. Retrieved October 30, 2026, from https://scholar4ai.com/journals/international-journal-of-educational-technology-in-higher-education

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