Análisis bibliométrico de la producción científica sobre el Aprendizaje Basado en Problemas en la Educación Superior en América Latina (2019-2024) en la base de datos Scopus

Abstract

Abstract: This study explores the evolution of scientific production on Problem-Based Learning (PBL) in Latin American higher education between 2019 and 2025. The objective of this work is to map the dynamics of pedagogical innovation, highlighting trends, geopolitical leadership, and the epistemic migration of the method toward new areas of knowledge. The methodology is based on a retrospective documentary study with a mixed-methods approach and a quantitative predominance. The sample included 94 original scientific articles retrieved from the Scopus database after applying the PRISMA 2020 selection protocol. Bibliometric analysis (diachronic, relational, and impact) and qualitative content analysis served as methods and techniques to highlight the advantages and barriers to implementation. Technological tools such as Bibliometrix software (Biblioshiny interface) and VOSviewer were applied for data processing and visualization. The findings indicate a vigorous post-pandemic recovery and a shift in academic leadership towards the Andean region.