Electronic Module with Bibliometric Analysis: Design and Development of Android-Based Products for Assisting Scientific Writing Relating to Fluid in Higher Education

Abstract

Android-based products have been widely used in language field. However, some studies showed there is limited research revealed how to develop suitable android-based products and how it can improve scientific writing skill in higher education, especially in fluid topics. This research is intended to design and develop electronic module with bibliometric analysis to assist scientific writing in higher education. The method used was design-based research (DBR) to obtain comprehensive information related to design and develop electronic module with bibliometric analysis. University students, lecturers, and experts were taken as the participants in this research. The results showed that the electronic module with bibliometric analysis has been adapted to the university students’ needs in scientific writing, especially in fluid topics. The contents empower students and lecturers with systematically scientific writing guidance. The electronic module with bibliometric analysis was user-friendly designed through Android-based technology. In line with expert validation, the electronic module with bibliometric analysis were systematically arranged for supporting self-instructional learning in higher education. Related to the language skill, the electronic module with bibliometric analysis can foster students’ writing skill especially in scientific writing. These results give implications to improve scientific writing skill through electronic module with bibliometric analysis in higher education.