Research skills in formal education: a systematic and bibliometric review

Abstract

Introduction: Research is a fundamental pillar in the quality of teaching and learning. Therefore, it is necessary to identify current trends in the development of skills, abilities, and competencies for the advancement of investigative processes among both teachers and students at various educational levels. This understanding drives teaching through the analysis, systematic organization of knowledge, and academic-scientific production from the earliest educational stages. Methodology: The search was conducted through scientific mapping and following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses – PRISMA 2020 report. A comprehensive search was carried out with inclusion and exclusion criteria in academic databases using search equations focused on research skills, abilities, and competencies in formal education. Results: The findings present trends in scientific production, the most representative authors, journal rankings, and highlight the types of research competencies that allow for reflection and reconsideration of the investigative process itself.