Islamic Education Management in the Digital Era: A Bibliometric Study of Da’wah-Based Digital Transformation in Yogyakarta (2020–2024)

Abstract

This study aims to analyse research trends concerning digital transformation in Islamic Education Management through the integration of digital literacy and da’wah values in formal Islamic education in Yogyakarta during the period 2020–2024. The research employed a Systematic Literature Review (SLR) approach combined with quantitative bibliometric analysis. Data were collected from Scopus, Google Scholar, SINTA, and Garuda databases using keywords related to Islamic education management, digital literacy, digital da’wah, and formal Islamic education. A total of 74 selected articles were analysed using Zotero, VOSviewer, and Microsoft Excel to identify publication trends, dominant themes, and keyword co-occurrence patterns. The findings indicate a significant increase in scholarly attention toward digital transformation in Islamic education, particularly during 2022–2023 following the implementation of hybrid learning systems and the Merdeka Curriculum. The dominant research themes include digital literacy in madrasahs, digital da’wah through social media, and educational management transformation. The study concludes that digital transformation in Islamic education involves not only technological adaptation but also the integration of Islamic values, ethical communication, and value-based educational governance. This research contributes theoretically to the discourse of digital Islamic educational management and practically provides insights for policymakers, educators, and Islamic educational institutions in developing adaptive and digitally