A bibliometric analysis of wifi accessibility on university: for future research direction

Che Yusoff Gemeti, Mazlam and Ahmad Zukarnain, Zuriani and Abdul Rahman @ Abdul Rashid, Noorihan and Sapiai, Nur Shaliza and Haron, Haryani (2025) A bibliometric analysis of wifi accessibility on university: for future research direction. Journal of Information and Knowledge Management (JIKM), 15 (SI). pp. 158-170. ISSN ISSN:2231-8836 ; E-ISSN:2289-5337

Official URL: https://journal.uitm.edu.my/ojs/index.php/JIKM

Identification Number (DOI): 10.24191/jikm.v15iSI1.6143

Abstract

This paper investigates the availability of free WiFi on college campuses and how availability interacts with students to compose their social and academic engagement. Utilising a bibliometric method First, this study provides an overview of significant authors, themes, and research trends regarding WiFi accessibility in higher education institutions. The research data were obtained using the Scopus database and analyzed by VOSviewer, Microsoft Excel, and SPSS 25.0. The results of the study show that WiFi can promote higher academic accomplishment, collaborative learning, and participation in extracurricular activities. However, issues such as a lack of reliable WiFi and thin coverage need to be resolved to ensure students get the best educational experience they can. It says universities should update new technology and maintenance, so students and faculty have a stable and fast internet connection to the entirety of campus.

Metadata

Item Type:	Article
Creators:	Creators Email / ID Num. Che Yusoff Gemeti, Mazlam mazlam@uitm.edu.my Ahmad Zukarnain, Zuriani UNSPECIFIED Abdul Rahman @ Abdul Rashid, Noorihan UNSPECIFIED Sapiai, Nur Shaliza UNSPECIFIED Haron, Haryani UNSPECIFIED
Subjects:	T Technology > TK Electrical engineering. Electronics. Nuclear engineering > Telecommunication > Wifi access networks
Divisions:	Universiti Teknologi MARA, Selangor > Puncak Perdana Campus > Faculty of Information Management
Journal or Publication Title:	Journal of Information and Knowledge Management (JIKM)
UiTM Journal Collections:	UiTM Journals > International Journal of Information and Knowledge Management (JIKM)
ISSN:	ISSN:2231-8836 ; E-ISSN:2289-5337
Volume:	15
Number:	SI
Page Range:	pp. 158-170
Keywords:	Wifi accessibility, Student engagement, Academic performance, Cocurricular activities, Bibliometric analysis
Date:	May 2025
URI:	https://ir.uitm.edu.my/id/eprint/119979