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University of Ruhuna ISSN: 2706-0063
Matara, Sri Lanka

Research on SWDs and HE is mostly an untouched area of research by most

institutions and academics. In this research Biblioshiny package in R
software and VOS Viewer open-source software tools were used to identify

and highlight the research trends and growth of the literature of SWDs in

HE. Research on SWDs in HE appeared since 1993 depicting a long history
of nearly 30 years (1993-2022). Since then, 760 publications appeared in

the Scopus database representing an annual growth rate of 14.28%. The
production of research in the area within three decades is relatively less.

Europe and American regions are distinguished in research related to the

SWDs and HE. Future research may scrutinise the application of inclusive
education in the Eastern parts of the world. Further, the need for future

research on SWD in HE in every aspect such as social, economic,
infrastructure, health, etc is crucial. The current study contributes to the

understanding of the research output in the domain of SWDs in fostering
interdisciplinary collaborations among educators, researchers, and

institutions which may be instrumental in advancing the comprehension and

implementation of strategies related to students with disabilities in the
context of HE. There is ongoing research potential in this field, indicating

the need for a sustained long-term research agenda to address evolving

challenges and opportunities. Furthermore, it is worth noting that the
implications arising from this study are extensive and multifaceted, and

there is ample room for further development and exploration in this domain.

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