Key papers in Computer Science Applications
Pofolia’s corpus holds 78 papers from the Computer Science Applications subfield (2012–2024). The list below starts with the most cited.
Most cited
Ranked by citation count. Because citations accumulate over time, this list naturally leans towards work published a few years ago; for where the field is now, see “recently added”.
4 What Is Web 2.0? Design Patterns and Business Models for the Next Generation of Software
New York University Press eBooks · 2012 · FWCI 745.97 · 5,662 citations
This paper introduces and defines Web 2.0 as the 'network as platform,' characterized by software delivered as a continually updated service that improves with user participation.
Systematic review of research on artificial intelligence applications in higher education – where are the educators?
International Journal of Educational Technology in Higher Education · 2019 · Q1 · SJR 7.00 · FWCI 19.86 · 5,533 citations · Open access
A systematic review of 146 AI in Education (AIEd) studies from 2007-2018 reveals a strong focus on Computer Science/STEM disciplines and quantitative methods, with limited critical reflection on pedagogical integration and ethical considerations.
Prolific.ac—A subject pool for online experiments
Journal of Behavioral and Experimental Finance · 2017 · Q1 · FWCI 139.39 · 3,426 citations
Prolific.ac is a new online platform specifically designed for recruiting participants for social and economic science experiments.
An Algorithmic Framework for Performing Collaborative Filtering
ACM SIGIR Forum · 2017 · FWCI 187.70 · 2,555 citations
This paper introduces a novel algorithmic framework for collaborative filtering, a technique used in recommendation systems.
Computational Thinking in K–12
Educational Researcher · 2013 · Q1 · SJR 2.00 · FWCI 119.59 · 2,425 citations
This article reviews the discourse on computational thinking (CT) in K–12 education, six years after Jeannette Wing's seminal call for its inclusion as a core analytical skill.
Inside the Turk
Current Directions in Psychological Science · 2014 · Q1 · SJR 2.00 · FWCI 286.32 · 2,176 citations
Mechanical Turk (MTurk) is increasingly used by social scientists for data collection, but its suitability as a participant pool requires careful assessment of worker traits and data quality.
The emperor's new mind concerning computers, minds and the laws of physics
2016 · FWCI 155.10 · 2,116 citations
This work argues that human thinking, unlike computation, relies on non-algorithmic processes rooted in physics, thus machines can never fully emulate it.
TurkPrime.com: A versatile crowdsourcing data acquisition platform for the behavioral sciences
Behavior Research Methods · 2016 · Q1 · SJR 2.00 · FWCI 200.87 · 2,080 citations · Open access
TurkPrime.com is a new, free, browser-based research platform designed to overcome the limitations of Mechanical Turk (MTurk) for behavioral science data collection.
Gorilla in our midst: An online behavioral experiment builder
Behavior Research Methods · 2019 · Q1 · SJR 2.00 · FWCI 187.48 · 1,949 citations · Open access
The Gorilla Experiment Builder is a new platform designed to lower technical barriers for online behavioral research, enabling researchers to create and deploy reaction-time-sensitive experiments without extensive programming knowledge.
Towards an integrated crowdsourcing definition
Journal of Information Science · 2012 · Q1 · FWCI 197.71 · 1,851 citations
This article proposes a unified definition of crowdsourcing by analyzing existing definitions to identify common elements and establish core characteristics.
How video production affects student engagement
2014 · 1,808 citations
This study analyzed 6.9 million video watching sessions to identify how video production choices impact student engagement in online learning.
Exploring the impact of artificial intelligence on teaching and learning in higher education
Research and Practice in Technology Enhanced Learning · 2017 · FWCI 62.43 · 1,803 citations · Open access
Artificial intelligence is rapidly emerging as a significant force in higher education, impacting how students learn and institutions teach.
Evaluating Amazon's Mechanical Turk as a Tool for Experimental Behavioral Research
PLoS ONE · 2013 · Q1 · FWCI 190.49 · 1,682 citations · Open access
Amazon Mechanical Turk (AMT) can successfully collect data for many complex cognitive behavioral experiments, replicating laboratory findings for tasks like Stroop and attentional blink.
Emergency remote teaching in a time of global crisis due to CoronaVirus pandemic
Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research) · 2020 · FWCI 350.83 · 1,660 citations
This editorial discusses the rapid and unplanned shift to emergency remote teaching necessitated by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Changing Course: Ten Years of Tracking Online Education in the United States.
2013 · FWCI 479.37 · 1,598 citations
A decade-long analysis of US higher education reveals that over 2,800 institutions offer online learning, addressing key questions about MOOCs, strategic adoption, student enrollment, faculty involvement, learning outcomes, and adoption barriers.
The Second Machine Age: Work, Progress, and Prosperity in a Time of Brilliant Technologies.
Psychiatry · 2015 · Q2 · FWCI 170.97 · 1,418 citations
This abstract references Gordon Moore's 1965 prediction about the exponential growth of integrated circuit components, setting the stage for rapid technological advancement.
Learning analytics: drivers, developments and challenges
International Journal of Technology Enhanced Learning · 2012 · Q3 · FWCI 91.61 · 1,286 citations
Learning analytics has emerged as a significant field in technology-enhanced learning over the past decade, driven by technological, educational, and political factors.
Vision, challenges, roles and research issues of Artificial Intelligence in Education
Computers and Education Artificial Intelligence · 2020 · Q1 · SJR 7.00 · FWCI 85.70 · 1,268 citations
This paper defines Artificial Intelligence in Education (AIED) from an educational perspective and proposes a framework to guide its implementation in various learning settings.
Artificial intelligence in education: Addressing ethical challenges in K-12 settings
AI and Ethics · 2021 · FWCI 121.27 · 1,246 citations · Open access
This paper identifies and addresses the ethical challenges of integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) in K-12 education, despite its potential benefits for personalized learning and teacher support.
Crowdsourcing As a Solution to Distant Search
Academy of Management Review · 2012 · Q1 · SJR 9.00 · FWCI 138.32 · 1,229 citations
Crowdsourcing can transform 'distant search' for solutions into 'local search,' significantly improving problem-solving efficiency and effectiveness under specific conditions.
Recently added
Artificial intelligence in education: A systematic literature review
Expert Systems with Applications · 2024 · Q1 · SJR 1.00 · FWCI 36.43 · 721 citations
A systematic review of 2,223 articles reveals AI in education (AIED) research spans adaptive learning, intelligent assessment, and profiling, with technical design and adoption impacts as key topics.
Adaptive Learning Using Artificial Intelligence in e-Learning: A Literature Review
Education Sciences · 2023 · Q1 · FWCI 186.62 · 811 citations · Open access
AI/ML algorithms are instrumental in personalizing e-learning, optimizing learning paths, enhancing engagement, and improving academic performance, according to a review of 63 articles.
The impact of Generative AI (GenAI) on practices, policies and research direction in education: a case of ChatGPT and Midjourney
Interactive Learning Environments · 2023 · Q1 · SJR 2.00 · FWCI 166.50 · 723 citations · Open access
GenAI tools like ChatGPT and Midjourney are reshaping school education, with teachers and leaders identifying a need for new assessment methods, AI education, and professional standards.
The Electronic Journal of e-Learning
The Electronic Journal of e-Learning · 2023 · Q1 · SJR 1.00 · 765 citations · Open access
A systematic review of 17 publications from 2020-2022 reveals that quantitative research methods dominate Technology-Enhanced Language Learning (TELL), with universities showing the highest adoption rates.
State of the art and practice in <scp>AI</scp> in education
European Journal of Education · 2022 · Q1 · SJR 1.00 · FWCI 119.83 · 797 citations · Open access
Recent AI in education (AIED) systems are often based on misunderstandings of AI capabilities and narrow views of education's societal role, according to a review of existing systems and their underlying assumptions.
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