Bibliometric study of management leadership and its influence on teacher training at the international level (2021-2026)

Abstract

In the post-pandemic era and with the rise of artificial intelligence, leadership has shifted from an administrative function to a techno-pedagogical management role essential for educational quality. The objective was to analyze the evolution, trends, and intellectual structure of scientific production on leadership and its influence on teacher training between 2021 and 2026. A bibliometric study with a mixed-methods approach and a descriptive-retrospective scope was conducted. Productivity indicators, institutional quality (SJR), and keyword co-occurrence maps were analyzed using network visualization tools, yielding the following results: A 133% increase in scientific production was identified, highlighting three phases: reactive (resilience), consolidation (digital transformation), and disruptive (AI). 47% of the articles are concentrated in Q1 journals, demonstrating high epistemological rigor. The findings are structured around four dimensions: macro-pedagogical, strategic, instrumental, and ethical. The discussion of results summarizes that current leadership is evaluated based on algorithmic ethics and the ability to manage technological infrastructures, moving beyond the classic administrative role to focus on socio-emotional support and digital governance. It concludes that: Modern managerial leadership acts as the primary agent of institutional change. Continuous training driven by managers is crucial to ensuring the sustainability and adaptability of institutions in the face of global technological innovations.