Exploring the role of generative AI in skill development: A systematic literature review and bibliometric analysis

Fatima Fazal Abbasi; Muhammad Usman; Bilal Latif

doi:10.1108/ejtd-07-2025-0151

Exploring the role of generative AI in skill development

A systematic literature review and bibliometric analysis

Bibliographic Data

ID	22431007
Authors	Fatima Fazal Abbasi (Bahria University Bahria Business School, , Islamabad), Muhammad Usman (0000-0002-6131-2118, Bahria University Bahria Business School, , Islamabad), Bilal Latif (National Defence University Department of Leadership and Management Studies, , Islamabad)
Year	2026
Pages	1-27
Publication date	2026-05-25
Peer Reviewed	Yes
Open Access	No
Type	ARTICLE
Venue	European journal of training and development (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiers	ISSN: 2046-9012 • E-ISSN: 2046-9020
Publisher	Emerald (PUBLISHER)
DOI	10.1108/ejtd-07-2025-0151
Language	EN
References cited	90

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