Bibliometrics and scientometrics in applied linguistics: Epilogue to the special issue

IF 3.7 1区文学 Q1 LINGUISTICS

Studies in Second Language Learning and Teaching Pub Date : 2023-12-28 DOI:10.14746/ssllt.40221

Vahid Aryadoust

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Abstract

In this paper, I first discuss the field of bibliometrics, which is a quantitative approach to analyzing scholarly publications, and its subfield, scientometrics, which focuses exclusively on scientific literature. I argue that the use of bibliometric methods has been growing in applied linguistics in recent years, and explore the common features between bibliometrics and scientometrics. I will then review the papers published in the special issue on bibliometrics in applied linguistics, which features nine papers on various bibliometric topics. I conclude with suggestions for future research in the field, including the development of scales for measuring perceived prestige, investigation of indicators of influence and a predictive theory for impact of second language (L2) research, and further investigation into the imbalance in the representation of authors based in different parts of the world.

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应用语言学中的文献计量学和科学计量学：特刊后记

在本文中，我首先讨论了文献计量学领域（一种定量分析学术出版物的方法）及其子领域科学计量学（专门关注科学文献）。我认为近年来文献计量学方法在应用语言学中的使用越来越多，并探讨了文献计量学和科学计量学的共同特点。然后，我将回顾应用语言学文献计量学特刊上发表的论文，该特刊收录了九篇关于各种文献计量学主题的论文。最后，我将对该领域的未来研究提出建议，包括开发用于衡量感知声望的量表、调查影响力指标和第二语言 (L2) 研究影响力的预测理论，以及进一步调查世界不同地区作者代表性的不平衡问题。

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来源期刊

Studies in Second Language Learning and Teaching LINGUISTICS-

CiteScore

5.30

自引率

2.90%

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审稿时长

12 weeks

期刊介绍： Studies in Second Language Learning and Teaching (ISSN 2083-5205) is a refereed journal published four times a year by the Department of English Studies, Faculty of Pedagogy and Fine Arts, Adam Mickiewicz University, Kalisz, Poland. The language of publication is English. The journal is devoted to reporting previously unpublished highest quality theoretical and empirical research on learning and teaching second and foreign languages. It deals with the learning and teaching of any language, not only English, and focuses on a variety of topics ranging from the processes underlying second language acquisition, various aspects of language learning in instructed and non-instructed settings, as well as different facets of the teaching process, including syllabus choice, materials design, classroom practices and evaluation. Each issue carries about 6 papers, 6000-8000 words in length, as well as reply articles and reviews. At least one of the four issues per year is a special focus issue devoted to a particular area of second language learning and teaching, sometimes with a guest editor who is an expert on a specific topic.