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- Title
Bibliometric Analysis of the Scopus-published Articles on English Linguistics by Arab Scholars from 1970 to 2015.
- Authors
ZEIDANIN, HUSSEIN; AL-HANAKTAH, ISRA'A I.; JABER, SAMAR; AL-RAWAJFEH, AIMAN EID
- Abstract
In this paper, a bibliometric analysis of the evolution of research activity in the discipline of English linguistics by Arab scholars is conducted. Scopus databases are browsed for a quantitative and qualitative analysis of research production on English linguistics in the Arab World. The study will be of a great interest and value for the scholars of linguistics across nations and cultures. The total number of documents provided by Scopus databases up to date (July 31, 2015) in the field of English linguistics was 2,735. Saudi Arabia published the highest number of articles (29.3%) followed by Jordan and the United Arab Emirates (17.1%). The institutions with the highest research productivity in the field during the period of the study are Sultan Qaboos University (7.7%) and King Abdulaziz University (1.0%). The top prolific journals in which English linguistics related articles were published are Babel, Dirasat Human and Social Sciences and English Language Teaching. 17% of the published papers were conducted in collaboration between Arab and foreign scholars and 5% with other Arab scholars. This study seeks to unveil and develop research trends in English linguistics in the Arab countries.
- Subjects
BIBLIOMETRICS; ENGLISH language databases; LINGUISTICS; ENGLISH language; QUALITATIVE research; QUANTITATIVE research
- Publication
Journal of Comparative Literature & Aesthetics, 2017, Vol 40, Issue 1, p111
- ISSN
0252-8169
- Publication type
Article