Journal of Knowledge-Research Studies

A Bibliometric Analysis of Linguistics and Education Interface (From 1970 to 2024)

Document Type : Original Article

Authors

1 Assistant Professor, Department of Knowledge and Information Science, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran

2 Assistant Professor, Department of English Language Teaching, Farhangian University, Tehran, Iran. P.O. Box 14665-889

Abstract

Purpose: This study aimed to quantify and analyze the characteristics of scholarly publications in the field of education and linguistics during the period 1970–2024.
Methodology: A bibliometric approach was employed to examine the relevant literature indexed in the Web of Science database. A total of 2,915 articles were retrieved and analyzed using bibliometric techniques supported by VOSviewer and Excel software.
Findings: The results indicate a steady and continuous growth in both publications and citations in this field over the studied period. Among authors, Lim, Jason Miin-Hwa from UCSI University, Malaysia, was identified as the most prolific contributor with 12 publications. INTED Proceedings emerged as the leading journal with 70 articles. At the country level, the United States ranked first with 497 publications, while Kazan Federal University led institutions with 81 contributions. Keyword analysis revealed that “linguistics” was the most frequently used term in the corpus. Cluster analysis uncovered the intellectual structure of the field, highlighting the emergence of eight thematic clusters that shape current research directions.
Conclusion: The findings provide valuable insights for academic researchers, practitioners, and policymakers by illustrating historical trends, identifying leading contributors, and mapping thematic structures in the intersection of linguistics and education.
Value: By offering a quantitative bibliometric overview, this study highlights the bibliographic and thematic features of research in linguistics and education. The results contribute to the identification of research gaps, support future research planning, and assist educational and linguistic policymakers in strategic decision-making.

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Journal of Knowledge-Research Studies
Volume 4, Issue 1 - Serial Number 11
May 2025
Pages 146-165
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