Scientometrics Research Perspective in Applied Linguistics

This volume explains how scientometrics can be used in understanding theresearch studies in applied linguistics and will assist applied linguists toexamine different aspects oftheresearch performed in their field. Thebook covers a diachronic and synchronic empirical analysis ofresearch practices, concepts, and phenomena in applied linguistics. It builds upon theideas and experience ofinternational researchers and provides thereader withcreative methods toapply thescientometric principles in their applied research. Aimed atemerging applied linguistics researchers, researcher-practitioners, and MA and PhD students, this book provides a wealth ofresearch ideas forfurther analysis, tostrengthen theknowledge ofthefield, and tohelp digest research practices, research publications, research trends, research policies, and research methods. Thebook will also be useful forthewell-established applied linguistics researchers who are interested in a reconceptualization ofthefield.