A Systematic Review Analysis of Papers from the Web of Science Database Published in English between 2019 and 2023
Аннотация
This bibliometric analysis investigates research trends in academic writing by examining a corpus of 202 articles published between 2019 and 2023, as indexed in the Web of Science database. The study explores various metrics, including the volume of published research, the most prolific countries, journals, affiliations, and authors, as well as highly cited papers, co-authorship patterns, and keyword trends. The findings are as follows: (1) China consistently held a leading position, with the highest number of publications and research funding organizations throughout the five years. (2) The authors Jian Fu, K. Hyland, and X.F. Lu had the most significant impact on the field, with their contributions constituting approximately 50% of the total publications. (3) These authors were also the most frequently cited, with 207 citations. The Journal of English for Academic Purposes emerged as a predominant venue, publishing 35% of all analyzed papers and leading in publication volume and citation impact. This bibliometric analysis is significant for its comprehensive examination of contemporary research trends in Academic Writing, which emphasises the contributions of key contributors, influential journals, and dominant countries such as China. The study illuminates the primary factors that have influenced academic discourse and knowledge production from 2019 to 2023 by identifying prolific authors and citation patterns. Nonetheless, to further develop technology-based methodologies and innovative approaches, additional comprehensive research is warranted.