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A review of recent research in EFL motivation

Research trends, emerging methodologies, and diversity of researched populations

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ID14712293
AuthorsHana Vonkova (0000-0002-3618-509X, Charles University, corresponding author), Jane Jones (0000-0003-2039-2702, King's College London), Angie Moore (0000-0003-0993-8209, Charles University), Irem Altinkalp (0000-0001-7960-2837, Charles University), Hasan Selcuk (0000-0001-8098-1088, Charles University)
Year2021
Volume103
Pages102622
Publication date2021-12-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueSystem (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0346-251X • E-ISSN: 1879-3282
PublisherElsevier BV (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1016/j.system.2021.102622
OpenAlexW3194913585
LanguageEN
Citations received26
References cited72

Data science · Mathematics education · Sociology · Anthropology · Computer Science · EFL/ESL Teaching and Learning · Psychology · Second Language Learning and Teaching · Technology-Enhanced Education Studies

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Unique citing works26
Citations per year6,5
Citation span2022 - 2026 (5)
Citation velocitycurrent
Highly citedNo
Citation typesNeutral: 23

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