Bibliometric Analysis of English Translation Research in GCC Countries (2000-2024)
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 22217951 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Naimah Ahmad Al-Ghamdi (Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, corresponding author), Naimah Ahmad Al-Ghamdi Naimah Ahmad Al-Ghamdi |
| Year | 2025 |
| Volume | 8 |
| Issue | 5 |
| Pages | 594-611 |
| Publication date | 2025-05-22 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | International Journal of Linguistics Literature & Translation (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2617-0299 • E-ISSN: 2708-0099 |
| Publisher | Al-Kindi Center for Research and Development (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.32996/ijllt.2025.8.5.14 |
| OpenAlex | W4410606801 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 17 |
This study presents a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of English translation research in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries from 2000 to 2024. Utilizing data from the Scopus database, the analysis examines 493 articles to map the evolution, thematic trends, and collaborative networks within this emerging field. The findings reveal a significant annual growth rate of 23.22%, with Saudi Arabia dominating publication output (79.1%) while Qatar achieves higher citation impact (6.9 average citations per article). Key themes include technological advancements in machine translation, cultural and religious text adaptation (e.g., Quranic translation), and pedagogical strategies. The study identifies influential authors, institutions, and journals, such as Babel and Perspectives: Studies in Translatology, and highlights the UAE and Saudi Arabia as central hubs for international collaboration. Temporal keyword analysis shows a shift from theoretical foundations to applied, technology-driven research post-2020. Despite robust growth, gaps persist in areas like translation ethics and interpreting studies. This research contributes to a more inclusive understanding of translation studies by challenging Western-centric narratives and offering insights for policy, institutional development, and equitable global collaboration in the field
Bibliometrics · Geography · Library science · Linguistics · Political science · Regional science · Chemistry · Computer Science · Philosophy · Translation Studies and Practices
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