Mapping the Dynamics of Translation Studies (2015–2025): A Systematic Bibliometric Analysis
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https://doi.org/10.46991/TSTP/2025.5.2.005Keywords:
bibliometric analysis, translation research trends, translation studies, citation patterns, translation interdisciplinary researchAbstract
This study conducts a comprehensive bibliometric analysis to map the key research trends in translation studies from 2015 to 2025. The dataset comprised journal publications indexed in Scopus and Web of Science. The analysis identified 2021 as the most prolific year. Citation patterns revealed that earlier publications, particularly between 2015 and 2016, had the highest average citation rates, with a gradual decline observed in subsequent years. A sustained scholarly interest in traditional translation models was observed. Emerging areas, such as language processing, cognitive linguistics, artificial intelligence integration, governance, corpus linguistics, healthcare translation, and community interpreting, have gained prominence. Collaborative metrics showed contributions from 7,197 authors across 2,528 documents, indicating a moderate level of scholarly collaboration. The University of London was the most productive institution. The United States ranked first in publication output, followed by the United Kingdom and China. The results provide a systematic overview of the impact and advancements in translation studies, highlighting global patterns and identifying directions for future research.
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