2026· International journal of research and innovation in social science· 0 citations
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An updated overview of EFL writing pedagogy is provided, which will be useful for researchers, teachers, educators, and curriculum designers working on development of instructions for modern educational context, keeping in mind the pedagogical rigor.
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From 2010 to 2025, many studies have been published on teaching and writing English as a Foreign Language (EFL). The current literature lacks the integration of the recent empirical evidence such as hybrid feedback models, online collaboration, and AI-assisted instructions, highlighting a critical gap for understanding EFL pedagogy in era of current transformation. This study reviewed articles published between 2010 and 2025 in peer-reviewed journals. Articles were retrieved from different databases such as Web of Science, Scopus, and ERIC. A systematic review framework has been developed. In addition, bibliometric analysis was conducted using VOSviewer and CiteSpace to map publication trends, keyword co-occurrence, and thematic evolution across the period. The results showed an increase in publications related to AI- assisted writing instruction and digital feedback practices since 2022. Although post-2021 research shows that online collaborative writing and feedback models enhance learners’ involvement and engagement when used appropriately, Process-oriented and genre-based approaches also remain impactful. This review provides an updated overview of EFL writing pedagogy, which will be useful for researchers, teachers, educators, and curriculum designers working on development of instructions for modern educational context, keeping in mind the pedagogical rigor.
Teaching English to Young Learners (TEYL) has become increasingly important in response to the growing demand for English proficiency in the era of globalization. This study aims to identify research trends, effective teaching strategies, major challenges, and instructional innovations in TEYL. A Systematic Literature Review (SLR) was conducted following the PRISMA 2020 guidelines by analyzing 30 empirical studies published between 2019 and 2025 from Google Scholar, Publish or Perish, ERIC, Scopus, DOAJ, and SINTA-indexed journals. Bibliometric analysis using VOSviewer was employed to visualize keyword co-occurrence and thematic relationships. The findings indicate that TEYL research has grown significantly, with effective teaching strategies, teacher challenges, and technology-based innovations emerging as the dominant themes. Interactive approaches, including games, storytelling, songs, Total Physical Response (TPR), and multimodal learning, consistently improve learners’ motivation and language development. However, teacher competence, limited learning resources, institutional support, and learner diversity remain key challenges. The review concludes that successful TEYL implementation depends on the integration of pedagogical innovation, teacher competency, learner characteristics, digital readiness, and institutional support. These findings provide valuable insights for improving English language instruction for young learners and guiding future TEYL research.
Background and Purpose: This bibliometric analysis study provides a detailed analysis of the landscape of research on technology-mediated English language skills teaching and learning over the past decade. The goal is to shed light on the most popular subjects, prolific authors, publications, and countries involved. By examining 209 documents retrieved from the Scopus database from 2014-2023, this study aims to reveal significant trends and insights into the evolution of technology-mediated teaching and learning processes.
Methodology: The study utilises bibliometric analysis, with data collection conducted following the PRISMA guidelines. It employed tools such as VOSviewer, Excel, and Tableau. The research involves quantitative metrics to graphically represent publication trends, country contributions and collaborations, prolific authors, and recurring research themes.
Findings: The analysis shows a significant rise in technology-mediated English language teaching publications since 2021, led by the United States, China, and Malaysia. Key topics include e-learning, communication skills, computer-assisted teaching, pandemic's impact, speech recognition, and teaching, highlighting central themes and collaborative networks.
Contributions: It highlights critical trends and areas of focus in technology-mediated English language education. It underscores the importance of prioritising research on technological media in language education and suggests future research directions to enhance English language proficiency, particularly speaking skills.
Keywords: Bibliometric analysis, technology mediated in teaching and learning, English-speaking skills.
Cite as: Khofifah, I., & Yahya, N. (2026). A decade of research on technology-mediated English language proficiency enhancement: A bibliometric analysis. Journal of Nusantara Studies, 11(2), 477-491. http://dx.doi.org/10.24200/jonus.vol11iss2pp477-491
Iif Khofifah, Nurhidayah Yahya· Journal of Nusantara Studies...· 0 citations
Research on Arabic reading skills has increased substantially in response to the growing demand for Arabic proficiency in academic, religious, and foreign language education; however, existing studies remain fragmented and lack an integrated overview. Bibliometric analysis combined with a Systematic Literature Review (SLR) provides a comprehensive framework for mapping publication trends, collaboration networks, research themes, and knowledge gaps. This study aims to analyze global research trends on Arabic reading skills during 2016–2025 and identify their pedagogical implications for Arabic as a Foreign Language (AFL) instruction. Employing a qualitative descriptive design, the study analyzed 105 Scopus-indexed journal articles selected through the PRISMA protocol. Data were collected from the Scopus database and examined using VOSviewer through co-occurrence, co-authorship, citation, and thematic analyses. The findings reveal a significant increase in publications after 2019, five dominant research clusters, and limited international collaboration, with notable gaps in higher education and non-Arab AFL contexts. The study concludes that Arabic reading research has become increasingly interdisciplinary but requires stronger international collaboration, broader contextual research, and more integrative pedagogical frameworks to support future Arabic language teaching and research.
Penelitian mengenai keterampilan membaca bahasa Arab mengalami peningkatan signifikan seiring meningkatnya kebutuhan penguasaan bahasa Arab dalam konteks akademik, keagamaan, dan bahasa asing, namun kajian yang ada masih terfragmentasi dan belum memberikan gambaran yang komprehensif. Analisis bibliometrik yang dipadukan dengan Systematic Literature Review (SLR) memberikan kerangka untuk memetakan tren publikasi, kolaborasi, tema penelitian, dan kesenjangan riset. Penelitian ini bertujuan memetakan perkembangan penelitian global tentang keterampilan membaca bahasa Arab periode 2016–2025 serta mengidentifikasi implikasinya bagi pembelajaran Arabic as a Foreign Language (AFL). Penelitian menggunakan pendekatan deskriptif kualitatif dengan analisis bibliometrik dan SLR terhadap 105 artikel jurnal terindeks Scopus yang dipilih melalui protokol PRISMA. Data dikumpulkan dari basis data Scopus dan dianalisis menggunakan VOSviewer melalui analisis co-occurrence, co-authorship, sitasi, dan tema. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan peningkatan publikasi sejak 2019, terbentuknya lima klaster tema utama, serta masih terbatasnya kolaborasi internasional dan penelitian pada konteks pendidikan tinggi serta AFL di negara non-Arab. Penelitian ini menyimpulkan bahwa kajian keterampilan membaca bahasa Arab berkembang menjadi bidang interdisipliner, namun memerlukan kolaborasi global, penelitian yang lebih kontekstual, dan kerangka pedagogis yang lebih integratif.
Ahmad Fadhil Ryan Pratama, A. Nasir, Habib Maulana Maslahul Adi et al.· Journal of Arabic Language T...· 1 citation
Although peer feedback has been widely used in second language (L2) English writing instruction, its pedagogical value is often constrained by vague comments, limited understanding of evaluation criteria, low learner confidence, weak peer trust, and insufficient uptake of revision. Guided by the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses framework, this systematic literature review identified and synthesized empirical studies published from 2016 to 2025 on peer feedback training in English as a Foreign Language and English as a Second Language writing contexts. Database searches in Scopus, Educational Resources Information Center, and Web of Science were followed by deduplication, title and abstract screening, full-text eligibility assessment, and quality appraisal. Nineteen empirical studies were included in a narrative thematic synthesis focusing on instructional design, reported learning outcomes, and implementation challenges. The synthesis suggests that peer feedback is more effective when supported by rubrics or checklists, teacher modeling, guided peer-review tools, peer dialogue, AI-supported scaffolding, and revision-reflection tasks. Reported outcomes included improvements in feedback quality, revision uptake, writing performance, feedback literacy, motivation, self-efficacy, engagement, and self-regulated writing. Recurring implementation challenges included uneven learner readiness, limited feedback specificity, insufficient peer trust, time constraints, and the need for teacher monitoring and systematic guidance. Based on these findings, the review proposes a lightweight peer feedback training framework for L2 writing instruction and future intervention research.
Jing Wang, M. Yunus, Nur Ainil Binti Sulaiman· International Journal of Lea...· 0 citations
English-medium instruction (EMI) has expanded rapidly as part of the internationalization of higher education, yet its effectiveness depends on sustained language support and classroom practices that enable meaningful academic participation. This study maps the research landscape of EMI and synthesizes the role of English subject as an EMI support ecosystem through three domains: EAP or academic language, academic literacy, and classroom discourse. Bibliographic data were retrieved from Scopus using the query TITLE-ABS-KEY (English-medium instruction for English subject), with limits on publication year, subject area (ARTS), document type (article), and language (English). The final dataset comprised 139 articles indexed in Scopus for 2015-2025. The analysis combined descriptive bibliometric indicators, citation-oriented reading, normalized author-keyword frequency, and keyword co-occurrence mapping using VOSviewer (density, network, and overlay visualizations). The results show sharp publication growth after 2021, peaking in 2025, with International Journal of Bilingual Education and Bilingualism and System as the leading publication venues. EMI appears as the central thematic node, while translanguaging emerges as a major and relatively recent hotspot. Related terms such as assessment, vocabulary, English proficiency, and classroom interaction indicate that pedagogical support is integral to EMI research. The synthesis suggests that English subject can function as a strategic support infrastructure by strengthening academic language, genre-based academic literacy, and interactional competence while accommodating multilingual scaffolding. These findings offer a bibliometric basis for designing more effective and equitable EMI support.
Bibliometric studies have become an important approach for understanding the development and structure of research fields; however, global investigations focusing specifically on assessment literacy in academic writing remain limited. This study aims to map publication trends, collaboration patterns, influential sources, and thematic structures in research on assessment literacy related to academic writing through a bibliometric analysis. Data were retrieved from the Scopus database using the search query TITLE-ABS-KEY (“assessment literacy” AND “academic writing”), covering publications from 1997 to 2025 without restrictions on document type or discipline. A total of 176 documents were analysed using VOSviewer and Microsoft Excel to examine annual publication growth, source journals, subject areas, countries, institutions, author collaboration networks, and keyword co-occurrence patterns. The findings reveal a significant increase in publications after 2011, indicating a paradigm shift from summative assessment toward formative, reflective, and feedback-oriented approaches in academic writing. Research output is dominated by institutions and authors from the United Kingdom, the United States, and China, with Assessing Writing and Assessment & Evaluation in Higher Education emerging as key publication venues. Keyword analysis identifies four dominant thematic clusters: formative feedback and peer assessment, academic writing pedagogy and literacy development, assessment tools and rubrics, and issues of identity, equity, and institutional power. In contrast, themes related to digital literacy, automated feedback, and AI-based assessment remain weakly represented, indicating important research gaps. This study contributes to the literature by providing a comprehensive global overview of assessment literacy research in academic writing and highlighting emerging directions for future studies. The findings offer strategic insights for researchers, educators, and policymakers in developing contextualized, technology-responsive assessment models aligned with the demands of 21st-century higher education.
D. Handayani, Atmazaki, Refnaldi· Multidisciplinary Reviews· 0 citations