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International Journal of Bilingual Education and Bilingualism
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International Journal of Bilingual Education and Bilingualism

1367-0050

Published by: Taylor & Francis

https://www.tandfonline.com/toc/rbeb20/current

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Social Sciences and Humanities 190 23 28 16

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 55
Documents by Best Scientists*: 64
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 2
SCIMAGO H-index: 76
SCIMAGO SJR: 1.41
Impact Factor: 2.5

Overview

Top Research Topics at International Journal of Bilingual Education and Bilingualism?

Pedagogy, Linguistics, Neuroscience of multilingualism, Bilingual education and First language are the subjects of interest in International Journal of Bilingual Education and Bilingualism. While Pedagogy is the focus of International Journal of Bilingual Education and Bilingualism, it also provided insights into the studies of Mathematics education and Context (language use). Mathematics education study tackled is connected to the field of Higher education.

Language acquisition, Language proficiency, Vocabulary, Language assessment and Second-language acquisition are all topics related to Linguistics research discussed. Topics in Language assessment were tackled in line with various other fields like Comprehension approach and Language education. Topics in Neuroscience of multilingualism explored in it were investigated in conjunction with research in Developmental psychology, Gender studies and Discourse analysis.

The tackled Bilingual education research is interrelated with Language policy which concerns subjects like Language planning. International Journal of Bilingual Education and Bilingualism dives deep in exploring the relationship between the study of First language and Foreign language. The Multilingualism study tackled is a key component of adjacent topics in the area of Translanguaging.

  • Pedagogy (33.06%)
  • Linguistics (32.23%)
  • Neuroscience of multilingualism (26.74%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Translanguaging and transnational literacies in multilingual classrooms: a biliteracy lens (364 citations)
  • Content and Language Integrated Learning: Towards a Connected Research Agenda for CLIL Pedagogies (332 citations)
  • Scaffolding Instruction for English Language Learners: A Conceptual Framework (320 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at International Journal of Bilingual Education and Bilingualism:

The journal papers explore disciplines such as Pedagogy, Neuroscience of multilingualism, Linguistics, Bilingual education and First language. Pedagogy study tackled in the most cited papers is connected to the field of Mathematics education. While the published papers focused on Neuroscience of multilingualism, they were also able to explore topics like Native-language instruction, Context (language use), Language acquisition, Developmental psychology and Language proficiency.

What topics the last edition of the journal is best known for?

  • Linguistics
  • Law
  • Pedagogy

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The concepts of Mathematics education, Linguistics, Neuroscience of multilingualism, Pedagogy and Multilingualism are tackled in the journal. Research on Linguistics addressed in the journal frequently intersections with the field of Literacy. The Neuroscience of multilingualism works featured in International Journal of Bilingual Education and Bilingualism incorporate elements from Cognitive psychology, First language, Developmental psychology, Sign language and Language policy.

International Journal of Bilingual Education and Bilingualism explores issues in First language which can be linked to other research areas like Teaching method, Task analysis and Mandarin Chinese. Issues in Pedagogy were discussed, taking into consideration concepts from other disciplines like Perception and Ideology. Sociolinguistics and Language proficiency are some topics wherein Multilingualism research discussed in it have an impact.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Grappling with translanguaging for teaching and assessment in culturally and linguistically diverse contexts: teacher perspectives from Oaxaca, Mexico (35 citations)
  • Longitudinal examination of university students’ foreign language enjoyment and foreign language classroom anxiety in the course of general English: latent growth curve modeling (28 citations)
  • Family language policy between the bilingual advantage and the monolingual mindset (20 citations)

Papers citation over time

A key indicator for each journal is its effectiveness in reaching other researchers with the papers published at that venue.

The chart below presents the interquartile range (first quartile 25%, median 50% and third quartile 75%) of the number of citations of articles over time.

The top authors publishing in International Journal of Bilingual Education and Bilingualism (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Anne-Marie Truscott de Mejía (10 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
  • Aneta Pavlenko (10 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Tina Hickey (9 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Jinfen Xu (9 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition,
  • Ingrid Piller (8 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition.

The overall trend for top authors publishing in this journal is outlined below. The chart shows the number of publications at each edition of the journal for top authors.

Only papers with recognized affiliations are considered

The top affiliations publishing in International Journal of Bilingual Education and Bilingualism (based on the number of publications) are:

  • University of Hong Kong (32 papers) published 5 papers at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition,
  • Birkbeck, University of London (27 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • Bangor University (16 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition,
  • City University of New York (15 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Autonomous University of Barcelona (15 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 7 less than at the previous edition.

The overall trend for top affiliations publishing in this journal is outlined below. The chart shows the number of publications at each edition of the journal for top affiliations.

Publication chance based on affiliation

The publication chance index shows the ratio of articles published by the best research institutions in the journal edition to all articles published within that journal. The best research institutions were selected based on the largest number of articles published during all editions of the journal.

The chart below presents the percentage ratio of articles from top institutions (based on their ranking of total papers).Top affiliations were grouped by their rank into the following tiers: top 1-10, top 11-20, top 21-50, and top 51+. Only articles with a recognized affiliation are considered.

During the most recent 2021 edition, 4.42% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 11.56% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 5.78% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 15.61% of all publications and 67.05% were from other institutions.

Returning Authors Index

A very common phenomenon observed among researchers publishing scientific articles is the intentional selection of journals they have already attended in the past. In particular, it is worth analyzing the case when the authors participate in the same journal from year to year.

The Returning Authors Index presented below illustrates the ratio of authors who participated in both a given as well as the previous edition of the journal in relation to all participants in a given year.

Returning Institution Index

The graph below shows the Returning Institution Index, illustrating the ratio of institutions that participated in both a given and the previous edition of the conference in relation to all affiliations present in a given year.

The experience to innovation index

Our experience to innovation index was created to show a cross-section of the experience level of authors publishing in a journal. The index includes the authors publishing at the last edition of a journal, grouped by total number of publications throughout their academic career (P) and the total number of citations of these publications ever received (C).

The group intervals were selected empirically to best show the diversity of the authors' experiences, their labels were selected as a convenience, not as judgment. The authors were divided into the following groups:

  • Novice - P < 5 or C < 25 (the number of publications less than 5 or the number of citations less than 25),
  • Competent - P < 10 or C < 100 (the number of publications less than 10 or the number of citations less than 100),
  • Experienced - P < 25 or C < 625 (the number of publications less than 25 or the number of citations less than 625),
  • Master - P < 50 or C < 2500 (the number of publications less than 50 or the number of citations less than 2500),
  • Star - P ≥ 50 and C ≥ 2500 (both the number of publications greater than 50 and the number of citations greater than 2500).

The chart below illustrates experience levels of first authors in cases of publications with multiple authors.

Career Opportunities Relevant to the Field

Based on all the research topics and featured articles highlighted in this article, it's clear that positions involving bilingual education and linguistics are essential in today's global society. That said, let's put this academic inquiry into a practical perspective. Job opportunities related to such a field of study are numerous and varied. For instance, a promising career pathway related to pedagogy and linguistics is a substance abuse counselor.

If you are interested, this profession involves providing treatment and support to those dealing with drug addiction or alcoholism. You apply your knowledge of the language and communication, especially if you are dealing with non-English speaking or bilingual patients. It can be an immensely rewarding profession for those willing to take it up. However, since each state in the US has its own regulations and guidelines, it's essential to be well-informed about the particular process.

For instance, if you are based in Kansas, you might be curious about the specific procedures to qualify as a licensed substance abuse counselor within the state. We have a comprehensive resource guide that breaks down every step of the process. Check out this guide on How to become a licensed substance abuse counselor in Kansas for more information.

Beyond being a counselor, individuals with a background in bilingual education and linguistics might consider careers in education, social work, research, and even law. It's crucial to think creatively and pull from the insights you can derive from the International Journal of Bilingual Education and Bilingualism.

Top Publications

  • Plurilingualism and translanguaging: commonalities and divergences

    Ofelia García;Ricardo Otheguy

    (2020)
    439 Citations
  • Exploring the role of language in English medium instruction

    Ernesto Macaro

    (2020)
    138 Citations
  • Translanguaging and named languages: productive tension and desire

    Marianne Turner;Angel M. Y. Lin

    (2020)
    108 Citations
  • Professional development through reflective practice for English-medium instruction (EMI) teachers

    Thomas S. C. Farrell

    (2020)
    97 Citations
  • Translanguaging and embodied teaching and learning: lessons from a multilingual karate club in London

    Zhu Hua;Li Wei;Daria Jankowicz-Pytel

    (2020)
    58 Citations
  • Are background variables good predictors of need for L2 assistance in school? Effects of age, L1, amount, and timing of exposure on Icelandic language and nonword repetition scores

    Elin Thordardottir

    (2020)
    54 Citations
  • Dealing with language issues in English-medium instruction at university: a comprehensive approach

    Aintzane Doiz;David Lasagabaster

    (2020)
    53 Citations
  • The language barrier in migrant aging

    Anna Pot;Merel Keijzer;Kees De Bot

    (2020)
    47 Citations
  • Pedagogical translanguaging and teachers’ perceptions of anxiety

    (2022)
    36 Citations
  • Developing cognate awareness through pedagogical translanguaging

    Jasone Cenoz;Oihana Leonet;Durk Gorter

    (2021)
    31 Citations

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