The Evolution of Computational Linguistics: A Bibliometric Analysis of Research Trends from 1966 to 2023
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This comprehensive bibliometric analysis scrutinizes the evolution of computational linguistics from 1966 to 2023, employing Scopus and specialized software. Findings unveil a noticeable surge in scientific output post-mid-2000s, coinciding with heightened citations, indicating a strong correlation between research output and impact. Key conferences and journals significantly disseminate research, while authorship patterns exhibit diverse scholarly contributions, depicting both consistent and sporadic impact. The identification of recurring themes emphasizes interdisciplinary convergence. Furthermore, the collaborative network analysis delineates dominant countries like the United States, the United Kingdom, and Germany, actively engaged due to prolific research output and extensive collaborations. This emphasizes varying country involvement, offering insights into future interdisciplinary collaboration for advancing computational linguistics.
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