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A bibliometric analysis of the research trends in ReCALL (2009-2024)

ReCALL'daki araştırma eğilimlerinin bibliyometrik analizi (2009-2024)

İbrahim Halil Topal(GAZI UNIVERSITY)0000-0003-4220-3706
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Alanyazın
Pages
1–19
Publication Date
2026-06-01
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With these findings, the study contributes valuable insights into academic scholarship through potential knowledge exchanges between researchers, educators, and administrators.

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Objective & Hypothesis:The present bibliometric study provides a comprehensive review of the publication trends of ReCALL – one of the distinguished academic venues in CALL research.
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Key Findings & Data:Two hundred seventy-four articles published between 2009 and 2024 were analysed to reveal the relevant authors, productive institutions, influential countries, impactful papers, and dominant research themes.
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Abstract

The present bibliometric study provides a comprehensive review of the publication trends of ReCALL – one of the distinguished academic venues in CALL research. Two hundred seventy-four articles published between 2009 and 2024 were analysed to reveal the relevant authors, productive institutions, influential countries, impactful papers, and dominant research themes. Due to the discrepancies in the Web of Science (WoS) and the Biblioshiny tool, the analyses were performed via a spreadsheet, including the cross-checked metadata. Our study indicated that Melinda Dooly and Sangmin-Michelle Lee were the most prolific authors, and single authorship was the most common collaboration pattern. Adam Mickiewicz University was the most productive institution, while China produced the most articles. The thematic evolution moved from exploratory technological integration and pedagogical experimentation to learner-centred focus, digital integration, automation, and sustainability. The findings suggest the applicability and adaptability of CALL systems across various contexts and signal potential study gaps for prospective researchers. With these findings, the study contributes valuable insights into academic scholarship through potential knowledge exchanges between researchers, educators, and administrators.

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Bu bibliyometrik çalışma, bilgisayar destekli dil öğrenme (BDDÖ) araştırmalarında önde gelen akademik platformlardan biri olan ReCALL’ın yayın eğilimlerini kapsamlı bir şekilde incelemektedir. 2009 ile 2024 yılları arasında yayınlanan 274 makale analiz edilerek ilgili yazarlar, üretken kurumlar, etkili ülkeler, etkili makaleler ve baskın araştırma temaları ortaya çıkarılmıştır. Web of Science (WoS) ve Biblioshiny aracındaki tutarsızlıklar nedeniyle, analizler çapraz kontrol edilmiş meta veriler de dahil olmak üzere bir elektronik tablo aracılığıyla gerçekleştirilmiştir. Çalışmamız, Melinda Dooly ve Sangmin-Michelle Lee'nin en üretken yazarlar olduğunu ve tek yazarlı makalelerin en yaygın işbirliği modeli olduğunu göstermiştir. Adam Mickiewicz Üniversitesi en üretken kurum olurken, Çin en fazla makale üreten ülke oldu. Tematik evrim, keşifsel teknolojik entegrasyon ve pedagojik deneylerden öğrenen merkezli odaklanma, dijital entegrasyon, otomasyon ve sürdürülebilirliğe doğru ilerledi. Bulgular, BDDÖ sistemlerinin çeşitli bağlamlarda uygulanabilirliğini ve uyarlanabilirliğini göstermekte ve gelecekteki araştırmacılar için potansiyel çalışma boşluklarına işaret etmektedir. Bu bulgularla çalışma, araştırmacılar, eğitimciler ve yöneticiler arasında potansiyel bilgi alışverişi yoluyla akademik burslara değerli içgörüler sağlamaktadır.

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Topal, İ. H. (2026). A bibliometric analysis of the research trends in ReCALL (2009-2024). Alanyazın, Cilt: 7, 1–19. https://doi.org/10.59320/alanyazin.1821568

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