The Internationalization Features of Research Topics in International Journal Articles: A Case Study in the Field of Education in China

Subjects: Digital Publishing >> Internet Journals submitted time 2024-02-23

CAO Zhe SHANG Yuanyuan ZHANG Lin

Abstract： [Purposes] This study aims to achieve a multidimensional measurement and diverse categorization of the internationalization features pertaining to the research topics of international journal articles.
[Methods] Taking the field of education in China as an example, we compared the distribution of research topics in domestic and international journal articles to reveal the differences between them. Analyzing from four dimensions – research objects, leading countries, citation impact, and audience diversity – we dissected the internationalization features of research topics in international journal articles. We constructed the TPUR thematic classification framework to categorize research topics in international journal articles into different types to summarize relevant patterns.
[Findings] The publication of international articles in the field of education in China presents a dual perspective of China focusing on international issues and the international community focusing on China. There are differences in the focal points and impact of articles led by China and other countries. In comparison, theoretical research topics dedicated to addressing international common issues and practical research topics focusing on China’s local issues exhibit more distinct internationalization features.
[Conclusions] Researchers need to appropriately grasp topics of interest in international academia and choose suitable channels for publication. Research management departments should establish a rational evaluation framework to guide scholars in selecting appropriate publication channels.

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