ERIC Number: EJ1461496
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Publication Date: 2025-Feb
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ISSN: ISSN-1360-2357
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Available Date: 2024-08-13
Exploring the Transformative Influence of Artificial Intelligence in EFL Context: A Comprehensive Bibliometric Analysis
Xia Zhang1; Kingsley Obiajulu Umeanowai2
Education and Information Technologies, v30 n3 p3183-3198 2025
This comprehensive bibliometric analysis examines the dynamic impact and influence of artificial intelligence (AI) within the domain of English as a Foreign Language (EFL) from 2013 to 2023. By analysing 3,300 documents from the Web of Science database, the study reveals a positive trend in AI integration, with notable growth attributed to various transformative factors such as the COVID-19 pandemic and increased academic funding. The result analysis identifies leading contributors, top authors, sources, and publishers, revealing China, the United States, and the United Kingdom as influential contributors. The co-occurrence analysis of keywords unveils five clusters representing trends in AI-enhanced language learning, spanning educational technology, EFL teaching factors, learner motivation, and assessment strategies. The study also highlights AI's impact on improving EFL writing skills through tools such as ChatGPT, Grammarly, and Quilbot. However, the study acknowledges limitations in database selection and language constraints. The findings offer valuable insights for researchers, educators, and policymakers, guiding interdisciplinary collaboration and innovative pedagogical approaches.
Descriptors: Artificial Intelligence, Technology Uses in Education, Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction, English (Second Language), Bibliometrics, Influence of Technology, Technology Integration, COVID-19, Pandemics, Educational Finance, Authors, Information Sources, Publications, Educational Technology, Teaching Methods, Learning Motivation, Evaluation Methods, Writing Skills, Writing Improvement, Interdisciplinary Approach
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Audience: Researchers; Teachers; Policymakers
Language: English
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Author Affiliations: 1Xinyang Agriculture and Forestry University, Department of Foreign language, Xinyang, China; 2Zhengzhou University, Department of Foreign language, Zhengzhou, China