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Mapping the morphology of complex words: A scientometric and pedagogical perspective Danang Satria Nugraha; Suhailee Sohnui
JEELS (Journal of English Education and Linguistics Studies) Vol. 13 No. 1 (2026): JEELS May 2026
Publisher : Universitas Islam Negeri (UIN) Syekh Wasil, Kediri, Indonesia

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Complex word formation, a central process in morphology, has recently garnered increasing attention in linguistic research within the last decade. This study employs a scientometric approach to map the current landscape of this domain, aiming to reveal the field’s structure, trends, and thematic foci, with a focus on extracting pedagogical implications. Using VOSviewer software, we analyzed 488 documents retrieved from the Scopus database, spanning the years 2014 to 2024. The analysis revealed a dynamic field with an overall upward trend in publications, with a mean annual publication frequency of 48 documents across the 11-year period. A steady increase was observed from 2016 onwards, culminating in a peak in 2020. This peak signifies a growth of approximately 132% from the nadir of 2015. Leading researchers included Booij, G. and Plag, I., while Mental Lexicon and Morphology emerged as the most prominent publishers. Specifically, keyword analysis identified six distinct clusters: (1) fundamental concepts (25.5%); (2) language processing and acquisition (23.4%); (3) cognitive mechanisms (21.3%); (4) experimental perspectives (14.9%); (5) language development (9.6%); and (6) theoretical linguistics (5.3%). To some extent, these findings provide insights into the current state and future directions of complex word formation research, with implications for both linguistic theory and pedagogical practice.  
The evolution of compounding research in semantics: A decade of scientometric evidence (2014—2024) Danang Satria Nugraha; I Kadek Purnawan
GHANCARAN: Jurnal Pendidikan Bahasa dan Sastra Indonesia Vol. 8 No. 1 (2026): In Progress
Publisher : Tadris Bahasa Indonesia, Fakultas Tarbiyah, Institut Agama Islam Negeri Madura

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Although compounding has been widely examined within linguistic research, a systematic overview of its semantic research landscape remains underdeveloped. This study addresses this gap by offering a scientometric mapping of trends and thematic orientations in semantic research on compounding. Drawing on a corpus of 376 publications indexed in the Scopus database between 2014 and 2024, the analysis adopts a quantitative approach and employs VOSviewer to examine publication patterns, thematic structures, and research trajectories. The findings point to a steadily expanding field, with an average annual increase of approximately three publications and an overall growth of 187.5% across the eleven-year period. Reading and Writing, Cognition, and Mental Lexicon emerge as the most prominent publication venues. Thematic analysis identified three principal clusters: (a) “Compounding Formation and Description” (40.71%), encompassing terms such as “affixation,” “morphology,” “neologism,” and “word formation process,” (b) “Cognitive and Developmental Aspects of Compounding” (20.09%), characterized by keywords including “morphological awareness,” “comprehension,” “development,” and “student.”, and (c) “Semantic Interpretation and Theoretical Frameworks” (29.20%), which includes terms such as “word meaning,” “semantic composition,” “syntax,” and “theory.” Taken together, these findings offer insights into the current state and trajectory of compounding research in the light of semantics, highlighting key themes within the current patterns of advancement.