Field Of Linguistics Research Articles

An Analysis of Current Situation and Prospect of Natural Language Processing Application in Discourse Analysis

Abstract. Natural Language Processing is a subfield of Artificial Intelligence and an interdisciplinary field of Linguistics and Computer Science. Previous research mainly focuses on the comparison and practical application of natural language processing technology, but the amount of research on its applications in Linguistics is limited. To fill this gap, this article focuses on the current application of technologies in discourse analysis, which is one of the most popular fields in Linguistics. The researcher will initially summarize the existing techniques and tools of Natural Language Processing used for pre-processing, such as Tokenization, Stemming, and Named Entity Recognition. Open-source tools such as NLTK and Spacy for pre-processing are also mentioned in the article. Subsequently, the researcher will introduce commonly used technologies like sentiment analysis and semantic analysis. This research concludes that discourse analysis can benefit many industries such as Medicine, Economics, Agriculture and Politics. However, this paper also analyzes the drawbacks and challenges that NLP technologies for discourse analysis face. Barriers such as Word Sense Disambiguation (WSD) and the context dependency of human language made it difficult for NLP technologies to be applied in Pragmatic analysis.

Psycholinguistics: How Language Shapes Cognition

Psycholinguistics, the bridge between language and cognition, has evolved through a rich history of theories and debates, shaping our comprehension of the human mind. But what role does language play in cognition? Language is far beyond just mere communication, as it molds cognition, perception, memory, and problem-solving skills. At its core, the study of language acquisition stands as a foundation for the study of psycholinguistics, spanning diverse theoretical landscapes from behaviorist theories to nativist perspectives. This paper aims to offer insights from a myriad of disciplines, offering a holistic understanding of how language is intertwined with cognitive development. Drawing upon the fields of psychology, linguistics, neuroscience, and anthropology, it unveils the profound impact language has in shaping the trajectory of cognitive development. This interdisciplinary approach illuminates the mechanisms by which language influences cognitive processes, underscoring the symbiotic relationship between language and the development of the human mind. It indicates the importance of interdisciplinary research in understanding the marriage between language and cognition, ultimately revealing the magic behind the human mind.

Studi Kepustakaan tentang Perkembangan Bahasa pada Anak Sekolah Dasar

The development of language in elementary school children is a crucial topic in the fields of education, developmental psychology, and linguistics. This research addresses significant gaps in understanding how social and educational environments influence language development in children. Using a literature review methodology, the study analyzes various factors affecting language acquisition, including the roles of family, school, and socio-economic status. Data were collected from relevant literature published within the last five years, focusing on the interaction between children and their teachers, peers, and parents. The findings reveal that effective teacher training significantly impacts children's language skills, highlighting the importance of interactive teaching methods. Additionally, children from higher socio-economic backgrounds tend to have better access to educational resources, which positively influences their language development. The results underscore the critical need for a supportive environment that fosters language growth through active engagement. In conclusion, this research contributes to the understanding of how various factors intertwine to shape language abilities in elementary school children, providing insights that can inform educational policies and practices aimed at enhancing literacy and communication skills in Indonesia.

Teacher Feedback Across Thesis Writing Stages: The What and How

This paper explores the significance and impact of teacher feedback in the thesis writing process for master’s students at Tribhuvan University in Nepal, particularly in the fields of English Language Teaching (ELT) and Applied Linguistics. The main objective of the study is to understand how feedback supports students across key stages of thesis writing, including topic selection, research design, drafting, and revisions. The research adopts a qualitative descriptive design, using in-depth interviews with recent graduates to gather detailed insights into their experiences with teacher feedback. The method focuses on exploring how feedback influences the development of research questions, the refinement of methodology, and the improvement of writing clarity and coherence. The study revealed that teacher feedback plays a significant developmental role, not only helping students refine their research and writing but also fostering critical thinking, self-assessment, and academic independence. Moreover, the paper claims that effective feedback significantly enhances the overall quality of theses, ensuring that they are well-structured, methodologically sound, and academically rigorous which prepares students for future academic and professional success.

On Russian national corpus

The article describes the project of Russian National Corpus (RNC) – a powerful reference and information system in Russian language, created by a consortium of institutions belonging to the Russian Academy of Sciences and with the active participation of Russian IT-company Yandex. The history of the Corpus is presented in great detail: the author comments upon its main functionality and the most technologically advanced subcorpora – poetic, parallel, multimedian, providing examples of their use. Special attention is paid to the latest developments which allow us to introduce modern AI technologies in the RNC; this work was supported by a grant from the Ministry of Education and Science of the Russian Federation. One of the most impressive results is the so-called “panchronic corpus”, which encompasses the thousand-year history of the Russian language and provides searching tools within this data array. As of now, RNC is a crucial support for scientific research both in the field of linguistics and philology, as well as for the methodology of teaching Russian as first and second language and in the domain of IT technologies.

Semantik Dalam Bahasa Indonesia

Semantics is defined as a field of linguistics that studies meaning. This includes semantic relationships or meaning relationships between language units, such as words, phrases, clauses, and sentences. Language units can be words, phrases, or sentences; and semantic relationships. In this study, the team of authors will discuss material related to semantics in language and technology. The purpose of this study is to provide new and in-depth knowledge related to the branch of linguistics, namely semantics in the realm of language and the development of the resulting technology.

Cinie Louw

As part of a growing scholarly interest in the history of women in the field of linguistics the life of Cinie Louw (1872–1935), a missionary in Mashonaland, is revisited. The focus is her groundbreaking work in the fields of linguistics, Bible translation and theological interpretation. Her contribution is revisited outside of the normative evaluation of women’s work in the early 20th century and therefore not just as an extension of that of her male counterparts and husband.

‘Harsh’ SoMa vs ‘Beige’ Castro: The cross-modal construction of contrasting femininities in queer San Francisco

The study of gender in sociolinguistic variation has long concerned the ways linguistic variables pattern with binary gender identities like male and female, with the implicit assumption that masculine individuals will use variants that index masculinity, and feminine individuals will use variants that index femininity. The emerging field of trans linguistics has built upon insights from queer linguistics and challenged the idea that there must be a one-to-one correspondence between linguistic variants and gender identities. Studies of transgender speakers have illuminated that indexing gender is a process of bricolage, where multiple variables collaborate, and only one needs to index gender in a particular way for the speaker's overall semiotic construction to carry that gendered meaning. Here, I investigate cross-modal bricolage, by exploring how visual gender presentation and three different linguistic variables come together to construct contrasting feminine styles among San Francisco drag queens. Linguistic patterns and aesthetic choices illuminate that bricolage involves a semiotic division of labor, in which only some signs (or modalities) need to index gender to give the overall style that gendered meaning. Concurrently, other signs can contribute qualia to a style's overall qualic cloud, that distinguish the style from others in the semiotic landscape. This exploration illuminates the role of the body in conditioning the indexical potential of linguistic signs, destabilizes monolithic essentializations of trans linguistic practice, and acknowledges the varied ways that gender non-normative identity can manifest across communities.

ENHANCING ELS STUDENTS’ LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY THROUGH SPACED REPETITION

In language learning, the method of spaced repetition has gained significant importance. It is undoubtedly a learning technique that can greatly enhance students' vocabulary and grammar acquisition. Spaced repetition allows to improve students' long-term retention of the language content they study enhancing language learning through active engagement, repetition, and visual aids. The effectiveness of spaced repetition as a method of improving English language acquisition was investigated by the authors of the paper. The participants of the research were students at the National Technical University of Ukraine "Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute." The experiment involved 76 students, who were divided into two groups: an experimental group and a control group. The experimental group applied spaced repetition to their vocabulary and grammar learning, while the control group continued their studies according to the traditional syllabus without the use of spaced repetition. To assess the impact of spaced repetition, both groups took the same test before and after the experiment. The pre-test served to establish a baseline measurement of each student's vocabulary and grammar proficiency, allowing for a direct comparison of progress made during the study. The post-test, conducted at the end of the experiment, aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of the spaced repetition method by measuring any improvements in language skills. Data was collected through a combination of online surveys and a Likert scale questionnaire. The results demonstrated that the majority of students in the experimental group, who consistently used spaced repetition, reported significant improvements in their language skills, as evidenced by higher scores on the post-experiment test. In contrast, the control group showed less pronounced progress, highlighting the added value of spaced repetition in language learning. The findings underline the versatility and effectiveness of spaced repetition, especially when integrated into the daily learning process. This method not only proved its effectiveness for memorization but also enhanced the practical application of language skills, leading to more confident and accurate communication in English. Additionally, students in the experimental group reported positive impacts on their motivation and time management, further supporting the potential of spaced repetition as a powerful tool for language education across various linguistic fields.

A Review of Empirical Research on English Writing Instruction Based on Cognitive Linguistic Approach

The complexities of writing pose various difficulties for those learning a second language, making it a principal area of academic research in linguistics. Lately, breakthroughs in the field of cognitive linguistics have spurred the development of innovative techniques and approaches to studying English composition instruction. Studies that integrate a cognitive linguistic approach (CLA), particularly the principles of schema theory, have demonstrated a considerable uplift in the proficiency, productivity, and overall competence of learners when it comes to writing. The objective of this paper is to methodically compile and integrate these research insights, with the goal of providing a foundation for further exploration in the sphere of cognitive linguistics and educational strategies.

Ibn Jinni's Reading of the Book of Characteristics Offers Insights into Language and Signs

The sign is a distinctive concept in linguistic thought, serving as the foundation for research into the origin of language and the acquisition of its significance. Almost no philosophical theory, whether ancient or modern, makes any mention of it. Indeed, modern linguistics has become inextricably linked with the sign because of its bond with the signifier, which is the basis of language and relied upon in its study.In the fourth century, Ibn Jinni was the most prominent linguist. His linguistic thought was linked to the fundamentalists of logic and speech, as evidenced in his book Al-Khassas. In this work, he presented the origins of language and the processes by which connotations are obtained and acquired.In addition to his contributions to the field of linguistics, Ibn Jinni also presented a printed work on jurisprudence and speech, as well as undertaking linguistic investigations.This paper examines the concept of the 'mark' as it is presented in the thought of Ibn Jinni, exploring it through a number of different axes.

Advances in Fuzzy Linguistics Research in the Last Two Decades - CiteSpace-based Visualisation and Analysis

This paper analyzes the research progress of fuzzy linguistics in the last two decades based on the visual analysis method of CiteSpace. It introduces the concept and development background of fuzzy linguistics. In this paper, the research progress in the field of fuzzy linguistics is explored in depth through visual analysis using CiteSpace, and the related research directions and development trends are discussed and summarized in detail. The results of these analyses are of certain reference significance for further in-depth research in the field of fuzzy linguistics and for advancing the technological development and application in the field of fuzzy linguistics.

The pragmatism of emotional-expressive words in Kazakh linguistics: A study of M. Auezov’s ‘The Way of Abai’

Abstract The issue of the research of emotional lexemes is conditioned upon pragmatic relations, which constitute an important basis in the definition of expressive language units. The purpose of the research is to analyse features of emotional and expressive linguistic units, considering the cognitive and linguistic nature of words in M. Auezov’s work ‘The Way of Abai.’ The methods used to achieve the research objectives were: generalization, axiomatic, content analysis, and comparative analysis. The results of the work have determined that using words depends on a different range of emotions, where a particular situation influences the traditions and perceptions of the period concerned, developing a linguistic picture of the world. The practical significance of the research is in using the results of the research by linguists, experts, and specialists in the field of pedagogy and linguistics.

Confessional Cross-Pollination: Basel Humanists as Suppliers of Lutheran and Catholic Exempla

Basel humanists shaped religious discourse beyond the Reformed sphere through their collections of exempla, short narratives designed to illustrate a moral or doctrinal message. Because scholars of early modern exempla typically focus on either Lutheran or Catholic exempla collections, the role of Reformed compilers as mediators between confessions has been obscured. This article uses methods from the field of digital humanities and corpus linguistics to examine the lasting influence of Theodor Zwinger (1533–1588), Conrad Lycosthenes (1518–1561), and Johannes Herold (1514–1567) on Lutheran and Catholic exempla collections in a newly quantitative way. Using the concordance software AntConc, this study identifies numerous citations that demonstrate that Zwinger and Lycosthenes facilitated confessional cross-pollination of exemplary narratives from the mid-sixteenth through the early eighteenth century. Although citations of Zwinger, Lycosthenes, and Herold are more frequent in Lutheran exempla collections, the existence of several Catholic editions of Zwinger’s Theatrum vitae humanae indicates that Catholic readers also valued Zwinger’s work. This examination showcases the vital role of Swiss humanists in cross-confessional networks of information exchange and religious discourse in early modern Europe.

Corpus linguistics will benefit from greater adoption of pre-registration: A novice-friendly split-corpus approach to pre-registration

In this brief article, I contend that the field of corpus linguistics stands to gain significantly from an increased adoption of pre-registration. Pre-registration serves to constrain the almost infinite degree of analytic freedom inherent in corpus analysis, thereby enhancing the transparency, reliability, and potential impact of corpus research. While pre-registration is increasingly popular in fields such as psychology and medicine, its uptake in corpus linguistics remains notably limited. To facilitate the transition toward pre-registration, I describe a straightforward split-corpus approach, ideally suited for corpus linguists new to pre-registration and for both hypothesis-testing and exploratory research. This method involves dividing a corpus into an exploratory set (20–40 % of the corpus) and a confirmatory set (the remaining 60–80 %). The exploratory set allows researchers to freely generate hypotheses and develop analysis plans, while the confirmatory set is then used for a more structured and objective analysis according to the pre-specified protocols. By employing this approach, corpus linguists can effectively balance exploratory flexibility with the rigour of confirmatory analysis, boosting the reliability of corpus findings. An increased uptake of pre-registration may not only bolster recognition of corpus linguistics as a robust empirical field, but it may also encourage a stronger emphasis on the building of cumulative knowledge.

Redeeming a killer language: Protestant missionaries’ engagements with Bangala and Lingala in the Belgian Congo, 1900–1935

ABSTRACT Situated within the field of colonial and missionary linguistics, this paper discusses language-interventionist campaigns by Protestant missionaries working in the Belgian Congo, in particular their work on the languages Bangala and Lingala between 1900 and 1935. This time frame commences with a master plan to transform Bangala, by first “redeeming” it of its pidgin features, into “a killer language,” with the aim of supplanting all local languages utilized in Protestant missionary work. It closes with the establishment of a Lingala Committee, its attempts at creating a “Union Ngala,” and the first publication on Lingala by Baptist missionary Malcolm Guthrie in 1935, whose Lingala work would change the Protestants’ policy towards the language for good. The period between these two junctures was marked by resistance within Protestant circles against the master plan, attempts to counteract the resistance, and, above all, a wide range of debates and discussions, all manifesting notable language ideologies.

Economic aspects of error identification in semi-structured publications in the state language

Due to the rapid growth of information on the Internet and social networks, research in the field of computational linguistics has become very relevant. The volume of information that people and machines create in natural language needs to be processed, analyzed and verified. Information retrieval systems, dialog systems, and machine translation tools are used for this. The range of automatic text processing systems is very wide, it covers various tasks. Finding errors in texts and words, identifying and correcting incorrect words is one of the most important tasks of natural language processing (NLP). The article provides an overview of semi-structured data, methods and technologies for identifying incorrect words in natural languages. The paper gives an overview of semi-structured data, methods and techniques for detecting incorrect words in natural languages. The aim of the research is to develop an effective approach for detecting and correcting errors occurring in Kazakh-language texts, especially in the context of limited resources and unstructured data. The research includes the use of machine learning techniques as well as economic analysis of the costs of developing and implementing such solutions. The proposed approach facilitates the automation of text verification, which can significantly reduce the cost of manual data processing and improve the quality of information in various spheres, including business and public administration.

The Progress and Trends in Overseas Education: A Bibliometric Analysis

With the rapid development of economic globalization and educational internationalization, overseas education has emerged as a pivotal trend in the current global education landscape. Employing bibliometric methods, this study conducts co-citation and co-occurrence analyses using VOSviewer and Bibliometrix software to scrutinize 1985 publications related to overseas education retrieved from the Web of Science database from January 2000 to November 2023. Statistical findings reveal a steady growth trend in overseas education research over the past two decades, with the USA, China, and England identified as the highest contributors. Co-citation analysis unveils that the knowledge foundation of overseas education research primarily emanates from the fields of linguistics and education, giving rise to research themes such as language acquisition, identity, and learning experiences. Co-occurrence analysis demonstrates that research hotspots in overseas education are concentrated in six directions: higher education and international students, internationalization and intercultural competence, language acquisition, identity, and study abroad, student mobility, globalization, and internationalization of higher education. Based on bibliometric analysis, this study proposes future research recommendations, including enhancing research on the mobility of specific groups of international students, strengthening studies on the overseas education market, addressing new dynamics in overseas education in the post-COVID-19 era, and intensifying research on the academic achievements of international students. This study provides scholars in the field of overseas education with an in-depth understanding of the knowledge structure and developmental trends, offering a solid foundation for future research.

Linguistic-literary synergies in modern Ukrainian philology

Modern research in the field of Ukrainian philology increasingly combines linguistics and literary studies, demonstrating an interdisciplinary approach to the study of language and literature. The study used a limited strategy of searching for relevant data in databases such as Google Scholar, Frontiersin, ResearchGate, Scopus, using the keywords “Interdisciplinarity, Linguistics, Literature Studies”. The search was focused on articles published between 2019 and 2024, written in English and containing these open access keywords, which were compared to conference articles. The results indicate the relevance of this approach in the context of the growing specialisation of research, as it allows for the consideration of objects of study from different perspectives and the use of methods and approaches from different scientific disciplines. The interdisciplinary approach in Ukrainian philology allows us to gain a deeper understanding of the phenomena of language and literature, to study their interaction and mutual influence. Professional specialists in the field of linguistics and literary studies have the opportunity to jointly solve complex problems using a variety of methods and approaches. Thus, it can be concluded that the interdisciplinary approach to the study of Ukrainian philology opens up new opportunities for the development of scientific research, promoting the exchange of knowledge and deepening the understanding of language and literature in the context of modern scientific requirements.

Linguistic Basics of the Formation of Students’ Pragmatic Competence

This article discusses the linguistic foundations of the formation of pragmatic competence of students. A review of the history of the formation and study of the term “pragmatic competence” is provided. Similar and related terms with this term are also analyzed, as well as the views and conclusions of domestic and foreign linguists, methodologists, and scholars. To develop a methodology for the formation of pragmatic competence of students, it is crucial to find out its theoretical and methodological foundations; therefore the purpose of this article is to identify the linguistic features of this issue. It is known that the indicator of the personal quality of schoolchildren is equivalent to the indicator of their socialization. The totality of the knowledge, skills, and abilities formed in a child will have a significant influence on their correct and appropriate socialization within their environment in the future. The existence of a close relationship between linguistic, communicative, and pragmatic competencies requires the use of complex methods in solving their common tasks. The study found that the concept of competence has been studied from different perspectives. The main characteristics and indicators of pragmatic competence are established, as well as the concepts of their manifestations in the language environment are presented. The influence of new trends in the field of linguistics on the formation of pragmatic competence is also considered. Several methods that can be used when teaching the Kazakh language are examined. An attempt has been made to find language solutions that contribute to the development of pragmatic competence.