Multilingual academic publishing in Kazakhstan: language shifts during and after the COVID-19 pandemic

A study examining academic publishing trends in Kazakhstan, specifically focusing on language distribution (Kazakh, Russian, English) during and after the COVID-19 pandemic, utilized the Eurasian Journal of Philology: Science and Education as a case study. The research analyzed 535 articles published between 2020 and 2025, comparing 278 articles from the pandemic period (2020-2022) with 257 from the post-pandemic period (2023-2025). The analysis employed quantitative methods, keyword analysis, and scientometric techniques to identify shifts in language choice, thematic focus, and disciplinary sections.

Understanding shifts in academic language usage is crucial for national and international research communities to gauge the reach and accessibility of scientific output. These trends can inform strategies for promoting linguistic diversity, supporting local scholarship, and facilitating global scientific collaboration, directly impacting knowledge dissemination and national research profiles.

The study analyzed 535 articles from the Eurasian Journal of Philology: Science and Education published between 2020 and 2025.

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