Libyan researchers' perspectives on language choices in published medical research articles
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Source
Issue
Vol. 2020, Issue 16 (30 Sep. 2020), pp.360-389, 30 p.
Publisher
Sirte University Faculty of Arts
Publication Date
2020-09-30
Country of Publication
Libya
No. of Pages
30
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
The purpose of this study is to report the results of a small-scale survey study of Libyan medical scholars, set out to determine Libyan academics' experiences of publishing their research papers.
In short, the current study is aimed to identify Libyan medical researchers' perspectives on using English and/or Arabic in writing medical research papers.
It examines at the issue of language choice, the perceived advantages and difficulties being experienced as a result of selecting one or the other language.
The findings of the study reveal that all the participants selected English language for writing their research papers.
This helps in gaining international recognition for their works, and more readership.
Moreover, their study background in English makes it easier for them to read in English than Arabic.
The implications of the study are discussed and presented.
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American Psychological Association (APA)
Muhammad, Aishah Ali E.. 2020. Libyan researchers' perspectives on language choices in published medical research articles. Abhat Journal،Vol. 2020, no. 16, pp.360-389.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Muhammad, Aishah Ali E.. Libyan researchers' perspectives on language choices in published medical research articles. Abhat Journal No. 16 (Sep. 2020), pp.360-389.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-978979
American Medical Association (AMA)
Muhammad, Aishah Ali E.. Libyan researchers' perspectives on language choices in published medical research articles. Abhat Journal. 2020. Vol. 2020, no. 16, pp.360-389.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-978979
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes appendices : p. 386-389
Record ID
BIM-978979