'Science first': An exploration of the assessment and role of language in the editorial practices of 'hard science' academic journals

Abstract Publication in international, peer-reviewed, academic journals is increasingly characterized by the dominance of English as the language of research dissemination. Multiple studies attest to the disadvantages perceived and encountered by NNES (non-native English speaking) scholars as a r...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Von Delius, Sarah
Format: Dissertation (University of Nottingham only)
Language:English
Published: 2015
Online Access:https://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/31042/