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English still dominates science, but its share fell from 94% to 85%

In 2023, about 85% of the roughly five million articles indexed in major global databases covering the natural, medical and social sciences were written in English. In 1990, the proportion was considerably higher: 94%.

English still dominates science, but its share fell from 94% to 85%
Image: Phys.org
In 2023, about 85% of the roughly five million articles indexed in major global databases covering the natural, medical and social sciences were written in English. In 1990, the proportion was considerably higher: 94%.

Originally published at Phys.org

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