Classical Studies and Philology
Classical Studies and Philology is a research topic within Language and Linguistics. Science Explorer counts 2.2k research works in it since 1950. 10.3% of them reached the world's top 10% most cited for their field and year.
This cluster of papers revolves around the study of language, texts, and cultural history, encompassing topics such as philology, historical linguistics, classical studies, nationalism, and the impact of globalization on humanities. The papers explore the roots, evolution, and contemporary relevance of philological research in understanding the development of languages and cultures.
- Philology
- Language Studies
- Cultural History
- Literature Analysis
- Historical Linguistics
- Textual Criticism
- Classical Studies
- Nationalism
- Globalization
- Humanities
- Research works
- 2.2k fractional, since 1950
- In the world top 10%
- 226 per year above
- Top-10% rate
- 10.3% share of its works in the world top 10%
- Growth, 2013–17 → 2018–22
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Which countries lead Classical Studies and Philology research?
By volume, the United States and the United Kingdom publish the most (68 and 36 works in 2022–2025).
By volume, 2022–2025
- 1 United States 68 works
- 2 United Kingdom 36 works
- 3 Germany 34 works
- 4 France 29 works
- 5 Italy 21 works
- 6 Greece 16 works
- 7 Poland 12 works
- 8 Netherlands 11 works
- 9 Romania 11 works
- 10 Austria 10 works
How concentrated that is
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Which institutions lead Classical Studies and Philology research?
By volume in 2022–2025, University of Cambridge publishes the most Classical Studies and Philology research, followed by Bowling Green State University and University of Graz.
By volume, 2022–2025
- 1 University of CambridgeUnited Kingdom 6 works
- 2 Bowling Green State UniversityUnited States 5 works
- 3 University of GrazAustria 5 works
- 4 University of OxfordUnited Kingdom 4 works
- 5 Ca' Foscari University of VeniceItaly 4 works
- 6 The University of Texas at ArlingtonUnited States 3 works
- 7 University of AmsterdamNetherlands 3 works
- 8 KU LeuvenBelgium 3 works
- 9 Leiden UniversityNetherlands 3 works
- 10 Democritus University of ThraceGreece 3 works
Who are the leading researchers in Classical Studies and Philology?
The most-cited researchers publishing on Classical Studies and Philology include John T. Guthrie.
- 1 John T. Guthrie United States 596 citations
Ranked by citations received across their whole record, among researchers with at least three works on this topic.
Where is Classical Studies and Philology research done?
The largest centres of Classical Studies and Philology research in 2022–2025 are Paris (France), New York (United States), Cambridge (United Kingdom) and Athens (Greece).
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Is Classical Studies and Philology research growing?
Output in 2018–2022 was 11% higher than in 2013–2017, peaking in 2025. The fastest-growing topics are Classical Studies and Philology.
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