Translation Studies Research Orientation of S1 & S2 Sinta-indexed Journal Publications

Abstract. This descriptive qualitative research examines the distribution of translation studies Sinta-indexed journals (S1 and S2) through a dataset 19 60 articles. The objective this article is to offer clear depiction current direction that taking within field translation. empirical results derived from study demonstrate discernibly higher frequency S2 in comparison their S1 counterparts. observed disparity can reasonably be attributed divergent criteria employed classification these as well ongoing progress expansion journal landscape. exhibit greater inclination toward prioritizing applied studies, whereas both categories prevailing prevalence centered around pure translation, thereby suggesting possible imperative advance deployment with orientations. methodology across journals. Quantitative notably infrequent, constituting minority fraction publications, mixed-method approaches are also limited but present some extent. Collaborative efforts larger-scale projects, publications involve smaller, collaborative teams. Foreign researchers contribute more S1, while showcases predominantly Indonesian authors, display international collaboration. Thus, encouraging industry collaboration enhance practical impact studies. above findings significant not only for scholars engaged editors when making editorial judgments.Keywords: Translation Studies, Research Orientation, Sinta 1, 2