THE ROLE OF ENGLISH IN KNOWLEDGE DISSEMINATION AND INTERNATIONAL COLLABORATION IN GEODESY

Published June 15, 2025 | Version v1

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English has emerged as the global lingua franca in scientific communication,

playing a critical role in the dissemination of knowledge and the facilitation of

international collaboration. In geodesy, a field inherently global due to its reliance on

Earth observation and cross-border data sharing, the dominance of English has had

profound implications. This paper explores the significance of English in geodetic

research, education, and professional interaction through an analysis structured in the

IMRAD (Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion) format. Drawing upon

literature reviews, bibliometric data, and case studies, we evaluate the benefits and

limitations associated with the widespread use of English, offering recommendations for

equitable participation in the global geodetic community.

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