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Understanding the research process and historical trends in English for medical purposes using scientometrics and co-occurrence analysis

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Nematullah Shomoossi ,
Nematullah Shomoossi
Mostafa Rad ,
Mostafa Rad
Mansoureh Fiezabadi ,
Mansoureh Fiezabadi
Esmaeil Vaziri ,
Esmaeil Vaziri
Mostafa Amiri
Mostafa Amiri

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