Prof. Yuzhonggen, Editor-in-chief of Forum for Linguistic Studies, was named a 2024 Highly Cited Chinese Researcher.

On March 25, 2025, Elsevier released the 2024 list of "Highly Cited Chinese Researchers," which has served as an internationally recognized benchmark of academic influence for eleven consecutive years. This authoritative ranking system utilizes the global Scopus database and ShanghaiRanking's scientific evaluation framework to comprehensively map China's research talent distribution and institutional disciplinary strengths. It provides in-depth analysis of core competitiveness in critical technology fields while offering data-driven support for disciplinary development, talent strategies, and high-quality research innovation. The list particularly highlights the frontier-leading value of academic achievements by journal editorial board members.

Congratulations to Prof. Yu Zhonggen, Editor-in-Chief of Forum for Linguistic Studies (EISSN: 2705-0602,
ISSN:2705-0610), for being listed among the 2024 "Highly Cited Chinese Researchers"! With longstanding dedication to intelligent foreign language education, second language acquisition, and translational innovation, Prof. Yu, as the journal's chief editor, has propelled interdisciplinary integration between linguistics and educational technology as well as cognitive science through visionary academic leadership. This prestigious recognition not only highlights the global impact of his scholarly achievements but also underscores the journal's pivotal role as an academic benchmark in advancing theoretical innovation and practical transformation of linguistic studies during the digital-intelligent era.