Neus Figueras

6.7k total citations · 1 hit paper
18 papers, 3.7k citations indexed

About

Neus Figueras is a scholar working on Literature and Literary Theory, Language and Linguistics and Education. According to data from OpenAlex, Neus Figueras has authored 18 papers receiving a total of 3.7k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 8 papers in Literature and Literary Theory, 8 papers in Language and Linguistics and 6 papers in Education. Recurrent topics in Neus Figueras's work include Second Language Learning and Teaching (8 papers), EFL/ESL Teaching and Learning (6 papers) and Second Language Acquisition and Learning (3 papers). Neus Figueras is often cited by papers focused on Second Language Learning and Teaching (8 papers), EFL/ESL Teaching and Learning (6 papers) and Second Language Acquisition and Learning (3 papers). Neus Figueras collaborates with scholars based in Spain, Italy and Ireland. Neus Figueras's co-authors include Sauli Takala, Norman D. Verhelst, Brian North, Piet Van Avermaet, J. Charles Alderson, Giuseppe Guarnieri, Stanislao Bevilacqua, Laura Tamburello, Simonetta Fraschetti and Ari Huhta and has published in prestigious journals such as Modern Language Journal, Frontiers in Marine Science and ELT Journal.

In The Last Decade

Neus Figueras

13 papers receiving 3.1k citations

Hit Papers

Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: lea... 2009 2026 2014 2020 2009 1000 2.0k 3.0k
What are hit papers?

Hit papers significantly outperform the citation benchmark for their cohort. A paper qualifies if it has ≥500 total citations, achieves ≥1.5× the top-1% citation threshold for papers in the same subfield and year (this is the minimum needed to enter the top 1%, not the average within it), or reaches the top citation threshold in at least one of its specific research topics.

  1. Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: learning, teaching, assessment
    2009 3.4k citations Norman D. Verhelst, Piet Van Avermaet et al. Ghent University Academic Bibliography (Ghent University) profile →

Peers

Neus Figueras
Brian North Canada
Sauli Takala Finland
Andrew D. Cohen United States
Piet Van Avermaet Belgium
Dwight Atkinson United States
Steven L. Thorne United States
Leo van Lier United States
Helen Baştürkmen New Zealand
Graham Crookes United States
Vivian Cook United Kingdom
Brian North Canada
Neus Figueras
Citations per year, relative to Neus Figueras Neus Figueras (= 1×) peers Brian North

Countries citing papers authored by Neus Figueras

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Fields of papers citing papers by Neus Figueras

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Physical SciencesHealth SciencesLife SciencesSocial Sciences

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Co-authorship network of co-authors of Neus Figueras

This figure shows the co-authorship network connecting the top 25 collaborators of Neus Figueras. A scholar is included among the top collaborators of Neus Figueras based on the total number of citations received by their joint publications. Widths of edges represent the number of papers authors have co-authored together. Node borders signify the number of papers an author published with Neus Figueras. Neus Figueras is excluded from the visualization to improve readability, since they are connected to all nodes in the network.

All Works

18 of 18 papers shown
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Figueras, Neus, et al.. (2022). Aligning Language Education with the CEFR: A Handbook. 5. 5–10. 3 indexed citations
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Guarnieri, Giuseppe, Stanislao Bevilacqua, Neus Figueras, Laura Tamburello, & Simonetta Fraschetti. (2020). Large-Scale Sea Urchin Culling Drives the Reduction of Subtidal Barren Grounds in the Mediterranean Sea. Frontiers in Marine Science. 7. 22 indexed citations
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Huhta, Ari, et al.. (2019). Developments in language education : a memorial volume in honour of Sauli Takala. 8 indexed citations
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Figueras, Neus. (2019). Developing and using tasks for the assessment of speaking. Apples - Journal of Applied Language Studies. 13(1). 133–149.
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Huhta, Ari, et al.. (2019). ”In one sentence there can easily be three different languages”. A glimpse into the use of languages among immersion students..
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Figueras, Neus, et al.. (2013). Relating a Reading Comprehension Test to the CEFR Levels: A Case of Standard Setting in Practice with Focus on Judges and Items. Canadian Modern Language Review/ La Revue canadienne des langues vivantes. 69(4). 359–385. 1 indexed citations
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Figueras, Neus. (2012). The impact of the CEFR. ELT Journal. 66(4). 477–485. 53 indexed citations
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Verhelst, Norman D., Piet Van Avermaet, Sauli Takala, Neus Figueras, & Brian North. (2009). Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: learning, teaching, assessment. Ghent University Academic Bibliography (Ghent University). 3388 indexed citations breakdown →
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Figueras, Neus, Brian North, Sauli Takala, Piet Van Avermaet, & Norman D. Verhelst. (2009). Relating language examinations to the common European framework of reference for languages: learning, teaching, assessment (CEFR): a manual. Ghent University Academic Bibliography (Ghent University). 67 indexed citations
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Figueras, Neus. (2007). The CEFR, a Lever for the Improvement of Language Professionals in Europe. Modern Language Journal. 91(4). 673–675. 10 indexed citations
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Alderson, J. Charles, et al.. (2006). Analysing Tests of Reading and Listening in Relation to the Common European Framework of Reference: The Experience of The Dutch CEFR Construct Project. Language Assessment Quarterly. 3(1). 3–30. 67 indexed citations
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Figueras, Neus, Brian North, Sauli Takala, Norman D. Verhelst, & Piet Van Avermaet. (2005). Relating examinations to the Common European Framework: a manual. Language Testing. 22(3). 261–279. 38 indexed citations
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Figueras, Neus. (2004). Testing, testing, everywhere, and not a while to think. ELT Journal. 59(1). 47–54. 1 indexed citations
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Alderson, J. Charles, et al.. (2004). The development of specifications for item development and classification within The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: Learning, Teaching, Assessment: Reading and Listening: Final report of The Dutch CEF Construct Project .. Lancaster EPrints (Lancaster University). 13 indexed citations
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Alderson, J. Charles, et al.. (2004). The Development of Specifications for Item Development and Classification within The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: Learning, Teaching, Assessment. 8 indexed citations
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Alderson, J. Charles, Caroline Clapham, Dianne Wall, & Neus Figueras. (1998). Exámenes de idiomas : elaboración y evaluación. Cambridge University Press eBooks. 4 indexed citations

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