This study employs a scoping review methodology to explore research on the English translation of Internet buzzwords, focusing on Chinese journals published in the China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI). By analyzing the retrieved literature, this paper systematically examines the theoretical foundations, research contents, contextual backgrounds, and methodologies used in current studies. It identifies existing research gaps and provides recommendations for future investigations. An analysis of 106 articles reveals that while numerous theoretical resources are engaged within this field, there is a weak correlation between theory and empirical research, with some empirical studies lacking a robust theoretical foundation. The research content tends to be relatively narrow, primarily concentrating on the English translation of Internet buzzwords themselves, and methodological approaches have been predominantly qualitative. Based on these findings, suggestions are proposed to guide subsequent research.

Yan Xuejuan. Research on the English Translation of Internet Buzzwords: A Scoping Review Approach. Academic Journal of Humanities & Social Sciences(2025), Vol. 8, Issue 3: 72-77. https://doi.org/10.25236/AJHSS.2025.080311.

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