Development of Marathon Tourism Publications Indexed in Wos and Scopus Databases: A Bibliometric Analysis

Authors : Hüseyin Keleş, Güray Karacıl, Engin Derman

Pages : 120-135

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Publication Date : 2025-12-30

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :This study analyzed scientific papers published in the field of marathon tourism between 2000 and 2025 using a bibliometric approach. The 152 documents obtained from the Web of Science (WOS) and Scopus databases were evaluated employing multidimensional techniques such as author analysis, citation analysis, journal impact, country collaborations, conceptual structure, and keyword trends using R software. Bibliometric methodology objectively reveals the quantitative characteristics of literature while providing the opportunity to visualize academic productivity, collaboration levels, and research trends in the field. The findings showed that scientific interest in marathon tourism increased significantly after 2010, peaked in 2020, and diversified with multidisciplinary content. Conceptual analyses revealed that literature focused on three main axes: the social impacts of mega events, tourist behavior, and individual sports experience. Studies such as Getz (2010) have shaped the theoretical framework of the field with their high citation levels. Additionally, it has been determined that international collaborations are strong, with the US, China, Canada, and Australia emerging as central actors. The research has revealed that marathon tourism is not only a sporting event but is also closely related to themes such as regional development, sustainable destination management, and social integration, and it has presented strategic recommendations for future research.
Keywords : Maraton turizmi, bibliyometrik analiz, sürdürülebilir turizm, destinasyon pazarlaması

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