THE EVOLUTION OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH IN TÜRKİYE’S EUROPEAN UNION ACCESSION PROCESS: A BIBLIOMETRIC ANALYSIS

Authors : Muzaffer Akdoğan
Pages : 53-90
Doi:10.29228/mjes.466
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Publication Date : 2025-06-30
Article Type : Research Paper
Abstract :This study aims to systematically examine academic research on Türkiye-European Union (EU) relations, assessing the historical and thematic evolution of this relationship. The research identifies trends, thematic focus areas, and gaps in the literature using bibliometric analysis methods. Based on quantitative data, it provides insights into the dynamics of the relationship and offers new perspectives to guide future studies. The bibliometric data of 884 publications indexed in the Web of Science database between 1996 and 2024 were analyzed in this study. The years with the highest publication density were identified as 2011 (72 publications), 2019 (54 publications), 2016 (49 publications), 2020 and 2022 (48 publications each). The most prolific authors were found to be Meltem Müftüler Baç (13 publications), Çiğdem Kentmen Çin (10 publications), and Bahar Rumelili (10 publications). Prominent research fields included government and law (617 publications), international relations (416 publications), and public administration (38 publications). Country-wise, Türkiye (474 publications), the United Kingdom (91), the United States (73), and Germany (51) stood out as leading contributors. Most publications were in English (789), followed by Turkish (42) and Russian (21). The majority of the publications were indexed in SSCI (525 publications) and ESCI (359 publications). The analysis reveals that while Türkiye has a high academic production capacity, its international impact remains limited. The findings highlight the need for increased international collaboration and a greater focus on publishing in prestigious academic journals to enhance global visibility and influence.
Keywords : Türkiye-AB ilişkileri, Avrupa Birliği, Bibliyometrik analiz, Uluslararası ilişkiler, Literatür taraması

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