Bibliometric Analysis of Research Status and Trends of Schizophrenia in Türkiye

Authors : Selin Balki Tekin, Danış Aygün
Pages : 393-402
Doi:10.18863/pgy.1760054
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Publication Date : 2025-12-16
Article Type : Research Paper
Abstract :Objective: The number of studies conducted on schizophrenia in Türkiye has begun to increase, particularly since the 2000s, in line with global trends. This bibliometric study aims to shed light on the development of schizophrenia studies conducted in Türkiye and the country\\\'s contribution to global medical data presentation over the last 20 years, as well as to guide clinicians. Method: Publications published between 2005 and 2024 with at least one author from a Turkish institution were included in the study by selecting the keyword ‘schizophrenia’ in the SCI-E (Science Citation Index Expanded) index in the Web of Science (WoS) Core Collection database. Database analysis and visualisations were performed using the VOSviewer programme. Results: A total of 604 articles were identified through the search. Although the number of publications has generally increased, with a few exceptions, 2020 and 2021 were the most productive years, with 49 and 53 articles, respectively. The total number of citations is 10276, the average citation frequency per article is 17.01, and the h-index is 51. The three most active Turkish authors in the field of schizophrenia are Alp Üçok, Köksal Alptekin, and Emre Bora. The Bulletin of Clinical Psychopharmacology is the journal that has contributed the most, with 92 articles. The most productive Turkish institution in this field is the Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, with 44 publications. Conclusion: This study provides an opportunity to summarise a broad field such as schizophrenia, serving as a guide for researchers to plan their studies in the right areas with the right people by keeping abreast of developments in the field and contributing to the literature.
Keywords : şizofreni, araştırma trendleri, Türkiye, bibliyometrik analiz, VOSviewer, yayın

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