Bibliometric Analysis of Bioethics and Medical Ethics Publications Originating from Türkiye


Arbak P. M., Kurutkan M. N., AKPINAR A.

DUZCE MEDICAL JOURNAL, cilt.27, sa.2, ss.172-183, 2025 (ESCI, Scopus, TRDizin) identifier identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 27 Sayı: 2
  • Basım Tarihi: 2025
  • Doi Numarası: 10.18678/dtfd.1649784
  • Dergi Adı: DUZCE MEDICAL JOURNAL
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), Scopus, CINAHL, EMBASE, Directory of Open Access Journals, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.172-183
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: bibliometric analysis, Bioethics, medical ethics, Türkiye
  • Kocaeli Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Aim: This study aimed to provide a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of the bioethics and medical ethics literature affiliated with T & uuml;rkiye in order to determine the conceptual structure and intellectual framework of publications addressing bioethics and medical ethics. Material and Methods: The data utilized in this research were obtained from the Web of Science (WoS) ACore Collection database. A search using the keywords "bioethic*" Aand "medical ethic*" Aidentified 26,097 publications. Only publications categorized as "article," "review," and "early access" were included in the analysis, while other types were excluded. Publications originating from T & uuml;rkiye were identified, and the analysis was conducted on 181 selected publications. Bibliometric analyses were performed using the Bibliometrix software. Results: A total of 525 authors contributed to the 181 analyzed documents, with an average of 3.56 authors per publication. The annual growth rate was calculated as 9.33%, Aindicating a significant increase in the number of publications. The documents contained a total of 5,479 references, with an average citation count of 8.221 per publication. Co-occurrence analysis identified thematic clusters such as "Clinical Research and Informed Consent", "Medical Education and Ethics", "Bioethics and Health Policies", "Anatomy and Research Ethics", and Conclusion: The study not only maps the evolution of bioethics and medical ethics research in T & uuml;rkiye but also fills a significant gap by systematically identifying thematic and methodological trends, thereby contributing a valuable reference for future academic endeavors in the field.