Bibliometric Analysis of Graduate Theses in Turkey: The Rising Academic Trends and Future Vision

This study presents a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of graduate theses on bibliometrics in Turkey. The research examines 216 theses archived in YÖKTEZ between 1992 and 2024, exploring academic trends and identifying evolving research patterns. The findings reveal a marked increase in bibliometric studies post-2019, with master's theses comprising 88% of total outputs. Predominantly emerging in fields such as education, business, tourism, and health sciences, bibliometric studies have demonstrated interdisciplinary application potential. Gender analysis indicated a higher proportion of female authors (61.6%), suggesting increasing female academic participation. The study underscores the significance of bibliometric analysis in evaluating academic productivity and guiding research directions while highlighting the growing importance of public universities in contributing to this field. These findings demonstrate bibliometric analysis as a critical tool for understanding and fostering academic research dynamics in Turkey.

Keywords: Bibliometric Analysis, Graduate Theses, Academic Trends, Data Analysis, YÖK Thesis Database, Turkey