Bibliometric Analysis of Human Factor Literature in Aviation

The continued occurrence of accidents caused by human factors in the aviation sector, even with technological advance6 ments, highlights the necessity of maintaining ongoing research in the field. Human factors constitute a critical element in aviation safety, influencing decision6making processes, operational efficiency, and risk management strategies. The aim of the study was to examine publications at the intersection of human factors and aviation during the 2014–2024 period and to reveal the dynamics in the literature through bibliometric analysis. A total of 449 publications were obtained from the Dimensions database and were analyzed using the VOSviewer program via tables and visual maps. It was found that the majority of the related publications were published in 2023 and that the most cited study was conducted by Thomas B. Sheridan in 2016. In addition, it was determined that the term “factor” was positioned centrally in the text mining analysis, while the terms “accident”, “aircraft”, “work”, and “problem” were prominently highlighted. These results are considered to provide significant and valuable information for guiding future research efforts and to clearly demonstrate the necessity of conducting more comprehensive and detailed studies on the critical role of human factors, which are fundamentally essential for ensuring aviation safety.