Bibliometric Analysis of Wos Indexed Forestry Articles from Türkiye

Aim of study: This research aims to conduct a bibliometric analysis of forestry-related publications from Türkiye that are indexed in the Web of Science (WoS) database. The study seeks to identify prominent topics, authors, institutions, and patterns of international collaboration within the field. The findings aim to guide future forestry researchers by identifying and addressing existing literature gaps. Material and method: The dataset consists of 4098 forestry-related articles affiliated with Turkish institutions, which were published during the period from 1983 to 2023 and indexed in the SCI-E, SSCI or AHCI. Bibliometric analysis was performed using VOSviewer software, which facilitated the visualization of co-authorship networks, citation relationships, and keyword associations. A thorough data cleaning process was implemented to ensure the accuracy and consistency of author and institutional information. Main results: Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa ranks highest in terms of publication and citation counts. Keywords like ‘mechanical properties’ and ‘surface roughness’ were prevalent, indicating a strong focus on wood science. Türkiye has the strongest co-authorship links primarily with the USA and Czechia. Research highlights: This study identifies significant research themes within the field of Turkish forestry, including wood properties and the application of Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa and Karadeniz Technical University are at the forefront of scholarly contributions in this area.