A Bibliometric Study on Turkey - Azerbaijan Economic Relations

Abstract

This study presents a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of publications related to Turkey-Azerbaijan economic relations and cooperation spanning the years 1997 to 2022. Utilizing the Web of Science academic database with specific keywords such as "Turkey-Azerbaijan economic cooperation" and "Turkey-Azerbaijan economic relations," the research identified and analyzed 39 relevant publications. The research involves a comprehensive exploration of bibliometric data, encompassing aspects like bibliographic coupling, citation, co-citation, co-cited references, authors, topics, and research methodologies. The research comprises distinct sections, encompassing a concise review of literature focused on the economic relations between Turkey and Azerbaijan, additionally, it includes a thorough exploration of literature studies and bibliometric analyses related to the economic ties between these two nations. The research further incorporates an elucidation of the bibliometric analysis process and concludes with a section dedicated to evaluating the findings. The majority of publications, approximately 82%, are in the form of articles, with proceedings papers, reviews, and editorial materials contributing to the remainder. Keyword analysis revealed terms like "Turkey" and "Azerbaijan", "energy," "Caucasus," "Kazakhstan," "Russia," "pipeline," "oil," and "gas". Regarding research methods, qualitative research emerged as the preferred approach for review methods. The research findings also pointed to a notable inclination towards single-author contributions, a tendency likely influenced by the utilization of qualitative research methods. Conversely, studies adopting quantitative methods frequently involved multiple authors, often ranging from three to four. In conclusion, the research underscores the need for a more comprehensive, interdisciplinary, and quantitative examination of Turkey-Azerbaijan economic relations.