A Scientometric Evaluation of Türkiye’s Research Productivity in High-Impact Endodontic Journals: A 41-Year Bibliometric Analysis

Purpose: This study aims to examine scholarly communication patterns in high-impact endodontic journals through a bibliometric analysis of Türkiye-affiliated publications in the Journal of Endodontics, International Endodontic Journal, and Australian Endodontic Journal.
Methods: A total of 753 Web of Science–indexed articles published between 1983 and 2024 were analyzed using Bibliometrix in R with supplementary statistical analyses. Publications were evaluated in terms of document types, subject categories, citation performance, authorship and institutional productivity, multidisciplinary structures, and national and international collaboration patterns.
Results: Root canal preparation and irrigation–disinfection were the most frequently investigated topics, and laboratory-based studies predominated. The highest citation impact was observed in the Journal of Endodontics. Hacettepe University was the most productive institution, and Hakan Arslan the most prolific author. International collaborations were most frequently established with the United States.
Conclusion: This bibliometric analysis provides an overview of Türkiye-affiliated research productivity and trends in high-impact endodontic journals. Building on these findings, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and expanding international partnerships may further strengthen scientific visibility and impact. Research performance should be evaluated not only by the number of publications but also by citation metrics and the h-index to provide a more accurate and balanced assessment of academic impact.

Keywords: Bibliometric analysis, citation analysis, collaboration networks, endodontics; research evaluation.