ANA614 The Importance of Bibliometric Analysis in Anatomical Studies

6 ECTS - 3-0 Duration (T+A)- . Semester- 3 National Credit

Information

Unit INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES
ANATOMY (MEDICINE) (PhD)
Code ANA614
Name The Importance of Bibliometric Analysis in Anatomical Studies
Term 2025-2026 Academic Year
Term Fall and Spring
Duration (T+A) 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 6 ECTS
National Credit 3 National Credit
Teaching Language Türkçe
Level Doktora Dersi
Type Normal
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Prof. Dr. PINAR GÖKER
Course Instructor
The current term course schedule has not been prepared yet.


Course Goal / Objective

The aim of this course is to evaluate the importance of bibliometric analysis method in anatomy studies. It is aimed for students to learn the bibliometric analysis method, to be able to make bibliometric analysis of anatomy studies and to interpret the relevant literature.

Course Content

The course aims to distinguish the importance of the bibliometric analysis method, how the analysis is done, bibliometric analyses on anatomical structures, and clinical reflections of bibliometric analysis.

Course Precondition

There are no prerequisites for the course.

Resources

1. Current articles and online resources 2. Dere Anatomi Atlası ve Ders Kitabı 3. Dere Atlaslı Nöroanatomi ve Fonksiyonel Nöroloji 4. Bir Literatür İncelemesi Aracı Olarak Bibliyometrik Analiz

Notes

Additional readings will be assigned during the course.


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Describes bibliometric laws and principles in detail.
LO02 Identifies the fundamental components of bibliometric analysis.
LO03 Relates bibliometric analysis to the scientific literature.
LO04 Discusses the clinical significance of bibliometric analysis.
LO05 Evaluates the visualization of bibliometric data.
LO06 Critically evaluates current research in the literature.
LO07 Prepares a research report on bibliometric analysis in accordance with academic standards.
LO08 Applies bibliometric analysis knowledge effectively in academic research.


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Develops and deepens the current and advanced level knowledge of anatomy via unique thoughts or researches at a level of proficiency, find out original definitions that will bring innovation in the field of anatomy. 2
PLO02 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Comprehends the interdisciplinary interactions related to anatomy; analyze, synthesize and evaluates original and new thoughts. 2
PLO03 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Explains the usage of tool, devices and instruments requiered for knowledge and technologies about anatomy and related disciplines. 2
PLO04 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Explains importance of ethical rules and principles for individual and societies.
PLO05 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Defines frequently used statistical methods in anatomy and related disciplines. 3
PLO06 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Evaluates and uses new knowlegde about anatomy via systematic approach. 2
PLO07 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Develops a new thoughts, method and designment/application which is brings innovation in anatomy or implements a known thoughts, method and designment/application in different fields, investigates, comprehends, designs, adapts, implements an original topic.
PLO08 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Writes the report of his reaearch which he/she participated and publishes/presents in peer-reviewed national/international journals or scientific meeting. 2
PLO09 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Makes an critical analysis, synthesis and evaluation of new and analytical thoughts. 2
PLO10 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Uses scientific research methods at an advanced level in their studies.
PLO11 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Makes necessary investigations by using tool, devices and instruments required for knowledge and technologies about anatomy and related disciplines at an advanced level, develops a new and creative solutions for problems. 2
PLO12 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Leads the solutions of problems regarding anatomy and related disciplines.
PLO13 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Performs the statistical analysis to evaulate scientific paper, publishes/presents in peer-reviewed national/international journals. 2
PLO14 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Develops the evidence based new methods and thoughts about anatomy by utilizing mechanisms of creative, critical thinking, problem solving and decision-making
PLO15 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Implements vocational development and life-long learning principles related to anatomy field in his/her studies. 3
PLO16 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Communicates effectively and competently with specialists about the anatomy and related fields during discussion while defending original thoughts of his/her
PLO17 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Discusses and makes visually, written and orally communication by using the C1 level for Common European Framework of Reference for Languages at an advanced level.
PLO18 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Communicates functionally by using mechanisms of ethical and strategic desicion for solving encountered problems, contributes to be and maintain process of information society by presenting scientific, technological, social and cultural advancements related to anatomy. 2
PLO19 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Chooses accurately statistical methods, implements, discusses accurately for his/her studies anatomy and related disciplines and analyzes-synthesize within the scope of ethical rules.
PLO20 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Uses the current developments and knowledge regar ding anatomy field for the benefits of the children, families, national values and societies in accordance with the facts of country.


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Course introduction, overview of review methods Review of basic literature review methods Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
2 Overview of systematic review, meta-analysis, and bibliometric analysis concepts Review of relevant textbooks and sources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
3 Bibliometric laws and principles Review of relevant textbooks and sources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
4 Dataset structure (Citation-Author-Country-Journal-Organization) Review of relevant textbooks and sources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
5 Citation analysis studies Review of relevant textbooks and sources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
6 Data acquisition methods and citation indexes Online resources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
7 WoS, Scopus, Google Scholar Online resources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
8 Mid-Term Exam Presentation preparation Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Sözlü Sınav, Ödev
9 Visualization studies Review of relevant textbooks and sources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
10 Visualization tools: VOSviewer, Bibliometrix, CiteSpace etc. Online resources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
11 Clinical importance of bibliometric analysis Review of relevant textbooks and articles Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
12 Bibliometric analysis of anatomical structures and evaluation methods Review of relevant textbooks and articles Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
13 Clinical outcomes and further studies of anatomical bibliometric analysis Literature review and articles Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
14 Presentation and discussion of a bibliometric analysis of an anatomical structure Student presentation preparation Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
15 General review and midterm evaluation All topics Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
16 Term Exams Presentation preparation Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Sözlü Sınav, Ödev
17 Term Exams Presentation preparation Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Sözlü Sınav, Ödev


Student Workload - ECTS

Works Number Time (Hour) Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 3 42
Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 4 56
Assesment Related Works
Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 15 15
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 10 10
Final Exam 1 20 20
Total Workload (Hour) 143
Total Workload / 25 (h) 5,72
ECTS 6 ECTS

Update Time: 02.05.2025 10:35