Comparative Biometric Analysis of Scientific Studies in The Field of Graphic Novel in Different Databases

Abstract

A graphic novel is a type of comic book that combines words and images to express a complete story, usually presented in book format. This study aims to examine the place and impact of graphic novels in academic literature. In the study, academic publications in the field of graphic novels between 1990 and 2024 were analyzed. Scopus and Web of Science (WoS) databases were used in the data collection process and the studies obtained because of searches with the keyword "graphic novel" were evaluated by bibliometric methods. In the bibliometric analysis, metrics such as number of citations, average number of citations per article, author collaborations and impact level of publications were used. Research performance analysis and scientific field mapping techniques were employed, utilizing various bibliometric analysis methods such as citation analysis, co-citation analysis, bibliography match analysis, co-author analysis, and common word analysis. The study provides a quantitative assessment of academic productivity and impact in the field, highlighting the development and evaluation of graphic novel studies on an international scale. The findings offer insights for future research and a comparative bibliometric analysis of scientific studies in the graphic novel field across two databases, enhancing understanding of scientific contributions in this area.

Keywords

• Comic Books
• Gender
• Graphic Novel
• Multimodality
• Narrative.

Grafik Roman Alanındaki Bilimsel Çalışmaların Farklı Veritabanlarındaki Karşılaştırmalı Bibliyometrik Analizi

Abstract

Grafik roman, kelimeler ve görselleri bir araya getirerek bütüncül bir hikaye anlatan ve genellikle kitap formatında sunulan bir tür çizgi romandır. Bu çalışma, grafik romanların akademik literatürdeki yerini ve etkisini incelemeyi amaçlamaktadır. Çalışmada, 1990 ile 2024 yılları arasında grafik romanlar alanında yapılan akademik yayınlar analiz edilmiştir. Veri toplama sürecinde Scopus ve Web of Science (WoS) veritabanları kullanılmış ve "graphic novel" anahtar kelimesiyle yapılan aramalar sonucunda elde edilen çalışmalar bibliyometrik yöntemlerle değerlendirilmiştir. Bibliyometrik analizde atıf sayısı, makale başına düşen ortalama atıf sayısı, yazar işbirlikleri ve yayınların etki düzeyi gibi metrikler kullanılmıştır. Araştırma performansı analizi ve bilimsel alan haritalama teknikleri uygulanmış, atıf analizi, eş-atıf analizi, bibliyografik eşleşme analizi, eş-yazar analizi ve ortak kelime analizi gibi çeşitli bibliyometrik analiz yöntemleri kullanılmıştır. Bu çalışma, grafik romanlar alanındaki akademik üretkenlik ve etki üzerine nicel bir değerlendirme sunarak, bu alandaki çalışmaların uluslararası ölçekteki gelişimini ve değerlendirilmesini ortaya koymaktadır. Bulgular, gelecekteki araştırmalar için içgörüler sunmakta ve grafik romanlar alanındaki bilimsel çalışmaların iki veritabanı üzerinden karşılaştırmalı bir bibliyometrik analizini sağlayarak, bu alandaki bilimsel katkıların anlaşılmasını artırmaktadır.

Keywords

• Çizgi Roman
• cinsiyet
• Çok Modluluk
• Öykü
• Hikaye
• Anlatım

Ethical Statement

Makalenin veri toplama aşamasında herhangi bir canlıdan herhangi bir yolla veri elde edilmediğinden etik kurul iznine ihtiyaç duyulmamaktadır.

References

1. Aria, M., & Cuccurullo, C. (2017). Bibliometrix: An R-tool for comprehensive science mapping analysis. Journal of Informatics, 11(4), 959-975. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.joi.2017. 08.007
2. Boerman Cornell, W. (2016). The intersection of words and pictures: Second through fourth graders read graphic novels. The Reading Teacher, 70(3), 327-335. https://doi.org/10.1002 /trtr.1525
3. Bucher, K. T., & Manning, M. L. (2004). Bringing graphic novels into a school's curriculum. The Clearing House, 78(2), 67-72. https://www.jstor.org/stable/30197687
4. Chase, M., Son, E. H., & Steiner, S. (2014). Sequencing and graphic novels with primary grade students. The Reading Teacher, 67(6), 435-443. https://doi.org/10.1002/trtr.1242
5. Eisner, W. (2003) Foreword to faster than a speeding bullet: The rise of the graphic novel by Stephen Weiner. Nantier Beall Minoustchine.
6. Ellis, A., & Highsmith, D. (2000). About face: Comic books in library literature. Serials Review, 26(2), 21-43. https://doi.org/10.1080 /00987913.2000.10764580
7. Frey, N. (2010). Reading and writing with graphic novels. The California Reader.
8. Gall, E., & Gall, P. (2015). Comics are picture books: A (graphic) novel idea. The Horn Book Magazine, 91(6), 45-50. https://www.hbook.com/story/comics-are-picture-books-a-graphic-novel-idea

9. Guérin, C., Rigaud, C., Bertet, K., & Revel, A. (2017). An ontology-based framework for the automated analysis and interpretation of comic books' images. Information Sciences, 378, 109-130. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ins.2016.10.032
10. Gutiérrez Salcedo, M., Martínez, M. Á., Moral Munoz, J. A., Herrera Viedma, E., & Cobo, M. J. (2018). Some bibliometric procedures for analyzing and evaluating research fields. Applied Intelligence, 48(5), 1275-1287. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10489 -017-1105-y
11. Herrera Viedma, E. (2016). Analyzing highly cited papers in intelligent transportation systems. IEEE Trans Intell Transp Syst, 17(4), 993-1001. https://doi.org/10.1109/TITS.2015.2494533
12. McGrath, C. (2004, July 11). Not funnies. The New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/2004/07/11/magazine/not-funnies .html
13. Orbán, K. (2014). A language of scratches and stitches: The graphic novel between hyper reading and print. Critical Inquiry, 40(3), 169-181. https://doi.org/10.1086/677340
14. Pawuk, M. (2007). Graphic novels: A genre guide to comic books, manga, and more. Libraries Unlimited.
15. Phoenix, J. (2020). Maximizing the impact of comics in your library: Graphic novels, manga, and more. Libraries Unlimited.
16. Sullivan, E. T. (2002). Reaching reluctant young adult readers: A handbook for librarians and teachers. Scarecrow.
17. Tam, W. W., Wong, E. L., Wong, F .C., & Cheung, A .W. (2012). Citation classics in the integrative and complementary medicine literature: 50 frequently cited articles. Eur J Intern Med, 4(1), 77-83. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eujim.2011.12.004
18. Watts, P. (2015). Graphic novels offer diverse perspectives, narratives. Education Digest, 81(2), 38-41.
19. Weiner, S. (2001). The 101 best graphic novels. (K. R. A. DeCandido, Ed.). Nantier Beall Minoustchine.