A Bibliometric Analysis of Medical Specialization Theses on Poisoning in Emergency Medicine in Türkiye

Abstract

Objective This study aimed to evaluate the bibliometric characteristics of medical specialization theses on poisoning in the field of emergency medicine in Türkiye, to determine their publication rates, and to examine the factors affecting this process. Materials and Methods In this retrospective, cross-sectional study, the Council of Higher Education National Thesis Center database was searched. Theses meeting the inclusion criteria were analyzed based on searches conducted using the keywords “emergency medicine,” “poisoning,” and “intoxication.” Data regarding the year, institution, subject, and authors of the theses were recorded. Publication status and journal indexation were investigated through TR Dizin, Google Scholar, PubMed, and Web of Science databases. Publications were classified according to their indexation status. Statistical analyses were performed using appropriate methods. Results A total of 131 theses between 2000 and 2025 were evaluated. While an increase in the number of theses was observed over the years, 58 theses (44.3%) were found to have been published. A significant proportion of the publications were indexed in SCI-E, and the mean time to publication was 4.60±3.31 years. The most frequently studied topic was carbon monoxide poisoning (35.1%), whereas organophosphate poisoning had the highest publication rate (61.5%). No significant difference was found between institution type and publication rate (p=0.697), while a strong association was observed between continuation in an academic career and publication (p<0.001). Conclusion Although the number of poisoning-related theses in emergency medicine is increasing, their publication rate remains limited. To enhance academic productivity, more effective planning of thesis processes, encouragement of researchers toward publication, and strengthening of academic mentorship mechanisms are required. Academic career orientation appears to be a key determinant of scientific output.

Keywords

• Intoxication
• Emergency Medicine
• Medical Specialization Thesis
• Bibliometric Analysis
• Academic Productivity

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