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Bibliometric Analysis of Graduate Theses Written with System Dynamics Approach in Turkey

Year 2025, Volume: 9 Issue: 1, 138 - 151, 25.02.2025
https://doi.org/10.25295/fsecon.1478744

Abstract

System dynamics is an effective tool or field of knowledge for understanding the change and complexity of a system over time. The system dynamics approach, which has made significant progress in the first 50 years of its emergence, has spread to many different fields of science, especially engineering. It is known that bibliometric studies on the system dynamics method will be effective in establishing policies for the use, dissemination, and even development of the system dynamics approach, which allows complex systems to be examined in detail using a holistic approach. The aim of this study is to examine the postgraduate theses written using a system dynamics method in Turkey by using the bibliometric analysis technique. In this direction, 274 master's and doctoral thesis studies on the subject published in the National Thesis Center of the Council of Higher Education between 1986-2024/3 were identified and examined. The theses were analyzed by taking into account different characteristics such as the distribution of the theses according to years, the language of publication, the university and department where the thesis was conducted, the title of the thesis, and the keywords used. The findings show that the system dynamics approach is mostly used in the fields of Industrial Engineering and Mechanical Engineering and that most graduate theses on the subject are prepared at Istanbul Technical University and Boğaziçi University. At the same time, it was found that academic studies on system dynamics will increase in the coming years. It is emphasized that the method allows for joint research in different disciplines, multidisciplinary or interdisciplinary research and collaboration in scientific fields to achieve effective results, and it is suggested to expand the areas of use of the system dynamics approach for sustainable solutions to problems.

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Türkiye’de Sistem Dinamiği Yaklaşımıyla Yazılan Lisansüstü Tezlerin Bibliyometrik Analizi

Year 2025, Volume: 9 Issue: 1, 138 - 151, 25.02.2025
https://doi.org/10.25295/fsecon.1478744

Abstract

Sistem dinamiği, bir sistemin zaman içindeki değişimini ve karmaşıklığını anlamaya yönelik etkili bir araç veya bilgi alanıdır. Ortaya çıkışının ilk 50 yılında önemli gelişmeler sağlayan sistem dinamiği yaklaşımı, başta mühendislik alanları olmak üzere birçok farklı bilim alanına yayılmıştır. Karmaşık sistemlerin bütüncül bir yaklaşımla detaylı olarak incelenmesine olanak tanıyan sistem dinamiği yaklaşımının kullanılması, yaygınlaştırılması ve hatta geliştirilmesine ilişkin politikaların oluşturulmasında, sistem dinamiği yöntemine ilişkin bibliyometrik çalışmaların etkili olacağı bilinmektedir. Çalışmanın amacı, Türkiye’de sistem dinamiği yöntemi kullanılarak yazılmış olan lisansüstü tezlerin bibliyometrik analiz tekniği ile incelenmesidir. Bu doğrultuda Yükseköğretim Kurulu Ulusal Tez Merkezi’nde 1986-2024/3 tarihleri arasında yayımlanan, konu ile ilgili 274 adet yüksek lisans ve doktora tez çalışması tespit edilerek incelenmiştir. Tespit edilen tezlerin yıllara göre dağılımı, yayım dili, tez çalışmasının yapıldığı üniversite ve anabilim dalı, tez başlığı, kullanılan anahtar kelimeler gibi farklı özellikleri dikkate alınarak analiz edilmiştir. Elde edilen bulgular, sistem dinamiği yaklaşımının daha çok Endüstri Mühendisliği ve Makine Mühendisliği alanlarında kullanıldığı ve konuyla ilgili en çok lisansüstü tezin İstanbul Teknik Üniversitesi ve Boğaziçi Üniversitesi bünyesinde hazırlandığını göstermiştir. Aynı zamanda gelecek yıllarda sistem dinamiği konusu ile ilgili akademik çalışmaların artacağı yönünde bulgular elde edilmiştir. Yöntemin farklı disiplinlerde ortak araştırmalar yapma, çok disiplinli veya disiplinler arası araştırma ve bilim alanlarında iş birliği ile etkili sonuçlar elde etmeye olanak tanıdığı vurgulanarak sorunların sürdürülebilir çözümleri için sistem dinamiği yaklaşımının kullanım alanlarının genişletilmesi önerilmiştir.

References

  • Alcaraz, J. L. G., Sosa, L. A., Ramírez, C. S., Realyvásquez-Vargas, A., Soto, K. C. A. & Happonen, A. (2022). System dynamics in supply chains: A bibliometric review. 7th North American International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management, Orlando, Florida, USA, June 12-14, 2022.
  • Amelia, P., Wirjodirdjo, B. & Dewi, R. S. (2023). Application of system dynamics simulation in food supply chain: Review and bibliometric analysis. AIP Conference Proceedings (Vol. 2828, No. 1). AIP Publishing.
  • Bala, B. K., Arshad, F. M. & Noh, K. M. (2017). System dynamics. Modelling and Simulation, 274.
  • Boulding, K. E. (1956). General systems theory: The skeleton of science. Management Science, 2(3), 197-208.
  • Coyle, G. (1998). The practice of system dynamics: Milestones, lessons and ideas from 30 years experience. System Dynamics Review: The Journal of the System Dynamics Society, 14(4), 343-365.
  • Daim, T. U., Rueda, G., Martin, H. & Gerdsri, P. (2006). Forecasting emerging technologies: Use of bibliometrics and patent analysis. Technological Forecasting and Social Change, 73(8), 981-1012.
  • Donthu, N., Kumar, S., Mukherjee, D., Pandey, N. & Lim, W. M. (2021). How to conduct a bibliometric analysis: An overview and guidelines. Journal of Business Research, 133, 285-296.
  • Forrester, J. W. (1958). Industrial dynamics: A major breakthrough for decision makers. Harvard Business Review, 36(4), 37-66.
  • Forrester, J. W. (1961). Industrial dynamics. Cambridge, MA: MIT Press.
  • Forrester, J. W. (2007). System dynamics-the next fifty years. System Dynamics Review: The Journal of the System Dynamics Society, 23(2‐3), 359-370.
  • Franco, E. F., Hirama, K. & Carvalho, M. M. (2018). Applying system dynamics approach in software and information system projects: a mapping study. Information and Software Technology, 93, 58-73.
  • Gou, X., Liu, H., Qiang, Y., Lang, Z., Wang, H., Ye, D., ... & Wang, H. (2022). In-depth analysis on safety and security research based on system dynamics: A bibliometric mapping approach-based study. Safety Science, 147, 105617.
  • Gozali, L., Zagloel, T. Y. M., Simatupang, T. M., Sutopo, W., Gunawan, A., Liang, Y. C., ... & Suseno, Y. (2024). The important role of system dynamics investigation on business model, industry and performance management. International Journal of Productivity and Performance Management, 73(4), 945-980.
  • Hanoum, S., Apriyansyah, B., Prahardika Prihananto, F. A. & Miranda, M. Y. W. (2020). System dynamics in strategic management: A bibliometric study. Technical Report. 146-154. https://pbft.academicjournal.io.
  • Hossain, N. U. I., Dayarathna, V. L., Nagahi, M. & Jaradat, R. (2020). Systems thinking: A review and bibliometric analysis. Systems, 8(3), 23.
  • Küçükoğlu, A., Nuhoğlu, H. & Taşçı, A. D. (2023). Sistem düşüncesi ile ilgili yapılan eğitim araştırmalarının bibliyometrik analizi. E-International Journal of Educational Research, 14(4).
  • Ma, W., Yuan, H. & Hao, J. L. (2022). A bibliometric visual analysis of the system dynamics approach for construction and demolition waste management. Cleaner Waste Systems, 1, 100004.
  • Oladimeji, O. (2018). System dynamics applications in performance measurement research: Bibliometric analysis. IIE Annual Conference. Proceedings (1546-1551). Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers (IISE).
  • Rebs, T., Brandenburg, M. & Seuring, S. (2019). System dynamics modeling for sustainable supply chain management: A literature review and systems thinking approach. Journal of Cleaner Production, 208, 1265-1280.
  • Sales, L. D. S. B., Barbalho, S. & Augusto, R. (2021). A bibliometric-qualitative study about the use of system dynamics in the areas of project and program management. Gestão & Produção, 28, e5770.
  • Senge, P. M. (2010). The fifth discipline: The art and practice of the learning organization. Random House.
  • Tabak, A., Polat, M., Şeşen, H. & Çelik, B. (2011). Yönetim bilimi açısından sistem teorisi. B. Çelik, M. Erkenekli, H. Şeşen & M. Polat (Ed.), Sistem dinamikleri. Detay yayıncılık, Ankara.
  • Tang, V. & Vijay, S. (2001). System dynamics. Origins, Development, and Future Prospects of a Method.
  • Tursun, A. (2023). Gayrimenkul pazar analizinde sistem dinamiği yaklaşımı ve uygulaması. E. Demir & T. Karaçay (Ed.). Nobel Yayın Dağıtım, Ankara.
  • Zehra, A. & Urooj, A. (2022). A bibliometric analysis of the developments and research frontiers of agent-based modelling in economics. Economies, 10(7), 171.
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Primary Language Turkish
Subjects Economic Models and Forecasting
Journal Section Articles
Authors

Abdurrahman Tursun 0000-0002-6566-2158

Mehmet Tursun 0000-0001-9731-2198

Publication Date February 25, 2025
Submission Date May 5, 2024
Acceptance Date September 2, 2024
Published in Issue Year 2025 Volume: 9 Issue: 1

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APA Tursun, A., & Tursun, M. (2025). Türkiye’de Sistem Dinamiği Yaklaşımıyla Yazılan Lisansüstü Tezlerin Bibliyometrik Analizi. Fiscaoeconomia, 9(1), 138-151. https://doi.org/10.25295/fsecon.1478744

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