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Bibliometric Review of Public Perception Studies on Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Year 2025, Volume: 7 Issue: 2, 83 - 102, 30.08.2025
https://doi.org/10.51785/jar.1632242

Abstract

This study aims to examine the literature on the concept of public perception toward unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) through a bibliometric analysis method. The research covers English-language publications published between 2010 and 2025, focusing on topics such as privacy, concern, and ethics. As part of the study, a systematic literature review was conducted using predefined keywords in the Scopus, Web of Science, and Google Scholar databases. Search indices for database queries were defined, and exclusion criteria to be applied during the screening process were established. This process was visually represented using a PRISMA flow diagram. As a result of the data analysis carried out with the VOSviewer software, findings such as keyword analysis, geographical distribution, and citation status were obtained. In addition, the annual growth rate of publications was found to be 33,99%, indicating a rapid increase in research in this field and a growing interest in the topic. The average document age of 3,78 years suggests that the literature is largely up to date and that the topic is developing as a dynamic research area. These findings indicate that research on public perception of UAVs is still evolving and that there is significant academic activity in this area. By analysing the current state of the literature, this study identifies existing research gaps and provides direction for future interdisciplinary studies.

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  • Sabino, H., Almeida, R. V., de Moraes, L. B., da Silva, W. P., Guerra, R., Malcher, C. ve Passos, F. G. (2022). A systematic literature review on the main factors for public acceptance of drones. Technology in Society, 71, 102097. Scopus. (2025). Scopus. Erişim adresi: https://www.scopus.com
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İnsansız Hava Araçlarına Yönelik Toplumsal Algı Çalışmalarının Bibliyometrik İncelemesi

Year 2025, Volume: 7 Issue: 2, 83 - 102, 30.08.2025
https://doi.org/10.51785/jar.1632242

Abstract

Bu çalışma, insansız hava araçlarına (İHA) yönelik toplumsal algı kavramını ele alan literatürdeki araştırmaları, bibliyometrik analiz yöntemiyle incelemeyi amaçlamaktadır. Araştırma, 2010-2025 yılları arasında yayımlanmış İngilizce yayınları kapsamakta olup, mahremiyet, endişe ve etik gibi konulara odaklanan çalışmaları içermektedir. Çalışma kapsamında, Scopus, Web of Science ve Google Scholar veri tabanlarında, önceden belirlenmiş anahtar kelimeler aracılığıyla sistematik bir literatür taraması yürütülmüştür. Literatür taraması kapsamında kullanılan veri tabanı sorguları için arama dizinleri tanımlanmış, tarama süresince geçerli olacak dışlama kriterleri belirlenmiştir. Bu süreç, PRISMA akış şeması ile görselleştirilmiştir. VOSviewer yazılımı ile gerçekleştirilen veri analizi sonucunda, anahtar kelime analizi, coğrafi dağılım ve atıf durumu gibi bulgular elde edilmiştir. Aynı zamanda elde edilen verilere göre çalışmaların yıllık büyüme hızının %33,99 olması bu alandaki araştırmaların hızla arttığını ve konuya olan ilginin giderek yükseldiğini göstermektedir. Ortalama doküman yaşının 3,78 yıl olması, literatürdeki çalışmaların büyük ölçüde güncel olduğunu ve konunun dinamik bir araştırma alanı olarak geliştiğini göstermektedir. Bu veri, İHA’lara yönelik toplumsal algı araştırmalarının hâlen evrim geçirmekte olduğunu ve bilimsel literatürde önemli bir hareketlilik içerdiğini işaret etmektedir. Bu çalışma, konunun mevcut durumunu analiz ederek literatürdeki boşlukları tespit etmekte ve gelecekteki disiplinler arası araştırmalara yön vermektedir.

References

  • Altıntaş, O. A., Açıkel, B. ve Turhan, U. (2024). Evaluation of the studies on unmanned aircraft system safety management systems with bibliometric analysis. Journal of Aviation Research, 6(2), 132-148.
  • Arslan, E. (2022). Sosyal bilim araştırmalarında VOSviewer ile bibliyometrik haritalama ve örnek bir uygulama. Anadolu Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi, 22 (Özel Sayı 2), 33-56.
  • Bakır, M., Özdemir, E., Akan, Ş. ve Atalık, Ö. (2022). A bibliometric analysis of airport service quality. Journal of Air Transport Management, 104, 102273.
  • Burak, M. F. ve Küsbeci, P. (2024). Internet of things and aviation: A bibliometric and visualization analysis. Kybernetes, 53(11), 4502-4521.
  • Del-Real, C. ve Díaz-Fernández, A. M. (2021). Lifeguards in the sky: Examining the public acceptance of beach-rescue drones. Technology in Society, 64, 101502.
  • Dereli, A. B. (2024). Vosviewer ile bibliyometrik analiz. Communicata, (28), 1-7.
  • Dinçer, F. C. Y., Yirmibeşoğlu, G., Bilişli, Y., Arık, E., ve Akgün, H. (2024). Trends and emerging research directions of sustainable aviation: A bibliometric analysis. Heliyon, 10(11), e32306.
  • Dirik, D., Eryılmaz, İ. ve Erhan, T. (2023). Post-truth kavramı üzerine yapılan çalışmaların VOSviewer ile bibliyometrik analizi. Sosyal Mucit Academic Review, 4(2), 164-188.
  • Dixit, A. ve Jakhar, S. K. (2021). Airport capacity management: A review and bibliometric analysis. Journal of Air Transport Management, 91, 102010.
  • Durak, M. Ş. (2024). Havayolu Sektöründeki Stratejik Eğilimler: Bibliyometrik Bir İnceleme. İşletme Araştırmaları Dergisi, 16(4), 2116-2131.
  • Eißfeldt, H., Vogelpohl, V., Stolz, M. ve diğerleri (2020). The acceptance of civil drones in Germany. CEAS Aeronautical Journal, 11, 665–676.
  • Falcão, V. A., da Silva, F. G. F., de Oliveira, F. H. L., Negri, N. A. R., de Andrade, M. O., Brasileiro, A., … ve Macário, R. (2021). Scientific investigations in air transport about Brazil: A bibliometric review. Case Studies on Transport Policy, 9(4), 1912-1921.
  • Florido-Benítez, L. (2023). A bibliometric overview of the international airports and airlines ‘IAA’ topic in journals and scientific community. Logistics, 7(3), 35
  • Google Scholar. (2025). Google Scholar. Erişim adresi: https://scholar.google.com
  • Komasová, S., Tesař, J. ve Soukup, P. (2020). Perception of drone-related risks in Czech society. Technology in Society, 61, 101252.
  • Kumar, T. P., ve Dulloo, R. (2024, Şubat). Sustainability in aviation industry—A bibliometric analysis. In 3rd International Conference on Reinventing Business Practices, Start-ups and Sustainability (ICRBSS 2023) (ss. 848–857). Dordrecht: Atlantis Press.
  • Le, N. T. C. (2024). Voluntary carbon offsets in sustainable aviation research: A bibliometric analysis. Transportation Research Procedia, 80, 119-126.
  • Li, X., Tang, J., Li, W., Si, Q., Guo, X. ve Niu, L. (2023). A bibliometric analysis and visualization of aviation carbon emissions studies. Sustainability, 15(5), 4644.
  • Martinez, O. A. ve Cardona, M. (2018, Ağustos). State of the art and future trends on unmanned aerial vehicles. In 2018 International Conference on Research in Intelligent and Computing in Engineering (RICE) (pp. 1-6).
  • Okine, E. A., Zarei, E. ve Roggow, B. J. (2024). Exploring the intellectual insights in aviation safety research: A systematic literature and bibliometric review. Safety Science, 170, 106354.
  • Page, M. J., McKenzie, J. E., Bossuyt, P. M., Boutron, I., Hoffmann, T. C., Mulrow, C. D., ve Moher, D. (2021). The PRISMA 2020 statement: An updated guideline for reporting systematic reviews. BMJ, 372.
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  • Rice, S., Tamilselvan, G., Winter, S. R., Milner, M. N., Anania, E. C., Sperlak, L. ve Marte, D. A. (2018). Public perception of UAS privacy concerns: A gender comparison. Journal of Unmanned Vehicle Systems, 6(2), 83-99.
  • Sabino, H., Almeida, R. V., de Moraes, L. B., da Silva, W. P., Guerra, R., Malcher, C. ve Passos, F. G. (2022). A systematic literature review on the main factors for public acceptance of drones. Technology in Society, 71, 102097. Scopus. (2025). Scopus. Erişim adresi: https://www.scopus.com
  • See, K. F., Ülkü, T., Forsyth, P. ve Niemeier, H. M. (2023). Twenty years of airport efficiency and productivity studies: A machine learning bibliometric analysis. Research in Transportation Business & Management, 46, 100771.
  • Sorsa, K. ve Bona-Sánchez, C. (2024). Corporate social responsibility trends in the airline industry: A bibliometric analysis. Sustainability, 16(7), 2709.
  • Tanrıverdi, G. ve Durak, M. Ş. (2022). A visualized bibliometric analysis of mapping research trends of airline business models (ABMs) from 1985 to 2021. Journal of Aviation, 6(3), 387-403.
  • Tepylo, N., Straubinger, A. ve Laliberte, J. (2023). Public perception of advanced aviation technologies: A review and roadmap to acceptance. Progress in Aerospace Sciences, 138, 100899.
  • Uzgör, M., Savaş, S. A. ve Kafalı, H. (2024). Bibliometric analysis of environmental management literature in aviation. Transportation Research Record, 2678(8), 374-395.
  • Wang, N., Mutzner, N. ve Blanchet, K. (2023). Societal acceptance of urban drones: A scoping literature review. Technology in Society, 102377.
  • Web of Science. (2025). Web of Science.Erişim adresi: https://www.webofscience.com
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Primary Language Turkish
Subjects Air-Space Transportation
Journal Section Review Article
Authors

Tamer Savaş 0000-0003-2136-2003

Mert Ön 0009-0008-9333-3117

Early Pub Date August 29, 2025
Publication Date August 30, 2025
Submission Date February 4, 2025
Acceptance Date July 18, 2025
Published in Issue Year 2025 Volume: 7 Issue: 2

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APA Savaş, T., & Ön, M. (2025). İnsansız Hava Araçlarına Yönelik Toplumsal Algı Çalışmalarının Bibliyometrik İncelemesi. Journal of Aviation Research, 7(2), 83-102. https://doi.org/10.51785/jar.1632242