The Impact of Security Technologies on Shooting Training: A Bibliometric Analysis Using VOSviewer

Year 2025, Volume: 2 Issue: 1, 67 - 94, 07.03.2025

Emrah Altıntaş , Aslıhan Tüfekci , Vedat Yılmaz

Abstract

This bibliometric research aims to examine the current publication trends, prominent authors, and research directions related to the development of firearm training, while also considering the role of security technologies in this process. Through this approach,, it aims to contribute to the strategic planning of future studies and the identification of potential research opportunities. The Web of Science (WoS) database and VOSviewer bibliometric analysis software were used for the analysis. A search was conducted using the keyword "shooting training" in all fields, resulting in 111 documents. After excluding studies from unrelated fields such as electrical engineering, computer science, and sports sciences, a total of 87 relevant studies were analyzed. The findings suggest that advancements in security technologies have facilitated the shift of shooting training from traditional methods to modern approaches, such as simulation and virtual reality. The most cited authors include Niilo Konttinen, Kaisu Mononen, and Jukka T. Viitasalo, while the most connected authors are Anton Kos and Anton Umek. China, Finland, and Turkey rank among the most cited countries, with Poland emerging as a significant country based on both its connection strength and publication count. Of the 56 institutions analyzed, 8 were identified as higher education institutions in the field of security, 5 of which are located in China. Additionally, keyword analysis revealed that terms such as education, virtual reality, and performance frequently appear alongside the concept of shooting training. The study concludes that additional academic research on firearm training is necessary, especially from researchers at higher education institutions focused on security.

Keywords

Shooting training, Security technologies, Simulation, Virtual reality, Performance, Decision support systems

Güvenlik Teknolojilerinin Atış Eğitimine Etkisi VOSviewer ile Bibliyometrik Bir Analiz

Abstract

Bu bibliyometrik araştırma, silahlı atış eğitiminin gelişimine yönelik mevcut yayın eğilimlerini, öne çıkan yazarları ve araştırma yönelimlerini güvenlik teknolojilerinin bu süreçteki rolüyle birlikte inceleyerek, gelecekteki çalışmaların planlanma startejisine ve olası araştırma fırsatlarının belirlenmesine katkı sağlamayı amaçlamaktadır. Analiz için Web of Science (WoS) veri tabanı ve VOSviewer bibliyometrik analiz yazılımı tercih edilmiştir. Veri tabanında "shooting training" anahtar kelimesi ile tüm alanlar (all fields) şeçilerek yapılan arama sonucunda 111 belgeye ulaşılmıştır. Elektrik elektronik mühendisliği, bilgisayar bilimleri ve spor bilimleri gibi farklı disiplinlerdeki çalışmaların dağılımı incelenmiş, aralarından alan dışı olarak tespit edilenler elenerek erişilen 87 çalışma analiz edilmiştir. Elde edilen bulgular, güvenlik teknolojilerindeki gelişmelerin atış eğitiminin geleneksel yöntemlerden simülasyon ve sanal gerçeklik gibi modern yaklaşımlara evrilmesine olanak sağladığını göstermektedir. Analizlerde en çok atıf alan yazarlar arasında Niilo Konttinen, Kaisu Mononen ve Jukka T. Viitasalo öne çıkarken, en bağlantılı yazarların Anton Kos ve Anton Umek olduğu görülmüştür. Çin, Finlandiya ve Türkiye, en fazla atıf alan ülkeler arasında yer alırken; bağlantı gücü ve eser sayısı dikkate alındığında, Polonya'nın da bu ülkeler arasında öne çıktığı tespit edilmiştir. Analiz kapsamında incelenen 56 kurumdan 8’inin güvenlik alanında faaliyet gösteren yüksek öğretim kurumu oldukları anlaşılmış ve bu kurumlardan 5’inin Çinde faaliyet gösterdikleri görülmüştür. Ayrıca, anahtar kelime analizinde atış eğitimi kavramı ile birlikte eğitim, sanal gerçeklik ve performans gibi kavramların sıkça kullanıldığı anlaşılmıştır. Silahlı atış eğitimi literatürünün güvenlik alanında eğitim veren yüksek öğretim kurumları ile bu kurumlardaki akademisyenler tarafından üretilecek akademik çalışmalara ihtiyaç duyduğu sonucuna varılmıştır.

Keywords

Atış eğitimi, Güvenlik teknolojileri, Simülasyon, Sanal gerçeklik, Performans, Karar destek sistemleri

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