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Bibliometric Analysis of Postgraduate Theses on E-sports in Turkiye

Volume: 26 Number: 3 December 31, 2024
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Bibliometric Analysis of Postgraduate Theses on E-sports in Turkiye

Abstract

This study presents a bibliometric analysis of postgraduate theses focused on e-sports in Turkiye. The analysis covers searches conducted with the keywords "E-Sport", "Esports", and "Electronic Sports" on the National Thesis Center of the Council of Higher Education (YÖK). A total of 108 theses were examined; the majority of which were written in Turkish (88.88%) and at the master's level (89.81%). The average length of the theses is 125.29 pages, with most of them concentrated in disciplines such as sports (51 theses), communication sciences (7 theses), public relations, business administration, and psychology (6 theses each). While most of the theses come from social sciences institutes (34.25%), the most common supervising titles are associate professors (45.37%). Terms such as "E-sports", "esports", and "electronic sports" are commonly used in the theses. Bahçeşehir and Gazi Universities (6 theses each) are the universities with the highest number of theses in this field. An increase in the number of studies on e-sports has been observed since 2008, particularly in 2022 and 2023 (28 theses each). The most frequently used indexes include "Electronic sports", "Sports", and "E-sports". The findings of this study help us understand the general state and future potential of e-sports research in Turkiye. This study can serve as a guide for future research in the field of e-sports for both academics and industry representatives.

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Supporting Institution

Yok

Ethical Statement

Since the current study does not involve collecting data from participants, it does not require any Ethics Committee approval or approval..

Thanks

The authors would like to thank all researchers who contributed to postgraduate theses on E-sports.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Sports and Recreation

Journal Section

Bibliography

Publication Date

December 31, 2024

Submission Date

April 29, 2024

Acceptance Date

November 25, 2024

Published in Issue

Year 2024 Volume: 26 Number: 3

APA
Ünüvar, B. S., Keskin, T., Ergan, M., & Başkurt, F. (2024). Bibliometric Analysis of Postgraduate Theses on E-sports in Turkiye. Turkish Journal of Sport and Exercise, 26(3), 511-519. https://doi.org/10.15314/tsed.1474881
AMA
1.Ünüvar BS, Keskin T, Ergan M, Başkurt F. Bibliometric Analysis of Postgraduate Theses on E-sports in Turkiye. Turk J Sport Exe. 2024;26(3):511-519. doi:10.15314/tsed.1474881
Chicago
Ünüvar, Bayram Sönmez, Tahir Keskin, Mesut Ergan, and Ferdi Başkurt. 2024. “Bibliometric Analysis of Postgraduate Theses on E-Sports in Turkiye”. Turkish Journal of Sport and Exercise 26 (3): 511-19. https://doi.org/10.15314/tsed.1474881.
EndNote
Ünüvar BS, Keskin T, Ergan M, Başkurt F (December 1, 2024) Bibliometric Analysis of Postgraduate Theses on E-sports in Turkiye. Turkish Journal of Sport and Exercise 26 3 511–519.
IEEE
[1]B. S. Ünüvar, T. Keskin, M. Ergan, and F. Başkurt, “Bibliometric Analysis of Postgraduate Theses on E-sports in Turkiye”, Turk J Sport Exe, vol. 26, no. 3, pp. 511–519, Dec. 2024, doi: 10.15314/tsed.1474881.
ISNAD
Ünüvar, Bayram Sönmez - Keskin, Tahir - Ergan, Mesut - Başkurt, Ferdi. “Bibliometric Analysis of Postgraduate Theses on E-Sports in Turkiye”. Turkish Journal of Sport and Exercise 26/3 (December 1, 2024): 511-519. https://doi.org/10.15314/tsed.1474881.
JAMA
1.Ünüvar BS, Keskin T, Ergan M, Başkurt F. Bibliometric Analysis of Postgraduate Theses on E-sports in Turkiye. Turk J Sport Exe. 2024;26:511–519.
MLA
Ünüvar, Bayram Sönmez, et al. “Bibliometric Analysis of Postgraduate Theses on E-Sports in Turkiye”. Turkish Journal of Sport and Exercise, vol. 26, no. 3, Dec. 2024, pp. 511-9, doi:10.15314/tsed.1474881.
Vancouver
1.Bayram Sönmez Ünüvar, Tahir Keskin, Mesut Ergan, Ferdi Başkurt. Bibliometric Analysis of Postgraduate Theses on E-sports in Turkiye. Turk J Sport Exe. 2024 Dec. 1;26(3):511-9. doi:10.15314/tsed.1474881

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