A Bibliometric Analysis of Publications on Surveillance and New Media Concepts in The Web of Science Database

Abstract

In the contemporary era shaped by rapid advancements in internet technologies, the intersection of surveillance and new media has experienced profound transformations in both professional and academic domains. This shift necessitates a comprehensive review of the existing literature on these converging concepts. To this end, a bibliometric analysis based on quantitative data is conducted using the Web of Science (WoS) database as of June 23, 2024. The study aims to identify both the density and the gaps in current research, while also offering guidance for future scholarly work. A total of 323 publications—comprising articles, book chapters, and reviews across 51 fields—are analyzed. Using VOSviewer software, the study maps co-authorship networks, citation patterns, keyword trends, and institutional contributions. The results reveal a marked increase in scholarly attention to these topics, particularly after 2010. Influential concepts such as the panopticon, transparency society, algorithmic security, and surveillance capitalism emerge prominently. Ethical concerns, privacy, and data politics dominate recent discussions, highlighting the growing need for interdisciplinary inquiry. Ultimately, this study provides a robust overview of the academic landscape surrounding surveillance and new media, outlines key research trajectories, and offers a foundational reference for scholars exploring the socio-technical dynamics of digital surveillance.

Keywords

• Surveillance
• New Media
• Social Media
• Panopticon
• Bibliometric Analysis

Gözetim ve Yeni Medya Kavramlarına Yönelik Web of Science Veritabanında Yer Alan Yayınların Bibliyometrik Analizi

Abstract

Günümüzde internet teknolojilerinde yaşanan hızlı gelişmeler neticesinde gözetim ve yeni medya alanlarının kesişiminde profesyonel ve akademik araştırmalar noktasında büyük ve köklü değişimler yaşanmıştır. Bu değişim iki kavramın ortaklığındaki literatürün incelenmesi gerekli kılmaktadır. Nicel veriler aracılığıyla gerçekleştirilen bibliyometrik analiz yöntemiyle söz konusu kavramların 23 Haziran 2024 tarihi itibariyle WoS veri tabanında yer alan yayınlar ekseninde bir özetinin çıkarılması, kavramlara yönelik çalışmalardaki yoğunlukların, boşlukların aktarılması ve daha sonra bu kavramlar üzerine yayın ve araştırma yapmayı hedefleyen araştırmacılara kılavuzluk etmesi amaçlanmıştır. Söz konusu kavramlara yönelik 323 eserin 2002 ve 2024 yılları arasında 51 farklı alanda makale, kitap bölümü, kitap incelemesi vb. türlerde yayınlandığı görülmüştür. VOSviewer yazılımı aracılığıyla gerçekleştirilen analizler, gözetim ve yeni medya kavramlarının özellikle 2010 sonrası dönemde artan biçimde ele alındığını göstermektedir. Bulgular, bu alanda etkili olan yazarlar, yayınlar ve kavramsal çerçeveler hakkında kapsamlı bir görünüm sunmaktadır. Çalışma, özellikle panoptikon, şeffaflık toplumu, algoritmik güvenlik ve gözetim kapitalizmi gibi kavramların literatürde öne çıktığını göstermektedir. Etik, mahremiyet ve veri politikaları gibi konuların merkezde yer aldığı güncel tartışmalar, disiplinlerarası bir yaklaşımı zorunlu kılmaktadır. Sonuç olarak bu analiz, gözetim ve yeni medya alanındaki akademik üretimin haritasını çıkararak alana dair eğilimleri belirlemekte ve gelecekteki araştırmalar için yönlendirici bir kaynak işlevi görmektedir.

Keywords

• Gözetim
• Yeni Medya
• Sosyal Medya
• Panoptikon
• Bibliyometrik Analiz

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