Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
VIII. International Congress on Domestic Animal Breeding, Genetics and Husbandry - 2024 (ICABGEH-24), Antalya, Türkiye, 23 - 25 Eylül 2024, ss.444
A bibliometric analysis was performed on 1790 research articles retrieved from the Web of Science (WoS) database, spanning the period from 2000 to 2024. This study aimed to provide a thorough understanding of the key trends, influential journals, and the most investigated topics in the field of genetic studies, particularly concerning sheep and goats. Bibliometric analysis plays a crucial role in mapping the intellectual landscape of a research field, as it allows for the systematic evaluation of scholarly output, identification of emerging trends, and the determination of the most influential sources and themes. Researchers can uncover gaps in the literature and potential areas for future inquiry, thus facilitating more impactful research efforts. The analysis revealed that Journal of Animal Science, Small Ruminant Research and Animal Genetics were the leading journals in terms of h-index, demonstrating their significant influence and impact on the field. Among these, Small Ruminant Research was identified as the most productive journal, contributing the highest number of publications. In addition to identifying leading journals, the study also examined the prevalence of certain key terms within the research articles. Analysis of keywords highlighted that terms such as expression, growth, and association were among the most frequently used and were important in genetic research on sheep and goats. These findings reflect the growing interest in exploring the genetic basis of economically valuable traits in small ruminants, particularly those related to growth and development. Thus, this bibliometric analysis not only provides insight into the prominent publications and research topics over the past two decades but also offers valuable guidance for researchers in animal breeding programs. Specifically, the results can inform studies aimed at improving economically important traits in livestock, such as growth rate, carcass quality, and reproductive efficiency. Moreover, by highlighting the most productive areas and journals, this study underscores the potential for future research to build upon these findings and drive advancements in animal genetics.
Key words: Goat, Sheep, Bibliometrics, Reproductive, Growth traits