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Turkish Journal of Dermatology, vol.18, no.3, pp.86-93, 2024 (ESCI, Scopus)
Aim: Bibliometric analysis is a useful technique that is used to analyze and categorize scientific data according to different parameters, such as years, main subjects and associated affiliations. Bibliometric analysis of residency dissertations and theses allows scholars to analyze pre-existing data and create innovative research topics and designs in specific fields. In the present study, we aimed to conduct a bibliometric analysis of dermatology residency dissertations and master theses in Türkiye from 1968 to 2023. Materials and Methods: The current study was designed as a cross-sectional, descriptive study. Medical specialty theses in the field of dermatology and venereology, which were published between 1968 and 2023 and indexed in the Higher Education Council Thesis Center, were evaluated. Results: One thousand six hundred forty theses related to dermatology and venereology were obtained. The majority of the theses (n = 90) were published in 2022, followed by 2009 (n = 89). The number of dissertations and theses showed a statistically significant rise over the 55 years. The most frequently mentioned topics were “papulosquamous and eczematous dermatoses” (n = 449) followed by “medical treatments” (n = 291), “diagnostic methods in dermatology” (n = 212), “adnexal diseases” (n = 197) and “skin neoplasms” (n = 174). Conclusion: The present study summarizes the bibliometric analysis of residency and master theses produced in dermatology and venereology specialty. We believe that the findings will be an excellent guide for dermatologists to analyze prior studies and create novel research designs.