A Bibliometric Analysis of Studies on Radiation Education

Esin Aggul; Paşa Yalcin

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A Bibliometric Analysis of Studies on Radiation Education

Esin Aggul^*

, Paşa Yalcin

Published in Radiation Science and Technology (Volume 12, Issue 1)

Received: 8 April 2026 Accepted: 1 June 2026 Published: 23 June 2026

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This study aims to provide a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of research on radiation education and to identify major research trends, influential contributors, and thematic developments in the field. Data were retrieved from the Web of Science Core Collection (WoS) and Scopus databases and analyzed using VOSviewer software. A total of 167 publications indexed in Web of Science and 471 publications indexed in Scopus were included in the analysis. The findings indicate that research on radiation education has increased considerably in recent years. The United States emerged as the most productive country in both databases, while English was the dominant publication language. Co-authorship, citation, bibliographic coupling, and keyword analyses revealed that radiation education, radiation protection, radiation oncology, radiation therapy, and medical education are among the most prominent research themes. The results also demonstrate the existence of strong international collaboration networks and increasing scholarly interest in radiation-related educational issues. Overall, this study provides a comprehensive overview of the intellectual structure of radiation education research and offers valuable insights into emerging trends and future research directions in the field.In addition, the study highlights the most influential authors, institutions and journals contributing to the development of radiation education research. The analysis also reveals emerging research topics and knowledge structures within the field, providing a broader understanding of its scientific evolution and supporting future interdisciplinary studies related to radiation awareness, safety and professional training.

Published in	Radiation Science and Technology (Volume 12, Issue 1)
DOI	10.11648/j.rst.20261201.11
Page(s)	1-10
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Radiation Education, Radiation Safety, Bibliometric Analysis, Science Mapping

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Department of Mathematics and Science Education, Faculty of Education Erzincan Binali Yıldırım University, Erzincan, Turkey

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