Bibliometric Analysis of Geosite Assessment Methods and Examination of Two Prominent Models

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Abukan S., Göktaş Y., Aytaç A. S., Boyraz Z.

GEOCONSERVATION RESEARCH, vol.8, no.2, pp.1-15, 2025 (ESCI, Scopus)

• Publication Type: Article / Article
• Volume: 8 Issue: 2
• Publication Date: 2025
• Doi Number: 10.57647/j.gcr.2025.0802.15
• Journal Name: GEOCONSERVATION RESEARCH
• Journal Indexes: Scopus, Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI)
• Page Numbers: pp.1-15
• Open Archive Collection: AVESIS Open Access Collection
• Inonu University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Here, we apply bibliometric analysis and geosite assessment models from the

literature. The aim was to compare the two most frequently cited models, con-

sidering their strengths and weaknesses and the contexts in which they are most

effective. We also considered diversity and interdisciplinary approaches in the

applications of the models, and especially their validity in different geographi-

cal environments and their scale dependencies. The findings reveal that a single

model may not be sufficient in all circumstances, and it is important to adapt

model-specific criteria to field conditions.